Preparing for your performance

Question 1

What does everything that happens during your performance depend on?

Answer 1

Everything that happens while you perform is a result of your preparation. The voice, body and mind need to be prepared and healthy

Question 2

What is your voice used for?

Answer 2

Your voice is used for day-to-day communication.

Question 3

What happens to younger vocal folds?

Answer 3

Younger vocal folds or vocal cords are more resilient to for usage. aging requires practice abilities in order to retain a normal voice.

Question 4

What does poor vocal skills results in?

Answer 4

Poor vocal skills result in diminishing vocal ability.

Question 5

True or false? Performers use a voice just like the average person

Answer 5

False. Performers use their voice more intensely than the average person.

Question 6

List the six ways of how you can keep your voice healthy

Answer 6

1. Drink plenty of water
2. Try not to scream or yell
3. Warm up your voice before use
4. Don’t smoke
5. Use good breath support
6. Listen to your voice

Question 7

What does drink plenty of water mean?

Answer 7

Moisture is good for your voice. Hydration helps to keep things secretions flowing to lubricate your vocal cords

Question 8

What does try not to scream or yell mean?

Answer 8

Abusive practices towards your voice. This puts great strain on the lining of your vocal cords

Question 9

What does don’t smoke mean?

Answer 9

Smoking is a potential risk factor for laryngeal cancer. This causes inflammation of the vocal cords and can make the voice very husky, hoarse or weak

Question 10

What does use good breath support mean?

Answer 10

Breath flow is the power for your voice. Take time to fill your lungs before you start talking

Question 11

What does listen to your voice mean?

Answer 11

you need to modify and decrease your voice if you become hoarse. To allow your vocal cords to recover. Pushing your voice word horse can lead to significant problems. If your voice is hoarse frequently it should be evaluated by an otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat physician)

Question 12

what Happens when your body is not warmed up?

Answer 12

When your body is not warmed up and tense and remains rigid and limited. Your body needs to be relaxed enough to transition into another physicality and voice

Question 13

List the five ways of how you can keep your body healthy

Answer 13

1. Treat your body with respect
2. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
3. Stretch, do yoga and breathe
4. Sleep
5. Don’t smoke

Question 14

What does treat your body with respect mean?

Answer 14

Eat a healthy breakfast and nutritious food. Drink plenty of water

Question 15

What does exercise for at least 30 minutes a day mean?

Answer 15

Physically fit is far more capable of performing effectively on stage

Question 16

What does stretch, do yoga and breathe mean?

Answer 16

Get to know your body. Practice exercises that can combat tension and encourage flexibility

Question 17

What does sleep mean?

Answer 17

Rest in order to cope with the pressure of performance and life.

Question 18

What does don’t smoke mean?

Answer 18

They are severe effects on the larynx. It affects every other organ in your body and can cause pancreas, bladder and kidney cancer. Over 400 chemicals in one cigarette. This includes acetone and moth repellent

Question 19

What can you do with your mind?

Answer 19

Surround yourself with positive things and track your negative thoughts

Question 20

How can you keep your mind focused and happy? List five things

Answer 20

1. Take care of your body and voice
2. Try to stay positive
3. Trust yourself and do something challenging every day
4. Write down personal goals for yourself
5. When you’re feeling anxious, relax and breathe