38: Real Talking Tips_Voice Placement - Speak from the Mask

Real Talking Tips with Elaine A. Clark

Speak from the nose to mouth ‘mask’ area for more impact as Real Talking Tips Episode 38 kicks off a new 4-part mini-series focused on speech Voice Placement. This first episode in the series focuses on uniting the breath, resonance, and emotion in your natural speaking voice. The air flow or intake of breath should begin in the bottom half of the body, move up through the stomach area, into the lower-ribs and spine area, so the dome-shaped diaphragm muscles can push the air up and out through the mouth. Breathing properly aids in connecting emotions to the spoken words. The mask area also needs resonance. So we’ll warm up the resonators, too. You can refer back to the 2nd episode of Real Talking Tips and my Elaine Clark 5-minute voice and diction app, for additional resonance information and practice tips. Use these Voice Placement tips to add more strength, beauty, and emotion, to your natural ‘mask’ voice. Practice along with the Real Talking Tips podcast and the , my Elaine Clark app - , and my best selling books, and .