Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to warm up your voice like a professional choir singer!

Materials and Prep

• No materials needed, just your voice and enthusiasm!
• Find a quiet space where you can sing comfortably without any distractions.

Activities

• Vocal Sirens: Start with making siren sounds by going from low to high and back down. This helps in warming up your vocal cords.
• Lip Trills: Make funny motorboat sounds by blowing air through your lips. This exercise helps in relaxing your facial muscles.
• Tongue Twisters: Practice saying fun tongue twisters like "She sells seashells by the seashore" to improve your diction.

Talking Points

• What is a warm-up?
  "Just like we stretch our bodies before running, singers warm up their voices before singing to get them ready."
• Why do we do vocal sirens?
  "Vocal sirens help our voices go high and low, just like a roller coaster for our voice!"
• How do lip trills help us?
  "Lip trills make funny sounds and help us relax our lips and face muscles so we can sing better."
• What are tongue twisters for?
  "Tongue twisters are like vocal puzzles that help us speak clearly and have fun with our words!"