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Unleashing the Power of CORE Relaxation Techniques for Vocal Empowerment
dottodman The Impact of Stress on Your Voice We all experience stress, but did you know that holding tension in your body can significantly impact your voice? When we’re stressed, our muscles tend to tighten, especially around the neck, shoulders, and jaw. This tension can restrict your vocal cords and breathing, leading to a strained, weak, or even hoarse voice. Over time, this can cause vocal fatigue and even damage. Introducing CORE Relaxation Techniques To counteract this, I recommend incorporating CORE …
My Canadian Reflections on Black History Month – Do We Really Need it?
Do We Really Need a Month? When I first arrived in America in 1990, the concept of African American or Black Awareness Week was new to me. Coming from Canada, I expected America to have a larger Black population, but my experience was a surprise. Despite growing up in a community with limited racial diversity, the lack of Black representation in both the city where I lived and the educational institutions I encountered prompted me to explore and understand the …
How a Humble Voice and Giant Heart Can Change Millions of Lives
There is a gentleman in Pittsburgh who has integrated using his mediocre singing voice into his occupation. His voice certainly isn’t strong, flawless, and pitch perfect. It has some nice resonance to it and a sweet kind of fatherly tone. But how on earth did it get over 4 million views? His singing act alone has uplifted the hearts of many and inspired millions of lives – especially after this video was made about him! Let’s take a closer look …
Crafting a Song’s Story: The Journey of ‘All a Dream’
Music has always been a powerful messenger for the soul. Every note, every lyric, tells a story and evokes an emotion. When paired with visual storytelling, the message amplifies, the emotions intensify, and the story takes on a deeper dimension. …
An Activity to Help You Accept Your Voice
Connect to the empowered you. Do this activity with me and submit your video today! “My voice isn’t good enough!”“If I don’t sound like Beyoncé, I might as well not even bother singing!” “I’m not good enough to be a real singer” “I don’t feel safe letting other people hear me sing!” These are the harsh words I hear on a daily basis – not just from my clients, but I too have fallen into this trap of self deprecation. …
Great Vocal Advice and Wisdom from “This is Us” Star, Chrissy Metz
During a Facebook live interview, I recently had the opportunity to sit down with my very talented student, and now Star of NBC’s “This Is Us,” Chrissy Metz, who plays Kate. I have condensed this video to only six minutes and featured some of the great nuggets of wisdom Chrissy shared for singers regarding vulnerability and how’s she’s been able to apply the CORE breathing techniques I’ve taught her over the past seven years, to her real life. You will …
How to Practice Singing with Mental Clarity
I want to reach out and give you something that will help you achieve quality in your performance, and your life. Did you know – the way you treat yourselves throughout your day has a direct impact on how well you sing? This is because you are constantly creating muscle memory – not only in your voice, but in your brain. When you sing, how often does your brain cooperate with you? Consider: if you walk throughout life without paying …
Breath of Gratitude
Have you ever been in a situation where you were singing, and even though you had practiced a million times at home, when you got up in front of someone else, your voice started to shake uncontrollably and left you feeling cheated? I’d like to share an important tool that really works when it comes to singing with confidence. I used to be a nervous wreck during auditions and could not figure out why my voice wouldn’t cooperate with me. …
