Category Archives: Vocal Exercises

World Voice Day is April 16th!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Our voices need to be heard. But what good is a voice if we don’t take care of it? Every year on April 16, otolaryngologists – head and neck surgeons – and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to … Continue reading →

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Loosen up with a little music!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

You wake up remembering how you spent all last night preparing for today’s big meeting. Today you’re going to speak in public. If you’re feeling a little nervous, how about we try something fun to take the edge off? Here … Continue reading →

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Speak With Power

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

We know everyone learns differently – from visual learners, to those who need to touch something to truly engage. For those of you who are auditory learners, people who need to listen to something to deeply understand the content, we … Continue reading →

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HAPPY WORLD VOICE DAY!

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

We use our voices every day, all day—at work, with family and friends, to share our ideas, emotions and feelings. We rely on our voices to communicate and connect with everyone around us, but how often do we show our … Continue reading →

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Poetry For Practice – National Poetry Month #3

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

In honor of National Poetry Month a daily instillation. Poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Rising Dust by Margaret Avison The physiologist says I am well over half water. I … Continue reading →

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Uhhhhh…..I’m Like, Um… So… You Know What I’m Saying

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

Vocal fillers, those words (sounds) that you use to take a pause in a sentence, usually to think about what you are going to say next, can make the most confident speaker sound like a high school student. If you … Continue reading →

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Poetry For Practice #3

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Installment #3 This incredible poem from a poet once based in Portland, Oregon, elicits images of springtime, needlework and creation. The remarkable pattern and … Continue reading →

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Poetry for Practice #2

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

Poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Forgetfulness by Billy Collins This beautiful, simple and light-hearted poem is perfect for calming your nerves when worrying about forgetting an opening or losing … Continue reading →

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Poetry For Practice – Inaugural Poem

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

Here at Release Your Voice we aspire to motivate you as well as help you perfect your public speaking skills. For that reason we are starting Poetry for Practice – poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Enhance Your Public Speaking at Home

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

Feeling like a homebody or having trouble making time to work on your public speaking skills? Take your public speaking practice home and improve your public speaking faster than ever. 1. Play Games – You have a list of quotes … Continue reading →

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