So many times singers and speakers forget a crucial element that will mean the difference in either a spectacular connection with their audience, or one that leaves their listeners unmoved. That element is simply being heard clearly through a relaxed, dropped jaw combined with open pronunciation!
I tell my clients that they must always present their material as though their audience has never previously heard what they are singing or speaking about. 9 times out of 10, this is truly the case! Over the years singers and speakers tend to develop bad vocal habits which are generally overlooked by someone who can ask them to repeat what they've just said, but when in front of an audience, a performer doesn't usually have that luxury. You must be heard, clearly, the first time. If you aren't understood, your listener will have no connection to what you are saying or singing!
Very simply put - you must open your mouth when you sing or speak to allow your sound to freely flow out to the audience! You also have to open up your words so that they are easily understood by someone who may never have heard your ideas or lyrics.
So remember to err on the side of overly clear pronunciation with a dropped, relaxed jaw. This will insure that you are heard, understood and successful in connecting with your audience!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxLDt6kSVkA
