The Voice Coach Podcast

In this episode, I talk about a proper voice warm-up, and I cover the bases of how to do it, when to do it, and for how long. We also talk about the difference between a warm-up and a workout of the voice and the five stages to correctly perform a voice warm-up.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• The difference between a warm-up and a workout of the voice
• The simplified science of how the voice is produced
• Five stages of a mindful voice warm-up
• Three spaces the voice travels through

Warming up the voice is not just doing loads of random tongue twisters for no reason. It's also about finding out what your voice needs, and concentrating on it. Lastly, it is crucial to keep your warm-up routine nice and playful anytime you can.

Thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast!

Resources:

• Voice Science Works: Resonance https://www.voicescienceworks.org/resonance.html
• The Voice Foundation: How the Voice is Produced https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/anatomy-physiology-of-voice-production/understanding-voice-production/
• Barbara Houseman Masterclass: Developing Your Voice https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/tinhouse/barbara-houseman-masterclass-developing-your-voice
• Dane Chalfin - Vocal Rehabilitation Coach https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/
• ShewellVoice https://www.shewellvoice.com/
• Academic article on hydration https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925668/
• Where I did my Vocal Health First Aider Training https://vocalhealth.co.uk
• Vocal Mist Nebuliser https://myvocalmist.com/products/vocalmist-portable-nebulizer
• Nebuliser or Steamer article from The Naked Vocalist Podcast https://www.thenakedvocalist.com/upgrade-your-vocal-steamer/
• Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb
• Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM

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Welcome to The Voice Coach Podcast!

This podcast is for anyone interested in improving their spoken voice.

I’m Nic Redman, a voiceover artist, speaker, podcaster and coach. I’ll be sharing with you vocal health tips, vocal technique exercises, interviews with other voice geeks, and voice training advice.

Why do we need a podcast about spoken voice?

Most of us have a voice, and we use it every day without even thinking about it, until we wake up one day and find our voice sounding croaky or getting tired really quickly. Or sometimes people say they don’t understand what we are saying. Or we're suddenly asked to speak in a room full of people at a networking event, and find that nothing comes out of our mouth.

As a working voice professional, I understand how important the voice is when you rely on it for your job. All voices are brilliant and valid, but all voices can be even better, and that’s why I’m here. I want this podcast to inspire you to explore what your voice is capable of.

Whether you are a podcaster, a voiceover artist, an actor, public speaker, teacher, business professional or athlete, join me each episode as I guide you through raising your vocal awareness and understanding.

Let's have fun with our voices and remember, stay hydrated!

P.S. Big thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast.

Let’s connect:

• Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb
• Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM
• My website: https://nicolaredman.com/

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This is a question I get asked a lot: what is better for my vocal health, steaming or nebulising? You'll learn the difference between them, how they affect the vocal tract and the voice, and how to do them properly. I also share my nebulising and steaming routines, which moment of the day is better for each of them, and more.

What You'll Learn In This Episode:

• The differences between steaming and nebulising
• What hot steam and cold droplets do to your voice and your vocal tract
• Which one of the two is the best option to hydrate your vocal cords
• The risks of nebulising and steaming
• Nic's nebulising and steaming routine

Whether you want to relax after a long day of work, or to start your day and eliminate the croaky morning voice, you’ll find benefits in steaming or nebulising. So which one will you choose?

Resources:

• Buy my Book
• Get a voice tips freebie! - Newsletter - Nic Redman
• Nebuliser science
• Vocal Mist
• Join The Voice & Accent Hub
• Follow me on Instagram

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Today we discuss why you should find time to do a voice warm-up and why it's important for those who work with their voices. I will also walk you through a small, focused and applicable five-minutes warm-up routine. A short and precise voice warm-up will not only prepare your voice to work, but will also help you to set your nerves before speaking in front of the mic.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• How much time vocal warm-up routines require
• The best way to add a new habit into our routines
• How to increase your vocal stamina, the clarity of public speaking and confidence
• Working with ease, fun and curiosity
• Step by step voice warm-up routine

Voice warm-ups should ideally last more than five minutes and less than fifteen. Those voice users that have their schedules flooded can try the warm-up example from this episode, pick and cut parts and replace them with different exercises. You can also use it as a preparation ritual before performing.

Big thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for this podcast!

Resources:

• Nic's Quick Voice Tips - 5 minute warm up support video https://youtu.be/SX6LSr8qJp8
• Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristen Linklater https://amzn.to/3nDZwyp
• Speaking with Skill by Dudley Knight https://amzn.to/3nA3w2T
• Finding Your Voice by Barbara Houseman https://amzn.to/3buQt0a
• The Vocal Arts Workbook by David & Rebecca Carey https://amzn.to/2MW3iqi
• Fitzmaurice Voice Work Website https://fitzmauricevoiceworksummit.online
• Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb

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Today's episode is about microphone techniques. We will let aside the different mic setups and styles, and we will focus on the universally beneficial tips when it comes to speaking on a microphone. We will talk about body alignment, the better way of facing a microphone, the ideal distance from the mic and much more.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• The importance of body alignment when speaking on a mic
• How to let the microphone take your voice
• Plosives and how to play across the microphone
• It's not about you or the mic - it's about the listener
• How hydration can help our microphone technique

These five tips apply to voice professionals, but they are also helpful for Zoom meetings or virtual presentations. Time and practice will help you perfect these techniques, and still, they'll have a visible impact in your voice performance from day one.

Big thanks goes to Jack Evans for creating music for this podcast!

Resources:

• B Double E https://b-double-e.co.uk/services/
• Nic's Quick Voice Tips - Alignment and Avoiding Vocal Fatigue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTRu3Yq7nnI&t=3s
• Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb

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