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)