PodCamp London Vocal Health Session
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TextTextStephanie CiccarelliCo-Founder
Today’s Plan
๏ Preparing your content
๏ Why your voice matters
๏ Caring for your voice
๏ Warm-ups
๏ Breathing techniques
๏ Other tips!
Content is King...
๏ Research topics
๏ Create quality content
๏ Be prepared
...but Voice is Queen
๏ Voice communicates the message.
๏ Creative choices interpreting copy.
๏ Voices connect with people on a deep, human level.
Know and Love Your Voice
๏ Your voice is unique.
๏ Understand it and its needs.
๏ Learn to respect your voice.
๏ Protect your valued asset.
Caring For Your Voice
๏ Your voice is your instrument.
๏ Your vocal folds are delicate.
๏ The voice is extremely vulnerable.
Avoid Before RecordingUse of Voice External Nuisances
Yelling and or screaming Alcoholic beverages
Talking too long on the phone Cigarettes, second-hand smoke
CryingPerfume, smelly hair products, and so on
Keeping Your Voice Healthy
๏Wash your hands often and thoroughly.
๏ Stay away from people who are sick.
๏ Take vitamins, hydrate, sleep, and eat well balanced meals.
๏ Drink plenty of fluid to hydrate your vocal folds.
๏ Start with gentle warmups like humming. (Examples)
๏ Work your articulators and resonators.
Warming Up Your Voice
Inhalation and Exhalation
๏ Breathing and support is fundamental.
๏ Support from your diaphragm to project your voice.
๏ Use each supported breath to shape a phrase.
Don’t Forget to Breathe!
What Did You Say?
๏ Be conscious of how you sound.
๏Watch your diction.
๏ Project your voice and do not mumble.
Tongue Twisters
๏ Unique New York, Unique New York...
๏ She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
๏ Red leather, yellow leather...
These are
tough!
Final Tips
๏ Drink lots of water!
๏ Respect your voice
๏ Maintain good health
๏ Warm-up
๏ Speak comfortably
๏ Prepare for success
Thank You
Stephanie CiccarelliCo-Founder