Q&A How to Eliminate Vocal Fry at the Passagio

Question: “How can I eliminate vocal fry at my passagio?” Answer: This can happen when we get “lazy”. We sort of support, but not really. Not enough to make it through the “tough” spot of the passagio. Depending on your specific voice, your possible medical history, or even which of the two passagios are affected,…

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Q&A: How Can I Sing Without My Voice Getting Tired?

Question: “It seems whenever I don’t sing for a few days, when I begin singing, it’s effortless. However after singing for about 10 or more minutes I notice I’m feeling fatigued, sing lazily and strain my voice. Plus my singing voice is still sub-par the next day. Is it because I don’t do warm ups,…

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Q&A: What Type of Song Should I Sing?

Question: What Type of Song Should I Sing? Answer: When deciding what to sing, ask yourself: What music do you LOVE? As in, if you don’t sing it, a part of you is missing. As in, when you DO sing it, your whole being comes alive. Doesn’t matter, which key it is in. You can always…

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Q&A: Will using a croaky voice hurt my vocal cords?

What if your profession includes behavior that damages your voice? Whether you’re a speaker, or an actor, or work in noisy conditions where you have to shout over people, this may help: Question: “I’ve been offered a part that requires me to use my voice in a “croaky” style. Will this hurt my voice?” Answer:…

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Q&A: Can Anyone Sing Well?

Question: Can Anyone Sing Well? Answer: This – true to my balancing Rising Libra Nature, always able to see everyone’s point of view – can be answered on many levels. First, you’d have to define “sing” and “well”. By today’s standards, with auto-tune on one side – turning even the “worst” singer into a super…

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This Is Why EVERYONE Needs to SING

Often we think of ourselves as being either a “Singer”, or “Not-a-Singer”. The way we call ourselves an “Athlete” or “Not-an-Athlete.” Yet, even if we’re not athletes, we STILL use our full body to walk, run, dance, exercise, right? So WHY then don’t we use our full voice, even if we’re not singers? Below I’ve…

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Question and Answer Time: “What To Do? I Lost My Voice!”

Just wanted to share this with you. Maybe it can help. There was this call for help: Question: “I have a presentation tomorrow and lost my voice. What can I do? I can barely talk and it hurts, too. I sound like a horrible smoker mixed with a teenage boy, because my voice keeps cracking or…

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TOP 10 VOICE STYLE-DO’s

TOP 10 VOICE STYLE-DO’s 1. RELAX Seriously. The more relaxed you are, the more powerful. Counter-intuitive? Maybe. True? For sure! 2. KEEP IT SIMPLE There’s a tide change coming in the world—a shift towards simplicity and authenticity. Who are you in this life? Are you in tune with your inner voice? Good. It’s always in…

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How to Love Yourself even, and especially, when the world seems to be against you

Okay darlin’s…. it’s been a little rocky around these parts…. (shakes head – who TALKS like that?!). Facebook seemed to be reeling in emotions this week. 5 pet friends of dear friends suddenly died – very sad. In other words…. It ‘s Venus RETROGRADE. Now through my birthday, April 15! So buckle up, rest more…

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Building Your Voice: How to Breathe and do PRANAYAM – 2 Videos

Happy Friday – Venus – Day of healing, music, wisdom and the Arts! It’s Ulrike Selleck, Healing Voice Expert, and Author of Sing Yourself Well in 7 Seconds. As a 4th generation musician and classical singer I teach you the fastest, most holistic way to free your voice and change your life. Join me and…

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