By Ingrid Sorin Girion
Transformational Vocal Coach

As an actor, and particularly a voice actor, it’s important to get the most out of your vocal potential.

Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked as a transformational vocal coach helping actors and other business professionals connect to the power of their uninhibited voices to get the most out of their vocal potential.

Here are 6 Essential Keys to help you experience the magic that your instrument has to offer.

1. BREATHING IS EVERYTHING! 

We are wind instruments.

The first mistake that people make is to do “chest breathing.” They raise their chest when they inhale, and then, in fact, they forget to exhale. Your exhalation is where your relaxation is.

You can also practice deep abdominal yoga breathing.

Most of us tend to hold our stomachs in to “look good.” Use the imagery of filling up your abdomen with air like a balloon (push it out), then when you exhale, use your finger tips to push in your stomach as you push out the air.

Practice breathing in and out quickly. This will energize and relax your body.

Alternately, […]