Listen "Cooling down your voice"
Episode Synopsis
In episode four of the Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa discusses the often-overlooked practice of vocal cool downs.
She shares her personal journey of discovering vocal cool downs and references a 2018 academic paper by Kari Ragan that highlights their benefits.
Tessa elaborates on common cool down exercises such as SOVT exercises and vocal fry, and emphasises the subjective nature of evaluating their effectiveness.
She also offers practical tips for remembering to cool down, like setting reminders and using fixed cool down tracks.
Tessa encourages listeners to consider incorporating cool downs into their routine to reduce vocal fatigue and speed up recovery.
The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to share what singing techniques they wish they had learned earlier in their careers.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:46 The Concept of Vocal Cool Downs
02:33 Benefits and Techniques of Vocal Cool Downs
04:58 Personal Experience with Vocal Cool Downs
07:30 Encouraging Vocal Cool Down Habits
11:09 The Singer's Practice Hub
12:07 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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