Growing up I struggled to get my words across. To speak with the intention to be heard. As I've continued to learn about Communication and as I explore my instruments as an actor, I've found how important the voice is. How it is a muscle. And one that I've truthfully never taken to the gym.
I was looking for feedback at the end of the year and told by my acting teacher to focus on DICTION, and really hitting my articulators.
January of 2021, I spent almost every single day working these muscles. From facial warmups, to tongue movements, to tongue twisters and more. It was beautifully uncomfortable and embarassing and I felt fatigue in my throat like I'd feel in my legs after a leg day. Then, over months and now over a year, I'm proud of the progress I've made.
You don't have to be an actor or singer to focus on this muscle. We are all Communicators. We ALL benefit.
Here are links to the Youtube videos I've practiced religiously for over a year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qjr9nWh5cU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHRNcIPxijY&t=537s
One love.
