Creating Sensational Vocal Journeys
Repeat after me – “Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees and toes!” You are likely screaming the words by now and doing the motions – proud of you for remembering the choreography!! When asked about what part of the body controls the voice, many automatically point to the throat or the mouth. But what if …
The human body is a strange and beautiful thing. Did you know that the male vocal folds are the size of nickel and the female vocal folds are the size of a dime?! Click here for more fun facts: Reader’s Digest
This past weekend, I went to my 4th (?) Annual Voice Foundation Symposium of which I am an active member. It’s been a year since I’ve graduated from NYU Steinhardt’s Advanced Certification in Vocal Pedagogy and I’ve noticed this year that the plethora of knowledge I was given during my two years at graduate school …
Last week, I posted an article talking about the importance of having your vocal folds checked out – BUT – I didn’t actually post anything about how to find a doctor! What kind of doctor? ENT – Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist / Laryngologist / Otolaryngologist Why such long names? Otorhinolaryngology: The combined specialties of diseases of …
With the start of December and the sudden drop in temperature I wanted to have a month of blog posts dedicated to Vocal Health! With every new student, I stress the idea of vocal health in regards to the two tiny folds that are special to each individual human being. As someone who has a …
When I was young, my parents enrolled me in piano lessons, I quit when I was in 4th grade due to my lack of enthusiasm (my parents made me do it to – it was a very grown up moment.) At age 12, I began voice lessons, which I fell in love with and well, …
Many of my students ask me to explain harmonics versus formants, the tricky thing is – that is hard to explain in a short amount of time. Thankfully – Voice Science Works (is awesome) and has an incredible webpage that breaks it down for everybody!! Check it out!
Ever wonder what is going on in your neck? Here’s a handy paper guide that you can print out and Build Your Own Larynx** Enjoy! **Shout out to the Jeremy Fisher for Vocal Process