Ep. 288 YOUR VOICE WITH MILLIAN QUINTEROS
Your voice is your instrument, so how do you keep it in top shape? Today, Darren and Mark sit down with Millian Quinteros, a voiceover artist, audio producer, podcast consultant, and voice care/maintenance coach. Using his own story of struggling with vocal issues, Millian explains some common voice-care mistakes, and offers practical advice to help you keep your instrument well-tuned.
SNIPPETS:
- The voice is the symphony of the heart
- Your voice tells people who you are
- Treat your voice like a professional
- Use vocal warm-ups and cool-downs
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- If you partake, drink room temperature water at a 1:1 ratio
- Adopt proper posture when speaking
- Hum gently first thing in the morning
- Use diaphragmatic breathing in a steamy shower
- Hydration is key, with ROOM TEMPERATURE water
- When travelling, arrive at your destination a day early to acclimate
- Voice rest for a few hours can be very helpful
