Physiology of Singing: I don't know what to do with my lips!!!
Channel: Kim Neely
Date: 2018-05-04

How open should my mouth be when I sing? What about that clicking in my jaw?  DO I HAVE TMJ?! Should I pucker my lips? I mean...other classical singers pucker, but then some don't so...what should I do?? What's with that whole "inhale like you're smelling a rose" thing anyway?

If any or all of those questions ever popped into your mind while training, then this is the video for you! 

About me: 
I have my Master of Music (MM) in vocal performance, Master of Science in speech-language and hearing sciences, and I am a licensed speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP) in the United States. I also have recurrent nerve paresis in my left vocal fold. This injury went undiagnosed for several years. Throughout those years, I attributed much of my vocal trouble to technique issues, never imagining the problem really originated at the level of the vocal folds. The process of recovery has now lead me to become a speech-language pathologist and the process of being a slightly crazy person has me currently pursuing a PhD in neuroscience (currently on-hold pending funding) researching the neurophysiology of human facial muscles.

I hope this vlog will be a valuable resource for those who suspect vocal injury, are recovering from injury, professional singers and voice teachers.