Friday Focus: The Jaw
Oh, the jaw. Many of us are well aware of the tension we are carrying in the jaw joint and the surrounding musculatures. This tension is not benign. In fact, even people who have no idea they are carrying jaw…
Oh, the jaw. Many of us are well aware of the tension we are carrying in the jaw joint and the surrounding musculatures. This tension is not benign. In fact, even people who have no idea they are carrying jaw…
Short on time? Try listening to this post instead here. "I can't hit that note!" "Let me try to hit that note again." "I think if I just try harder I could hit that note." The preceding three statements are…
Let's face it. There are a lot of people with a lot of opinions about what women's voices should sound like. The voice should be confident but not shrill, empowered but not domineering, feminine but not girly, warm but not…
I am still overwhelmed by my experience during the Fitzmaurice Voicework workshop this past week and gathering some threads for you all. In the meantime, here is an oldie but goodie for your reading pleasure. If you haven't already met,…
I was recently taught a new definition for sound. Sound(v): to express or convey, to measure. I love this! This week, I will be sharing shorter entries and a few videos as I am attending. a six-day workshop in Fitzmaurice…
No time to read today? Listen to this blog post HERE. What is Sound? My favorite definition is that sound is a disturbance of air. Another, more detailed, definition is to say that sound is "the sensation produced in the…
Likely the most common complaint people have is about how they sound on recordings. Many people just HATE their recorded voice. What's up with that? There are a lot of articles on this topic and many of them contain root…
Last month, I read an article announcing the discovery of a new organ, the Interstitium. I have to admit to only a passing curiosity and lots of bemused commentary about double-checking some medical research. Further review has led to more…
This week in the studio has been a fun-filled authenticity fest. Actually, most weeks are that way but this week prompted me to tease out what makes a voice authentic and why that matters. First, a definition from the Merriam-Webster…
Have you ever had the experience of hearing your own voice on a recording and being shocked at the sound? Whether you like the sound of your recorded voice or not, there is a reason it sounds foreign. You aren't…