Introduction to Breathing Basics - Kelly Kerr Vocal Method

Now that you have unlocked the essential points in your vocal core, you have space for more air. In this lesson, Breathing Basics, we will name the essential parts of your breathing cycle and learn how to govern its flow.

Units:

The Breathing Cycle
How to Inhale and Exhale
Top of the Breath
Comfortable Full
Stillness at the Top of the Breath
Bottom of the Breath
Summary

Breathing in the Vocal Core

The Vocal Core, from middle of the head to middle of the chest, is the command center for the voice. It is where the breath is converted to sound and first amplified.

Before we can learn the advanced movements of lower body and diaphragm breathing, we must know the breathing processes in the upper body.

ALL of the most important vocal movements originate here, and are then supported by the rest of the body.

The Sensation of Breath and Voice

The study and mastery of voice requires us to slow down and familiarize ourselves with subtle sensations of breath and vibration.

When you slow the pace of your breathing, you will notice small sensations that you may not have noticed before. These small sensations are important trigger points for your voice and breathing process.

Goals

Identify the Stages of the Breath
Your Vocal Core expands and contracts with your breathing cycle at a comfortable level with all vocal release points open.
Larynx and throat tension are completely unwound from breathing process.
Identify a comfortably full breath volume.

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Module 1	Welcome!
Unit 1	Welcome!
Module 2	Lesson One - How Your Voice is Produced. First release movements.
Unit 1	Lesson One Introduction
Unit 2	Optimum Tempo
Unit 3	Voice Mechanics
Unit 4	Home Position
Unit 5	Stance
Unit 6	Home Position Exercise
Unit 7	Lesson One Summary
Unit 8	Cheeks
Module 3	Lesson One Vocal Workouts
Unit 1	Vocal Workout - Home Position
Unit 2	Vocal Workout 1
Unit 3	Home Position
Module 4	Lesson Two - Breathing Basics
Unit 1	Breathing Basics – Lecture
Unit 2	The Breathing Cycle
Unit 3	How to Inhale and Exhale
Unit 4	Breath Control
Unit 5	Top of the Breath
Unit 6	Comfortable Full
Unit 7	Stillness at the Top of the Breath
Unit 8	How to maintain an open throat at the top of the breath
Unit 9	Breathing in the Mask
Unit 10	Basic Breathing Techniques
Unit 11	Breathing Basics Summary Exercise
Unit 12	Summary Breathing Basics
Unit 13	Breathing Basics Exercises
Module 5	Lesson Three - How to Find Your Real Voice
Unit 1	Lesson Three Lecture
Unit 2	Initiating the Tone
Unit 3	Inside Voice
Unit 4	Inside Voice Pitch Line
Unit 5	Tuning the Vocal Instrument
Unit 6	Sustain pitch: 110hz, 220hz, 440hz
Unit 7	Lesson Three Summary
Unit 8	Lesson Three Exercises
Unit 9	Vocalise Top of the Breath
Module 6	Lesson Four - Jaw, Face and the Middle Voice
Unit 1	The Middle Voice Range
Unit 2	Facial Mask Workout
Unit 3	Siren Exercise
Unit 4	Vocalise Sustained A
Unit 5	Nose and Sinuses
Unit 6	Jaw
Unit 7	Head Placement
Unit 8	Mid Head to Chest Relationship
Module 7	Lesson Five - The Soft Palate
Unit 1	Lesson Five
Unit 2	Warm-up exercise for breathing and soft palate
Unit 3	Opposing Motion
Module 8	Lesson Six - Opening the Posture
Unit 1	How to Open the Posture
Module 9	Lesson Seven - Full Body Breathing
Unit 1	Full Body Breathing
Module 10	Lesson Eight - Full Body Singing Exercises and Studies
Unit 1	Vocal Exercises

Breathing in the Vocal Core

The Sensation of Breath and Voice

​Goals

Goals