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 style to be yourself. Everyone else is taken.
3. DIVE INTO YOUR POWER
Some patterns have held a spell over us for years (or even life times), but it’s 2017 and we need to release ourselves from old, outdated habits that no longer serve us. This releases the You that’s fun, fresh and new. From totally deconstructing and de-stressing, to feeling almost unfinished, breaking out into unexpected new behaviors —ditch those tried and true “blues” for a walk on the wild side.
4. PRETTY IN PASTELS
Hums are the “ommmmm” of the sound world. Take your voice into a zened-out zone by mixing higher tones with your darker foundational ones lower in your body. Not only do they play very well together—they’ll add instant calm and power to your vibration.
5. SHOW SOME ENERGY
It’s time to show a little energy! This trend is coming back and it’s the perfect way to show some Mojo (without going too far!). From lower body grunts, monkey-style, to totally off-the-rocker sirens up in your head voice, these pair best with good old classics like Mozart’s Queen of the Night—just don’t forget to check with your neighbors first!
6. GO OPERA CHIC
Dramatic imitations are the Queen (of the Night’s) Bee’s knees this year (sorry—insider opera joke!) and they’re looming LARGE (ok, I can’t stop myself) all year long. From bold in-your-face bursts to demure daintiness, they’re fit for an opera gala, thunder shower—or even just to express your joy over the average spring day. Seriously, imitate the heck out of an opera singer—it’ll do you and your health a world of good!
7. EMBRACE COLORATURA BLOCKING
Break out of a style rut by coloratura blocking: mixing deep, loud saturated hues with the quick, more quiet pastels of sound. Think of pairing baby cooing with the outbursts of a woman wronged. It’s a free take on coloratura blocking—with a tonal twist!
8. SLIP INTO A WHOLE NEW YOU
Get those pipes ready, because it’s time to shed some of your light onto this world of ours! Invest in a pair of voice lessons to get you ready all year long—and for the rest of your life. For an even more profound kick, try a pair of private sessions, to help you clear out any emotional clutter before diving deeply into freeing and expressing yourself. Make a play-date for yourself! Not just for your kids.
9. EMBRACE EXPRESSING YOURSELF
When we think self-expression—we think of younger years when we were less inhibited and more free (much to our parents’ dismay!). Self-expression is back this season—and it’s even better now that you’re a grown-up! From humming your favorite Broadway tune, to declaring your undying love for that house plant of yours, to expressing your dismay at the heap of dishes that greet you in the morning, this year—try expressing yourself in operatic style!
10. ACCESSORIZE WITH A NEW WELLNESS BOOK
It’s the fashionable, tuned-in woman’s must-have. An on-trend wellness book not only takes a basic zeal for life into “wow” territory, but it’s also literally the easiest thing to put into action. Look for the bold, new Sing Yourself Well and the accompanying online video course to make an authentic and powerful splash in the world.
Which voice style-do you want to do? Tell me in the comments!
CREDIT: Above blog post is a spoof and take-off of an article written by Margaret Murray for Stitch Fix 🙂