Summary of "Comment mettre de l'émotion dans sa voix ? Je réponds à vos questions !"

Key Wellness and Vocal Expression Strategies for Adding Emotion to Your Voice

Choose the Right Song

Select a song that resonates with you personally. This is the foundation for connecting emotionally.

Understand the Song’s Meaning to You

Reflect deeply on what the song means, its story, and your feelings about it. Visualize and experience the emotions behind the lyrics.

Decide What You Want to Share

Determine the emotional angle or interpretation you want to convey (e.g., sadness, melancholy, love, anger). This guides your vocal expression.

Create a Character or Persona

Develop a character (like a Sim) with details such as name, age, profession, background, and motivations. This helps create emotional distance and protects you from becoming overwhelmed by intense feelings during performance.

Build the Character’s Story and Context

Ask who the character is singing to and why. Establishing this narrative makes conveying emotions more natural and authentic.

Identify and Map Emotions to Specific Phrases

List the emotions relevant to the song and character, then assign them to particular lines or sections (e.g., a melancholic phrase, a joyful phrase). Organize these emotional shifts to enrich your interpretation.

Use Emotion as a Gateway to Vocal Timbre and Variation

Adding genuine emotion naturally brings out different vocal colors and timbres, enhancing your vocal expression and making your performance more dynamic.

Practice and Apply Consistently

Engage regularly with these steps and reflect on your progress. Don’t hesitate to seek coaching or support to deepen your skills.

Additional Resources

Explore techniques like Cellular Vocal Technique (CVT) to expand your vocal range and emotional palette.

Presenters / Sources

Main presenter: Unnamed vocal coach responding to Michael’s question
Mentioned coaching client: Astrid
Song example referenced: “Mais je t’aime” by Camille Lellouche and Grand Corps Malade