(public speaking) Why Vocal Warmups Are Unnecessary for the Speaking Voice Posted By : The Voice Lady

While the theory is absolutely a must for the singing voice, the same cannot and should not be attempted for the speaking voice. Since you are using your speaking voice throughout your day, however, the muscles and organs necessary to produce spoken voice are already warmed up. One of the marvels of good voice training is that when you find your 'real' voice, in which your chest becomes your primary sounding board, there is absolutely no need to do any warm-up exercises. Yes, in my training, I offer breathing exercises to practice while driving to and from work, but the real practice for the speaking voice is practical.

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