Just as a doctor needs the right instruments to do their work and a carpenter needs their tools, voice is a primary tool of trade for many working people. Imagine how difficultRead More…
The same changes that affect your body as it ages — less muscle and strength, more body fat, slower movements, and degeneration of body tissues — impact your voice as you getRead More…
Strictly speaking, our voices don’t tire. Voice, after all, is air from the lungs chopped and shaped and carried in waves to the listener’s ear. Our structures that create the voice, however,Read More…
For those who don’t know me I was raised and brought up on classical music and over time sang classical music professionally but like all singers you listen hear and see aRead More…
There are 4 ways to know if your voice is in good condition 1. Are you constantly hoarse or clearing your throat throughout the day? 2. Do you drink more than twoRead More…
Taking responsibility for your vocal health starts with understanding how the system works. To do that, you must appreciate the three production steps: respiration, phonation and articulation. Simply, respiration is air. YouRead More…
Learning to understand and “ sense”your voice is a leap of faith but also a belief in yourself and your capabilities. Improving your voice when you speak, present or sing means usingRead More…
Science can tell us how voice is produced, but what determines the way your voice sounds? Genetics? Environment? It may not surprise you that genetic factors influence vocal quality. After all, voiceRead More…