2023.07.29 – 0940 – YOUR ‘GET A BETTER VOICE’ SYMPTOMS AND PRESCRIPTIONS
Although requirements for broadcast, presentation and voice-over work has changed over the years, less ‘announcer’ to more ‘natural’, you do still need a certain amount of vocal strength and a versatile, pleasing voice if you are going to communicate effectively with your intended audience.
Many of the conditions below may cause the listener to shift their attention from the content, to the delivery[1], and then your desired message is lost. Therefore, you need to honestly evaluate your skills professionally. This ‘symptoms and prescriptions’ checklist will help you with self-correction before you decide whether to seek additional professional help maybe from a GP, speech therapist or other ENT[2].
Below is a helpful checklist or symptoms and prescriptions for various situations. Additional advice is covered in more detail elsewhere in the podcast series or book.
[1] Comedy Routine given by Will Noonan at Club Comix Boston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To0otqt0cQc&feature=youtu.be
[2] Ear, Nose and Throat
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