Creating Sensational Vocal Journeys
This has come up several times during lessons recently – so I wanted to write a quick PSA. Avoid taking ibuprofen (Advil) when performing because it can thin the blood, increasing the risk of a vocal fold hemorrhage. If you are swollen, stick to Acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead, or take a few days away from singing. …
A couple of years ago I posted about my vocal journey, it has now been 12 years since my vocal surgery. Since that time, so much has happened. But I do have a vocal journey update from something that started happening last fall. After completing my first show in two and a half years (due …
This year marks 11 years since my vocal surgery. As a successful performer and voice teacher, I want to continue to reshare my story to get rid of the stigma surrounding vocal injuries. Professional singers are vocal athletes, injuries can happen just like a professional athlete. I want to continue to stress vocal health and …
For the past four months, I have been consistently training to run my first marathon. I’ve mapped out my runs each week, a long run on the weekends and two others that are half of the long run. This isn’t an official marathon or anything, it’s more of a “can I do it?” energy. More …
Let me start off by saying I love being outside, sunshine and plants – I’m a big fan. But for the past two weeks, I have been waking up with almost no voice! After a year with less humans roaming around and traveling outside, the plants this year have EXPLODED. In the past, I’ve had …
Even though I believe that every day is World Voice Day, today is the official date. If you haven’t guessed it, I’m a big fan of the human voice. Today’s post is short, just a simple question that I love asking new clients. What do you love most about your voice? Many clients seek me …
Two years ago, I wrote several articles about dispelling common vocal myths. I’ve been getting some of these questions a lot lately, so I figured it was time for a repost. Belting is bad for your voice. Belting or low mixing healthfully is not bad for your voice. Screaming, on the other hand, is bad …
We have come to the third piece in our triangle of practicing – the cool down. Oftentimes, this is the most neglected because the benefit is a vocal reset instead of working towards something. You can use a cool down after a long singing practice, or at the very end of your day. By taking …
Watch this video for a quick how-to give your temple a quick massage, which will help release the jaw. Add ‘a little zombie’ into your routine this week — you get to be into the holiday spirit AND help your jaw loosen up. Also, Happy Halloween from SVS! Like what you …
Let’s give that beautiful large muscle called the tongue some love! It works all day long to help you speak, make faces into the camera, and stick your tongue out at your partners! (Wait, maybe that’s just me — in my defense, it’s a great stretch). Here is a video I made a little while …