Voice Projection: An Introduction

If you occasionally suffer from vocal strain or wish to discover your true vocal range and power then this course is for you. We will work together to improve your vocal projection using vocal techniques practised by actors by using various physical and vocal exercises in a relaxed atmosphere. Be prepared to relax, kick off your shoes and lie on the floor.

For staff involved in teaching or training:

• University staff
• College and Non-University Teaching Institutions teaching staff
• Further details regarding CCTL's eligibility criteria are available here

Number of sessions: 1

• to understand how and why we sound the way we do
• to understand the causes of difficulty with and implications of unhealthy voice production
• to be aware of how relaxation, breathing and vocal exercises can improve projection and clarity
• to appreciate the effects of posture and tension on vocal projection
• to understand resonance placement and the effect this has on projection, clarity and range

One half day session