{"id":2549,"date":"2016-05-11T20:59:55","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T15:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatvoice.com\/?p=2549"},"modified":"2016-05-11T20:59:55","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T15:59:55","slug":"best-breathing-exercises-for-voice-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatvoice.com\/best-breathing-exercises-for-voice-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Best breathing exercises for voice over"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week I&#8217;ve got answers to one of the most common questions I get: what&#8217;s the best way to breathe for voice over?<\/p>\n<p>Actually because voice over is more like speaking than singing, you don&#8217;t need a lot of breath support or complicated breathing techniques.<\/p>\n<p>But many beginners still find themselves gasping for air, unable to get through long passages of text without panicked inhalations.<\/p>\n<p>And some people let out a long audible sigh before every sentence, which won&#8217;t do either. <\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s going on?<\/p>\n<p>The good news is, it&#8217;s not difficult to learn to  breathe properly (and soundlessly) for good voice over. <\/p>\n<p>In this week&#8217;s Inside Voice Over Video training video blog I share some of my favorite breathing exercises and techniques so you can breeze through any script and sound your best. <\/p>\n<p>Watch It Here Now<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNexZrHszNE?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After you watch the video, I want to know your thoughts. Was this helpful? Write to me  in the comments box. I want to learn  what&#8217;s on your mind so I can support you and share your best practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let me know your thoughts in the comments box. I want to read about what&#8217;s on your mind so I can support you and share your best practices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To your voice over success, <\/p>\n<p>Susan Berkley, <br \/>\nFounder, <a href=\"https:\/\/greatvoice.com\">The Great Voice Company<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>P.S. HURRY! Our next  Voice Over Bootcamp Recording Studio Immersion Experience in NYC June 18-20 is almost sold out. Get details here <a href=\"https:\/\/greatvoice.com\/voice-over-events\"><strong>https:\/\/greatvoice.com\/voice-over-events<\/strong><\/a> or call 800-333-8108.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some comments from people who attended our April Bootcamp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Real Coaching, Real Direction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Susan&#8217;s program is phenomenal! Real coaching, real direction, and showing you how to stretch your natural gift of voice over. More importantly, sharing the mindset and what it takes to build the business. Thank you Susan and GVC!&#8221; Eddie Martinez, Manlius NY<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awesome People and Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The support received at the Boot camp was second to none! Susan and Adriana took all of their experience, wrapped it up into a fun and understandable package and gifted it to us! After working with them, I have the confidence to move forward and take the steps necessary to own my own life. I can&#8217;t say Thank you enough for what they provided me!&#8221; Julianne Thornton, Warwick, RI<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Action-Packed Blueprint!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I found the Voice Over Immersion over this past weekend a remarkable, action packed blueprint for marketing my Voice Over business and deepening my understanding of the creative work for voice talent. As an actor, I was humbled by the process and inspired by the growth. The entire Great Voice Company team each brought a vital piece to imparting these gems!&#8221;  Beth Kucharczyk, Garden City, NY<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week I&#8217;ve got answers to one of the most common questions I get: what&#8217;s the best way to breathe for voice over? Actually because voice over is more like speaking than singing, you don&#8217;t need a lot of breath support or complicated breathing techniques. 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