Monotone Speech
Jim Johnson makes a few suggestions on monotone speech and a few techniques for speaking with more variation: Being louder, opening up the resonant space, and getting physically active... Read more
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Intro to the Soft Palate
Jim guides you through the basics of what the Soft Palate (or Velum) is: The Soft Palate/Velum is the back part of the roof of the mouth and serves... Read more
Breath Support - Transversus Abdominus Crunches
Major element of Breath Support = Abs (more specifically, the Transversus Abdominus) It can be difficult to get a sense of where the Transversus is because it is the deepest... Read more
Breathing from the Diaphragm?
Can you "breathe into the diaphragm" or "breathe from the diaphragm?" Yes, and no... Here's an introduction to how the diaphragm works and the basics of breathing in air: ... Read more
Breath Support = Abs
Ever heard of Breath Support? Think "Abs!" It's all about the abdominal muscles (or, more specifically, your Transversus - watch for a future post.) Now... the reality is that... Read more
Breath Support at the Ends of Phrases
You need even more breath support (ABS!) at the ends of phrases than anywhere else, especially to avoid falling into vocal fry. Read more
Mouth Placement
A response to a question about someone who feels like his voice is stuck in his throat - he specifically asked about "mouth placement." "Mouth Placement" is a... Read more
Avoid Being Monotone
A YouTube follower asked me, "Do you have any advice on developing a less monotone voice?" It's hard to answer that without getting to hear someone and to work with... Read more
