· Focuses on the relationship between voice training and acting
· Simple easy-to-follow exercises to strengthen the voice in just 10 minutes per day
· Revised and expanded edition includes new techniques
Chuck Jones, the leading expert on using the voice to convey character, explains his groundbreaking techniques clearly and concisely in this revised edition of a classic. First, Jones examines acting basics related to the voice: being heard, character choices, and power. Then he introduces daily exercises that release, stretch, and strengthen the voice, in order to increase the actor's expressive range. For any actor who wants to grow and develop, Make Your Voice Heard offers powerful, practical tools for connecting the voice to emotions--and using the vocal instrument to create new levels of meaning.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
This book saved my acting!:
I can't praise this book highly enough! I'm a student at a conservatory actor training course in Australia and had struggled with my vocal training for the first year and a half, but after reading the reviews on Amazon I decided to buy this book and it has absolutely changed my acting. Jones sets out the daily vocal workout (warm-up) in a logical, easy-to-follow way and, more importantly, explains exactly WHY each exercise is important and how it will directly affect the voice. He also has... more info
In vocal training in spanish works as well!!:
As a vocal train. teacher in Mexico, I must say this an enlighting book!
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The information on the back cover of the book, especially the quotes, was great. I thought that it would help other readers to be able see it. During my time as a student of Chuck Jones, I learned more about acting than during any other period of my training. I can't say enough positive things about him as both a teacher and a person.
Edie Falco Chuck's work is an extraordinary gift. It connects the voice to the imagination and emotion every actor prays for - I am so grateful.
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An essential book for serious actors:
A very interesting book!
The Chuck Jones' method is efficient, very effective, and clear. An expressive voice can be developed doing the exercises just 10 minutes a day.
He has coached many actors including Edie Falco, Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Jason Leigh, William Hurt, Stanley Tucci, Jeff Daniels, Wesley Snipes, and Parker Posey.
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