Voicetrainer, LLC

Dr. Susan Miller founder of Voicetrainer, LLC. Her practice includes private sessions, workshops and seminar presentations. In addition to her practice, Dr. Miller is a published author in both written and electronic formats. Voicetrainer LLC, a voice coaching and communication consulting business serves clients in the Washington DC area, nationally and internationally. As a vocal coach, Dr. Miller specializes in the refinement of the speaking voice, elimination of public speaking anxiety, effective communication, and treatment of the injured voice user and has over twenty-six years of experience with professional and amateur speakers, radio and news broadcasters, non-native speakers, and singers. Dr. Miller designs and implements programs to enhance clients’ voice quality, diction, projection, communication, and presentation needs. She works with corporate, government, association and diplomatic clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Taking care of our voice is an ongoing process. Below are some techniques you can use everyday. To view more of our newsletters, click here.

Some Basic Techniques for Day-to-Day
Care of Your Voice

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to keep your throat moist.
• Warm up your voice by singing or humming in the shower.
• Use good posture while speaking whether standing or sitting.
• Speak clearly, but not too loudly on your cell phone.
• Breathe from deep down in the small of your back, letting air flow easily into your lungs as you inhale.
• Be sure to exhale during exertion, do not grunt.
• Articulate the ends of words to slow down your rate of speech.
• Do not speak with too many words on one breath. Inhalation should be automatic and inaudible.
• Avoid dairy products that thicken mucus and cause throat clearing.
• Stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol use.
• If hoarseness persists, see your physician or otolaryngologist.

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