Hi Creative Explorers, Have you ever wondered, “Am I tone-deaf?” Tone-deafness only affects 4% of the population ~ according to a single estimate based on a single test from 1980. Which is very rare. I like to tell my voice students that if you know that you’re off-pitch, you can know when you’re on-pitch - which indicates that you are probably not tone-deaf. What about the 20% of people who have some hearing loss? Many vocal coaches will sadly write them off as “hopeless”, but not me! I have seen pitch improvement in every voice student that I’ve ever taught - over 1,000 of them - some with moderate to severe hearing issues. So, I am currently working hard on writing an eBook called: ”Singing in Tune: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems” which will have a forward from Brian Witkowski - classical singer, former voice coach, and music business coach. Sometimes, I need a break from New Choice Game stuff, and this is a good way to take a break for me! FYI - 24 of the pitch problems in my eBook are actually NOT hearing loss related! Here is the first chapter: CHAPTER ONE HEARING LOSS QUOTE: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”― Lao Tzu SOLUTIONS a. Use an analog or digital tuner. Why? You can see what note you are singing, and how far off you are from the intended note. b. Cup your hands behind your ears, with closed fingers. Why? This helps you to hear yourself better. c. Record yourself and listen to the recordings Why? This helps you to hear yourself better, and you can listen to yourself at various volumes. d. Sing with one cupped hand to make a “C” facing your good ear. Why? This helps you to funnel your singing sound waves to your good ear, so that you can hear yourself better. e. Use good headphones and a microphone. Why? They help you to hear yourself better, hands-free, and you can listen to yourself at a higher volume. f. Use Hearfones (https://www.hearfones.com) Why? They help you to hear yourself better, hands-free, without needing electricity. Working on Chapter 8 now. Please pray for me and wish me luck. Want to find out more about my eBook, my Holistic Voice Coaching, and my New Choice: Improv Your Life! board game? Tune in to my interview on the “Conversations with Melissa” podcast next Sunday! "Conversations with Melissa" LIVE ADHD Renafi YouTube podcast SUN, FEB 4TH, 2024 (RESCHEDULED) 5pm-6pm PST/7pm-8pm CST/8pm-9pm EST https://www.youtube.com/@RenaFi Best wishes, Karen Lyu (she/her) Holistic Voice Coach + Keynote Concert Speaker + Game Designer aka "Karey Poppins" ~~~~~ Karen's Links https://linktr.ee/karenlyu ~~~~~ 612-299-2462 karen@holisticvoicecoach.com karen@newchoicegame.com
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Lest you assume that my life has been all roses without thorns, I'd like to share a vulnerable story. Growing up in California, bullies at school harrassed me for 8 years, saying hateful things to me ~ that I was a poor, ugly, stupid, clumsy, chinky, "4-eyes." These words cut deep, and they would make me cry. At one point, when I had laryngitis, I was helpless while bullies surrounded me and forced me to eat an eraser. I couldn't even cry out. It was extremely traumatic. Thankfully, board games, books and music helped me to get through! Ever since then, vocal health has been super important in my life. So, I have channeled that experience and put 27 years of Holistic Voice Coaching, 30 years as a jazz vocalist, and 34 years of research into my "How to Protect Your Voice" Interactive Zoom Workshops. Amazingly, I just realized that the "How to Protect Your Voice" this Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 will be my 25th HTPYV workshop ever ~ transforming voices since 2016! I hope that you can join us! (It will be a while before the next one, due to the April 2024 Kickstarter coming up for my New Choice: Improv Your Life! board game!) 5 GIFTS OF A HEALTHY VOICE 1. SAFETY If you are in danger, you can scream for help. And, if someone else is in danger, you can shout to warn them. 2. CONFIDENCE If you want to accomplish your dreams and goals, it helps to have a clear and powerful voice ~ which gives you more confidence. 3. COMMUNICATION Communication is important to get anywhere in life - and having a healthy voice makes communication much easier. 4. CONNECTION To emotionally connect with clients, colleagues, friends, and family, a healthy voice makes all the difference in the world. 5. CREATIVE EXPRESSION And, to live life fully and creatively, the beauty of an expressive voice is unmatched in its ability to touch the heart and get your feet dancing. TESTIMONIAL "Karen is so passionate about what she does and it's contagious! Before I took her vocal health class, I hadn't really thought too much about it, I was using the remedies I've used all my life but found out they were not helping at all (and in some cases making it worse!). Karen's insight and experience opened my eyes on how to take care of my voice as a voice actor and I've already noticed a difference before and after my long sessions in the booth. She doesn't just provide tips... she provides real-world experience and that is extremely valuable. Thank you so much, Karen! You are a powerhouse!" ~ Michelle Price HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VOICE 90-min Interactive Zoom Workshop THU, JAN 25TH, 2024 6pm PST/8pm CST/9pm EST on Zoom $50 General Admission TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/784941971567 Best wishes, Karen Lyu (she/her) Holistic Voice Coach + Keynote Concert Speaker + Game Designer aka "Karey Poppins" ~~~~~ https://linktr.ee/karenlyu https://www.holisticvoicecoach.com karen@holisticvoicecoach.com newchoicegame@gmail.com Hi Creative Explorers,
Want to avoid COVID, colds, flu, and many other illnesses? Like him or not, have you ever wondered which supplements young-looking, hard-working 83 year-old Dr. Fauci takes? TOP SUPPLEMENTS TO AVOID GETTING SICK Dr. Fauci takes and recommends Vitamin C and Vitamin D3, in an interview with Jennifer Garner. Since taking both Vitamin C and Vitamin D3 myself for the last 10 years, I have been very healthy, only had 2 colds - and thankfully ZERO COVID! Dr. Fauci's advice works for many people, including me! FYI ~ Please note that Vitamin C can void the effects of certain medications, like Adderall. PRO TIP: You may want to take Vitamin C at night, before you sleep, instead of during the day. WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Learn to take care of your voice, so that you can confidently speak and sing with more ease, range, and power ~ with experienced Holistic Voice Coach and jazz singer/songwriter/actor, Karen Lyu aka Karey Poppins. RECORDING A Zoom recording will be available within 24-hours after the workshop. TESTIMONIAL "I have always known that Karen Lyu is a master teacher and communicator. It was a pleasure for me to witness Karen present a thorough, but concise blueprint for maintaining vocal health. This webinar is of great benefit for experienced and beginner, vocalists and speakers." Bruce A. Henry, Jazz Vocalist/Voice Coach CAN YOU JOIN US? HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VOICE 90-min Interactive Zoom Workshop THU, JAN 25TH, 2024 6pm PST/8pm CST/9pm EST on Zoom $35 Early Bird/$50 General Admission EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/784941971567 Best wishes, Karen Lyu (she/her) Holistic Voice Coach + Keynote Concert Speaker + Game Designer aka "Karey Poppins" ~~~~~ https://linktr.ee/karenlyu https://www.holisticvoicecoach.com karen@holisticvoicecoach.com Hi Creative Explorers, Great news! Due to popular demand, my How to Protect Your Voice INTERACTIVE Zoom Workshop is back - in a budget-friendly 90-minute foundation version. In this insightful and info-packed workshop, you can learn:
One of the things that I teach is to make sure and drink 8-10 cups of water every day. Today we will explore the world of water and how it can transform your vocal performance. 5 VOCAL BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER
Best wishes, Karen Lyu (she/her) Holistic Voice Coach + Keynote Concert Speaker + Game Designer aka "Karey Poppins" ~~~~~ Karen's Links https://linktr.ee/karenlyu ~~~~~ NEW CHOICE Game Links (3 VIDEOS POSTED) https://www.tiktok.com/@newchoicegame https://www.instagram.com/newchoicegame https://www.facebook.com/newchoicegame ~~~~~ 612-299-2462 karen@holisticvoicecoach.com newchoicegame@gmail.com RESCHEDULED TO 02/04/24
Hi Creative Explorers, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing you all an INCREDIBLE 2024! One of my resolutions to make this an INCREDIBLE year is to meditate daily. MEDITATION MAGIC: 7 Top Benefits of Meditation
And, it has helped me stay more even-keeled even though we didn’t get a grant. (Thank Godl for the MAJOR business loan opportunity!) In addition to meditating alone, I also do my best to meditate with the 3x/week Renafi Mindfulness, Meditation & Reflection for Emotional Regulation ADHD Zoom group. This meditation group is how I met Melissa Reskof, the. curious and compassionate host of the “Conversations with Melissa” ADHD podcast ~ and a leader in the ADHD community. "Conversations with Melissa" LIVE ADHD Renafi YouTube podcast SUN, FEB 4TH, 2024 (RESCHEDULED) 5pm-6pm PST/7pm-8pm CST/8pm-9pm EST https://www.youtube.com/@RenaFi Best wishes, Karen Lyu (she/her) Holistic Voice Coach + Keynote Concert Speaker + Game Designer aka "Karey Poppins" ~~~~~ Karen's Links https://linktr.ee/karenlyu ~~~~~ NEW CHOICE Game Links (3 VIDEOS POSTED) https://www.tiktok.com/@newchoicegame https://www.instagram.com/newchoicegame https://www.facebook.com/newchoicegame ~~~~~ 612-299-2462 karen@holisticvoicecoach.com newchoicegame@gmail.com |
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