Articulation

Black and white 1950's style microphone

How many times do you trip over your words when speaking? When you speak your muscles perform a complex dance. Speaking is very sensual and physical activity, so the muscles need constant work because they get lazy!!!! When you go to gym you warm up, before you play a game of sport you warm up,…

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VOLume

Points to remember when thinking about volume: Breath control and support A clear focused idea of where the voice is to reach A released and stress free approach that does not lead to forcing or shouting The ability to release and sustain breath, rather than to force it out of the body An understanding of…

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Variety

To speak naturally, you do not want to put anything on, or try for this kind of theatrical presentation for that would be force.  At the same time you recognise that change or surprise is needed vocally if people are to be interested.  So how do we go about it? A change in pitch and…

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Keeping your voice healthy in the cold weather

Everyone seems to be sneezing, blowing their noses or coughing – yes its that time of year again! So how can we keep our voices healthy and in tip top condition. Drinking 2 litres of water day is the recommended amount by E.N.T and other medical specialists – it helps avoid your voice from drying…

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