Publications  
  THE HUMAN INSTRUMENT
TUNE-UPS FOR THE SPEAKING VOICE

"The Color of Sound"
 with Rowena Balos 

Book and two CDs 
The book offers my students inspiration, philosophy, exercises, techniques and images to supplement and remind them of their work with me. The CDs offer 4 half-hour "tune-ups" for the actor to practice or prepare for rehearsal and performance.

Book and CD's are included in my Introductory Voice Workshops

$40 when purchased separately

THE HUMAN INSTRUMENT
STANDARD AMERICAN ACCENT WORKSHOP
 With Rowena Balos

Book and Practice CD for Australian Actors
A logical technique to develop a connected Standard American Accent
$35 plus postage and handling
Book also available for New Zealand Actors
$25 plus postage and handling

The exercises require the involvement of the total person--mentally, physically, emotionally, vocally and verbally. When working on an accent, often the connection is broken and the focus is shifted to the sound and not the content; to how you are saying something not what you are saying. It is important to stay connected. Here lies the central focus of my work on accents.

 

THE JUNGLE OF SOUNDS
A Journey through the Magic of Language
 by Rowena Balos and Lyn Kidd

Voice and Speech Book for Children (4 + years)

$25 (US) plus postage and handling

This book gives a step-by step journey into the world of sounds and communication, exploring the beauty, clarity, pleasure, simplicity and ease of the voice and how it forms sounds. It inspires an interest in language and uses fun and imaginative activities, stories, rhymes, tongue twisters, and breathing and physical exercises to build confident self-expression and improve diction.

Though designed for children, it is a fun tool for anyone wanting to communicate more freely. The new habits of communication that are developed will serve and support all speakers throughout their lives.

For teachers, this book goes a long way towards fulfilling many requirements of the school syllabus, including:

Language development 
Large motor development
Memory development 
Self-expression
Social Skills 
Self-esteem
Literacy development 
Critical thinking skills

For parents, it is a wonderful way to have time with children to provide the groundwork for confident communication skills, including:

Clear, easy self-expression Self-confidence
Self-awareness  Stress release
Calm, focused attention Physical agility and flexibility
Interaction