I received an email this week from someone having issues with their voice at work. They informed me that they were having trouble “projecting their voice” in a clear way that can be heard in a busy/loud environments, but also in group meetings/conversations.
They were looking for advice on whether there’s anything practical they could change or exercises they could do, or whether it’s something they were stuck with.
The reply I put together is something I realise that I’ve covered with clients in sessions, but not actually written down anywhere, so I thought I would relay the content of my reply here for you to read.
While this reply is centred around issues regarding being heard in work, the same logic applies if we are trying to be heard singing in bands/groups, or with other instruments.
Issues around “projection” and loud environments
The stated problem is multivariate, as such there is no short answer or simple solution. However, I’ll try to break it down as simply as I can, then provide some practical suggestions. Continue reading “Voice Myths: Projection”