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Quality of Voice in Speech – What Does The Quality Of Your Voice Say About You?
In Charge, and Sounding the Part By MATT RICHTEL JAN. 17, 2015 Science has not proved the trope that power changes everything. But it does suggest, at least, that it changes the vocal cords. As people gain authority, their voice quality changes, becoming steadier in...

How To Speak So People Want To Listen
Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking — from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that...

The Powerful Role of Teachers in Helping Teens Discover Their Voice
J. Ivy is an American performance poet, spoken word artist, recording artist, and author. This is his story of how his teacher was instrumental in helping him find his confidence to express his voice. In his new memoir, Dear Father, J. Ivy describes the pain of being...

Santa Barbara Announces Teen Star Finalists for 2015
Santa Barbara Teen Star Singing Competition Selects 10 Finalists SOURCE: LAURA LEWIS FOR TEEN STAR The top 10 finalists have been announced for this year’s Teen Star singing competition, which will be held Feb. 21 at the Granada Theatre. Teen Star held auditions at...

The Art of Asking
I love this TED talk by Amanda Palmer, musician and street performer. She uses her authentic voice to ask and to give, and she's disrupting the music business in the process. AmandaPalmer 2013-480p from Ameravant on Vimeo. Downoad Original Post...Sloane Reali has a...

An interview with Isabella Illescas
Meet Isabella "Bella" Illescas, a two-time finalist in Santa Barbara's Teen Star competition. Hear her story and watch her perform "All about the bass" in this year's competition. Sloane Reali has a Master’s degree in Education, a California teaching credential and is...

Petrified of Public Speaking?
Keep These Tips and Your Audience's Fears in Mind MARCH 27, 2014 Written By: REBEKAH EPSTEIN Entrepreneur and CultureIQ are searching for the top high-performing cultures to be featured on our annual list. Think your company has what it takes? Click here to get...

Your Tone of Voice Can Boost or Bruise Your Personal Brand
Some food for thought—does your vocal tone pull people in or scare them away. MAY 28, 2014 Written By: JIM JOSEPH The following is the second article in the series, "Living Your Personal Brand," in which marketing master Jim Joseph discusses practical ways to build...

Sound Advice: How to Make Your Voice More Effective
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Written By: JACQUELINE WHITMORE If you're in the process of launching a company, you've most likely dedicated time to refining your handshake, your elevator pitch, even the way you dress. But there's an aspect of your image you may have neglected:...

Is Your Voice a Business Asset or a Liability?
JULY 09, 2014 Written By: JESSE TORRE Entrepreneur and CultureIQ are searching for the top high-performing cultures to be featured on our annual list. Think your company has what it takes? Click here to get started. As if tackling business development, sales and the...
Sloane Reali has a Master’s degree in Education, a California teaching credential and is certified to teach the Six Point Vocal WAV ™ Method. She is a Vocal Coach offering a variety of services and can be reached at 805/452-0523. www.VocalCoachingbySloane.com
