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Vocal Remedies that Really Work

What should you take when your throat feels scratchy, phlegmy or just plain awful? Science has an answer for you! Listen in to learn what the research says about honey, lemon, ginger and a host of other remedies. I also share what works for me, including some of my favorite recipes. 

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CONFIDENCE, CHANGE

I throw things at my students

Well, we throw things back and forth. It helps more sound to come out of the body.

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VIDEO, CONFIDENCE, HOW-TO

How we sound to ourselves isn't how we sound to everyone else!

Play along at home as we conduct a science experiment! If you’ve ever hated the sound of your recorded voice, this video is for you. You’ll want to listen without headphones to get the most benefit.

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How-to, Podcast, Resources
Episode 33: When You're Freaking Out
What do you do when your heart is racing so fast that you can’t focus?
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How-to, Podcast, Resources
Episode 32: Vocal Takeaways from the DNC
You can learn a lot by watching singers and speakers with the sound off. Let's look at what makes experienced speakers so darn effective, regardless of their word choices.
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Change, Podcast, Resources, Vocal health
Episode 31: The Voice and Aging
A number of things affect the voice as we age – our hormones, our physical fitness, our attitudes about aging – just to name a few.
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Change, How-to, Podcast
Episode 30: Finding Time to Practice
You know who sometimes struggles to find time for practicing their songs, speeches, or presentations? All of my students AND me.
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Change, How-to, Podcast
Episode 29: My Top 5 Tips for Speakers
As promised, this week I’m revisiting my top tips for using your voice, but we’re putting the focus on speakers.
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Confidence, Resources, Vocal health
"I sound better after a couple drinks"
Monday night, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter sang the National Anthem. It did not go well.
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Change, Podcast
Episode 28: My Top 5 Tips for Singers
Tune in to hear the five pieces of advice I've had for nearly every singer I've ever worked with. Speakers, do not despair! Your top five tips are coming soon!
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Change, Resources
Tongue Twisters
Tongue twisters can be a fun and useful addition to your vocal warm-up, whether you’re a singer or a speaker. They encourage flexibility in your articulators (your tongue, lips and teeth). Flexibility is important because a flexible instrument gets tired less quickly.

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