Voice workshop for people who stammer

This practical and fun workshop teaches you to use your voice effectively and confidently. Improve breathing, resonance, range and vocal projection.Explore the relationship between body language and confidence, and speak with a positive impact.

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Key course information

Date
15/02/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
1 week

Time
10:00 - 16:00

Fees
Full fee: £55^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
XS210*

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This practical one day course focuses on helping you get your voice out and express who you are through your voice and speech. It introduces the essential physical skills of effective voice and speech. We shall explore how the voice is part of a dynamic system that depends on a cooperation of body, feelings and mind. In addition to improvements in your voices, you will gain physical confidence and presence, and understand how your voice is an opportunity to create bridge between your world and the world of your listener. The course will allow space for group and pair exercises.

What topics will we cover?

- Develop awareness of how body posture and body language affects your voice, your mood and your listener
- Free up your breathing with physical exercises for a more expressive and powerful voice
- Create more tone and resonance in your voice
- Exercises for clearer speech and muscular articulation
- Engage more confidently with others through the use of your breath, body and voice
- 5 Ps of pitch, pace, punch, pause and pull for vocal variety and range.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Understand how you can free up your voice
- Sound, look and feel like you mean what you say
- Boost your impact and influence through powerful gestures
- Awareness of how your breathing affects your voice speech and your relationship to your listener
- Care for your voice and manage your vocal energy.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Suitable for complete beginners to voice work, as well as those who have had experience and would like a fresh perspective on giving voice.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Practical voice exercises as a whole group, smaller groups of 3 or 4 and pairs. There will also be space for group feedback and discussion after the exercises.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2578

speechtherapy@citylit.ac.uk

Please contact us by phone, email or letter if you would like to discuss any of the courses, or to arrange a pre-enrolment advice session where necessary.

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Speech therapy

Tel: 020 7492 2578

speechtherapy@citylit.ac.uk

Please contact us by phone, email or letter if you would like to discuss any of the courses, or to arrange a pre-enrolment advice session where necessary.

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