Why do we like some people's voices and not others?
Engaging speakers have warm, natural healthy voices; expressive
use of tune and emphasis; and clear articulation. All of which
you can we can teach you to develop. Unused muscles, even
the tiny ones that control speech, become tense and flabby
and no longer have the energy to make efficient movement.
Thus speech sounds and the voice become dull, indistinct and
un-interesting. But the right exercise can regain the fitness
in these muscles and transform the way you sound.
Why is my
voice dull, flat, thin or tense sounding?
Usually because there is tension in your system. This can
restrict both the original vibrations of the voice and its
amplification. Tension could be in your posture, your breathing
system, the alignment of your head and neck, or localised
in the throat or mouth. All these different kinds of tension
inhibit full vibration. And full vibration is what you need
for a rich, attractive, healthy sounding voice.
How can you
change the sound of your voice?
By uncovering the original, tension free working of your system.
Using our voice 'mechanics' we can help your body return to
its normal functioning and the result of this is automatically
a fuller, clearer voice.
How we work
We work on your:
- Body & Breath: A lot of issues with vocal confidence,
tone and tiredness have their cause in the breathing system
of the body. This, in turn, relies upon the alignment of the
skeleto-muscular system. Our coaches will teach you breathing exercises to help you
re-discover a natural, efficient breath; physical exercises
to help unlock body tensions that are negatively effecting
your breath and voice; and sound exercises to help you connect
your spoken voice with this more efficient system. Read more...
- Confidence: Learning how to align your body and release tensions will do wonders to maximise
your physical presence and vocal impact. A body that stands
strong, free of unnecessary tension and breathing deeply
is powerful - think of a tiger...
- Speech Muscles: Tensions in the organs of speech (jaw, tongue, face) and vocal
tract (throat) can also cause voice issues. Again, physical
exercises are taught to help you unlock these tensions. These
‘Mouth Yoga’ exercises are also great preparation
for any special speaking event. Tongue twisters and rich,
complex text are also used to help sharpen and clarify your
speech. Read more...
- Pitch, Range
and Resonance
Your coach may also explore exercises with you to help you
use the natural amplification of your voice (resonance) more
fully, and to explore a wider and more expressive pitch range.
- Vocal Health
Learning to breath, stand and speak correctly will bring an
end to voice loss and fatigue. Overcoming the limits of a
tense, flat vocal tone, and a tired, lost voice will also
prevent permanent damage to your vocal folds. This training
is a must for teachers, lawyers, salespeople - anyone whose
voice is the heart of their trade. We can also give expert
and tailored advice as to how to protect your voice within
your specific circumstances.
The result of all this precise work in the hands of our skilled
coaches? A stronger, richer, more attractive voice that you can rely on. And that truly represents who you are.