Warm UP

Definition:

(verb): To release muscle tension in the body, larynx, vocal cords, and jaw; To prepare the voice for particular use.

How to Do It:

• Yawn or sigh to release tension in the jaw

• Hum scales through a Vocal Straw or on lip trills

• Start in your mid-range, descend to your lower register, then ascend upward

• Apply a myofascial self-massage to your neck and face

• Perform cardio exercises to increase your blood flow