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Crystal Clear Voice
“It’s not what You say but the way that You say it”.

Voice and Communication Training with Barbara Jones

We all have thoughts and feelings we want to communicate and yet clear communication is one of our greatest challenges. A number of obstacles can get in the way and what we are trying to say often gets lost somewhere in a space between speaker and listener. Or does it? We often blame the listener for either not really listening to us or not being interested or even having their own agenda. But maybe we have got it wrong?

When the speaker takes total responsibility for getting the message across then they can really begin to communicate. When we can take a close look at how we communicate, we can see that only a small part of what we say is transmitted in the words we use. Our body language plays a vital role, how we stand and move give important messages to the listener even if they are not consciously aware of it. How and when we make eye contact are also essential to getting our points across. Think about how much easier it is to talk about something which you have a passion for. This is because our motivation and enthusiasm enables us to use all our communication options as all the additional clues naturally fall into place. As well as our communication skills we are accessing Emotional Coherence (EQ). Accessing EQ enables all our systems to work harmoniously together making our body movements natural and eye contact clear and in rhythm. Learning to access more of ourselves is one of the keys to clear communication..

We learn our communication skills from our parents and teachers and people we admire, they have learnt their skills from their parents and teachers as we learn through observation and example. However, as with all things that get passed on things get missed out along the way and sometimes we need to catch up.

Our voice is unique to each of us. Not only is it the means to speak the words we say but it also transmits our moods and emotions as we speak. Many people do not like the sound of their own voice and yet wonder why people don’t listen to them. We each have possibility of making full use of extensive range and pitch but few people fully use or consider the potential of the spoken voice. Our voice is created by bringing together many parts of our self such as our tongue, jaw, vocal chords and breathe. A voice which is expressive and pleasant is easy to listen to because it uses the echo chambers created by the cavities within our skull, mouth, neck chest and abdomen for resonance.

Once we have learned to access our voice tools, body language and EQ and can freely communicate it becomes our gift to pass on to our partners, children, students and friends simply by talking to them. and giving them the chance to listen.

Crystal Clear Voice Training Level 1

Learn how you can change your life with a clear positive voice. Discover the joy of being listened to.

The programme can be approached in a variety of way to suit your needs:

Training Courses at two Levels - Competence and Advanced

One 2 One practical session
Combination of Training Course and One 2 One sessions

Training Course

Competence Level – 12 hours duration with a certificate of completion

Each of these workshops covers specific aspects of the speaking voice. Voice Programme cycle can begin at any point and when completed can be revisted at any time.

Workshop 1 - Breath as the Centre of Sound (4 hours)

Workshop 2 -Relaxing and Enriching Your Natural Voice (4 hours)

Workshop 3 - Vibration and Resonance (4 hours)

Advanced Level – 12 hours duration with a certificate of completion

For those who wish to further developing the speaking voice and the use of the whole self for communication. These practical workshops offer the opportunity to work with and develop the voice in different situations and contexts.

Workshop A1 -Voice Energetics - Fine tuning the voice for total well-being (6 hours duration)

Workshop A2 – Tuning In – Mastering auditory abilities, understanding, evaluating and mastering the sounds of speech for harmonious communication. (6 hours duration)

One 2 One Coaching and Therapy sessions -

for in depth focus on physical structure, body language, communication skills and voice mechanics.

Each session is tailor made to the needs of the individual and offers an opportunity to focus in depth on specific areas of concern or difficulties. Ideal as preparation for college and university interviews, job interviews, auditions or preparation for public speaking.

Combination of Workshops and One 2 One Coaching and Therapy sessions.

This popular option offers specialist One 2 One guidance along side supportive group activities which enable the individual to further develop and put learnt skills into practice.

Trainer

Barbara Jones is an Associate of the Drama Board ADB(Ed.) and has been working as a voice trainer and communicator for over 30 years. As an international teacher and trainer.she has worked with children and adults in schools, colleges, theatre groups and choirs. She has worked effectively with upcoming actors and actresses and TV presenters. Her holistic approach helps each individual to discover and work with their strengths, whilst supporting those areas ready for further development leading to increased self confidence and mastery of the tools of communication..

She member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America and Feldenkrais Guild, UK. and an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)

Further details for Crystal Clear Voice Training
Level 1- Competence
Each workshop is designed to stand on its own whilst also being part of the Crystal Clear Voice Training.

Each Workshop is designed with its own self monitoring process to encourage realistically graduated progress for all participants.

The workshops are interactive, making full use of group work and activities, supportive paired work and individual tasks. Practical tools and solutions will be used and discussed and participants contribution and input encouraged.

Completion of the Crystal Clear Voice Training at Competence Level is a pre requisite for Advanced Level. The completion of the Crystal Clear Voice Training through to Advanced Level is a pre requisite for the TransformAction Professional Training Programme and the Rhythmic Soft Touch Professional Training Programme developed by Barbara Jones

Workshop 1 Breath as the Centre of Sound (4 hours)

During this workshop:

You will explore and connect with your breath
Learn to use your breath effectively
You will explore the origins of your breath
You will discover your own unique speaking voice
Discover your resistances to self _expression to enable you to make the most of the voice you have.
Workshop 2 Relaxing the Channel, Enriching the Sound (4 hours)

 

Learn to connect with and relax jaw tension
Work with formation and clarity of sound
Explore old habits and patterns for positive improvements
Make full use of the teeth, tongue, soft palate and lips
Create and easy to use and flexible voice
Learn easy to use exercises for continued improvement and voice maintenance

Workshop 3 Vibration and Resonance (4 hours)
Learn to use your full sound potential
Learn to support variations in volume and modulation.
Access creative _expression
Free the sound centres of the body.
Learn to access effortless, clear sound.
Create a voice that that people really want to listen to.

Training Course Fee:

165 Euros for the 12 hour programme

A reduction of 20% is made for any participant who would like to revisit an individual class after completing the programme.

Please ask about the Advanced Pre-payment option incentive for the Competence Level Training



 

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