The Voice Coach Podcast

Today, in the shortest episode of the history of this podcast, we will learn to release and stretch the soft palate. We will go through the benefits of stretching and releasing this movable articulator, and then we will perform a cheeky voice exercise to stretch and release the tension of the naughty kid in the back, the soft palate.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Why it is useful to release and stretch the soft palate- The role of the soft palate in our voicing  - How to stretch and release the soft palateThe soft palate is exclusively responsible for a couple of sounds and serves as the back door of the nasal cavity. Raising awareness of our soft palate will help us increase and decrease nasality in our vocal tone, encourage oral resonance, and help us with the volume when speaking. Resources: - Yawning - A Critical Viewhttp://baillement.com/voice/voice.html - Yawning to exercise the face, throat diaphragm and voice https://parkinsonsdisease.net/living/the-power-of-a-good-yawn-exercise- The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook grouphttps://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

This episode is another instalment of our movable articulator release journey. We will learn how to release the lips to help us improve our vocal clarity and communication. We will talk about the benefits of lips release, and we will go through a simple yet effective lip release exercise.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The benefits of lip release- The importance of awareness of the lips- What sounds our lips helps produce- How to do the Martian speak exerciseThe lips have a central role in many of the sounds we produce, like bilabial plosives, bilabial nasals, bilabial approximants, and labiodental sounds. Releasing the lips is very important for articulation, but it is also crucial for volume and vocal quality. Resources:- Vocal Arts Workbook by David & Rebecca Carey https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/david-carey-jr/vocal-arts/9780713688245?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvO2IBhCzARIsALw3ASoqCzOjurSCnOgVmGVJIKyr7X-T2Q7besYNSJs7MQEO1gYt4ohNG0oaAvlkEALw_wcB- The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook grouphttps://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642 Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today, we will work on the release of another movable articulator - the tongue. We will explore the tongue, analyse its connection with resonance and the quality of our voicing, and perform a tongue release exercise.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The effects of tongue tension on our voicing and resonance- A simple yet effective exercise to release tongue tensionAs the tongue is crucial in shaping consonants and vowels, it can accumulate unhelpful tension. Excessive tongue tension can cause speaking difficulties, also known as tripping over our own tongue. That is one of the main reasons why tongue release is so important. Resources:- Jaw Release Week downloadable course https://nicolaredman.com/voice-coach/downloadable-courses/jaw-release-week-downloadable/- The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook group https://facebook.com/groups/160080935058642- Voice Work by Christina Shewell https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Voice+Work:+Art+and+Science+in+Changing+Voices-p-9780470019924Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In today's episode, we talk about jaw tension, the different reasons that might cause it, and how to release it. Then, as an intro to jaw release, I will share some exploratory exercises to help relax the jaw, which is one of our main articulators. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The possible reasons why you are experiencing jaw tension, and the benefits of learning to release it- The link between jaw tension and how we've been conditioned throughout our lives- The role of awareness in releasing jaw tension- How we can massage the tension out of our jawReleasing jaw tension will help us reach higher volume, extra vocal variety, and clearer speech with minimal effort. It also helps with anxiety, as it gives us a sense of mental release. In some cases, it can also help to stop teeth grinding and jaw clicking. Resources:- Jaw Release Week - Downloadable Course https://nicolaredman.com/voice-coach/downloadable-courses/jaw-release-week-downloadable/ - The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub- Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/kristin-linklater/freeing-the-natural-voice/9781854599711?keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCppmOSvZS5EFAyAVP5wldnvXyhp7HqiCl_QC-Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, continuing with our articulation series, we will talk about the two steps we need to take to warm up and get our articulators ready - releasing and toning. As usual, we will perform some exercises to explore different ways to release and tone our articulators.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The importance of releasing and toning our articulators- How gurning can help us release and stretch the articulators- What is the drawstring bag face, and how it allows us to release and tone the articulatorsReleasing our whole face is beneficial not only for articulators but also for resonance, because it removes tension and stretches the muscles involved in articulation. The more we understand and perfect releasing and toning exercises, the more we will get from our articulation in our voice warmup, which will save us a lot of time. Resources:- Voice & Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub- Knight Thompson Speechwork https://ktspeechwork.orgMentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

Today's episode is about articulators and how they make sound. We will explore each one of our mouth's articulators, their location, function, and the sounds associated with them.This episode is about raising awareness of the articulators, so we can make better use of them.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The relevance of articulation awareness for our voicing- The difference between movable and non-movable articulators- What are the different sounds produced in the hard and the soft palate- What is the uvula, and what kind of sounds it helps produceAs already mentioned, articulation isn't only about the sounds themselves, it is also about the effects of our phonatory anatomy on the voice, about the stress patterns and the emphasis. That is why it is crucial that we know and understand the articulators from the bottom of the vocal tract up to the top of the mouth. Resources: - Voice & Accent Hubhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub- Pictures of the articulatorshttps://developingvoices.blog/tag/articulators/ https://slidetodoc.com/histology-of-tongue-by-dr-sobia-ibrahim-assistant/Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today we will start the next stage of our voice prep journey. We've already worked on physical release, breath, resonance, bringing the voice in, and now we will start with articulation.As a first step, we will define what articulation is, how it can improve our voicing, and present every element involved in it to get familiar with the articulation terminology. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What articulation is about, and its relationship with accents- What the articulators are, and the difference between passive and active articulators- The difference between voiced and unvoiced consonants- What plosive consonants are, and what a fricative isThere is a misconception about articulation and accents. As long as the message is understood, there is no need for making any adjustments to our accent. For us, articulation is about getting our articulators released and toned to produce the sounds we need to make. Resources: - Voice & Accent Hubhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub- Articulation - Merriam Webster definitionhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/articulationMentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

This week, I'm answering a question I've seen asked a lot on the voice forums I regularly visit: how to make reading a script sound conversational. To answer this, I'll share my four top tips to make reading a script sound not only conversational, but authentic and natural as well. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The importance of practising sight-reading- How write-as-we-speak can help us to sound more natural- How we can modify our script to make it sound more natural- Why a perfect speech sounds artificial and forcedPodcasters and presenters may feel safer reading a script, however, there are several ways of making it sound casual and conversational. Trying to clean our accent, or sounding too perfect can sound artificial. Our hearing is used to lumpy, flawed, and bumpy conversations, and adding those details will give our speech a more authentic tone. Resources: - The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook grouphttps://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642- Ultimate Voice Getaway Retreat https://nic-redman.mykajabi.com/uk-ultimate-voice-retreatMentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

Celebrating our 30th episode, we will learn about balancing the resonance. We will start with a quick voice warmup, and then we will perform some explorative exercises that will help us access resonance qualities and learn to balance them. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What balancing the resonance means and how it can help us develop our voicing- How to perform a five-minute voice warmup- Why it is essential to increase our resonance potential- Practicing simple yet effective exercises to balance our resonanceOur ultimate goal as voice users is to keep our audience engaged. Therefore, learning to properly balance our resonance, and having access to our resonance potential will give us the tools to bring variety and expressive potential to our voice. Resources:- Ultimate Voice Getaway information https://nic-redman.mykajabi.com/uk-ultimate-voice-retreat- Linklater voice work https://www.linklatervoice.com- Ep 27 - How to encourage resonance through tension release  https://pod.fo/e/d44ce- Ep 26 - WHat is vocal resonance https://pod.fo/e/d2d86- The Voice and Accent Hub https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

After a slight digression on dealing with hay fever, we are continuing with our resonance training. In this episode, we will work on increasing our resonance awareness in order to find vocal variety and expression in our speaking voice. We will talk about primary and secondary resonance spaces, and we will practice some exploration exercises to identify the areas of our vocal tract we can use to manipulate resonance. What You Will Learn in This Episode:- What are the elements involved in resonance, according to Michael McCallion- Exploration exercises to increase resonance awareness- What are the three spaces where primary resonance happens- What is the difference between primary and secondary resonance spacesThe primary resonance spaces are ideal for exploring a variety of tonal qualities in the voice,  for accessing different emotional vibes, and taking listeners on an inspirational journey through our voices. Secondary resonance spaces are more controversial, as some people feel they help change our voice tone, some people don't. In any case, resonance awareness is a powerful tool and a valuable asset to improve our voicing. Resources:- 008 Why Posture is Important for Reducing Vocal Fatigue https://pod.fo/e/b70e5- The Voice and Accent Hub https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642- The Voice Book by Michael McCallion https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/michael-mccallion/voice-book/9780571195251?gclid=CjwKCAjwieuGBhAsEiwA1Ly_naI4cgTvq4nua_6-jkgvaY1UV97IgIB0JvNfvwO207Dzpmq1DHKBJxoCeE4QAvD_BwE- The Voiceover Social Podcast podkite.link/thevosocial- Resonance article on Voice Science Works https://www.voicescienceworks.org/resonance.htmlMentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

We will pause our resonance training to talk about allergies, more specifically about hay fever. In this episode, I will share seven tips that might help mitigate the effects of this stational affection. We will go through the medications' side effects we need to be careful of, and some exercises to help us keep things on track.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The importance of letting the doctor know we work with our voice before he prescribes any medicine- How staying hydrated can help us with hay fever- What kind of medicine components we should avoid- How vocal naps and avoiding clearing our throats can help us in our recovery- How consuming local honey can help us build immunity to the particular pollen in our area- Why wine is not our best friend if we struggle with allergiesIn general, a healthy lifestyle is the best preventive method for any disease of affection, and hay fever is not the exception. Resources:- Episode 005 How to Keep Your Voice Hydrated Efficiently https://pod.fo/e/b545d- Baylor College of Medicine blog post https://blogs.bcm.edu/2015/04/22/its-spring-time-but-why-am-i-hoarse/- What is hay fever? https://patient.info/allergies-blood-immune/hay-fever-leaflet- Allergies and the Voice https://www.ohniww.org/allergies-and-voice/- The Voice and Accent Hub https://facebook.com/groups/160080935058642Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In this episode, we will continue talking about resonance. We will break down Barbara Houseman's definition of resonance, and I will share some exercises to encourage awareness of the spaces that affect our resonance potential. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What resonance can offer to our voicing- How we can explore our resonance potential- A few soft palate, pharyngeal, and tongue release exercisesWhen it comes to our voicing and the message we have to share, it is really not about what we are trying to communicate, or who we are trying to communicate to. It is about having an accessible and responsive voice to the emotions of our message. That is why resonance is so important, because it grants that our voice and body are fully awake and connected. Resources: - The Voice and Accent Hub https://facebook.com/groups/160080935058642- Vocal Arts Workbook by David & Rebecca Carey https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/david-carey-jr/vocal-arts/9780713688245?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtL65pbqlTwPMz_9yINTagyBiuxmXE-kpaWt0hBIekkhrcYR3z_KdDRoCEEEQAvD_BwE- Finding Your Voice by Barbara Houseman https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/barbara-houseman/finding-your-voice/9781854596598?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtEkQhGczybl1AAYpqFSgTw_RYpdXzp3GV8-TqlpYfqqPUOiT0rxZ1hoCCwQQAvD_BwE- Nic's Quick Voice Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8E63vup6aA&t=140s- The Whispered Ah https://www.alexander-technique-online.com/articles/defining-the-alexander-technique/the-whispered-ah/Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In today's episode, we will define and understand what vocal resonance is, and how we can improve it. I'll also share some simple exercises to increase resonance awareness and feel the vibrations in our bodies.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What resonance is, and how it affects our voicing- How resonance affects the tonal quality of our voice- How different tensions in the vocal tract can affect the resonance- Why it is crucial to increase awareness around resonance- Some exercises to build up our resonance awarenessUnderstanding vocal resonance and exploring our resonance potential can help us better grasp our tonal quality. We can also play with other options within our voice, like using resonance to give the most of our voice with a minimum effort. Resources:- Voice & Accent Hub FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub- Voicework: Art & Science in CHanging Voices by Christina Shewell https://amzn.to/3uVyRAZ- The Right to Speak by Patsy Rodenburgh https://amzn.to/3zhz70f- Ep 01 How to structure a voice warm up https://pod.fo/e/b48fb- Ep 012 Physical release prep for resonance https://pod.fo/e/bbe13- Episode of The Naked Vocalist on resonance http://www.thenakedvocalist.com/nasal-resonance/- Voice Science Works article on Resonance https://www.voicescienceworks.org/resonance.htmlMentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, we will talk about breath capacity for voicing, and understand it from a holistic perspective, rather than from a mechanical aspect. I will also share some simple exercises to increase our breath capacity that we can easily incorporate into our daily routines.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Why breath capacity is part of a more extensive conversation than just increasing our breath range- The things we should consider before starting breath capacity training- Three simple exercises to improve breath capacityUnderstanding that breath capacity is much more than the need to have bigger loads of air coming in or out is crucial. We must consider things like breathing habits, familiarising with the length of the words, being aware of the air necessary to voice those phrases or words, and paying attention to the out-breath before the in-breath. Resources mentioned:- Voice & Accent Hub FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub- Voicework: Art & Science in Changing Voices https://amzn.to/3uVyRAZ- Breath support episodes 15, 16, 17, and 20https://pod.fo/e/c147ahttps://pod.fo/e/c2c37https://pod.fo/e/c45achttps://pod.fo/e/c90ecMentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today, we will have a prop-related episode - we will talk about straw phonation. I'll share three techniques to start practicing straw phonation in two different ways, doing straw work in water and doing straw work out of water. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What is straw phonation, and how it can help us in our voicing- The simple techniques to practice straw phonation in and out of water- What are the differences and different effects in the type of straw we choose to do our phonationStraw phonation can improve the connection to lower abdominal support. It can encourage vocal fold alignment or closure, and it can promote an efficient, unregulated, subglottic air pressure, which will eventually help reduce vocal fatigue. Resources: - Book on to Ultimate Accent Toolkit https://nic-redman.mykajabi.com/course-ultimateaccenttoolkit- Another podcast on SOVT & singing https://www.thenakedvocalist.com/podcast/42/- Buy an SOVT straw https://www.rayvox.co.uk/?ref=NICREDMAN- The Voice Straw https://voicestraw.com- Research paper on WRT (water resistance therapy) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32302246/- The Voice and Accent Hub https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In this episode, we will talk about SOVT - Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract. We will dive deep into what SOVT work is, and how you can use it in your daily voice work to improve your voicing.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What is SOVT, and what it is used for- How SOVT can help us improve our voicing- A couple of techniques to use SOVT in vocal warmup, voice reset, and vocal cooldownAlthough SOVT has been used in voice training since the '60s, it was almost 30 years later that a study highlighted SOVT's scientific benefits. Understanding the importance of SOVT is essential for day-to-day voice users, because its entire purpose is to make voicing easier. Resources:- Sign up for info on The Ultimate Accent Toolkit Online Course https://nic-redman.mykajabi.com/ultimate-accent-toolkit-2-0- The science behind SOVT https://www.isingmag.com/semi-occluded-vocal-tract-exercises/- Abstract from research into the efficacy of SOVT, both with FRT (flow resistant tube eg straws) and VFE (vocal function exercises, eg exercises that utilise the SOVT position) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4610291/- Article on SOVT https://www.voicescienceworks.org/sovt-exercises.html- Paper on VFE, 2017 https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029&context=honprog- Paper on SOVT, 2014 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/vvd24.2.71- The Voice and Accent Hub https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

A few clients recently have mentioned how they feel like they struggle to find the time to do their voice work in the day. So I wanted to offer some tips for how to fit voice training into your routine without it hanging over you.Tips for Fitting Voice Practice Into Your Day: - Tip 1 - Aim for consistency. It doesn't matter how tiny the practice, it just has to be consistent, and to become a habit.- Tip 2 - Add your voice practice habit onto another habit. Check in on your habits and see what you could co-ordinate.- Tip 3 - Little and often is more useful in many cases. Do what many pros do: split your practice time into smaller, super-concentrated chunks, working multiple times a day.- Tip 4 - Set an achievable practice goal. - Tip 5 - Just do it. If you don't want to do it, reflect on why, what's holding you back? - Tip 6 - Make it fun! We do the things we enjoy more readily and voice work can, and should be fun. Okay, now I'm off to take my own advice and spend one minute lip trilling whilst I boil the kettle. I hope this inspires you to fit some voice work into your day.Resources: - Article from NPR on effective practice https://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2017/03/06/518777865/the-most-practical-tips-for-practicing-according-to-science?t=1620725823672- Deliberate Practice by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/beginners-guide-deliberate-practice- Send me your questions https://nicolaredman.com/contact-accent-voice-coach- The Voice and Accent Hub https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642- 5 Minute Vocal Warm Up https://youtu.be/SX6LSr8qJp8- Episode 1 - Voice Warm Up v Voice Work Out Chat https://pod.fo/e/b48fb Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today, we will condense all the breathing work we've been doing into a simple 5 minute routine to use either as a warm-up or as a tiny voice workout. I'll guide you through every step of this routine to make voicing a little easier.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The importance of being aware of our breathing- Why we must check our alignment before starting any breathing exercises- A short, 5 minute breathing routine- The importance of keeping an exploring mindset while doing this routineThis 5 minute routine can be added to our voice prep; it can also reset our voice or cool it down. The more we can prolong these exercises, the better. What we want to achieve is to turn breathwork into daily practice. Resources: - The Ultimate Voice Getaway Retreat with Nic in the UK https://nicolaredman.com/spoken-voice-training-retreat-uk-ultimate-voice-getaway - To submit a question for the mail bag episode https://nicolaredman.com/contact-accent-voice-coach - Episode 0011 - Voice Warm Up V Voice Work Out Chat https://pod.fo/e/b48fb - Accent method breathing https://www.isingmag.com/the-accent-method-how-does-it-help-singers/ -If in Doubt, Breathe Out!: Breathing and support for singing based on the Accent Method, a book by Ron Morris and Linda Hutchison https://amzn.to/3tZujtD- Linklater Voice https://www.linklatervoice.com - Fitzmaurice Institute https://www.fitzmauriceinstitute.org Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, we will go back to breathe land. We will go through a set of exercises to bring awareness of how voice support can help us use our voice more efficiently and reduce voice fatigue. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Why breath and support are essential for our voice- How to do a short and effective warm-up- How voice fricatives can help us with voice support- Why we must release our belly on each end breathThese exercises are of great help if you experience vocal fatigue issues or discomfort; they will help you coordinate the voice and the support, get vocal fold closure and airflow coordination. Resources:- Send me your questions for the mailbag episode here https://nicolaredman.com/contact-accent-voice-coach- Link to The VAH https://m.facebook.com/groups/160080935058642- The Primal Voice - Dane Chalfin https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com- 5 Minute vocal warm up https://youtu.be/SX6LSr8qJp8- Finding Your Voice by Barbara Houseman https://amzn.to/3nEeQwN- Accent method breathing https://www.isingmag.com/the-accent-method-how-does-it-help-singers/- Accent method breathing book https://amzn.to/3tZujtD Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today I want to discuss a question that came up after a coaching session with one of my coachees: is voice coaching needed after we understand the techniques to voice efficiently and safely? I will share with you three reasons why it is a fantastic idea to explore voice training, even when we feel like we don't need it. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- What is a voice coach's role and ultimate goal- The benefits of working with a voice coach  to prevent rather than to cure voicing issues- Three reasons to keep exploring our voice trainingThere are top voice performers who never did a warmup or a tension release exercise in their lives, and their voices are perfect. Still, there is no harm in trying some voice coaching. The beauty of consistently doing voice training is that it focuses on awareness and mindfulness, which is incredibly useful for day-to-day life. Resources: - Book coaching with Nichttps://nicolaredman.com/voice-coaching- British Voice Associationhttp://www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk- Barbara Housemanhttps://www.barbarahouseman.com- Matt Dudley https://www.fitzmauriceinstitute.org/find-teachers/2017/11/27/matthew-dudley- Yvonne Morleyhttps://yourvoicebox.co.uk- Joanna Ousten Weir https://www.thelinklatercenter.com/joanna-weir-ouston- The Voice and Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, we will talk about getting nervous when speaking in public. We will dive deep into why this happens to us, how it affects our voice performance, and how to deal with it. I'll share four simple tips that you can apply before speaking to an audience, to help you handle the anxiety and prevent it from affecting your voicing.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Why we feel nervous before and while we speak in front of an audience- How the awareness that feeling nervous is something normal can help us- What happens to our voice when we feel like we have no control over our bodies- What we can do in the days before public speaking to avoid getting nervous Feeling nervous and anxious before speaking in front of an audience is entirely normal, and even the most experienced speakers feel it. The tension that affects our voice is a natural response of our bodies to a frightening situation. Using the tips I’ve shared, you will be able to better deal with nerves when speaking in public.  Resources: - Article - What is the Fight or Flight Response https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fight-or-flight-response-2795194- Article - Grounding Techniques https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/grounding-techniques/- Book - Stage Fright and the Actor by Linda Brennan https://amzn.to/3uQJpBK- Book - Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1785042831/- Book - How to Own the room by Viv Groskop https://amzn.to/3wXzzzwMentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode we are continuing with our breathing for voice journey. Today we will talk about connecting breath support with speaking, and we will perform a few exercises to explore and understand which body parts participate in breath support.  What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Is it hard to implement breath support? - How to avoid creating tension when we practice breath support- The parts of our body that react first when we need vocal support- How to connect our voice with a support action through popping vocal fold vibrationsWe are using vocal support all the time while we speak, even if we are not aware of it. But working too much on generating support might create unnecessary tension. The more we practice an easy release of the air in the out-breath, the more we develop flexibility in the muscular system, required to keep the voicing support with low effort. Resources: - Finding You Voice by Barbara Houseman https://amzn.to/3rz3VEF- This is a Voice by Jeremy Fisher & Guillyanne Kayes https://amzn.to/3m9qm25- Voicework by Christina Shewell https://amzn.to/3d2oGot- The Voice and Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub/ Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In this episode we will go through the meaning of common terms in voice training like voice support and breath support. We will talk about the three crucial elements of voice support, and we will do a simple yet powerful breathing exercise.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- How getting support is not a simple one-step fix- Why voice production works somewhat like a guitar- The role of diaphragm in speaking, and why it is so hard to be aware of itA common misconception when speaking is believing that we are using the diaphragm when we activate our abdominals. In fact, we are making our core more rigid and making the in-breath much harder to take. Ideally, you should release the belly completely on the inhale, making space for the diaphragm to expand freely and draw down as the air comes in. Resources:- Find You Voice by Caroline Goyder https://amzn.to/3whj4yf- Finding You Voice by Barbara Houseman https://amzn.to/3rz3VEF- This is a Voice by Jeremy Fisher & Guillyanne Kayes https://amzn.to/3m9qm25- Freeing the Natural Voice - Kristen Linklater https://amzn.to/3nDZwyp- Joanna Cazden - Everyday Voice Care https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1458443183/- Christina Shewell - Voicework; art and science in changing voices https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0470019921/- The Voice and Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubMentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, we are analysing the importance of in- and out-breathing. Understanding the in-breathing as the fuel for voicing, and out-breathing as the mechanism responsible for producing sound, we will go through a simple exercise to gain awareness of the pause between breathings, or to notice any tendencies to hold air unnecessarily.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The adverse effects of holding our breath- The origin of the word inspiration, and how our thoughts are connected to in-breathing- Why the exhale is the most potent process of using our voice- The importance of finding the balance between breathing in and breathing out- A simple exercise to gain awareness of our out-breathSpeaking is a holistic experience, and breathing affects the quality of the voice we produce and our vocal freedom. The tension created by holding our breath will affect the power of our voice to connect and communicate our message with clarity. By being fully aware of our out-breath, we will ensure that the body is naturally dropping as much air as it needs to. Resources:- Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater https://amzn.to/3fatYj7- Autonomic nervous system https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system- The psychology of exhaling https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/body-sense/201009/waiting-exhale- Etemology of the word 'inspire' https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-origins-of-inspire- The Voice and Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub  Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today we are talking about filler sounds and words when speaking, why they show up in our speech, and whether we need to eliminate all of them. I’m also sharing a few techniques we can use to reduce or replace filler sounds.  What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Hesitation signs and filler words as a natural part of speaking- Why we use filler words- How to use pauses as a powerful tool when speaking- How to replace a filler sound with an out-breath- How our mind and speech can flow smoothly in a perfectly aligned bodyUnless we are writing every speech word by word,, we must accept filler words as a natural part of speaking. What we can do is focus on our body alignment, be aware of our breathing, pay attention to our speech tempo, and use pauses to give us time to think and plan our next words.Resources: - How to Improve your breath awareness https://pod.fo/e/bd7ac- How to release the body for voice work https://pod.fo/e/bbe13- Why posture is important for voice work https://pod.fo/e/b70e5- The Voice and Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubMentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

Today, we are taking the first step on our journey into breathing for voice work. We will explore how to improve unnecessary patterns in our breathing and why we tend to use more breath than we need. This episode will help you become more aware of the intuitive nature of inhalation, and the importance of breathing rhythm in a resting position.What You Will Learn In This Episode:- The benefits of proper breathing- The most common breathing issues in voice work- A simple exercise to identify our breathing patterns- The scientific understanding of our breathing- The importance of the in-breath for getting a free, responsive, and supportive breath for voice workWhen we have a better understanding of how breathing works, it impacts not only our voice work performance, but also our mental and overall health. Although breathing is an automatic function of our bodies, having an awareness of our breathing patterns will enhance our voicing performance. Resources:- Article on breathing from Voice Science Works https://www.voicescienceworks.org/breath.html- Breath by James Nestor https://amzn.to/2NSG2tU- And Breath Podcast https://breathingtree.co.uk/welcome-to-the-and-breathe-podcast/- Vocal Rehabilitation/Primal Voice - Dane Chalfin https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/primal-voice- This is a Voice - Gillyanne Keys & Jeremy Fisher https://amzn.to/3b9MGVw- The Voice & Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubMentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today, I will walk you through a preparatory physical bodywork that will help you release tension. Learning how to loosen any tightness in our bodies is essential before starting with the fundamentals of voice training. What You Will Learn In This Episode:- Alignment and posture - mandatory step #1- Spine roll - secrets and techniques- From spine roll to crouch transition- The shoulder clock movement- From curious dog to ‘what are you looking at’ position- Drawing the infinity symbol with our noseAwareness of alignment and tension is a must before any voice training. As voicing is a holistic experience, any isolated tension in our bodies might lead us to low-quality performance and perhaps even voice damage in the long term. While doing these tension release exercises, it is vital to allow the breath to keep flowing and to go through this bodywork with a curious mind, observing the body's response.Resources: - Vocal Rehabilitation/Primal Voice - Dane Chalfin https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/primal-voice- Spine roll and release routine video https://youtu.be/D6A9pixcaLUMentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In this episode, we talk about sibilance, what it is, why some people sound more sibilant than others, and why it gets people annoyed. We will also focus on a few practical ways of controlling our voice's features, so we can reduce sibilance.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Is sibilance a speaker or a listener issue? What is sibilance in phonetic terms The sibilance and its relationship with different accents The effects of the various articulation contacts The benefits of exploring the alveolar and post-alveolar area Next time when someone tells us we sound sibilant, we have two choices - we either ignore them, or we can observe which part of our tongue we use to make the "s" sound, we pay attention to the airflow we produce, and work on it. The only rule is to keep our voice exploration fun, curious, and free of judgement. Resources: The Voice & Accent Hub https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthub Finding Your Voice by Barbara Houseman https://amzn.to/2NOdtgW Vocal Arts Workbook by David & Rebecca Carey (pg 174 & 175 for extensive consonant cluster practise) https://amzn.to/2NSC1VW Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

This episode is a practical guide to deal with a common, yet dramatic situation - losing our voice. We will go through the possible reasons that cause it, the importance of resting our voice, release exercises that can help us, and what to beware of when we lose our voice.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: Don't panic because stress is not helpful in these cases Why you need to rest and cancel any non-essential talking How nebulizers provide great assistance to your voice Why we must stay away from menthol How to encourage vocal rehab through exercises Even when we have a balanced diet, we keep ourselves hydrated, and we meticulously perform voice warm-ups and cool-downs, we can get ill or be stressed out, and lose our voice as a result. However, if this happens, we must keep calm, take some rest, start upping our fluids, and perhaps do some gentle exercises to smooth voice rehab. Resources: Nic's Quick Voice Tips - vocal tract release: Tongue Release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGaTHw7rFfU&t=69s Yawning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3pbTvEPwIs&t=42s Jaw Release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUJAHfDdmdM&t=67s First Aid for Hoarseness http://www.joannacazden.com/first-aid-for-hoarseness/?fbclid=IwAR2orTOSscKiRRbIOleOfoyejOImLMb8OrRZOJfvQQg4z-_EWFB8gA-yDp0 NHS Laryngitis guidelines https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/laryngitis/ The Voice & Accent Hub Facebook group  Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, I'm sharing with you five cheeky tips you can use to improve your speech. These simple yet effective tricks that you can start applying right away will help you enhance your voicing without a lot of practice.What You Will Learn In This Episode: How making pauses can help us when speaking A rule to consider - new thought, new breath What it means to ‘find the floor’ Why you have to listen to your recorded voice in order to improve it Any good speech starts with a great warm-up The element that connects these five tips for vocal improvement is awareness - not only being aware of our flaws and fails, but also of our posture before and while speaking, the in-breath and out-breath, and the time we take to talk. And listening to our recorded voice is a great tool to improve that awareness and improve our speech.Resources: Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today I want to talk about posture, and why it is essential for reducing vocal fatigue. You will understand the secret to improving your posture when speaking, and we will also talk about the four questions you need to ask yourself to turn body alignment awareness into a habit, and the exercises and activities that can help you with it as well. What You Will Learn In This Episode: What is body alignment How the lack of alignment affects our voice performance The kink in the straw effect The ultimate secret of body alignment Four questions to quick-check your body alignment How understanding body alignment brings freedom Once we are aware of our body alignment, we can start making it a habit. Bad posture can have devastating effects on our voice, and to fix it, we need to understand voice as a holistic experience, and be mindful of the connection between our body parts. P.S. Thank you Jack Evans for making the music for this podcast!Resources: Nic's Quick Voice Tip - Chin jutting and mic position video https://youtu.be/RTRu3Yq7nnI The Use of the Self by FM Alexander https://amzn.to/3p9pSd8 5 Alexander Tech Exercises to Try http://ergonomictrends.com/alexander-technique-exercises-posture-back-pain/ My Alex Tech Teacher https://alexandertechnique.co.uk/users/n-osorio Alex Tech Directions https://www.alexander-technique-london.co.uk/on-giving-directions-doing-and-non-doing/ Dane Chalfin https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/primal-voice Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

Today's episode is about microphone techniques. We will let aside the different mic setups and styles, and we will focus on the universally beneficial tips when it comes to speaking on a microphone. We will talk about body alignment, the better way of facing a microphone, the ideal distance from the mic and much more. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The importance of body alignment when speaking on a mic How to let the microphone take your voice Plosives and how to play across the microphone It's not about you or the mic - it's about the listener How hydration can help our microphone technique These five tips apply to voice professionals, but they are also helpful for Zoom meetings or virtual presentations. Time and practice will help you perfect these techniques, and still, they'll have a visible impact in your voice performance from day one. Big thanks goes to Jack Evans for creating music for this podcast!Resources: B Double E https://b-double-e.co.uk/services/ Nic's Quick Voice Tips - Alignment and Avoiding Vocal Fatigue  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTRu3Yq7nnI&t=3s Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb   Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

In this episode, I want to talk about a different aspect of vocal health, neglected for some and appreciated for others: the vocal cool-down. Just as in any sport, some movements are necessary before and after every performance to reset the body. We will go through an easy to follow step-by-step routine to perform a perfect vocal cool-down. What You Will Learn In This Episode: Why vocal cool-down is important The impact of vocal cool-down on professional voice users The step-by-step vocal cool-down routine How to transition from a heightened physical state back to our senses Research on vocal cool-downs is still in its infancy, but so far it has not shown any negative outcomes. That means that a vocal cool-down might have different levels of impact on vocal users, but it's something we must try and experience for the sake of our vocal health.Thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast!Resources: The Efficacy of Cool Down Exercises by Kari Ragen (originally published in the Journal of Voice) 2018 https://www.nats.org/_Library/JOS_On_Point/JOS-074-5-2018-521_-_Efficacy_of_Vocal_Cool-Down_-_Ragan.pdf The Impact of Vocal Cool-down Exercises: A Subjective Study of Singers' and Listeners' Perceptions 2016 https://www.jvoice.org/article/S0892-1997(15)00227-1/abstract The Value of Vocal Warm-up and Cool-down Exercises: Questions and Controversies  by Rima A. De Fatta and Robert T. Sataloff, (Journal of Singing) 2012 http://www.vocapedia.info/_Library/JOS_files_Vocapedia/JOS-069-2-2012-173.pdf 3 point neck stretch - Nic's Quick Voice Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM The Vocal Cool Down, Your Secret Weapon by Dane Chalfin, vocal rehab expert https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/post/the-vocal-cool-down-your-secret-weapon Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today I want to talk about hydration - why it is so important, how to hydrate our voice, how we know we are dehydrated, and what should we do if we are? I'm offering you solid tips to ensure you are adequately hydrated and enjoy optimum vocal health. What You Will Learn In This Episode: What systemic and superficial hydration are and how they work Why hydration doesn't come just from fluids How much and when we should drink fluids Consistency as key to a stable hydration Top tips for systemic and superficial hydration  Keeping ourselves hydrated is a complex, but not a complicated process. With a proper diet, awareness of our vocal mechanism, knowing the fluids that count, and keeping in mind the relevance of superficial and systemic hydration, we can keep our voice healthy and optimally hydrated. Thanks goes to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast!Resources: VocalMist Nebulizer https://myvocalmist.com/products/vocalmist-portable-nebulizer Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM  Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

Today we discuss why you should find time to do a voice warm-up and why it's important for those who work with their voices. I will also walk you through a small, focused and applicable five-minutes warm-up routine. A short and precise voice warm-up will not only prepare your voice to work, but will also help you to set your nerves before speaking in front of the mic. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How much time vocal warm-up routines require The best way to add a new habit into our routines How to increase your vocal stamina, the clarity of public speaking and confidence Working with ease, fun and curiosity Step by step voice warm-up routine Voice warm-ups should ideally last more than five minutes and less than fifteen. Those voice users that have their schedules flooded can try the warm-up example from this episode, pick and cut parts and replace them with different exercises. You can also use it as a preparation ritual before performing. Big thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for this podcast!Resources: Nic's Quick Voice Tips - 5 minute warm up support video https://youtu.be/SX6LSr8qJp8 Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristen Linklater https://amzn.to/3nDZwyp Speaking with Skill by Dudley Knight https://amzn.to/3nA3w2T Finding Your Voice by Barbara Houseman https://amzn.to/3buQt0a The Vocal Arts Workbook by David & Rebecca Carey https://amzn.to/2MW3iqi Fitzmaurice Voice Work Website https://fitzmauricevoiceworksummit.online Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb  Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

This is Part 2 of how to have good vocal health, and we will talk about the other side of vocal health: the preparation for using our voice. We can control several factors that affect our voice's performance, like alignment, breathing, mid-season resets, exercises as yawning and articulation stretches, and more. We need to remember that using our voice is a holistic practice between the mind, the body and the voice. What You Will Learn In This Episode: The best way to keep our vocal health in check What vocal resets exercises are, and how to do them Why body alignment is the perfect ally to prevent vocal fatigue The importance of performing voice warm-ups Recap for an ideal vocal health Having a healthy voice requires commitment and constant monitoring of our habits, reflecting on our vocal health routines and adopting consistent, reliable, and vocally healthy practices. Big thanks to Jack Evans for creating music especially for this podcast!Resources: Nic's Quick Voice Tip Videos for Alignment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTRu3Yq7nnI Nic's Quick Voice Tip Videos for Yawning https://youtu.be/b3pbTvEPwIs?t=42   Everyday Voice Care by Joanna Cazden https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1458443183/ Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices by Christina Shewell https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0470019921/ Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb  Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book here

This is the first part of a series of two episodes about vocal health. What should we do to have an excellent vocal health? In Part 1, we talk about how our lifestyle affects our voice's shape. We analyse how our diet influences our voice's performance and stress the importance of keeping ourselves hydrated. What You Will Learn In This Episode: How the state of our body impacts our voice The benefits of exercising What to include and what to avoid in our diet in order to have a healthy voice Truths and myths about dairy products and voice health What kind of medication affects our hydration The term vocal health is often associated with healing or repairing damage, rather than preventing wounds. But it doesn't have to be like that. We can incorporate simple habits and change our routines towards a balanced and voice health-friendly lifestyle. Thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast!Resources: NHS: How to Get to Sleep - Sleep and Tiredness https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/how-to-get-to-sleep/ Is Caffeine Dehydrating to the Vocal Folds? https://choralnet.org/2018/11/is-caffeine-dehydrating-to-the-vocal-folds/ British Voice Association: Reflux and Your Voice https://www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk/voicecare_reflux-and-voice.htm  Everyday Voice Care by Joanna Cazden https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1458443183/ Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices by Christina Shewell https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0470019921/ Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb  Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here

In this episode, I talk about a proper voice warm-up, and I cover the bases of how to do it, when to do it, and for how long. We also talk about the difference between a warm-up and a workout of the voice and the five stages to correctly perform a voice warm-up.&nbsp;What You Will Learn In This Episode: The difference between a warm-up and a workout of the voice The simplified science of how the voice is produced Five stages of a mindful voice warm-up Three spaces the voice travels through Warming up the voice is not just doing loads of random tongue twisters for no reason. It's also about finding out what your voice needs, and concentrating on it. Lastly, it is crucial to keep your warm-up routine nice and playful anytime you can.&nbsp;Thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast!Resources: Voice Science Works: Resonance https://www.voicescienceworks.org/resonance.html The Voice Foundation: How the Voice is Produced https://voicefoundation.org/health-science/voice-disorders/anatomy-physiology-of-voice-production/understanding-voice-production/ Barbara Houseman Masterclass: Developing Your Voice https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education/collections/tinhouse/barbara-houseman-masterclass-developing-your-voice Dane Chalfin - Vocal Rehabilitation Coach https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/ ShewellVoice https://www.shewellvoice.com/ Academic article on hydration https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925668/ Where I did my Vocal Health First Aider Training https://vocalhealth.co.uk Vocal Mist Nebuliser https://myvocalmist.com/products/vocalmist-portable-nebulizer&nbsp; Nebuliser or Steamer article from The Naked Vocalist Podcast https://www.thenakedvocalist.com/upgrade-your-vocal-steamer/ Join my Facebook group Voice &amp; Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb&nbsp; Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM Mentioned in this episode:Get my book hereBuy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy now<a

Welcome to The Voice Coach Podcast!This podcast is for anyone interested in improving their spoken voice.I’m Nic Redman, a voiceover artist, speaker, podcaster and coach. I’ll be sharing with you vocal health tips, vocal technique exercises, interviews with other voice geeks, and voice training advice.Why do we need a podcast about spoken voice?Most of us have a voice, and we use it every day without even thinking about it, until we wake up one day and find our voice sounding croaky or getting tired really quickly. Or sometimes people say they don’t understand what we are saying. Or we're suddenly asked to speak in a room full of people at a networking event, and find that nothing comes out of our mouth.As a working voice professional, I understand how important the voice is when you rely on it for your job. All voices are brilliant and valid, but all voices can be even better, and that’s why I’m here. I want this podcast to inspire you to explore what your voice is capable of.Whether you are a podcaster, a voiceover artist, an actor, public speaker, teacher, business professional or athlete, join me each episode as I guide you through raising your vocal awareness and understanding.Let's have fun with our voices and remember, stay hydrated!P.S. Big thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast.&nbsp;Let’s connect: Join my Facebook group Voice &amp; Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb&nbsp; Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM My website: https://nicolaredman.com/ Mentioned in this episode:Buy Nic's BookHead to onthemicbook.com to get your copy nowGet my book hereGet my book here