It never ceases to amaze me the number of people who are so concerned with their visual image, watching their weight, working out, donning the most recent style of clothing, and yet are totally in the dark when it comes to the sound of their […]
You know how you feel when you hear your voice on recording equipment? Most people are surprised. Some are embarrassed. The same hold true when we see ourselves on video. “Is that really how I look and sound?” Yes, it is. Is your voice warm […]
Some years ago, Barbara Walters interviewed Kathleen Turner, commenting on Turner’s “low, wonderful voice.” The actress responded that she could not understand how a woman could spend thousands of dollars on her clothing, hair, and makeup and not spend some of that money on her […]
There is no doubt about it. You’ve got one: a richer, deeper speaking voice. It is merely a matter of finding it. In order to find it, however, you must learn to breathe correctly. Of course now you’re asking, “I’m breathing wrong?” If you are […]
Some years ago, I was attending a Chamber of Commerce event in a large auditorium. 5 speakers were on the dais and unfortunately during the program, the amplification system broke down. The result was that the 5 speakers were not being heard in the back […]
When it comes to the speaking voice, those which are most appealing to your ear tend to be deeper in pitch. Think of Sam Elliott, Felicia Rashad, Diane Sawyer and James Earl Jones. All of these voices have a depth and breadth that you do […]
One of the most frequent questions I hear is how do I tell my spouse, my friend, or a colleague that they need to improve their speaking voice? This really is a tough issue because if you approach someone advising them that their speaking voice […]