Project Your Voice as a Singer
Make it Sparkle Video with Kristine Reese
Broadway Actor, Singer and Teaching Artist
2:51 (runtime)
Director’s Notes
In this helpful video, Broadway actress and singer Kristine Reese delves into the art and science of voice projection in singing. She covers everything from proper air pressure and tension to effective placement and visualization techniques to help you achieve a fuller, more resonant voice—without straining your vocal cords.
Voice projection isn’t just about volume; it involves air pressure, tension, and focus on sound placement.
Using "face mapping," Kristine discusses how different sinus cavities affect the sound you produce.
She offers ways to visualize sound placement for a more efficient use of space and air pressure, resulting in a fuller sound.
Kristine explains how the human ear perceives harmonics with overtones, making a voice seem louder when hitting the "pocket."
Practical exercises include physical gestures like stretch your arms forward to focus the sound, aiding in voice projection—while preserving vocal health.
More About Kristine
Kristine Reese and her husband Billy Tighe have a combined 30 years of experience performing on Broadway, National Tours, the West End, Off-Broadway, regional theatres and concert halls across the globe. Together they have coached, advised and worked with students from elementary school through college and artists of all ages.
They are currently the co-directors of City Springs Theatre Conservatory's Pre Professional Company, preparing middle and high school students for a career in the arts and beyond. For information, visit cityspringstheatre.com/education.
Kristine and Billy's teaching approach emphasizes character and story and is aimed at empowering artists to work confidently and independently.