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The Body-Voice Connection
When you stop and consider the connection between your voice and your general wellbeing, the co-dependancy is sobering. Vocal change is an early telltale sign of sickness, exhaustion, sadness, excitement, or even nervousness. We invent terms like “a frog in the throat”, “choked up”, and “tongue-tied” to explain the vocal affects of our bodies and emotions.
Vocal training is not just memorizing scales and do-re-mi’s. It is primarily realizing and respecting the interconnection of the voice with the rest of the body and mind. My method of holistic vocal-awareness simultaneously trains your voice, while helping you discover the benefits of stress-release, proper breathing technique, and the exilleration of singing with your true voice. Of course, the best benefits of understanding the body-voice connection is finally releasing your vocal strength. Plus, understanding the body-voice connection is the first step to vocal health.
I experienced the body-voice connection firsthand. During Music Conservatory in Chicago my instructors assigned yoga along with singing exercises. The body awareness I learned fom yoga colored every aspect of my life and my voice: my breath became deep and well-supported and I noticed the absence of body-tension.
Many of my students have come to me as professional performers who had hoarsness or vocal pain after performing. Clearly, by choosing today to overcome unhealthy singing habits and implement healthy singing technique these singers have extended their careers by a matter of years.
This month I am pleased to announce the opening of a second voice studio in West Seattle. I now teach from Pioneer Square on Mondays and Tuesdays, and out of West Seattle on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Time slots are limited, so contact us today to see about availability.
Rebeqa
NoteWorthy Productions, Director of Music
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