2008 - celebrating
eighteen years
of storytelling
for children
& families

 crickcrack productions
crickcracking storytelling and voice-overs

 

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pick ‘n’ mix! - a daily voice routine

This is only a sample.
Full details available at the workshop.


Wake up time – ugh!
  • Yawn, pull faces, minor throat massage.
  • Hum – resonate in the shower! Or sing in the bath!
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In the car
  • Relax those shoulders. Sit with seat supporting you.
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Quickies at work
(could take between 11/2 - 2 minutes!)

(A suggested sequence but you can do your own thing!)

  • Open up chest (breast stroke swimming actions!)
  • Relax shoulders (up/down three times)
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    Don’t rush!!!!

Momentary self checks
(Whenever you think of them!)
  • How’s your posture/neck?
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Evening
  • If you’re marking etc. – don’t tense up (ha! ha!).
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In Bed – ahh!
  • Gently hum down three notes.
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    + many more useful ideas

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