
Empower Your Voice: for Women in Business, Politics and Life
By Rena Cook

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Releasing Habitual Tension
It all begins with the breath. If we are tense, then we cannot take the proper breath we need in order to sustain our sound. Try these exercises to help you release tension in your body!
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Presence
Presence is key to an honest performance and Rena Cook has some great exercises on how to make sure you are grounded and connected to your breath! Check this out to learn more!
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Grounding Exercise
Grounding is crucial to a successful performance. If you are not connected to the earth or grounded in your breath, it may be challenging to sustain aa performance. See more about what Rena Cook has to say about it here!
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Centering Exercise
Much like grounding, centering is equally as important! If you are struggling to get out of your head while performing, check out what Rena Cook has to say about that here!
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Jaw and Tongue Release
If your jaw and tongue are tight, it may affect your singing and your speaking! See what Rena Cook has to say about it and check out her exercises here!
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Do’s and Don’ts
We only get one voice and we have to treat it nice so it lasts our entire life! Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do to keep your vocal folds healthy!
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Tongue Speak and Soft Palate
Tongue-Speak can help you to get your resonance to be clearer and it also allows you to speak with ease. The soft palate is not only helpful for speaking, but focusing on a lift in the soft palate is very useful when singing in your higher register. Check out Rena Cook’s thoughts on this!