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Stefan Holmström MFA, Estill EMT

Opera Singer and Voice Teacher

How to tackle tongue tension

Stefan Holmström

Mar 1, 2022
3 min

Vocal Anatomy and Physiology

How to tackle tongue tension

Many singers and speakers experience tongue tension, but why is it so common? Take a look at this MRI image of me. You can clearly see...

5 signs of tongue root tension

Stefan Holmström

Dec 6, 2021
2 min

Vocal Anatomy and Physiology

5 signs of tongue root tension

Tongue root tension is a very common issue experienced by singers and speakers alike. There are many causes of tongue root tension, but...

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