Voice Breakdown | Brendan Houdek, New York Speech Coaching (Ep.18)

Wanna know the secrets behind a good Simpsons impression? New York Speech Coaching's Brendan Houdek is here to share. Known for his hit YouTube series "Voice Breakdown," Brendan (aka. 1 guy 50 voices) will break down famous voices, the elements of vocal production, answer your burning voice q's, and likely share an impression or two.

// ABOUT Brendan:

Brendan is a senior instructor at New York Speech Coaching. His coaching combines an intricate knowledge of anatomy and physiology with a background in philosophy. He is passionate about teaching effective business communication, executive presence, and vocal production, equipping clients with control and flexibility to present themselves professionally and authentically. His training covers not only the technical aspects of speech production, but also presentational performance and perspective work. In addition to his work as a speech coach, Brendan is a NYS-licensed and ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist, specializing in voice and fluency disorders. He holds a Masters of Arts from Hofstra University and Bachelor’s in Philosophy / Religious studies from St. Joseph’s. Brendan specializes in corporate training with an emphasis on fundraising, pitch decks, sales calls, presentation delivery, and negotiation & persuasion tactics. His clients come from Google, Disney, Forbes, Nasdaq, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Capital One, MetLife, and Amazon, among others. Using his voice across multiple mediums, Brendan is also a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and voice impressionist, hosting the show "Voice Breakdown" on YouTube. While entertaining, his impersonation skills also provide valuable insight into speech and vocal production, fostering both precise and intuitive instruction.

Visit Brendan online: https://newyorkspeechcoaching.com/
Facebook: @NewYorkSpeechCoaching
Twitter: @NewYorkSpeech
YouTube: @NewYorkVocalCoaching ("Voice Breakdown" series)


▶️ Here’s what you’ll see in this video:
0:00 Welcome & meet Brendan
6:39 Brendan's voice journey
8:00 How the voice works: The 4 Stages
10:32 Common voice issues
13:35 Breathing - what's up? (+ nose vs mouth)
17:46 Volume + resonance
21:48 Shouting vs Projecting (+ emotional element of volume)
25:59 Beliefs + our voice (why do I speak the way I do?)
33:11 Tone: How to know when you've found your authentic sound
36:26 Losing your voice?
38:53 Voice advocacy - all voices can benefit from voice training
40:24 "I don't want to sound fake!" (Hint: you won't)
42:13 The Disconnect: singing + speaking
47:00 Tonal play with Brendan! (from Shakira to Gallum)
51:38 Singing with tongue tension - ok?
54:32 Voice maintenance
56:20 Morning voice - what to do

Music by Echo Drop - https://echodropmusic.com/
Audio production by Esquire Multimedia - https://esquiremultimedia.com/

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