Comments on: Introducing BALLOON Phonation Exercises

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:34:49 +0000

Awesome, Fiona… let me know how it goes!

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:34:19 +0000

James… yes, this video was created before the coronavirus lockdown. As to finding balloons… get them mailed to you. There are lots of sources out there. Do an internet search for biodegradable small (I like the 2" best) balloons. Sometimes they are called water balloons. You may have to purchase a multiple size package, and pick out the sizes you want to try. AND, to be environmentally conscious, we can wash the balloons out, let them dry (I put them on straws to dry) and re-use them. Though it may take a couple of years, some claim they bio-degrade, so I use them. And I tell my students never to let them get into the ocean. I do hope they come up with a quickly-degradeable type of balloon material.

By: James Eisner

James Eisner — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:17:00 +0000

Thank you Judy. I came to this blog through Liz Harley’s sharing of it on the Voice Geeks FB page. I look forward to trying this with my students online, hoping that they can get hold of a balloon! (I assume your video was made before lockdown!)

By: Fiona

Fiona — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:16:37 +0000

Really looking forward to trying this. Many thanks!

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 03:07:36 +0000

Great, please let me know about your experience with the balloon! Thanks much.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:35:01 +0000

Thank you Judy, I will try this technique, I think it may be better than the straw! keepupgoodworks