Hi Creative Explorers, While I was researching for my book, I discovered 2 surprising and important pieces of information about water. WE NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER - ACCORDING TO HARVARD LATEST RESEARCH: Instead of the traditional 8 cups of water per day, Harvard University now recommends 9 cups (72 oz) of water for a healthy woman, and 13 cups (104 oz) of water for a healthy man. The optimal amount of water depends on your weight, your diet, your environment, and any medications you may take. How do you know if you are drinking an amount that is good for you? Your urine should look pale yellow like the color of lemonade. BUT NOT TOO MUCH AT ONCE NOTE: If you drink too much water rapidly all at once, it can dilute your blood, a life-threatening condition called hyponatremia. I am sadly aware of because a former Female Musician Academy songwriting mentee of mine was in the hospital for 2 months, due to this serious condition. Marathon runners and extreme athletes tend to be at risk. HOW DO I DRINK THAT MUCH WATER, SLOWLY? Confession, I have not always been good about drinking water. Here are some tips that help me now. WOMEN: I like to drink 1 glass of water when I wake up, then drink two 32 oz. bottles of water throughout the day. My colorful water bottle has a built-in straw and also has times marked on it, which is really helpful. MEN: For men, I would recommend 1 glass of water when you wake up, then THREE 32 oz bottles of water through the day - for 104 oz total. You can easily split it up like this: 32 oz. before lunch, 32 oz. after lunch, and 32 oz. after dinner. Again, this is depending on your size, diet, environment, and medications. If you would like to know 3 more ways to keep your vocal cords hydrated, you can read Chapter Six of my new book: Singing in Tune: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems.
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TODAY IS LAUNCH DAY! And, I am going to address the Elephant in the Room. Believe it or not, there are people who are deaf or partially deaf who have had success as professional singers, including Brian Witkowski! Brian, who wrote the forward to my Singing in Tune book, has an amazing story. Born 100% deaf in one ear, and discouraged from getting a music degree by one voice teacher in high school, Brian went on to earn a Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Music - Vocal Performance - and ended up having international success as a vocalist! TESTIMONIAL “Karen Lyu is a master at helping voice students sing beautifully and on pitch; she has a wealth of knowledge of pitch problems and easy-to-understand solutions to improving your singing on pitch, as demonstrated in Singing in Tune. This is a book I would have eagerly purchased when I was in graduate school still trying to figure my voice out. Many pedagogical texts tend to be overly philosophical and not sufficiently practical. Many texts don’t even directly address the topic of singing in tune, even though it’s one of the most common challenges singers and aspiring singers face. Singing in Tune doesn’t just touch on the topic, but it offers insights and tips on 25 different causes of the problem and what you can do about it. In our increasingly fast-paced world, when you don’t have time to wait until your next voice lesson, a book that helps you zero in on and address the specific tuning issue holding you back—without all the philosophical fluff—is truly invaluable to have at your disposal. Whether you’re a singer or a voice teacher, Singing in Tune can be a perfect resource to keep accessible on your shelf whenever you feel like you need a “tune-up.” --Brian Witkowski, DMA, Baritone Classical Singer, Speaker, Author, Voice Teacher, and Business Mentor for Artistic and Creative Entrepreneurs Thank you, Brian, for all of your support and inspiration! That said, I did some additional research on ear health that to add to my previous blog “7 Solutions for Hearing Loss” ~ Blog No. 34: www.holisticvoicecoach.com/blog/7-solutions-for-hearing-loss-blog-no-34 WHAT IF I’M PARTIALLY DEAF? CHAPTER ONE HEARING LOSS (continued) h. Get checked for allergies. Why? If you get a diagnosis of allergies, you can alleviate allergy-related hearing loss stemming from inflamed sinuses via Neti Wash Plus, allergy meds, or allergy shots. Neti Wash Plus: https://amzn.to/4bD8F4A i. Consider ear surgery or an ear procedure. Check with an ENT (ear/nose/throat doctor) aka laryngologist to see if they recommend getting surgery, an implant, or other procedure for your ear to improve your hearing. Why? This could help address the root cause(s) of any hearing loss issues. Winchester Medical Health website: Types of ear surgery and procedures: https://www.wmchealthaps.com/ear-surgery-and-procedures BUY NOW ON AMAZON - Kindle & Paperback SINGING IN TUNE: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVFPJM2Y Hi Creative Explorers, LAUNCH DAY POSTPONED TO TUE, 02/13/2024. To be clear, my Singing in Tune: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems book is FINISHED, but I made a rookie mistake. I thought that when you upload your eBook to Kindle, that it goes online right away. Oops! It takes 72 hours, and I’m adding an extra day, just because it’s Blog Day. GOOD NEWS: It will also be available in paperback. ~~~~~ Here is a FREE chapter for ADVANCED singers in the meantime… CHAPTER FOURTEEN Difficulty with Agility |“What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you’re never discouraged.” - Salma Hayek SOLUTIONS a. ⭐Practice slowly with a recording. Practice with YouTube videos set at .75 or .5 speed by clicking on the gear-shaped settings button. Why? This helps you to be more accurate more quickly. Be a happy turtle. b. Count the number of notes in a run that you need to sing. ie. on the iconic ballad “I Will Always Love You”, “you” in the chorus has 5 notes total. Why? This helps you to learn more quickly and accurately. c. ⭐Break a run into sections. ie. on the iconic ballad “ I Will Always Love You”, “you” in the chorus has 5 notes total, separated like this:1/1/3 Why? This helps you to learn more quickly and accurately. d. ⭐Practice runs with your index finger on your chin. Why? This helps you to keep your vocal tone fluid and consistent, just like your mouth shape. Why not give it a try? REMINDER: Tune in TOMORROW Sat, Feb 10th (Lunar New Year) for my very first official speaking gig: ”The Origin Story of The New Choice Game” Barbara Sher Dare to Soar Telesummit Featuring 9 Book Authors SAT, FEB 10TH, 2024 3:30PM EST https://barbarasclub.com/telesummitworkshops/#lyu I will also talk about my upcoming book: SINGING IN TUNE: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems. #voicecoach #singingintune #beginnersinger #singing #holisticvoicecoach #vocalpedagogy #ebooklaunch #ebook #karenlyu #brianwitkowski Hi Creative Explorers,
TOMORROW IS LAUNCH DAY ~ for my new eBook “Singing in Tune: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems”, and I have the final rough draft in my hands. Only 3 more changes. ~~~~~ Here is a sneak peek at a portion of the INTRODUCTION: Has anybody ever tried to insult you by saying things like “Go back to singing in the shower”, “You’re more tone-deaf than a bump on a log” or “I should pay you NOT to sing”? Words like this can really hurt, but are you going to let some mean comments get in the way of your dreams? Wouldn’t you rather hear sincere compliments like: “You sound good”, “Beautiful singing” or “Holy cow, you knocked my socks off” - and know that you earned them through hard work and persistence? Did you know that Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, and Mariah Carey have all had to overcome issues with their pitch - and gone on to have HUGE success as Grammy-award-winning artists with multiple hit songs? Ed Sheeran singing badly YouTube video - LINK People who write you and your singing off as being hopeless are just ignorant and stuck in the old days. They must have no idea that there are now new ways to improve your pitch. Listen to people who do: “When people say artists are born with talent, you're not. You have to really learn and really practice.” - Ed Sheeran “Never believe anyone who says you don’t deserve what you want.” - Taylor Swift “I don’t believe in luck… It’s persistence, hard work, and not forgetting your dream.” - Janet Jackson “If you believe in yourself and know what you want, you can make it.” - Mariah Carey If you have a deep desire to sing on pitch, this Cliff Notes-style eBook is designed to get you there sooner, rather than later. Singing in Tune condenses 35 years of vocal pedagogy research, 31 years of experience as a vocalist, and 27 years of experience as a Holistic Voice Coach into 105 solutions total for 25 pitch problems, with 50 online resources. ~~~~~ Are you ready to sing better? 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 Hi Creative Explorers, Last June, I created an improv acting cheatsheet for my voice students with 25 thoughts, 25 feelings, 25 actions, and 25 places you could go. Before that, I had gone through the toughest year of my life, after my Dad died. RIP. On top of the grieving, I was stalked, robbed, scammed, and had to suddenly escape Chicago, for my safety. The scariest thing was…I could have been kidnapped! Thank God, I escaped! And, there were times when I was stuck with 4 main negative thoughts going through my head. But, this fun and quick mindset hacking trick blew my mind and CHANGED MY LIFE! My life will NEVER be the same. Are you going through a tough time? Here are 5 New Thoughts, 5 New Feelings, 5 New Actions, and 5 New Places to inspire you to make some new choices in acting or in life: 5 NEW THOUGHTS 1. What makes me smile? 2. What do I need? 3. What have I learned? 4. What would be smart? 5. Who can I help? 5 NEW FEELINGS 1. I feel grateful. 2. I feel wonder. 3. I feel curious. 4. I feel better. 5. I feel thoughtful. 5 NEW ACTIONS 1. I am dancing. 2. I am writing. 3. I am growing. 4. I am laughing. 5. I am playing a game. 5 NEW PLACES 1. I’m at a festival. 2. I’m at a museum. 3. I’m at a library. 4. I’m at a castle. 5. I’m at a park. To sum it up, it was a very challenging year - that has turned into something AMAZING! How did this acting cheatsheet become my New Choice: Improv Your Life! board game? Wouldn’t you like to know? Tune in next Sat, Feb 10th for my very first official speaking gig: ”The Origin Story of The New Choice Game” Barbara Sher Dare to Soar Telesummit Featuring 9 Book Authors SAT, FEB 10TH, 2024 3:30PM EST https://barbarasclub.com/telesummitworkshops/#lyu I will also talk about my upcoming eBook: ”SINGING IN TUNE: Solutions for 25 Pitch Problems” BOOK LAUNCH DATE: FRI, FEB 9TH, 2024! 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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