Love the Sound of Your Voice | April Diamond | TEDxStGeorgeStudio

TL;DR

Learn to like the sound of your voice and improve it to gain confidence in conversations, at work, as a speaker, or as a singer.

Transcript

Transcriber: Jorge Vergara Reviewer: Amanda Zamuner Do you like the sound of your voice? It's surprising to me that when I ask people to describe how they feel about the sound of their voices, they almost always say the same thing: “I don’t like the sound of my voice it doesn’t sound right to me” “My voice sounds weird, like something is off” Or “... Read More

Key Insights

• 👂 Many people don't like the sound of their voices because they hear themselves differently.
• 👂 Recording oneself and listening back is essential in understanding how others hear us.
• 🙊 Unique qualities in our voice can be refined into a more versatile and expressive speaking or singing voice.
• 🧑‍🎤 Singers can improve their voice by practicing with songs they like and singing without the singer's voice.
• 🥡 Speakers can improve their voice by taking on different characters and practicing their introduction and mission statement.
• 💌 It is important to let our voice evolve and grow by practicing and stepping out of our comfort zones.
• 🧑‍🎤 Warming up our voice is crucial for both singers and speakers to have more energy and confidence in their performances.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why do many people not like the sound of their own voices?

People often don't like the sound of their own voices because they hear themselves differently in their own bodies due to the vibrations created by air passing through their vocal cords.

Q: How can we start to like the sound of our own voices?

The first step is acceptance. We need to listen to how people hear us outside of ourselves by recording ourselves and listening back to the recordings. This helps us understand that our recorded voice is our real voice.

Q: How can singers improve their voice?

Singers can improve their voice by matching their voice to the singer they like and practicing how they sing. Singing without the singer's voice allows them to understand how they sound with the music and refine their vocal capabilities.

Q: How can speakers improve their voice?

Speakers can improve their voice by practicing character scripts and taking on a character that sounds nothing like them. This helps them discover new parts of their voice that they have never used before and elevate their speaking abilities.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Many people don't like the sound of their own voices, but it is important to learn to accept and embrace it.

• We hear our own voices differently because of the vibrations created by air passing through our vocal cords.

• Recording ourselves and listening back can help us understand how others hear us and improve our vocal capabilities.