"What a great book Developing your Voice is! The way you bring mind, body and breath together is so welcome - you are speaking my language. I found it instantly accessible, completely understandable and logical. Thank you!"
Jean Sangster,
Head of Voice
Royal Conservatoire Scotland, Glasgow
"There is nothing mysterious about voice work. We all breathe and use our voices daily and mostly do so without thinking about it. If we want to become skilled voice users, we need to start by learning how the voice works – and how we can work in tandem with that function."
Developing Your Voice bridges the gap between voice science and practical voice use where detailed and tangible exercises receive thoughtful scientific explanation. Developing Your Voice allows you, from any starting point, to systematically work with your own voice. The exercises have their basis in the foundation for all voice use: body awareness and breathing. This training will help you access a free, smooth, and sustainable voice with the flexibility to express yourself, be it in your personal or professional life. Developing Your Voice concludes with a chapter showing how the vocal technique meets practical uses in text and acting.
illustration: Wei-Kai Hao
illustration: Johanna Emgård
Developing Your Voice is a must for any performing artist that likes to learn more about their instrument and how to apply that knowledge to their craft. Harald’s writing has the clarity that comes from extensive teaching experience. He brings complex technical concepts into sharp focus with ease. The exercises help the reader embody the practices discussed. He excels at explaining how this knowledge helps the artist’s to express themselves.
David Sisco,
Adjunct Voice Faculty at NYU Steinhardt