Jay Miller

Jay Miller

Helping people become great speakers. For a stronger or deeper voice, to speak more clearly, slow your speech, or develop more confidence as a speaker visit www.voiceandspeech.com and download your FREE copy of The Sound of Success.

Raising Your Voice

Raising Your Voice

Ending with a Croak

Ending with a Croak

Nose-Breathing Speakers

Nose-Breathing Speakers

Take More Time to Inhale

Take More Time to Inhale

Concise Communication Skills

Concise Communication Skills

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  • @sandeepwale
    @sandeepwale8 күн бұрын

    This man is gem in the field of effective communication...Thank you Sir Hats off for this knowledge.

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech7 күн бұрын

    You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful.

  • @deep.official8955
    @deep.official8955Ай бұрын

    I need high notes... So this exercise help me?

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeechАй бұрын

    I'm not a singing teacher so you might get better advice from a different coach. I do know that straw phonation helps to smooth the transition from lower to higher registers.

  • @jessicaT12345
    @jessicaT12345Ай бұрын

    thank you so much for putting this together!

  • @VukMuk
    @VukMukАй бұрын

    This is a miracle!! Now people actually can understand me when I started breathing more. Just wondering if breathing should be quiet or should I hear the inhalation sound?

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeechАй бұрын

    In an ideal world your in-breath should be silent. Noisy in-breaths are a sign of tension and constriction.

  • @kiaouattara9077
    @kiaouattara9077Ай бұрын

    Hi, Jay. I hope you’re well……I’m still watching ur videos in 2024🫶🏽

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeechАй бұрын

    Hi, Kia. I'm well. I hope you are too.

  • @clawspider968
    @clawspider968Ай бұрын

    How many minutes a day should we exercise this?

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeechАй бұрын

    There's no specific amount of time to suggest. I think practicing consistently over a period of months is more important, then trying to cultivate more openness in conversation as it becomes more familiar.

  • @clawspider968
    @clawspider968Ай бұрын

    @@voiceandspeech Also I have bruxism/tight jaw at night. Will this affect the results?

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeechАй бұрын

    @@clawspider968 Yes, any kind of jaw tension will have a negative affect. That's why jaw relaxation is an important first step. As I mentioned in the video, forcing your jaw to open more is not what you're aiming for.

  • @clawspider968
    @clawspider968Ай бұрын

    @@voiceandspeech But is it still possible for me to make any progress? My jaw is not tight during day. My life is really hard from slurred speech

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeechАй бұрын

    @@clawspider968 Progress is always possible with time and practice

  • @supporttech5879
    @supporttech58792 ай бұрын

    I record myself with decibel meter, even when i whisper, the reading is above 75, and maybe above 90 sometimes.

  • @sarasagharhosaini2904
    @sarasagharhosaini29042 ай бұрын

    This guy needs to watch a video on how to not talk so slow

  • @deankiger656
    @deankiger6562 ай бұрын

    So talk like a hippie?

  • @Vaxedia
    @Vaxedia2 ай бұрын

    I produce a lot of saliva while public speaking. It forces me to choke on my saliva, and then my voice becomes shaky. Any idea why this is happening?

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech2 ай бұрын

    Some of my colleagues speculate that too much saliva is the result of tongue tension. That makes a certain amount of sense since you have salivary glands at the base of your tongue. In any case, if it's causing you to choke, that makes me think that you're not giving yourself time to swallow, so I wonder if rushing might not be the real issue.

  • @Vaxedia
    @Vaxedia2 ай бұрын

    @voiceandspeech thank you for answer! I appreciate it. I'll try to talk slower and exercise my tongue a little.

  • @jedhaydney4176
    @jedhaydney41762 ай бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Jay

  • @theresearcher253
    @theresearcher2533 ай бұрын

    It's really important to engage the back rib muscles, but it's equally important that the side and front ribs are engaged as well. If you over engage the back at the expense of the front and sides, you'll feel like the voice is emanating as much from your centre back as from the sternum (at the front), but there is a danger that you'll artificially reinforce the voice (over use certain muscles, particularly the ring cricoids). I have to say that I can hear some of this in this video. It makes the voice sound very hollow and dark, but a little out of focus. Listen to a great opera singer speak. They don't speak like this.

  • @alimnla-dz4du
    @alimnla-dz4du3 ай бұрын

    A good voice is a gift from god ...and i thank you to make me feel i can improve my voice with exercises ! 🌹

  • @beeweeng676
    @beeweeng6764 ай бұрын

    Well said!!!❤

  • @singerofthenight6736
    @singerofthenight67364 ай бұрын

    This is awesome thanks ! Been singing for awhile and justbread a book exactly related to this situation and thays why and watching this video i n3ed to break this habit to level up my singing! Tuanks again golden ✨️ content pretty there is a masive amount of people completely unaware of this

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech4 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome. I'm so glad it's helpful. Spread the word.

  • @climbingtogether
    @climbingtogether4 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot sir.

  • @GeorgePossley
    @GeorgePossley4 ай бұрын

    I get passionate about something I'm excited about and my wife of 50 years tells me to quiet down that I am physically hurting her ears. I am sick and tired of this argument. I don't intend to do it. I feel that I can't fix it. I mean well. This tendency to raise my voice contributed to me losing my teaching career when I raised my voice in defense at parent conferences. I want to change but feel it's a part of who I am and can't change.

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech4 ай бұрын

    Our voice is so personal that any criticism feels like an attack on who we are. But when our vocal habits start to undermine our social interactions we can address that in the same way we would seek to improve any other behavior that creates conflict. At first, changing our voice feels like changing our personality, but at some level it's just a matter of learning new skills and getting used to new sensations.

  • @GeorgePossley
    @GeorgePossley4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I'm so happy to hear that I can change and so angry that I now have no excuse. I'm still not sure of exactly what ACTIONS I need to take to condition myself to watch my volume when I am excited. It would be one thing if I were angry and reacting to an attack or hurt. But when I'm excited to reveal information that i have learned it really hurts to be told that I am HURTING and not helping.@@voiceandspeech

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech4 ай бұрын

    @@GeorgePossley That's a harder question to answer because voice training isn't a matter of "do these three things." You might want to look into getting some basic training for a start. If I were to suggest just one thing you could do right now, without taking lessons, I might say, "Take a relaxed in-breath before you speak." It's easier said then done, especially in the heat of the moment, but it will make a difference.

  • @JR8029
    @JR80294 ай бұрын

    I’m 43 my voice never changed as I got older

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech4 ай бұрын

    Are you okay with that

  • @JR8029
    @JR80294 ай бұрын

    @@voiceandspeech if there was an easy way to change it other than surgery no. The harassment I get from it is unreal.

  • @user-br9kp1vy6y
    @user-br9kp1vy6y4 ай бұрын

    I'm always embarrassed during presentation I'm a mock 😭

  • @ConservatoryOzarks
    @ConservatoryOzarks4 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO MUCH! I AM IN LOVE with your videos! ❤❤❤

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. That's good to hear after a long week.

  • @YutubrKatledici
    @YutubrKatledici4 ай бұрын

    çareyi bu videodan buldum galiba, tam olarak beni anlatıyor 😀

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech4 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad it was helpful.

  • @enigmaticpuzzle9654
    @enigmaticpuzzle96545 ай бұрын

    really helpful!

  • @andrewjennings745
    @andrewjennings7455 ай бұрын

    I was told at work today I had amazing resonance while speaking. I don't even understand what that means 😂

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech5 ай бұрын

    Think of it as richness and fullness, a pleasing and engaging tone of voice.

  • @johnjohnson2194
    @johnjohnson21945 ай бұрын

    Great content1 100%

  • @ConservatoryOzarks
    @ConservatoryOzarks6 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness, I'm in l❤❤ve! Thank you so much ❤❤❤

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech6 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome.

  • @margaretsprinkle405
    @margaretsprinkle4056 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @3VLN
    @3VLN7 ай бұрын

    Im going to start implementing your techniques. I can already notice a massive decrease in anxiety just by stopping and breathing, regardless of how awkward it might be. Thank you for this, I'm so happy i found you!

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. It's so gratifying to hear that the approach is helping, that it's not just theory. Good luck with your practice.

  • @timkwan8877
    @timkwan88777 ай бұрын

    Jay, this is new and great. I do the body curl you taught me but will do this one as much as I can. Tim Kwan

  • @higherintelligence4871
    @higherintelligence48717 ай бұрын

    The words you use warmly expresses the meaning.. 💚 I need to hear that..

  • @omkarKarki_
    @omkarKarki_8 ай бұрын

    One question i always get confused that should we start with breathe from nose and speak or mouth and speak for better speech ??

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    See these videos. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ao5hycemqMyxgrA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIh4rtuNipTQqKQ.html

  • @willstetsons
    @willstetsons8 ай бұрын

    i keep getting called annoying for having a naturally loud voice and it makes me cry.thank you for helping with being more quiet.

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome. I'm glad to hear it was helpful.

  • @azerbaijaniv1nce27
    @azerbaijaniv1nce278 ай бұрын

    Thx jay 🌷

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome.

  • @Moohie
    @Moohie8 ай бұрын

    thank you so much teacher <3

  • @moishemillerr
    @moishemillerr8 ай бұрын

    For me, I always feel there is not enough space down there to get a substantial amount of air into. So I feel I always have to resort to chest breathing. Do you have any advice on that? I‘m also very slim, sp that could play a role too. Thank you very much!

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    Unless you're a singer, you don't really need a substantial amount of air. Typically, you're always working with a medium or even a small breath for speaking.

  • @moishemillerr
    @moishemillerr8 ай бұрын

    too bad I am an opera singer actually :)@@voiceandspeech

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    @@moishemillerr Haha, yeah that's a different ballgame. In that activity you're accessing every bit of lung space at your disposal, including your chest. For all the time I spend teaching diaphragmatic breathing, I must admit that there's not one right way to breathe. Your whole body can breathe, and that's going to change depending on your physical position, the demands of the moment and a whole range of other factors.

  • @d4zed_
    @d4zed_8 ай бұрын

    Using this in my school manhunt combined with my ghillie suit

  • @mashaelaldaajani7607
    @mashaelaldaajani76078 ай бұрын

    Do you offer one to one online training?

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    Yes. You can reach out to me through my web site voiceandspeech.com/

  • @donnae2013
    @donnae20138 ай бұрын

    I’m loud when I feel like the person I’m talking to won’t hear me. Not REALLY hearing me.

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    You've made an interesting observation. You might explore how to use the of your voice to engage your listener rather than raising the .

  • @dddddddd2895
    @dddddddd28958 ай бұрын

    My voice has started trembling or shaking while talking it sounds like i m crying 😢 .....

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech8 ай бұрын

    I know how frustrating and embarrassing that can be, but I assure you it's not permanent. With the right techniques, time and practice, you can develop a steady, confident speaking voice.

  • @Daily85486
    @Daily854869 ай бұрын

    I normally get nervous with a shaking hand. This is so embarrasing for me. How do I overcome this ❤😂😢😮😅

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech9 ай бұрын

    It takes time and practice-and there are no quick fixes-but if you make it your mission to become a confident engaging speaker, I promise you will get there. Take advantage of all the training available to you, apply the principles I suggest in the video and seize every opportunity to get in front of people. You will make progress, I guarantee it.

  • @kiaouattara9077
    @kiaouattara90779 ай бұрын

    Love u Jay! Watching this again rn at 2:14AM doing the work on myself. TY💕

  • @ocean8866sea
    @ocean8866sea9 ай бұрын

    I agree too fast is not good, but too slow isn't good either. It can make a person sound slow (and boring), especially in an industry where people are high performing and need to move at a fast pace.

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech9 ай бұрын

    I agree, but speed and energy are two different things. Energy and engagement come from the inside, not simply speaking more words per minute.

  • @payn8tention
    @payn8tention9 ай бұрын

    My ENT talks louder than Ive ever hears anyone talk. Maybe some people are hard of hearing but she knows i have tinnitus and hyperacusis. She hurts my ears but thankfully I don't expect to see her anytime soon.

  • @_pradeep11
    @_pradeep119 ай бұрын

    Why i feel nervous while speaking with others

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech9 ай бұрын

    This is an old video but perhaps it might help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nop519GRXdmyaco.html

  • @Dudeissmthelse
    @Dudeissmthelse10 ай бұрын

    thanks i started taking deep breath and it helped

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech10 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad to hear it helped.

  • @warrenharris4467
    @warrenharris446710 ай бұрын

    And that also causes me hearing problems. And even with my hearing aids. It helps me here. But I can't tell how loud I'm talking, A lot of the time. And idk what to do, you know?, Idk how i help it???, And Thanks

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech10 ай бұрын

    This is where it becomes important to monitor your speech by "feel" rather than by listening to yourself. It's hard to explain in a few sentences, but you need to know how the appropriate volume level feels at a tactile level. What we hear inside our head isn't reliable feedback, and that's true for everyone, with or without hearing aids.

  • @warrenharris4467
    @warrenharris446710 ай бұрын

    Thanks@@voiceandspeech

  • @Moohie
    @Moohie11 ай бұрын

    however it must be through diaphragm , right teacher? i mean not through *chest*

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech11 ай бұрын

    That's correct.

  • @elizabethkendall7570
    @elizabethkendall757011 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the lesson. My husband was in a bad accident and he had to have tubes put in his ears at a young age to drain the blood from his head. When he got older and we were married they fell and I began speaking to him in a louder voice for 13 years. Now I'm at home with family and I feel I'm annoying to them because of my loud voice. I'll try your lesson to help me because it hurts to speak loudly. My family will be grateful.

  • @elizabethkendall7570
    @elizabethkendall757011 ай бұрын

    #out

  • @voiceandspeech
    @voiceandspeech11 ай бұрын

    Good luck with your practice. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @supporttech5879
    @supporttech587911 ай бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @khushii630
    @khushii63011 ай бұрын

    When i am excellent in the topic and want to share my opinion and my words, my voice and hands starts shaking as hell. I can't even prepare myself at that time everyone is looking at me.

  • @khandarchandani9195
    @khandarchandani9195Ай бұрын

    Same problem 😞

  • @Chill_1990
    @Chill_199011 ай бұрын

    This video make my life