The Right to Speak: Working with the Voice

Patsy Rodenburg is a renowned voice and acting coach who has trained thousands of individuals from various professions. Her book "Speaking Up: The Art of Confident Communication" offers practical advice and exercises to help readers improve their voice communication skills, including speech and phonetics, dialects and accents, vocalizing heightened emotions, singing, auditions, recording, and caring for the voice. The book is designed for actors and singers, but it can also benefit anyone who wants to enhance their voice communication abilities in work or social situations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Why Train Your Voice?
It should come as no surprise that politicians, clerics, rock singers, and actors alike seek the guidance of Patsy Rodenburg in refining their vocal abilities. This book aims to shed light on her remarkable popularity among her students.
What You'll Learn:
Practical, passionate, and inspiring, this book empowers individuals to unlock the full potential of their voices and express themselves fearlessly in any circumstance. Patsy Rodenburg, renowned as one of the world's foremost voice and acting coaches, has mentored thousands of actors, singers, lawyers, politicians, business professionals, teachers, and students. Her book distills this wealth of knowledge and experience, making it accessible to everyone who desires to enhance their speaking abilities.
Part One: The Right to Speak
Part one of the book delves into the discourse surrounding our inherent right to speak, exploring the obstacles that hinder clear, natural, and confident speech. It also provides valuable habits and techniques to overcome these impediments, enabling individuals to communicate effectively.
Part Two: A Practical Workbook
Part two serves as a practical workbook, offering a step-by-step approach to utilizing the voice effectively. It covers various aspects of vocal communication, including speech and phonetics, dialects and accents, vocalizing heightened emotions, singing, auditions, recording, and caring for the health of your voice. These approachable and informative exercises are designed to benefit actors and singers, but they are also valuable for a wide range of readers who seek to improve their voice usage in professional and informal settings.
Bloomsbury Revelations Edition
This Bloomsbury Revelations edition takes into account the impact of social media on communication skills, the importance of empathetic listening, the scientific insights into why and how voice exercises work, and cultural and global issues of ethics and storytelling.
Conclusion:
By training your voice under the supervision of Patsy Rodenburg, you can unlock the power of your voice and communicate with confidence and clarity. This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide that empowers individuals to enhance their vocal abilities and express themselves more effectively in all aspects of their lives.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 215 x 138 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350289475
Edition number: 2 ed