Stefan Holmström MFA, EMCI

With the holiday season in full swing, chances are that your Christmas playlist is filled with vintage classics sung by the likes of...

Photo by Tarzine Jackson from Pexels Tongue root tension is a very common issue experienced by singers and speakers alike. There are many causes of tongue root tension, but essentially it is the result of misplaced effort when using our voice. Effort that isn't released becomes tension and the tension easily becomes a habit that you may not even notice. Unlike most structures of the vocal anatomy, your tongue is easy to feel and can become the “go to” in all sorts of vocal t

For most of us our speaking voice is integral to our work, but how much time do you spend developing and looking after yours? Despite being the primary way that we communicate, it is very easy to feel stuck with our voice or take it completely for granted until something goes wrong. Learning how your voice works and consciously training it will help you to express yourself more clearly and effectively, even under pressure. As you feel better about your voice, you will feel mo