In this episode, I want to talk about a different aspect of vocal health, neglected for some and appreciated for others: the vocal cool-down. Just as in any sport, some movements are necessary before and after every performance to reset the body. We will go through an easy to follow step-by-step routine to perform a perfect vocal cool-down.
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
- Why vocal cool-down is important
- The impact of vocal cool-down on professional voice users
- The step-by-step vocal cool-down routine
- How to transition from a heightened physical state back to our senses
Research on vocal cool-downs is still in its infancy, but so far it has not shown any negative outcomes. That means that a vocal cool-down might have different levels of impact on vocal users, but it’s something we must try and experience for the sake of our vocal health.
Thanks to Jack Evans for creating the music for The Voice Coach Podcast!
Resources:
- The Efficacy of Cool Down Exercises by Kari Ragen (originally published in the Journal of Voice) 2018 https://www.nats.org/_Library/JOS_On_Point/JOS-074-5-2018-521_-_Efficacy_of_Vocal_Cool-Down_-_Ragan.pdf
- The Impact of Vocal Cool-down Exercises: A Subjective Study of Singers’ and Listeners’ Perceptions 2016 https://www.jvoice.org/article/S0892-1997(15)00227-1/abstract
- The Value of Vocal Warm-up and Cool-down Exercises: Questions and Controversies by Rima A. De Fatta and Robert T. Sataloff, (Journal of Singing) 2012 http://www.vocapedia.info/_Library/JOS_files_Vocapedia/JOS-069-2-2012-173.pdf
- 3 point neck stretch – Nic’s Quick Voice Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA6sEJJZohM
- The Vocal Cool Down, Your Secret Weapon by Dane Chalfin, vocal rehab expert https://www.vocalrehabilitation.com/post/the-vocal-cool-down-your-secret-weapon
- Join my Facebook group Voice & Accent Hub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thevoiceandaccenthubb
