JAN 101-01 - Your Voice Matters: Tools for Speaking with Clarity and Confidence

Level:  100-level

Course Times:  2:45pm - 5:25pm

Course Materials Fee:  $0

Instructor(s):  Julie Ford   

Email:  jaf17@stmarys-ca.edu

Are you nervous about speaking up in class, at work, in interviews, or social settings? Do you feel your voice doesn’t convey the confidence or clarity you intend? Do you experience hoarseness when coaching-or even after an evening out with friends? You’re not alone-and this course is here to help. Designed for all vocal experience levels, this course strengthens public speaking and vocal delivery skills for use across professional fields such as business, education, and public health-and will help you step up your game in classroom presentations, interviews, or theatrical auditions. You’ll explore how your voice actually works and how to use it with greater control, presence, and authenticity. Through Estill Voice Training™ techniques, spectrogram analysis, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), exploration of vocal biases, and basic psychoacoustics, we’ll uncover the mechanics and agency everyone can access to shape vocal tone. Get ready for hands-on activities and playful exploration that will empower you to appreciate your voice, improve clarity and expressive range, and build real-world speaking confidence. You’ll walk away with practical tools to use your voice with impact, intention, and longevity.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3