The Speaker's Voice
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 110
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 110
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The Speaker’s Voice is perfect for any course of study and practice focusing on voice, or as a supplement for courses such as Public Speaking, Persuasion, Business and Professional Communication, Performance Studies, Acting, and Language Arts Education. With over 60 years combined experience as professors and practitioners of Speech Communication, Scott Dillard and Janet Hoffmann provide practical advice and exercises designed to make your voice shine.
The Speaker’s Voice is designed to enhance oral communication skills and abilities. It is a corrective to the disappearance of voice training in the communication curriculum. It helps speakers acquire good delivery skills and assists them in developing a clear, strong vocal presence.
The Speaker’s Voice was written for those wanting to be:
- A teacher
- A preacher
- A podcaster
- A broadcaster
- A singer
- An actor
- A lawyer
- A motivational speaker
Chapter One: Why We Wrote This Book
The Legacy/Value/History of Voice Training for Speakers
Our Philosophy of Promoting Your Native Eloquence/Your Authentic Voice
Chapter Two: The Need To Breathe: The Mechanics of Breathing and Speaking
Importance of Breath Control
Breathing Exercises
Breath Control Exercises to Eliminate Shallow Breathing
Chapter Three: The Why and How of Recording Your Voice for Self-Assessment and Improvement
Exercise for Listening to Your First Recording
Exercise for Listening to Your Recorded Voice
Marking Your Text
Volume
Exercise: Practice Sentences for Volume and Emphasis
Rate
Exercise/Practice Sentences for Rate and Pause
Pitch
Pitch and Inflection
Exercise/Practice Sentences for Pitch
Pause
Exercise/Practice Sentences for Practice
Articulation
Pronunciation
Phrasing
Tone/Attitude
Chapter 4: Podcasting
Broadcasting
Sermonic Speaking
Instructional Speaking
Courtroom Speaking
Political Speaking
Chapter 5: Practice Texts
Sample Evaluation Sheets
Works Cited
Index
B.A. in Speech Communication — Blackburn College
M.S. and Ph.D. in Speech Communication (Performance Studies) — Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Dr. Scott Dillard is a Professor of Rhetoric and interim chair of the Department of Communication at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Georgia. He has taught at GCSU for over 23 years, beginning in 2001, and is retiring in June 2025.
Dr. Janet Hoffmann started at Georgia College & State University in fall 2002 as a professor of Rhetoric. She decided to come to Georgia College from Macon State College, now known as Middle Georgia State University, following the creation of the Rhetoric major, because it allowed her to foster the growth of a new program.
Hoffmann has served in many areas, from hosting Times Talk and participating in every undergraduate commencement ceremony since 2003 to leading the Georgia College chapter of the American Democracy Project.
Preceding her time at Georgia College, Hoffmann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from San Jose State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Speech Communication from the University of Washington.
The Speaker’s Voice is perfect for any course of study and practice focusing on voice, or as a supplement for courses such as Public Speaking, Persuasion, Business and Professional Communication, Performance Studies, Acting, and Language Arts Education. With over 60 years combined experience as professors and practitioners of Speech Communication, Scott Dillard and Janet Hoffmann provide practical advice and exercises designed to make your voice shine.
The Speaker’s Voice is designed to enhance oral communication skills and abilities. It is a corrective to the disappearance of voice training in the communication curriculum. It helps speakers acquire good delivery skills and assists them in developing a clear, strong vocal presence.
The Speaker’s Voice was written for those wanting to be:
- A teacher
- A preacher
- A podcaster
- A broadcaster
- A singer
- An actor
- A lawyer
- A motivational speaker
Chapter One: Why We Wrote This Book
The Legacy/Value/History of Voice Training for Speakers
Our Philosophy of Promoting Your Native Eloquence/Your Authentic Voice
Chapter Two: The Need To Breathe: The Mechanics of Breathing and Speaking
Importance of Breath Control
Breathing Exercises
Breath Control Exercises to Eliminate Shallow Breathing
Chapter Three: The Why and How of Recording Your Voice for Self-Assessment and Improvement
Exercise for Listening to Your First Recording
Exercise for Listening to Your Recorded Voice
Marking Your Text
Volume
Exercise: Practice Sentences for Volume and Emphasis
Rate
Exercise/Practice Sentences for Rate and Pause
Pitch
Pitch and Inflection
Exercise/Practice Sentences for Pitch
Pause
Exercise/Practice Sentences for Practice
Articulation
Pronunciation
Phrasing
Tone/Attitude
Chapter 4: Podcasting
Broadcasting
Sermonic Speaking
Instructional Speaking
Courtroom Speaking
Political Speaking
Chapter 5: Practice Texts
Sample Evaluation Sheets
Works Cited
Index
B.A. in Speech Communication — Blackburn College
M.S. and Ph.D. in Speech Communication (Performance Studies) — Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Dr. Scott Dillard is a Professor of Rhetoric and interim chair of the Department of Communication at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Georgia. He has taught at GCSU for over 23 years, beginning in 2001, and is retiring in June 2025.
Dr. Janet Hoffmann started at Georgia College & State University in fall 2002 as a professor of Rhetoric. She decided to come to Georgia College from Macon State College, now known as Middle Georgia State University, following the creation of the Rhetoric major, because it allowed her to foster the growth of a new program.
Hoffmann has served in many areas, from hosting Times Talk and participating in every undergraduate commencement ceremony since 2003 to leading the Georgia College chapter of the American Democracy Project.
Preceding her time at Georgia College, Hoffmann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from San Jose State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Speech Communication from the University of Washington.