Voice Synergy News
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Voices from Ancient Egypt
I have just returned from a trip to Egypt which I can honestly say was the hottest and most illuminating journey I have ever made. Under the burning eye of the ancient god, Ra, I explored ancient civilisations near the banks of the Nile around Aswan and Luxor. Travelling for the first time to this…
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Spending time in the great outdoors is good for your voice
Some of you, like me, might be remembering the positive effects on our health and wellbeing which we experienced during Lockdown, when we consciously spent more time outside in nature. Over the last three years or so, I have become more interested in nature than ever, spending time sowing seeds, noticing insect behaviour and allowing…
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Match-fit voice
A few weeks ago, a young Academy football goalie got in touch with me – he needed help to shout louder to get his voice heard on the pitch. With defenders playing the ball in a dangerous area, it’s the goalie’s job to communicate key instructions to help them get the ball safely back into…
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Queen’s English, now King’s English and the BBC accent
This week Charles III will be crowned King at his coronation and all eyes will be focussed on him. All ears will be turned towards him, too, as he swears oaths to uphold laws and governance. As the new monarch, however, it is interesting to note that as King, his voice will be less heard…
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Stand out from the crowd
This month the focus is on two aspects of public speaking; how to make your voice sound more interesting in face-to-face business meetings, plus warm-up exercises, to help you prepare your voice for speaking. As a business professional, it is important to create a positive impression by presenting yourself in a confident and engaging manner.…
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How do accents come about?
I am often asked where accents come from by my clients and I think that’s a very interesting question. Everyone has an accent and accents aren’t static. Accents evolve over time as people mix with new people who have different accents. Accent change used to take a long time, but with the rapid increase in…
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Voice qualities judged to be essential
I recently spent a fascinating half hour chatting with a circuit judge who kindly shared his experience of listening to barristers’ arguments during the course of his days and what he considered to be important about how voices are used in the courtroom. You won’t be surprised to learn that clarity is regarded as all…
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Happy New Vocal Year!
It’s January, the parties are done, you’ve probably done some fine singing in of the New Year. That is behind us once more
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Unwrapping of New Website
After a few months of research, information gathering, fun photography sessions* and endless patience from my web developer** this week sees the launch of Voice Synergy’s new website.
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The King’s English
We used to say that people who spoke ‘very well’ without a regional accent, spoke Queen’s English (or BBC English, or even Received Pronunciation).