The Working Voice

ISBN-13: 9781032420806 / Miękka / 2024 / 360 str.

Olivia Darnley

Opis

This highly practical yet informative book provides the necessary insights to achieve real results, drawing on the experience of an expert speech and language therapist, and a professional actor and voice and communication coach.

Spis treści

Introduction;  1. What is Voice?;  2. Posture;  3. Relaxation and Release of Tension; 4. Breathing;  5. Constriction, Deconstriction and Onset;  6. Resonance;  7. Exploring Pitch;  8. Muscular Flexibility;  9. Working for Variety;  10. Volume;  11. Effective Communication in the Workplace;  Appendices;  Resources;  References and Further Reading

O autorze

Stephanie Martin, a Speech and Language Therapist, has a multifaceted career combining clinical practice, communication skills training for business leaders, research, lecturing, and writing. She specializes in occupational voice disorders and holds an MA in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London). Her doctoral research at The University of Greenwich examined factors affecting vocal performance of newly qualified teachers and lecturers. Stephanie is a Past-President of the British Voice Association and represented the UK on the Standing Liaison Committee of EU Speech and Language Therapists and Logopedists. In 2005, she received Fellowship of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists for research and teaching.

Olivia Darnley is an Actor, Voiceover Artist, and Voice and Communications Coach. She studied English and Drama at Birmingham University and earned a Masters Degree in Drama from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Over her 20 year acting career Olivia has worked extensively on stage, including with the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, as well as on TV, film, audiobooks, and radio dramas. For over a decade, she has coached actors and business professionals in Accent Modification, Voice, and Communication, supporting her clients to express themselves effectively and confidently.