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
Speaking
Voice and Communication Programme
The programme offers
a variety of approaches to suit your needs:
· Crystal Clear Voice Training Workshops at two levels
-
Confidence Level and Advanced Level
Confidence
Level – centered around three workshops
Workshop 1 - Finding your Voice
Workshop 2 - Relaxing the Channel Enriching the Sound
Workshop 3 - Vibration and Resonance
Each of these workshops
covers specific aspects of the speaking voice. The objective
is to build communication skills and confidence to enable
the participants to explore a wide range of activities and
situations in which they will develop confidence and become
capable communicators
Advanced
Level
Workshop 1 - Exploring the Balance of Power and Sensitivity
in the Voice
Workshop 2 – Creating Freedom for Success
Workshop 3 - Monitor and Mentor
Enhance the skills
already developed and learn to use of the whole self for clear,
effective communication. Awareness of the self in space and
expression through movement for professional speaking enhancement
is an important theme of the advanced level. The use of the
voice as a healing tool for self healing is also explored.
Working through the Confidence Level Programme is a pre requisite
for Advanced Level.
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 on specific areas of concern
or difficulties. Ideal as preparation for job interviews,
auditions or preparation for public speaking.
Combination of
Workshops and Coaching and Therapy sessions
This method of training offers specialist one 2 one guidance
along side supportive group activities which enable the individual
to further develop technique and put learnt skills into practice.
Barbara Jones is
an Associate of the Drama Board, UK ADB (Ed.), Member of the
Feldenkrais Guild of North America and Feldenkrais Guild,
UK.
Barbara has worked internationally in schools, colleges, theatre
groups and choirs.and wth recognized actors, actresses and
radio and TV presenters.
Contact Barbara
- Tel: +357 99335984 or email: barbarajonestherapies@yahoo.com
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..
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.