Voice Essentials

For adults 18+

Level: Beginner

Learn how the voice works to release its power in performance. Explore a variety of texts to develop your vocal clarity and impact.

Course components

• Develop an awareness of breath in the body.
• Free your voice as you articulate clearly, enhance your vocal resonance and projection in script based work.
• Respond to text with dynamic vocal clarity as you perform text and gain invaluable feedback.

Outcomes

• Implementation of a vocal warm up and maintenance of a healthy voice using provided exercises.
• Awareness of how to use the voice safely and effectively to communicate meaning.
• Confidence in text delivery both of a performative and informal nature.

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Prerequisites
No experience necessary

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.