The Sound of Your Voice
by Carol Fleming
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Author: Carol FlemingEdition: Music CD
Format: Abridged, Audiobook
Published: 2006-02-01
ISBN: 0743551796
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Book Reviews of The Sound of Your Voice
Book Review: Excellent but not perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I am giving this product 5 stars because I think that on balance, it provides a LOT of essential information about voice, in a remarkably efficient form, for very little money. I learned a LOT by playing these four cds in my car, and the exercises are quite useful indeed.
I need to caution you about something: the style of the presentation is rather cloying. It's a bit like those old educational films made for high school students in the 1950's, that we used to laugh at decades later, with strange music out of the 1970's. I cannot tell if this was done intentionally for humor, or if it was simply done with earnest but some time ago.
I needed to let go of this in order to appreciate the content of the cds. I did do that, and I'm happy that I did.
The cd information includes details on different aspects of speech, how it sounds when it's wrong, and how it sounds when it's right, and exercises to determine whether this particular problem applies to you and if so, how to gently correct it over time.
What more could you ask for? There is no magic pill to fix your speech. It takes observation, and exercise. One-on-one consultation with an expert would probably be better of course, but even so, these cds provide excellent background, where you can learn on your own time and let the personal consultation operate more efficiently.
Ok, one more thing: the speaker has a great voice except for a slight lisp. How weird is that! A voice teacher to have a slight speech impediment? BUT, I'd be willing to bet that it used to be much worse and this experience, having someone help her minimize this problem, was part of what motivated her to take up this career.
So, if you want to improve your speech, or simply suspect that your speech could be improved, this product is an awesome place to start, both in terms of quality of content and the price. There are a few little annoyances along the way (IMHO) that are well worth overlooking.
Summary of The Sound of Your Voice
As a speech communication consultant and speech pathologist, Dr. Carol Fleming has helped people work on their voice images for many years. In this remarkable audio program, Dr. Fleming helps you identify your "voice image" and provides techniques for correcting any communication problem.The Sound of Your Voice takes you step-by-step through the fundamentals of good vocal technique. You will learn:
• What your voice says about youUsing real-life speaking situations to demonstrate various voice characteristics, The Sound of Your Voice is an essential audio program for anyone who needs to communicate confidently and clearly.• How to analyze your voice and diagnose its problems
• How to modify regional dialects and get rid of annoying mannerisms
• How to become more assertive
• Breath and tonal support exercises to bring strength and clarity to your voice
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