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More than 30 million Americans rely on their voices for their jobs-from teachers, religious leaders, and entertainers to lawyers, executives, salespeople, and doctors.

The Voice Book

Caring For, Protecting, and Improving Your Voice

$38.75

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    30 April 2020

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Summary

More than 30 million Americans rely on their voices for their jobs-from teachers, religious leaders, and entertainers to lawyers, executives, salespeople, and doctors.

A controlled voice increases self-confidence and enhances charisma, approachability, and trustworthiness. Yet an astounding 30 percent of professionals develop preventable vocal problems that could ruin their careers. And most do not know that both the quality and tone of one’s voice can be changed. The Voice Book: Ca…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781641603300
ISBN-10:1641603305
Author:Starr Cookman, Kate DeVore
Publisher:Chicago Review Press
Imprint:Chicago Review Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Edition:2nd
Release Date:30 April 2020
Weight:303g
Dimensions:12mm x 139mm x 215mm
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The Voice Book by Starr Cookman - ISBN: 9781641603300
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Critics Review

“This book is very friendly to the reader… . It retains a youthful and playful approach, but the guiding element is experience and love of clients who need help.” —Ingo R. Titze, director, National Center for Voice and Speech


“This book is very friendly to the reader… . It retains a youthful and playful approach, but the guiding element is experience and love of clients who need help.”

– Ingo R. Titze, director, National Center for Voice and Speech

“Excellent, well written, practical, and informative.”

– Bonnie Raphael, professor of dramatic art, University of North Carolina

“Truly one of the most comprehensive and accessible books … dealing with vocal production and vocal health. Kate DeVore and Starr Cookman … synthesize art and science, combining therapeutic and performance techniques. The book includes something for everyone—not just the professional speaker, actor, or trainer but the simply curious as well.”

– Joan Lader, Voice Therapist/Teacher

About The Author

Starr Cookman

Kate DeVore is a speaker, a therapist, and an educator who has presented workshops across America and abroad. She lives in Chicago.

Starr Cookman is an assistant professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in the department of surgery, division of otolaryngology. She lives in Canton, Connecticut. Both authors are recognized as national experts in the field of voice.

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