Voice lessons

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Cara Mentzel Publisher St Martin's Press Release date 20171009 ISBN 1-250-10524-2 ISBN 13 978-1-250-10524-0

Maybe you've been told what a great voice you have or saw an article about being a voice talent or have a friend who's done it and wondered how you can do it too. Your voice is the engine that does all the work. If you have a long sentence, there is the danger of running out of breath, and that wouldn't be good. Which is why this course teaches you much more than just acting and performance styles. Mastering Voice-overs, concentrates on the most valuable asset any voice over artist can have—control of your vocal instrument. Discover the secrets of breathing and voice production that all top-flight professionals use to win their auditions and deliver effortless reads. Get introduced to the magic of ?Day Voice? And the relationship between voice development and career success. And, I'll also teach you how to dramatically improve your phrasing, ace your cold readings and how to sound fresh even on your twenty-second take. SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

The job of a voice-over artist is to make the voices jump off the page. This course introduces you to various voice-over scripts which present different demands. It is important that you identify the various voice-over scripts in order to approach them in a creative and intelligent manner, which satisfies the needs of the client. Benefits: • Skills to practice voice-over’s. • An understanding of what is required to be a professional voice over artist. • How to use your voice when reading voice-over’s. • What to look for when listening to voice-over’s of other people. • Clear diction • Flexibility to do Commercial, commentaries and other voice-over’s. SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

I devised this course, so as to; provide voice and communication training for male-to-female (MtF) clients and for female-to-male (FtM) clients. In general, men and women communicate differently. For example, most men tend to speak with lower pitched voices, while women use higher pitched voices. Women often use more gestures when they speak. Men may use shorter sentences that get more to the point. Individuals who are transgender/transsexual often elect to have voice and communication therapy to help them use their voice in a safe way and communicate more like the opposite gender of that in which they were born. Benefits: • A chance to practice vocal skills in a conversational context. • Increased confidence and self-advocacy in a safe, inviting environment. • The opportunity to share information about the transgender community. • An occasion to interact with other women around shared experiences. • An important interaction between skill-building and relationship-building in the therapeutic process. • Establishing emotional expression and intensity levels when communicating. SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

With the completion of this course, I empower Professionals to deliver with confidence, authority and impact. Public speaking is fundamental to success in professional and public life. Presentation training helps people create simple, clear and compelling presentations which can be delivered effectively, whatever the situation. This course also aids anyone presenting documentaries, and charity events. Course outline: Voice Control – establishing an adequate breathing to improve quality of voice; Stage Presence – X-factor; Pitch & Resonance; Tone – what tone to use in your speech; Body Language – hands, posture; Delivery – modulation, controlling the voice - inflection; Articulation = Diction; Enunciation = Vowels; Audience relationship – what is the bottom line?, connect and interact; Ice Breakers Apply assertive verbal skills to capture and maintain audience interest Managing Public Speaking Anxiety; Using humour Understanding the various types of speeches and how to prepare, practice and analyze Types of speeches: Acceptance, Charity, Christmas, Demonstrative, Descriptive, Entertaining, Eulogies/Memorials, Impromptu, Informative, Inspirational, Layout, Motivational, Narrative, New Year, Persuasive, Retirement/Farewell, Team, Thank you. SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

What should be the main goal of any pronunciation class or course? What are the kinds of exercises that will help you improve your pronunciation? First, the main goal of any Elocution/pronunciation course should be to focus on accent reduction, not accent elimination, which is technically impossible. Students should work on reducing areas of their pronunciation and enunciation that make it difficult for native speakers to understand them. Second, with this goal in mind, students need to be able to identify which areas of pronunciation and enunciation give them the most inaudibility; such as, vowel and consonant sounds, word and sentence stress, word reductions, linking, and intonation. Finally, you need to practice these structured exercises to extemporaneous speech in different situations, because practice makes perfect. Improving your pronunciation will take a lot of patience and commitment, but the end product - your unique, well developed voice - is worth it! SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

In the 7 years I have been running Biebie productions, I have had ample students who require adequate communication skills predominantly regarding how to speak correctly. If you are looking to increase your career options and your speech is holding you back, I can help. I do have a 100% success rate on this course, and have references upon references to prove how valuable this course is. Course Outline: · How to develop your voice using posture, relaxation + breathing; · Neutralizing any accent – resonance, pitch + tone; · Eliminating any/all speech faults – stuttering, mumbling; · Birth defects such as cleft palate/ cleft lip; · Strengthening weak oral muscles; · Reducing any accent: Colored, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Zimbabwean, Afrikaans, French; English (England), American etc.; · Communication skills in a private, public and corporate setting; · Public Speaking and confidence building; · Maximizing your vocal capacity giving you versatility and dynamics when speaking; · You will have better diction and clarity – articulation and enunciation; · Switch board, private and public sector and corporate sector, answering (phones), Front of house sales, etc; · You will learn how to gain confidence in speech within your working Environment – verbal dynamics; · SWOT analysis; · Understanding your strengths and weaknesses and developing positive affirmations; Overcoming all threats (fear, failure, criticisms etc.). SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

This is a course specifically designed to help you when speaking publicly. Public speaking is a process of speaking a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. It is closely allied to "presenting". Public speaking is commonly understood as a kind of face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. Developing skills in this area will increase your confidence and reduce anxiety about situations in which you may be called upon to speak in public. Public Speaking can branch out into the following careers: motivational speaking, leadership/personal development, business, customer service, large group communication, and mass communication. Benefits: • Achieve your business goals by becoming an outstanding communicator. • You will negotiate better, sell better, present better, network better and understand what communication really means. • Providing effective, measurable training - focused on your business goals. • Changing behaviour through inspiring, interactive talks. • Teaching solid systems that are easily integrated and improve results. • Releasing the expressive power of the voice and body when communicating. • Turn your expertise into a compelling short talk. • Developing your skills; strengthens you and brings relaxation to any performance. SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

Radio presenters (a.k.a Disk Jockey, Radio Announcer, Radio Broadcaster) are the public voice of commercial, public and community radio stations. They compile and present radio programs to the public on a range of topics and with a specific musical or topical focus that may vary according to the type of station for which they work or their particular skills or areas of interest. Their on-air presentation may focus more on a particular style of music, on interviewing and talkback, or on a specific topic like sports, cooking, current affairs or gardening. You will learn how to: prepare and present news, sport or other Information, conducts interviews, and introduce music, performance And special events on radio. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest. If you feel you have what it takes, come and participate in the course. My students who have completed this course are featured on Bok Radio, CCFM Radio, Bush Radio and Radio Goodhope. YOU COULD BE NEXT! REFERENCES: Fusi Nkoala – CCFM: “My native language is Sotho, so speaking English was difficult for me and coupled with presenting I really needed help. Barbara was very patient with me and accommodating (as I am studying and sometimes can’t attend class) she didn’t mind moving my class times around to meet my needs. She made me aware of my speech faults, pace and how when I am on radio I do the weirdest things – rebound at the end of a word. She really helped me achieve my goal of being a permanent radio presenter on CCFM. She is brilliant!” Sisanda Nkoala – Bush Radio and Goodhope: “After completing my course I really wanted to get a slot on Goodhope, Barbara was so encouraging and inspiring and helped me each step of the way. She will go out of her way to help you reach your goals. She is very professional in all areas and it shows in her way of presenting the course material. She helped me reach my goal. Book a course with her today!” SKYPE LESSONS AVAILABLE

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 2016 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature #1 New York Times Bestseller Welcome to the stunning conclusion of the award-winning and best-selling MARCH trilogy. Congressman John Lewis, an American icon and one of the key figures of the civil rights movement, joins co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell to bring the lessons of history to vivid life for a new generation, urgently relevant for today's world. By the fall of 1963, the Civil Rights Movement has penetrated deep into the American consciousness, and as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, John Lewis is guiding the tip of the spear. Through relentless direct action, SNCC continues to force the nation to confront its own blatant injustice, but for every step forward, the danger grows more intense: Jim Crow strikes back through legal tricks, intimidation, violence, and death. The only hope for lasting change is to give voice to the millions of Americans silenced by voter suppression: "One Man, One Vote." To carry out their nonviolent revolution, Lewis and an army of young activists launch a series of innovative campaigns, including the Freedom Vote, Mississippi Freedom Summer, and an all-out battle for the soul of the Democratic Party waged live on national television. With these new struggles come new allies, new opponents, and an unpredictable new president who might be both at once. But fractures within the movement are deepening...even as 25-year-old John Lewis prepares to risk everything in a historic showdown high above the Alabama river, in a town called Selma. Features Summary Through relentless direct action, SNCC continues to force the nation to confront its own blatant injustice, but for every step forward, the danger grows more intense: Jim Crow strikes back through legal tricks... Author John Lewis Publisher Top Shelf Productions Release date 20160802 Pages 256 ISBN 1-60309-402-4 ISBN 13 978-1-60309-402-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Growing up is tough. Adults don't always understand you (even though they were once kids), and children today face increasing pressure to be, look, or act a certain way. Written in the voice of a girl on the cusp of becoming a teenager, The Truth provides young girls with an opportunity to see how a girl, who is in many ways like themselves, handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Each new page brings forth a discussion to help girls handle everyday problems: How do you survive a bully? How do you handle a crush on a boy? What can you do about relentless teasing by your peers? What really matters as you grow older? In a positive and supportive diary-entry format, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein encourages tween girls to carry the most precious parts of themselves into adulthood. A great book for mothers and daughters to read together, The Truth is aimed to improve communication, understanding, and self-esteem for young girls as they enter the rocky road of teenager-dom. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers--picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Features Summary "A young girl writes all of the truths she's learned in her diary and discusses her fears of and hopes for growing up"-- Author Barbara Becker Holstein Publisher Sky Pony Press Release date 20140620 Pages 176 ISBN 1-62873-611-9 ISBN 13 978-1-62873-611-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Everybody wants a better life, yet for so long we have been focused on external resources instead of relying on ourselves to know the way. Now Is Your Chance bridges this gap and teaches the reader how to look within to create purposeful, powerful and meaningful positive change in 30 days or less. Each chapter includes real life lessons from the author's own experience, practical tips, a Positive Psychology tool or a spirit-led mantra, stories from real clients, colleagues, and friends, and the latest happiness research, presented in an easily digestible way. The author Niyc Pidgeon shares her own life experience of being raped, bullied, and feeling like she had no voice, to healing from the inside out, and emerging empowered as a heart-centered and spirit-led female entrepreneur, who is successful, thriving, and helping other women live that too. Join Niyc to discover your own route to realizing your best self and to fully experiencing and enjoying your days, in the most authentic way. Features Summary Everybody wants a better life, yet for so long we have been focused on external resources instead of relying on ourselves to know the way. Now Is Your Chance bridges this gap and teaches the reader how to look within to create purposeful... Author Niyc Pidgeon Publisher Hay House Uk Ltd Release date 20171019 Pages 288 ISBN 1-78180-804-X ISBN 13 978-1-78180-804-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Hilarious stories and advice about the ups and downs of growing up, from a popularYouTube artist and storyteller. Like any shy teen turned young adult, YouTube star James Rallison ("The Odd 1s Out") is used to being on the outside looking in. He wasn't partying in high school or winning football games like his older brother. Instead, he posted comics on the Internet. Now, he's ready to share his hard-earned advice from his 21 years of life in the funny, relatable voice his fans love. In this illustrated collection, Rallison tells his own stories of growing up as the "odd one out": in art class with his twin sister (she was more talented), in the middle school locker room, and up to one strange year of college (he dropped out). Each story is filled with the little lessons he picked up along the way, serious and otherwise, like: * How to be cool (in seventh grade) * Why it's OK to be second-best at something, and * How to survive your first, confidence-killing job interviews Filled with fan-favorite comics and never-before-seen material, this tongue-in-cheek take on some of the weirdest, funniest parts of life is perfect for both avid followers and new converts. Features Summary Hilarious stories and advice about the ups and downs of growing up, from a popularYouTube artist and storyteller. Like any shy teen turned young adult... Author James R Allison Publisher Speak Release date 20180724 Pages 240 ISBN 0-14-313180-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-313180-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A smart young woman making her way through the privileged terrain of northeastern prep-school land, Alice McGuire is certain of her world and her future -- until the summer her best friend and soul mate, Matthew Swan, vanishes on a trip to Mexico. Stunned, Alice and the rest of the close-knit town that adored Matthew search for answers. For Alice, the journey of heartbreak leads from everything that is familiar to forbidden places and forgotten people who will teach her about kindness and forgiveness: lessons that will open her to new possibilities and unexpected hope. Vividly wrought, deeply resonant, and told in a remarkable voice that sparkles with wit and wisdom, Stone Garden is a splendid triumph from an accomplished new writer. Features Summary A smart young woman making her way through the privileged terrain of northeastern prep-school land, Alice McGuire is certain of her world and her future -- until the summer her best friend and soul mate... Author Molly Moynahan Publisher William Morrow Release date 20040817 Pages 293 ISBN 0-06-054427-9 ISBN 13 978-0-06-054427-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Real-talk from an Industry Leader. This is a book about how a radical customer service mindset can change the way people do business and live their lives. Through his brash, opinionated, and honest voice, Stephen J. Cloobeck, self-made billionaire and former CEO and chairman or Diamond Resorts International, gives readers the straight-talk, showing them how a true customer-service mentality-specifically the kind he's developed in his years in the hospitality industry-is relevant to anyone who wants to be successful. Part memoir, part business leadership book, part self-help title, this book will help readers understand how to build and create their own successful, stable enterprise. Using his powerful ""the meaning of yes"" philosophy, Cloobeck walks readers through life lessons that have made him smarter, stronger, and more successful in business. Readers will learn the importance of creating an intentional and meaningful culture in work and life, no matter what they're doing. Written for business leaders with business or entrepreneur goals and also anyone who needs to be inspired in their future business and life aspirations, this book calls readers to look at all of business and life through the lens of hospitality. It will revolutionize their thinking. Features Summary Real-talk from an Industry Leader.Written for business leaders with business or entrepreneur goals and also anyone who needs to be inspired in their future business and life aspirations... Author Stephen J Cloobeck Publisher Persevero Press Release date 20181016 ISBN 1-62634-552-X ISBN 13 978-1-62634-552-2

Why dont white people understand that Converse tekkies are not just cool but a political statement to people of colour? Why is it that South Africans of colour dont really write what we like? Whats the deal with people pretending to be woke? Is Islam really as anti-feminist as is claimed? What does it feel like to be a brown woman in a white media corporation? And what life lessons can we learn from Bollywood movies?   In Sorry, Not Sorry, Haji Mohamed Dawjee explores the often maddening experience of moving through post-Apartheid South Africa as a woman of colour. In characteristically candid style, Dawjee pulls no punches when examining the social landscape: from arguing why shed rather deal with an open racist than some liberal white people, to drawing on her own experience to convince readers that joining a cult is never a good idea.   In the provocative voice that has made Dawjee one of our countrys most talked-about columnists, she offers observations laced throughout with an acerbic wit. Sorry, Not Sorry  will make readers laugh, wince, nod, introspect and argue. BUY NOW: takealot.com Loot Exclusive Books Reader's Warehouse OTHER TITLES BY THIS AUTHOR ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born to a Muslim family in the apartheid township of Laudium, Pretoria, Haji Mohamed Dawjee came of age just as South Africas democracy was finding its feet. Opting out of the favoured family profession of dentistry, Mohamed Dawjee graduated with a Bachelor in Music from the University of Pretoria before teaching music and English second language at the American International School for several years. Deciding that the world of education was far too sensible for her, she turned to the more chaotic universe of the media. Mohamed Dawjee completed a postgraduate degree in journalism at Stellenbosch University and after graduating rapidly established herself as a digital media specialist. She became Africas first social media editor in a newsroom at the Mail & Guardian, where she went on to work as deputy digital editor and a disruptor of the peace through a weekly column. A stint as the program manager for Impact Africa a grant-disbursing fund for African digital journalists followed. In 2017 Mohamed Dawjee was selected as a fellow for the Deutsche Welle Insitute. Mohamed Dawjee now pursues her own writing full-time. She infuriates readers of EWN,   Women 24   and the Sunday Times   (to the same degree, she hopes) with weekly and bi-monthly columns, and contributes freelance journalism and opinion to a range of other publications.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook -- A sequel edition to Introduction to Theatre Arts. More study units for an entire year of classroom drama activities. Includes eleven chapters: I. The Valuable Theatre Program, 2. Theatre for Unique Learners, 3. Theatre for Students Who Are Learning a New Language, 4. Theatre for Life's Lessons, 5. Teamwork for the Theatre Classroom, 6. Movement and Theatre for the Eyes, 7. Voice and Theatre for the Ears, 8. Skill-Building Activities and Theatre Projects, 9. Understanding and Writing Scripts, 10. Theatre Behind the Scenes, 11. Rubrics, Guides and Helpers for Everything. Theory combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter. Classroom tested to fit the budgetary considerations of all schools. Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Teacher's Guide -- This matching companion guide to the Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 Student Handbook makes teaching this class easy and fun. This guide contains more teaching assists than you'll ever need. Features Summary A matching companion guide to the "Introduction to Theatre Arts 2: Students Handbook". It aims to make teaching this class easy and fun. Author Suzi Zimmerman Publisher Christian International Publishers Release date 20071001 Pages 378 ISBN 1-56608-149-1 ISBN 13 978-1-56608-149-8