Olivia MacDonnell from ConfidentSpeak demystifies elocution lessons and shares her top vocal suggestions to having a confident talking voice.
I believe the days of "how now brown cow" repeated at nausea are an out of date thing. The term "elocution" developed a bad name of being stiff, boring and drill-like in approach, maybe correctly so ; but voice coaching or diction lessons have changed dramatically. They are now more effective, user friendly and at times scientific in their approach to an assured vocal delivery.
So, to provide proof for it this voice coach wants to share with you one or two tips to having a great talking voice.
Slow Down What's The Rush?
A fast pace always takes away from your vocal presence, and it's the most embarrassing mistake folks make.
Therefore there is not any rush, don't confuse energy with talking fast.
The Drama of Pause Don't be afraid of the silence.
Never undervalue the power of the pause! It shows you aren't terrified of silence.
These spaces between your thoughts can be as strong as the thoughts themselves.
You may hold a listener's attention by creating forceful silences.
Pausing always adds greater significance to your message, and as a result adds to your vocal delivery.
Are you Breathing?
A listener always is related to a cool composed communicator. To realize a peaceful and composed talking style you want to contemplate your breathing and Yes I know... I know.. You know the way to breathe!
But did you ever really think about how your breathing can influence your vocal delivery?
To have a powerful, resonant voice it is crucial to understand correct breathing. You may need help from a voice coach at first, so here's a hand :
Think about breathing efficiently in the body
( a deep breath isn't how much air we take into our body but how deep in the body it is going ).
As you inhale target the centre of your body expanding.
As you breathe out or talk, the center of the body minify.
Think about the message you wish to convey.
A voice coach will always ask you "what are you wanting my listener to think and feel about your message?
Decide on this and the emotion in your voice will follow.
Think Power Words....Think Vocal Contrast.
The most significant words in a sentence are referred to as "key power words" These words break the sentence down to its basic meaning. These words need to stand out in some way but how?
1. Change of volume.
2. Pitch Adaptation.
3. Articulation of certain consonants.
4. Change of pace.
Pause before or after.
Try the techniques for yourself!
So as you can see, not a drill or a tongue twister in sight!
I believe the days of "how now brown cow" repeated at nausea are an out of date thing. The term "elocution" developed a bad name of being stiff, boring and drill-like in approach, maybe correctly so ; but voice coaching or diction lessons have changed dramatically. They are now more effective, user friendly and at times scientific in their approach to an assured vocal delivery.
So, to provide proof for it this voice coach wants to share with you one or two tips to having a great talking voice.
Slow Down What's The Rush?
A fast pace always takes away from your vocal presence, and it's the most embarrassing mistake folks make.
Therefore there is not any rush, don't confuse energy with talking fast.
The Drama of Pause Don't be afraid of the silence.
Never undervalue the power of the pause! It shows you aren't terrified of silence.
These spaces between your thoughts can be as strong as the thoughts themselves.
You may hold a listener's attention by creating forceful silences.
Pausing always adds greater significance to your message, and as a result adds to your vocal delivery.
Are you Breathing?
A listener always is related to a cool composed communicator. To realize a peaceful and composed talking style you want to contemplate your breathing and Yes I know... I know.. You know the way to breathe!
But did you ever really think about how your breathing can influence your vocal delivery?
To have a powerful, resonant voice it is crucial to understand correct breathing. You may need help from a voice coach at first, so here's a hand :
Think about breathing efficiently in the body
( a deep breath isn't how much air we take into our body but how deep in the body it is going ).
As you inhale target the centre of your body expanding.
As you breathe out or talk, the center of the body minify.
Think about the message you wish to convey.
A voice coach will always ask you "what are you wanting my listener to think and feel about your message?
Decide on this and the emotion in your voice will follow.
Think Power Words....Think Vocal Contrast.
The most significant words in a sentence are referred to as "key power words" These words break the sentence down to its basic meaning. These words need to stand out in some way but how?
1. Change of volume.
2. Pitch Adaptation.
3. Articulation of certain consonants.
4. Change of pace.
Pause before or after.
Try the techniques for yourself!
So as you can see, not a drill or a tongue twister in sight!
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And finally, if you are interested in elocution lessons opportunities, please check out ConfidentSpeak at Voice Coaching Centre.
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