Voice Care and Using Your Voice
Description
Is there a more versatile and powerful communication tool than the voice? Used cleverly and wisely, it can have an enormous impact on the way we are perceived by others. As a part of the human body, it can be subject to strain through overuse and research suggests that up to 29 percent of us will suffer avoidable voice problems during our working life (2004 study in the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research).
Who should attend?
Quite simply, anyone who uses their voice in the course of their work would benefit from this workshop. Delivered to a variety of audiences including performers and teachers, this workshop is particularly valuable to those who want to explore the impact their voice on others and be proactive with regard to voice care.
Who will the workshop benefit?
Acoustic ‘pollution’ exists in many workplaces, which places strain on the voice. A vicious circle follows, with individuals suffering stress as they worry that they will become inaudible, and stress itself can lead to voice loss. This workshop is proactive in nature and raises awareness of voice care and using the voice effectivelyCourse Overview
This workshop can be made as theoretical or practical as required by the group and flexible in terms of needs. In order to enable learning outcomes to be achieved in a unique and fun way it will include discussion, debates and a critical exploration of:
- How your voice works
- The psychology of the voice use
- Looking after our voices and preventing strain?
- How to care for a damaged voice?
- More volume – less effort
- Increase your vocal stamina through breathing and exercise
- How to safely experiment with your vocal instrument
Course Facilitator
Gill Edwards B.Mus(hons) M.Mus DCHyp ACertCSHyp GQHP
Gill is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Sound Technology at the University of Glamorgan where she combines her vocal skills and her music industry experience to teach at undergraduate and Masters level. After her vocal studies and research into voice production gained her a Master of Music degree from Surrey University, Gill became a professional singer.
She performed on stage with orchestras and choirs for many years and the diversity of her musical tastes took her into many musical genre. Alongside her performance career, she composed music for television and advertising and worked as a music consultant in the field of music publishing and rights administration. As a trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Gill also specialises in helping people in all walks of life suffering with Performance Anxiety.
