Comments on: How to Improve your Vocal Projection in 30 days http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:23:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Mark http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-19827 Mark Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:30:38 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-19827 I made this change where I now speak more from the diaghram and my voice now sounds so much deeper and smoother. Its related to how you learn to breath too! I made this change where I now speak more from the diaghram and my voice now sounds so much deeper and smoother. Its related to how you learn to breath too!

]]> By: addell http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-19650 addell Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:32:35 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-19650 I for a large portion of my childhood stuttered. It was not something that happend on every single sentence I spoke, but it was terribly frustrating and kept me away from socializing and being confident. I've somehow with great patience learned to pace my words and thoughts, and have completely eliminated my stutter, great accomplishment for myself. But, my more recent problem , that i've had throughout the past 7 years, is clearity. I slur sentences and words together without noticing it most of the time, words are not enuciated when I speak, people usually more than often have to say " what" at least 2- 15 times throughout a hour conversation. my tone is monotone at times when my confidence to speak goes down. I notice one thing interesting though. when I have to give a presentation infront of my classmates, I put on this alter ego sort of, and magically, my slurred speech, monotone voice projection is all gone. I just wished I could always harness that inner james bond in me when I wanted it. I have been a reader of this site for a very long time now, and this article is much appreciated. its been 2 days and i've already notice significant improvement in my speech. the biggest change i've notice from practicing with a pen in my mouth, and reading slowly to grab each and every words pronouciation perfectly. i look forward to continue, great article once again Jea I for a large portion of my childhood stuttered. It was not something that happend on every single sentence I spoke, but it was terribly frustrating and kept me away from socializing and being confident. I’ve somehow with great patience learned to pace my words and thoughts, and have completely eliminated my stutter, great accomplishment for myself. But, my more recent problem , that i’ve had throughout the past 7 years, is clearity. I slur sentences and words together without noticing it most of the time, words are not enuciated when I speak, people usually more than often have to say ” what” at least 2- 15 times throughout a hour conversation. my tone is monotone at times when my confidence to speak goes down. I notice one thing interesting though. when I have to give a presentation infront of my classmates, I put on this alter ego sort of, and magically, my slurred speech, monotone voice projection is all gone. I just wished I could always harness that inner james bond in me when I wanted it. I have been a reader of this site for a very long time now, and this article is much appreciated. its been 2 days and i’ve already notice significant improvement in my speech. the biggest change i’ve notice from practicing with a pen in my mouth, and reading slowly to grab each and every words pronouciation perfectly. i look forward to continue, great article once again Jea

]]> By: Alena Maggy http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-19481 Alena Maggy Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:40:42 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-19481 GREAT GREAT ARTICLE, have always been concerned about my voice when I speak and its always been an issue to me especially after realized people often asked me to repeat myself( showing I was not clear enough) So I read this book on voice lessons and I believe in addition to this article- my voice will be on track again. Thank you for the post. GREAT GREAT ARTICLE, have always been concerned about my voice when I speak and its always been an issue to me especially after realized people often asked me to repeat myself( showing I was not clear enough)
So I read this book on voice lessons and I believe in addition to this article- my voice will be on track again. Thank you for the post.

]]> By: TheManRevolution http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-19219 TheManRevolution Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:26:35 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-19219 This is an excellent article. You don't know how many times I've watched videos of me and went "Holy $%@! I sound like THAT???" I remember a couple of these exercises from theatre and drama classes, especially the one about going from high pitched to deeper sound. Projecting your voice without shouting is a lot harder than people think! I find speaking from the belly quite hard actually. How is it supposed to feel like? This is an excellent article. You don’t know how many times I’ve watched videos of me and went “Holy $%@! I sound like THAT???”

I remember a couple of these exercises from theatre and drama classes, especially the one about going from high pitched to deeper sound. Projecting your voice without shouting is a lot harder than people think!

I find speaking from the belly quite hard actually. How is it supposed to feel like?

]]> By: Paul Albrighton http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-18952 Paul Albrighton Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:21:25 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-18952 Again, another great article on Kinowear. Vocal projection and presentation skills are amongst the most crucial skills to hone in business today. Thank you for the great tips, my business gets better every day! -Paul Again, another great article on Kinowear. Vocal projection and presentation skills are amongst the most crucial skills to hone in business today. Thank you for the great tips, my business gets better every day! -Paul

]]> By: TitoNY http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-18950 TitoNY Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:31:41 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-18950 Dude ! I can't wait for your next post. Work in progress... Dude ! I can’t wait for your next post.
Work in progress…

]]> By: MikeW http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-18904 MikeW Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:41:13 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-18904 Keep this up! Loving it and visiting the site everyday to see any new articles. Keep this up! Loving it and visiting the site everyday to see any new articles.

]]> By: Kev http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-18849 Kev Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:33:09 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-18849 I found a breathing exercise called 1:4:2. As explained on the website below, what you do is you inhale in for one count, hold your breath for four counts and then exhale for tw counts. For example, if you inhale for 4 seconds, you hold your breath for 16 seconds and then exhale for 8 seconds. Repeat the process at least 8 times and preferably 12. Aim to do this process 3 times a day. Remember breath in slowly and deeply, completely filling the lungs. When you exhale, breath out slowly and empty the lungs again. I've found that if you also combine holding in your breath with exercising your diaphragm, you can achieve a deeper voice and greater energy level, which is great! How Does it Work? It’s very simple. This process oxygenates your blood i.e. it increases the amount of oxygen the blood is carrying to the cells of your body. The more oxygen your cells have oxygen to, the more energy your body will have. You are also increasing your lung capacity making it possible for the maximum amount of oxygen you inhale to increase over time. Other Important Health Benefits What you are doing here is stimulating the body’s lymph system. Unlike our blood, the lymph system does not have a pump (heart) to push the lymph fluids around our body. This deep breathing exercise does the trick perfectly! The lymph system removes toxins from our body and we increase it’s capability with this exercise. Every time you perform deep breathing you will be stimulating the flow of the lymph and sending it on its way to to cleanse your insides. It removes toxins which are then expelled from our bodies through our waste channels, mucus or our skin. This is extremely valuable. It is important to note that if our lymph system were shut off for just 1 day we would die as a result of trapped toxins. Also, the lymph system destroys bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells, such as cancer cells. The lymphatic system also boosts our immune system leaving us less vulnerable to sickness. The whole process will leave you positively buzzing! I found a breathing exercise called 1:4:2. As explained on the website below, what you do is you inhale in for one count, hold your breath for four counts and then exhale for tw counts. For example, if you inhale for 4 seconds, you hold your breath for 16 seconds and then exhale for 8 seconds.

Repeat the process at least 8 times and preferably 12. Aim to do this process 3 times a day. Remember breath in slowly and deeply, completely filling the lungs. When you exhale, breath out slowly and empty the lungs again.

I’ve found that if you also combine holding in your breath with exercising your diaphragm, you can achieve a deeper voice and greater energy level, which is great!

How Does it Work?

It’s very simple. This process oxygenates your blood i.e. it increases the amount of oxygen the blood is carrying to the cells of your body. The more oxygen your cells have oxygen to, the more energy your body will have. You are also increasing your lung capacity making it possible for the maximum amount of oxygen you inhale to increase over time.

Other Important Health Benefits

What you are doing here is stimulating the body’s lymph system. Unlike our blood, the lymph system does not have a pump (heart) to push the lymph fluids around our body. This deep breathing exercise does the trick perfectly!

The lymph system removes toxins from our body and we increase it’s capability with this exercise. Every time you perform deep breathing you will be stimulating the flow of the lymph and sending it on its way to to cleanse your insides. It removes toxins which are then expelled from our bodies through our waste channels, mucus or our skin.

This is extremely valuable. It is important to note that if our lymph system were shut off for just 1 day we would die as a result of trapped toxins. Also, the lymph system destroys bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells, such as cancer cells. The lymphatic system also boosts our immune system leaving us less vulnerable to sickness.

The whole process will leave you positively buzzing!

]]> By: J http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-18615 J Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:55:07 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-18615 Sure, 'Where you at?' isn't proper, but when I hear someone say that, I rarely think, "Boy, what a dumb hillbilly." Mush mouthed gangsta rappers? Well, that's why they're selling albums no? Would 50 cent get any street cred if he walked around sounding like the Dave Chappelle version of Lil Jon? Will Smith may be more likeable, but some people don't care to be percieved as a gentlemen. There is a difference between people who speak eloquently and people who speak to the heart of the people. A good speaker should be able to change their style depending on their audience. Usually the most effective way to reach people is to use their language. I agree with 99% of what you've said. I'm also against people swearing for no reason. That's no reason to judge people. Your post came out pompous if you ask me. Sure, ‘Where you at?’ isn’t proper, but when I hear someone say that, I rarely think, “Boy, what a dumb hillbilly.”

Mush mouthed gangsta rappers? Well, that’s why they’re selling albums no? Would 50 cent get any street cred if he walked around sounding like the Dave Chappelle version of Lil Jon? Will Smith may be more likeable, but some people don’t care to be percieved as a gentlemen.

There is a difference between people who speak eloquently and people who speak to the heart of the people. A good speaker should be able to change their style depending on their audience. Usually the most effective way to reach people is to use their language.

I agree with 99% of what you’ve said. I’m also against people swearing for no reason. That’s no reason to judge people. Your post came out pompous if you ask me.

]]> By: Phin http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-vocal-projection-in-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-18530 Phin Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:45:23 +0000 http://www.kinowear.com/blog/?p=1034#comment-18530 Great article, Jae. By pure coincidence, vocal projection is something I am working on at the moment. Some other helpful things I have found: - Using the skype testing call service each time I make a phone call (this is a short 10-15sec recording to test sound quality) - I like reading (novels, journal articles, online news). When alone I read out loud and record - this too is very useful. - As you mentioned above, I am making more phone calls than sending texts now This new series is a great idea - looking forward to the next 30-day block. Great article, Jae. By pure coincidence, vocal projection is something I am working on at the moment. Some other helpful things I have found:

- Using the skype testing call service each time I make a phone call (this is a short 10-15sec recording to test sound quality)
- I like reading (novels, journal articles, online news). When alone I read out loud and record - this too is very useful.
- As you mentioned above, I am making more phone calls than sending texts now

This new series is a great idea - looking forward to the next 30-day block.

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