Program Name: Vocal Mastery: The Art of Powerful Speaking and Performance
Trainer: Stephany Noëllis
Why Your Employees Will Thrive with This Program
In the fast-paced corporate world, effective communication is the backbone of success. Whether it’s leading a meeting, pitching ideas to clients, or addressing a team, vocal mastery is a critical skill for enhancing productivity and building strong professional relationships.
Here’s why enrolling in the Vocal Mastery: The Art of Powerful Speaking and Performance program is an investment in your employees’ growth and your organization’s success:
- Elevate Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
Employees will learn to deliver presentations and speeches with clarity, confidence, and engagement. These skills will empower them to connect with audiences, whether they are presenting to stakeholders, leading workshops, or pitching innovative ideas. - Master Techniques for Professional Communication
The program equips employees with tools like vocal variety, script interpretation, and microphone techniques. This enables them to excel in diverse roles such as conducting meetings, hosting events, or delivering impactful webinars. - Enhance Voice Projection and Variation
Strong vocal projection and versatility are essential for effective communication in meetings, conferences, and client interactions. Employees will develop techniques to project their voices with authority and adapt their tone for diverse professional scenarios. - Prioritize Vocal Health and Sustainability
For employees who rely heavily on their voices, maintaining vocal health is crucial. The program includes practical advice on preventing strain, sustaining vocal strength, and preserving energy during extended periods of speaking. - Boost Confidence and Presence
Confidence is a key driver of leadership. This program helps employees cultivate self-assurance and presence, ensuring they leave a lasting impression in any professional setting. They’ll gain techniques to captivate their audience, command attention, and deliver messages with impact. - Personalized Development and Growth
The program offers one-on-one feedback from expert instructors, allowing employees to address unique challenges and refine their communication style. This customized approach ensures measurable improvement tailored to each participant’s needs. - Foster Team Collaboration and Networking
By participating in this program, employees will not only develop individual skills but also build connections with colleagues and other professionals. This fosters collaboration, strengthens team dynamics, and creates opportunities for mutual learning and support.
Invest in Communication Excellence
Empowering your employees with advanced communication skills drives organizational success. With this program, your team will be better equipped to represent your brand, communicate effectively, and inspire confidence in every professional interaction.
8-Week Vocal Training Syllabus
Objective: To equip corporate employees with advanced voice techniques for public speaking, voice projection, and variation, enabling them to communicate with clarity, authority, and confidence. Participants will enhance their presentation skills, foster vocal versatility, and develop a commanding presence for impactful professional interactions.
Time frame: 1 hr 30 min
Week 1: Foundations of Vocal Technique
Day 1: Introduction to Vocal Anatomy and Breathing
- Overview of Vocal Anatomy: Learn about the larynx, vocal cords, diaphragm, and how they contribute to vocal production.
- Breathing Exercises:
- Diaphragmatic Breathing: Place one hand on your chest and one on your abdomen. Breathe in deeply through your nose, ensuring your abdomen expands more than your chest. Exhale slowly through your mouth.
- 4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
- Posture and Alignment:
- Wall Exercise: Stand with your back against a wall, heels, hips, shoulders, and head touching the wall. Align your body and hold for 2 minutes.
- Pelvic Tilt: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, slightly bend your knees. Tilt your pelvis forward and backward to find a neutral spine position.
- Shoulder Rolls: Roll your shoulders forward and backward 10 times to release tension.
- Basic Vocal Warm-Ups:
- Humming: Hum a simple tune, focusing on resonance and smooth airflow.
- Lip Trills: Blow air through your lips to make them vibrate. Glide up and down the scale.
- Sirens: Glide from low pitch to high pitch and back down again.
Day 2: Articulation and Diction
- Articulation Exercises:
- Tongue Twisters: “Red leather, yellow leather,” “Unique New York,” etc.
- Exaggerated Mouth Movements: Over-articulate words to stretch mouth muscles.
- Introduction to Resonance:
- Humming with Hand Placement: Feel vibrations in chest, throat, and head.
- “Mmm” and “Nnn” Sounds: Focus on nasal and head resonance.
Week 2: Breath Control and Vocal Health
Day 1: Advanced Breathing Techniques with Metronome
- Sustained “S” Sound: Release breath with a hissing “s” sound.
- Breath Counting: Inhale/hold/exhale/hold pattern increasing to 10 counts.
- Vocal Health Tips:
- Hydration
- Avoid Irritants
- Vocal Rest
- Projection Without Strain:
- Yawn-Sigh
- “Ha” Exercise
Day 2: Vocal Variety and Dynamics
- Variation Exercises:
- Pitch Glides
- Volume Control
- Pace Variation
- Practical Application: Public Speaking
- Homework: Record and assess speech
- Rest and Review
Week 3: Mastering the Art of Vocal Expression
Day 1: Introduction to Voice-Over
- Types of Voice-Over Work
- Essential Skills
- Script Analysis Exercises: Breath & Emphasis Marking
Day 2: Vocal Color and Characterization
- Character Voices and Emotion Variation
- Microphone Techniques: Distance, Popping Sounds
- Homework: Recording and Playback
Week 4: Voice Projection for Stage and Screen
Day 1: Introduction to Voice Projection
- Projection Differences
- Resonance Humming & Vowel Projection
- Large and Small Audience Practice
Day 2: Using Space and Acoustics
- Room Exploration & Echo Reduction
- Monologue Performance
- Homework: Record, Rest, Review
Week 5: Advanced Vocal Variation and Emotional Expression
Day 1: Exploring Emotional Range
- Emotion Reading
- Mirror Exercise
Day 2: Vocal Improvisation
- Random Scenarios
- Sound Improvisation
Week 6: Advanced Character Work
Day 1: Character Development
- Character Monologue
- Backstory Creation
Day 2: Gesture and Movement
- Gesture Practice, Movement Flow, Spatial Awareness
- Expressive Movement Techniques
- Feedback and Partner Exercises
- Homework: Record and Refine
Week 7: Advanced Vocal Variation and Emotional Expression (Cont.)
Day 1: Gesture and Movement
- Gesture & Movement with Speech
- Scene Performance and Feedback
Day 2: Personal Voice Assessment
- Self-Assessment and Goal Setting
- Final Practice and Polishing
Week 8: Performance Day
- Showcase Final Performances
- Recording and Group Feedback
- Instructor Evaluation
- Reflection and Continued Practice
Note: Consistent practice, vocal rest, and hydration are crucial throughout the course. Regular self-assessment and constructive feedback will enhance learning.
Venue:
Nouvelle Usine, Office 9, First Floor, Mangalkhan, Floréal