Keys to DIY Voice Care Part 3 Breath

Keys to DIY Voice Care Part 3 Breath

Speaking is a verb. So many of us never think about it. It’s just something we do. Nothing special about it. Speaking isn’t like running or jumping. Speaking doesn’t require physical exertion. Therein lies the myth. We do not think of speaking as a verb in terms of...
Keys to DIY Voice Care Part 2 Rest!

Keys to DIY Voice Care Part 2 Rest!

I know this sounds obvious but again it’s something we rarely think about. Resting your voice. Finding the natural break or “nap time” for your voice during the day is of utmost importance. Studies show that 48% of teachers report vocal strain year after year. Most of...
Keys to DIY Voice Care Part 1 Moisture

Keys to DIY Voice Care Part 1 Moisture

The voice loves moisture! It loves humidifiers, warm steam, gargling and drinking lots of water. Conversely, it dislikes anything that has a drying effect such as hot air in the house during winter and dry air in hotels. It dislikes dryness so much that the body...
Resilience is Beautiful!

Resilience is Beautiful!

A few weeks ago I was lucky to beat out the deep freeze and make a trip to NYC to see Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. In the show, Carole’s songwriting agent tells her she’s a success because she’s a girl and she writes girl songs. While this is true, I believe...