I just learned that I have made 50 posts on this page over the past few years. These posts cover everything from “diaphragmatic” breathing to allergies to vocal health/injuries to projection to learning accents to hoarseness to owning a room. In case you missed any, here’s a complete list:
continue readingGo ahead and sigh… ahhhhhhhhh
Sighing is a fairly common tool in voice training. Let’s look at why that’s the case, and how it can help you.
continue readingIs your ribcage too tight for free breath?
Many people know that the diaphragm is the primary muscle of inhalation. See my post, “Talking from the diaphragm” is BS for more details about this. But have you thought about the role your ribcage plays in breathing?
continue readingDry or crackly voice? Nebulizers aren’t just for asthma!
So, dear reader, by now you know all about hydration and why it is so important for your voice. And if you’d like a refresher, see my post Why you need to keep your voice moist (That’s right, I said “moist”!). In this current post, I do a deep dive into a powerful tool for keeping your voice healthy: the nebulizer.
continue readingSingers: Your speaking voice is more important than you think
While I am not a singing teacher per se, I do help singers rehab vocal injuries and address technical issues. We often work on the speaking voice (as opposed to singing) most or all of the time. Here’s why.
continue readingReal notes to an actor who lost their voice
A peek behind the scenes! An actor in a play I am vocal coaching got very sick and therefore hoarse. They asked for suggestions, and I wanted to share them with you.
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