Do You Suffer from “Voice Immodulation”? By Susan Berkley Some years ago on TV’s Saturday Night Live, actor Will Ferrell played Jacob Silj, a newscaster who suffers from “Voice Immodulation Syndrome” or the inability to modulate his voice. Unfortunately for Jacob, his voice got on people’s nerves, and he had to enlighten the hosts and…
Top 3 Ways to Help a Nasal-Sounding Voice By Susan Berkley A subscriber writes: “I enjoy reading your newsletters – Like many people I want to improve my speaking voice as I am keen to help with my work on radio. I notice my voice is often a little too nasal and wonder if there…
4 Simple Secrets For Getting Them To Return Your Calls By Susan Berkley If I do say so myself, this weeks article is so important you’re going to want to print it out and save it, especially if you’re just starting out. Here’s why. Whether you are a new beginner to voice over or a…
How to Avoid the 9 Most Common Pronunciation Mistakes By Susan Berkley Pronouncing words incorrectly can make you sound uneducated and less intelligent than you really are. Here is my list of the Top Nine- excerpted from my book “Speak To Influence: How To Unlock The Hidden Power Of Your Voice” available at your favorite…
My Top 7 Ways To Read A Script Without Gasping For AirBy Susan Berkley An Inside Voice Over subscriber writes: When I read scripts, I often run out of breath and make big, sloppy slurping sounds as I gasp for air How can I improve my breath control? Susan Berkley: “I feel your pain Often…