The Art of Manliness #506: How to Improve Your Speaking Voice
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May 8, 2019 Roger Love, a renowned voice coach who has trained famous singers and speakers, shares his insights on how to improve your speaking voice. He explains the importance of a clear and confident vocal presence in professional success. Love discusses common vocal habits that can sabotage your effectiveness, such as voice fry and uptalk. He offers practical techniques to achieve a fuller sound and eliminate nasality, all while helping listeners discover their authentic voice for better communication.
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Accidental Coach
- Roger Love's vocal coaching career began unexpectedly at 16.
- He took over his mentor's studio, coaching famous singers like the Beach Boys and Stevie Wonder.
Learned Voices
- People's speaking voices are not innate but learned through imitation during childhood.
- We mimic sounds around us, developing habits we might dislike as adults.
Voice as Truth Teller
- A Yale study revealed that people can detect truthfulness and likability through vocal sounds.
- While words and body language can deceive, vocal sounds convey deeper authenticity.
