Voice improvement, peak performance & accent neutralization training in India

Our approach to voice training is based on the principle, that any voice which is used for performance or communication has to be first worked on at a physical level to unleash its full natural potential. This stage of voice training aims to create an optimal & healthy voice for broadcasting, singing, acting and speaking. In spite of significant strides made by technology, the voice continues to remain the primary tool of communication. We, therefore, work scientifically on the vocal system [which includes the breath, body and emotions] providing techniques, exercises and philosophies, which focus on achieving.

Greater Vocal Power, Strength, Endurance and Stamina
Improved Vocal Energy
Improved Voice Quality, Texture and Tone
Enhanced Vocal Dynamics [Voice Modulation] and Expressiveness
Expanded Pitch and Dynamic Range, Voice Flexibility & Vocal Variation
Speech Clarity and Effective Articulation
Voice Focus, Placement and Projection
Improved Physical Ease and Spinal Alignment
Long Term Vocal Health & Reduced Vocal Fatigue with healthy patterns of voice use and vocal hygiene

This is an aspect of voice training that is often overlooked. Radio and television anchors, broadcast journalists, actors, voice-over [VO] and dubbing artistes often ignore this aspect of voice training. As a result, they may struggle with an ineffective professional voice or develop recurring vocal difficulties or voice problems through their career.

Stage 2

Developing Vocal Delivery Skills and Creative Vocal Expression

Once you have cultivated the power, range, flexibility and full potential of your voice and worked on the sound of your voice, the next step is to apply this to various styles and mediums of performance. Having a beautiful vocal sound alone is meaningless, if you fail to use it effectively for performance and communication. This aspect of training focuses on applying the training at stage-one to broadcasting viz. news anchoring and radio & television hosting, acting, singing and corporate & business presentations. At this level, we provide techniques, exercises and philosophies which focus on

Enhanced stage/on- camera presence
Confidence and charisma
Connecting better with the viewers/audience
Developing message delivery skills for television and radio
Developing vocal performance skills for acting and singing
Developing vocal communication skills for business and corporate presentations

In short, the training at the second stage is an application of the techniques learned at the initial stage to different performance and message delivery situations.

Stage 3

Hypnosis is used as a powerful tool for performance empowerment in those individuals who would like to take their performance/presentation to a higher level.

PROFESSIONAL VOICE COACHING IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING MODES

Individual Coaching for radio and television hosts, broadcast journalists, actors, voice-over [VO] and dubbing artistes, singers, speakers, trainers, executives, businessmen and communication professionals at Dr. Nayak’s office.

Telephone Consultations & Coaching for those who cannot see Dr. Nayak in her office.

Group Training

Personalised Small Group Training Programs for radio and television hosts, broadcast journalists, actors, voice-over [VO] and dubbing artistes, singers, speakers, trainers, executives, call center employees, businessmen and communication professionals at Dr. Nayak’s office.

On-Site Customised Training for radio stations, television channels, news networks, music and acting institutes, theater groups, film units, business, corporate and other organizations.

Train the Trainer Workshop for speech pathologists and for those aspiring for a career in voice coaching.

There is no such thing as the perfect broadcast voice. It is all a matter of learning to use your voice, breath and body in a way that allows you to deliver your message in a conversational and relaxed yet authoritative and clear manner, which sounds 'uniquely you'- qualities that the audience identifies in broadcasters they love and trust. Yes! How you use your voice, breath and body decides whether your audience will listen to your words or just switch off.

The broadcast voice training program will equip participants with the necessary skills to communicate in a convincing, natural and focused way in varied and demanding media situations. Dr. Nayak can help the members of your team in the following areas:

One-on-one and personalized small group voice coaching is offered to broadcast journalists, news anchors, television and radio hosts, sports commentators, voice- over and dubbing artistes on an ongoing basis in our office. The Broadcast Voice workshop is also offered in-house to news networks, television channels and radio stations.

An increasing number of women are visible in the highly competitive business and corporate arena. And yet, women have an especially hard time being heard. People will listen to a man’s words. But when a woman speaks, they first observe how she looks and sounds before they listen to what she has to say. Women have a naturally high pitched voice, which tends to rise further whenever a woman is nervous or under stress. As a result they may end up sounding shrill, squeaky or immature – vocal qualities, which undermine their professional image.

This one day workshop is designed to help corporate and businesswomen be in charge of their voice in any communication situation – whether it is a major presentation, a staff meeting or a one-on-one interaction.

Short Result Oriented Voice Training for singers aspiring to enter singing competitions like Indian Idol , Sa Re Ga Ma

This is an intensive training program in vocal technique, to prepare singers to perform in singing competitions with confidence. This is a personalized, small group training program and is usually held a few weeks before the competition.

Accent reduction, also known as accent modification or accent neutralization is for you if you would like to lose a regional Indian or foreign accent. Speaking with a noticeable accent may undermine your communication skills both professionally and socially. People may not understand what you are saying and you may have to repeat yourself. Your listeners may pay more attention to your accent than what you are saying. Accent neutralization is also a requirement for certain professions like news anchoring on a national network or call center work.

Accent reduction- accent neutralization involves a systematic training process focused on modifying speech patterns. This includes a professional speech evaluation followed by working on clarity of speech sounds, pronunciation, intonation and rhythm of speech. The purpose of this program is to help those, who are proficient with the English language, speak with a neutral globally understood English accent or a more North American or British accent.

Group training for medical professionals, students seeking a career in the U.S or U.K

On- Site Customised Training for call centers, business, corporate and other organizations.

Train the Trainer Workshop for speech pathologists and for those aspiring for a career in accent and speech training

This one day workshop teaches you to face an audience with confidence. It provides practical techniques, based on physical and vocal skills training and cognitive modification for creating a calm and relaxed body, voice and mind prior to a performance or presentation.

This one day workshop is designed for professional voice users like teachers, trainers, lawyers, businessmen, stock brokers, sales executives, communication professionals and anybody whose work entails long tiring hours of voice use. It will teach you healthy and effective patterns of voice use, vocal hygiene, diet and lifestyle for the voice, how to recognize voice problems, techniques to develop vocal power, stamina and expressiveness without putting undue pressure on the throat and straining the voice.

This is a program designed to optimize the mental potential of a performer through psychological training. Psychological training is as important as training in physical skills. Peak performance training provides an integrated approach to optimizing psychological potential using highly effective techniques used in sports psychology This training program is tailored to meet the needs and objectives of individuals and small groups. The program focuses on

It is specially recommended for performers, professionals, businessmen and students preparing for competitions, stage performances, presentations, auditions, academic challenges and interviews.

This is an intensive and comprehensive training program for young aspiring singers, broadcasters, and actors for complete all round development. It is conducted on an individual basis and includes vocal, physical and psychological training with lifestyle management.