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Elissa Maas Weinzimmer on Releasing Tension In Your Throat

Elissa is a masterful vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection.

She has developed a unique approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically.

Elissa's clients include Broadway stars, politicians, and CEOs. She is a leading vocal coach in her industry, with instructional videos on YouTube that have reached over 1 million views.

In this interview we cover:

-Elissa's journey from losing her voice to reclaiming her voice and becoming a vocal coach

-How Elissa helps singers and speakers release tension in their throats to open up resonance

-An experiential practice for releasing tension in your throat and claiming powerful stage presence!

Elissa Maas Weinzimmer

Elissa is a vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her voice at age 21 due to a vocal hemorrhage, severe onset of acid reflux, and muscle tension dysphonia, Elissa began studying the mechanics of the human voice. Over time she developed a unique, concrete approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically. Elissa's clients include Broadway stars, politicians, and CEOs. She is a leading vocal coach in her industry, with instructional videos on YouTube that have reached over 1 million views. Elissa has led trainings for companies including WeWork, Equinox, Microsoft, and eBay, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Healthline, and Adweek. She earned her MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy from the University of Alberta, and is certified in Body-Mind Centering®, Fitzmaurice Voicework®, and Hatha yoga (200 hours)®. Elissa also runs Vibrant Voice Technique, alongside David Ley. Her music is available on all platforms by searching Elissa Maas. She is based in the Hudson Valley of New York, where she leads a community choir and offers in-person workshops.