Voice training for confident church speaking
Voice coaching for Clergy, Readers and Leaders
For many clergy, readers and leaders the demands on the voice seem ever-increasing. Use of the voice in many varied and less than perfect acoustic environments, endless meetings, informal and formal, telephone calls and the need to engage effectively with people at all levels. Many ordinands, readers and leaders, frequently feel the pressure and challenge of constant voice use thus causing voice strain and sometimes voice loss from time to time. Although for many within the Church, sophisticated sound systems have made voice projection easier - the need for clarity of diction, varied pace and pitch is still as important as conviction and presence. Our Courses are designed to help voice users in the Church:
- Understand the working mechanism of the voice
- Maintain vocal health
- Avoid problems resulting from extensive use
- Use the voice effectively to encourage, inform and inspire
- Adapt breathing and posture for easy and relaxed performance
- Acquire vocal techniques for effective and varied delivery
Demonstration, participation and lots of relevant practical advice will strengthen the vocal skills repertoire and help increase the confidence of all those involved in speaking in Places of Worship.
Resource packs with supportive materials, practical tips and exercises will be provided.
Click here to view further details of our Voice for Church Speakers Training.
Linked courses
Further Voice Courses for Church Speakers include:
- Voice and the Text - vocal demands from St James to The Message and secular readings
- Microphone Techniques - how to use sound systems and project effectively.
- A Woman's Voice - practical advice and guidance for the female voice-user
What church speakers say about our voice training for clergy, readers and leaders:
"I am far more aware of my breathing and posture now and certainly feel I can give my voice more 'power' when I have to."
Jenny, theology student
Not a member of the clergy, but want to improve your vocal performance?
Then explore the different areas of voice training that we provide.
" This training helped me enormously. It was practical and enjoyable and has particularly helped me to avoid straining my voice I do regular warm-ups and I don’t feel so overwhelmed with the demands on my voice. "
Reader