Tips for Healthy Speaking (3 STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR VOCAL STAMINA!)

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

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[@LisaGallegos]

YES I needed this! I teach yoga sculpt and my voice goes out all the time. As a fitness instructor and dog trainer all I do is talk. Thank u!!!!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Oh I'm so glad it helped. Yes, so many of us rely on our voice as our moneymaker, and it's scary when it doesn't hold up.

[@acadieux000]

You are gooooood! I am a professionnal voice over artist. I am the french Canadian movie trailer guy. For years I worked on my "In a world" tone. After a while, without noticing it I got stuck there as my regular voice. I litteraly got sooo hoarse I had to see a speach therapist to get back in shape. What you teach here is excellent! Really! Thanks :-)

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Stuck in the "in a world" voice is the best story I've heard in a while. Wow! I'm happy you liked the videos.

[@OfficialJustis]

Talking at this optimal pitch has definitely eased my pain and hoarseness within my throat. I’m really working on staying committed and making this a habit because it has really eased my pain!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Excellent! I find by practicing reading aloud, you can make this a habit more quickly.

[@OfficialJustis]

@@SpencerWelchVocalStudio Definitely! Thank you!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

My pleasure!

[@davidadrmd4636]

Thank you Spenser. I never realized that i was off my optimized pitch, and that humming helped me with that. its now easy for me to engage my breathing muscles for better singing because now i know the sensacion of the correct sounds i should make. I was always lacking some vibrancy in my sound. Now i see the harm i do to myself, why my voice sounds like Im holding back and why some times people dont understand me. Its the end of vocal fry deeper voice 90s David, now its the time for correct tone better Singer David. This video was what I needed. Thank you so much. Great work. And you are funny.

[@Lauraleisinging]

The “mhm”ing is so useful! I’m a voice and piano teach so I get tired a lot. My college professor used to tell me that I should speak how I sing but I just had trouble not sounding like a condescending idiot while using my sing songy voice. This method helps me get into the same space I sing from so it’s much easier for me to sustain! Thank you :)

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Teachers are particularly at risk of losing their voice due their schedules and vocal demands, so that's wonderful that you are taking your speaking voice just as seriously as your singing.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

As a gigging singer, I am forever trying to remind myself not to fall down into my "Gangster" voice. This is so, so important in conjunction with consistently drinking water.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Hahaha yes that dreaded gangster voice. So true!

[@1995Benzo]

This video is a game changer! I'm a female speaking at the bottom range if my voice, so always mistaken for a man on the phone. This helped me in realizing I needed to let more air in my throat. I sound much more pleasant, but it's going to take some work because I'm 58.

[@marshmallowme7913]

Thank you soo much sir i have been hurting my voice from last 2 years , from last 1 .months i cant even read or speak properly. i have visited to doctor , they said i am suffering from depression , but i am a happy person. but its very hard for me to speak to now a days. i have watched dozens of videos on resonating your voice and all but none of them worked for me. but after watching this video i feel very relaxed. in my country there very very less vocal coaches. it was pleasure for me . thank you and i need your help for sometime , do help me 🌸

[@ShirleeAlicia]

This was so helpful. My church wants me to sing on Sunday's but I feel like I have no vocal stamina. These tips were awesome!! Great intro BTW!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Fabulous, I hope these tips help you if you decide to sing more, especially in church which can be taxing. Check out some of the other videos on my channel specific to singing if you need more guidance.

[@JenniferBrick]

I have been waiting for this video! I get hoarse when I go to events and after speaking engagements.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

I hope these principles help your speaking voice out! It can be frustrating to lose your voice when you most need it.

[@JBuckStudios]

This is fantastic information! As someone who is talking movies for extended amounts of time on podcasts or other shows, this helps. Thanks Spencer!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

You're very welcome. Glad it helps!

[@theviolinvoice4173]

Thank you!!! I'm a voice teacher and studied vocal pedagogy, but never speaking. I've been noticing my bad speaking habits are causing me to let too much air out while singing. I've been speaking in the basement. These are great tips!

[@JenniferBrick]

Ahhh 90s Spencer!! I still listen to Nirvana - I would totally go if that was an option.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

He's grateful for the moral support!

[@vivisemaan6436]

Youuu are increddibbllleeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU NEEDED THIS YEARS AGO

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@DanAmareOfficial]

You’re HILARIOUS!!! And this video is so useful

[@GabriellaTavini]

Wow. Life changing video! Seriously!!! I always get hoarse after speaking so much in such a low register at family gatherings and always wondered why.

[@BerelSolomon]

Thank you this helped so much

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Yay! Glad it helped!

[@EpicRealEstate]

Could've used this last week. I'm good for next time now :-) Thanks.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Now you know haha!

[@MicksMetaMassage]

Fantastic! Definitely something we need to be mindful of throughout the day. Challenge accepted! :)

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Absolutely! Glad you're up for the challenge 😊

[@Nielafreh]

Thank you so much this was sooo useful!

[@daleh1994]

Thank you, this was a great video. I have a fairly high speaking voice so I often lower it without thinking about it.

[@WriteYourAcceptance]

Too much wear and tear! I’d never think about that and this happens to me when teaching back to back classes. Thank you!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

It happens to the best of us. I hope these tips can help your voice last longer.

[@InfinitoMind]

This is really interesting as I've never really thought about this before. Definitely going to use these tips!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@KMRobinson]

Love all your vocal tips!!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Aww thank you!

[@PaigonDavis]

Great tips! I have a monotone voice and I try to work on my range when I can.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Great, then this just gives you a few tools to keep working on that monotone voice.

[@Amber-pl6xv]

Great video Spencer. I hate it when I lose my voice. Thank you so much for the tips!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Yeah, me too! Life comes to a screaming halt haha

[@TanyaDalton]

These are great tips... I feel like I really could have used them when I was recording my audiobook for The Joy of Missing Out. 🙃

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

I must check out your audiobook, the title is a great hook: JOMO! And now you know for your next recording 🙂

[@LisaJeane]

Thank you so much for your video and the incredible tips!! 😊

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks, I hope you found them helpful! 🙂

[@claudio.olliver]

Great content Master!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thank you, Claudio!

[@YourBestDesignedCareer]

You have the best intros! And yes, I've definitely gotten hoarse, thanks for the tips here!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thank you, they are fun to film haha!

[@KateMurray]

This advice is solid gold Spencer!! I think I get horse yelling for my kids to turn it down a notch! haha!! I love the intro. too. :)

[@KateMurray]

omg, I just got to the 90s Spencer...hilarious!! I watched 90210 too!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

It was a classic!

[@KristinConstable]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@AmandaAbella]

This is really cool! I do a lot of calls and speaking and I find my voice getting hoarse lately.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Yes, telephone talking can be really hard on the voice. I find pitching up my speaking to my optimum pitch and "rollercoastering" can help keep my telephone voice healthy.

[@schmidtandcompany]

Thank you! Sometimes when I make a video my voice gets a little squeaky after doing a few!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks for listening. I hope the steps in the video help your vocal stamina.

[@valandvino3752]

I love these tips - thank you!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

A HUGE WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Did the steps in this video help you speak with more ease and comfort?

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Mr. Carrey, I never took you for a mumbler in your movies 😉I might get around to making a video about enunciation at some point. I have a long list of topics I have to get through before that though. For now, my suggestion would be to practice slowly reading a book out loud, while you record yourself (on your phone will work perfectly well.) Practice over-enunciating each word as you read. Say each consonant and vowel slowly and purposefully, and exaggerate it more than you think it necessary. Read and record one paragraph and then listen back. Are all your words clearly understood? If not, slow down and exaggerate further. Then slowly start reading that paragraph more quickly, while still over-enunciating. Eventually, you might want to join a Toastmasters in your area to practice speaking clearly. Good luck!

[@iboxkhan5599]

This was amazing. It helped a lot

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Excellent, glad you liked it!

[@GeekZone210]

I did not know about this. Thanks for the advice, I'll incorporate it in my singing exercises. | Zebras neigh their vain refrain

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Hahaha you're getting the hand of it!

[@MeredithRyncarzPhotography]

I think I overdue it too much. I speak a lot and feel that strain in my throat and it gets worse. Do you have videos to help train your vocals for prolonged speaking?

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

So far this is the first video I've made regarding healthy speaking tips, but I plan to make one about how to develop resonance in your speaking. Speaking at your optimum pitch with prosody (as covered in this video) definitely helps, as well as resonance development. Finally, I would train with the exercises in my "7-Minute Mix Voice Workout" since these develop the voice for both singing and speaking.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Here's the link for that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jSg6ibedt8rKM

[@takahirohasegawa9787]

90s Spencer made my day!! haha

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

HI TAKA!! And thank you ;)

[@jeremygrant6834]

Maybe try writing out your next vid and use a metronome to ease the pressure leave some spaces like a melody to let you relax

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks for your advice. I'll give it some thought :)

[@jeremygrant6834]

@@SpencerWelchVocalStudio could you do a video on how to compose vocal melodies with what call fx like where to use compression and distortion and all the rest. I apply alot to my songs but id like to know more of the pro method. I think in guitar theory alot for vocals.

[@Feverm00n]

I’ve often wondered if I have a “lazy” voice and now I feel pretty certain I do…

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Like that you don't speak clearly?

[@JesseJest]

GUHHHHHH SPENCER!!! ALWAYS GIVINGGG MEEEE LIFEE!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯🙌🏼 YESSSSS! THAT INTRO! 🔥😳 I feel attacked 👉🏻 “SCREAM for 5 minutes” 😂 Hahaha ME 😅😂🤦🏻‍♂️ Your examples of “too MUCH Air” sleeping/whispering...AMAZING. BAHAHA OMG KIM K! 🤣 90 SPENCER IS MY SPIRT ANIMAL🤣 AHHHHH!!! Great VIDEO S!!!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Bahaha so glad you liked it! This video took me forever to make and edit, but it was worth it in the end. 90's Spencer is taking on a life of his own! Looking forward to checking out what you've been up to! 😀

[@superherolifestyle1252]

Haha so funny! I love it!

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

That's me 😂😂

[@tanvirlalon8700]

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[@lorevicmulig3935]

#spencerwelchquestion If you are a teachers teacher then who teaches you or how do you know any of this stuff without someone teaching you?

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Great question! I like to say: "Always be a teacher. Always be a student." I studied with a great voice teacher in Hollywood for 17 years, where I learned so much about my own voice as well as about how to teach others how to sing. I continue to take lessons, read books and journals about singing and voice science, and attend conferences. I am constantly educating myself to make sure I am growing. When you teach teachers, you need to keep filling the well that you are sharing from.

[@lorevicmulig3935]

Thanks for telling me that i was really curious!

[@TotalVoiceStudio]

Zeeebras? Or Zebras? :) Thanks for the vid. 90s Spencer was way cooler than 90s Darren

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Hahaha! Thanks, Darren. We should have a 90's night at IVACON to compare notes.

[@OjonugwaMansu]

thanks for the dvice im going to try it out because my voice is getting easily way to fast you know speaking of which if you have the time it would mean a lot if you check out my channel i sing covers and i play the guitar and piano well i'm learning sorry for the self promo but im really trying to grow my page and get myself out there

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Best of luck!

[@somethingunsocial3495]

Why am i so late -_ -

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

What do you mean by "late"?

[@kipponi]

Lazy talking I buy that advice. And too low speaking voice weaking it in long term.

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Yes, exactly right!

[@jeremygrant6834]

Very good but I have to say I notice in your talking your projection is over shot I guarantee your hurting your chords making these vids. Performing is all about tapping into your emotional intent and being aware of how it’s received, your concentration is forcing you to catch up with the info your teaching. Maybe try applying some acting theory you’ll notice in movies they always whisper but they have composure due to the character. I learnt this teaching and it helped with my performing a lot. On a scale I’d say I teach at a 4 out of ten your at a 9

[@SpencerWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks for your feedback. I'm always looking to refine and improve upon my delivery in these videos, so I will keep in mind what you said about acting theory. However, I have to push back on a couple things. I don't know what your qualifications are, but saying "I guarantee you're hurting your chords (sic)" is a pretty big assumption. To "guarantee" that, you would need an ENT on hand to scope my vocal cords right after I finished recording a video. Everyone has different recovery rates after vocal exertion, which is why, in 25 years of teaching, I've never made blanket statements like that. Top voice scientists and ENTs won't guarantee that a particular vocal behavior is harmful. And the truth is these videos don't hurt my voice because I'm aware of my limits. I'm not a film actor, but from my experience, filming a KZbin video is very different from filming a movie or teaching live in a classroom. In a YT video, you only have 5-10 minutes to capture and hold your audience's attention on a platform where a million other videos are just a click away. I've experimented with different energy levels in my vocal and physical performance and found that this level maintains engagement. I can track it in the analytics. It may not be what everyone prefers, which I totally get. I will take to heart your feedback and see how I can continue to refine my delivery. Thanks for subscribing, and I hope I can add more value to what you're looking for in your singing and speaking.

[@jeremygrant6834]

@@SpencerWelchVocalStudio yes i agree in part the main thing is if your happy with how your sounding then go for it but less is always more and liie a melody dominant sounds should be used to correctly. Language is hard to formulate but if its melodic its delicious. Watching your vds i feel like its one long chorus but good info check out bohemian vocal studio his got a very relaxed sound but still lacks melody and rhythm. I use to read alot of poetry as practice