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Exhalation

December 28, 2018 5:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Exhalation

Practice controlling the airflow when exhaling by using a [s]hiss (teeth almost touching but jaw relaxed and tip of tongue... View Article


Inhalation

July 19, 2017 8:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Inhalation

When not using your voice to speak or sing, breathe only through your nose, because it: 1. Filters the air... View Article


Posture

April 19, 2017 8:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Posture

People see you before they hear you in most instances. Posture becomes very important in a person’s evaluation of your... View Article


Maintaining Vocal Resonance

July 23, 2015 5:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Maintaining Vocal Resonance

In order to maintain vocal resonance, a number of processes must occur. First, the head, neck, larynx and thoracic cavity... View Article


Find a good doctor

March 11, 2014 1:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Find a good doctor

Find a good otolaryngologist who specializes in working with professional voices. It is important for singers to have someone who... View Article


Speech Warm-Up

October 11, 2013 1:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Speech Warm-Up

In order to keep a healthy voice for singing and speaking, do a speech warm-up before you begin using your... View Article


Vocal preservation

March 1, 2013 10:30 am Published by Comments Off on Vocal preservation

When speaking or singing, always feel like you could have done it longer, louder, or used a larger vocal range.... View Article


Speak on a singing tone

December 1, 2012 10:31 am Published by Comments Off on Speak on a singing tone

Since we speak much more than we sing, it requires us, for healthy voice usage, to pay attention to our... View Article


Use of the lip

February 1, 2012 10:31 am Published by Comments Off on Use of the lip

The use of the lip trill is a very effective tool for creating better air connection in singing and speaking.... View Article


Use of the tongue

July 1, 2011 10:31 am Published by Comments Off on Use of the tongue

All vowels and many consonants, including D L N T Y K G can be produced by only using the... View Article