Spring is in the air!
Unfortunately, that means, so are allergens..
If you're like me, you’re excited to enjoy some outdoor time as the weather warms up. But with the beauty of spring also comes an onslaught of seasonal allergies that can leave us feeling phlegmy and, worst of all, voiceless.
Losing your voice is never fun, but it’s especially frustrating if your livelihood depends on speaking.
So today, I want to share my go-to three-step vocal reset to help you find more vocal ease, even in the thick of allergy season.
This quick warm-up takes just five minutes and follows a simple progression: Breath, Body, Bubbles.
But before I walk you through this warm-up, let's get scientific, shall we?Â
Pick a test phrase. It can be the days of the week, a favorite song lyric, even a line of Shakespeare if you're feeling fancy.
(My personal favorite is "If music be the food of love, play on!")
Say your test phrase out loud and assess how your voice is feeling today.Â
I'll wait.
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Apply this basic outline to any speaking engagement to feel twice as prepared in half the time
(without hours of pointless memorization!)