Voice training

[StylusEpix]

I don't know the first thing about voice technique, and I'm doing it wrong. I can't do long speeches without straining myself. My everyday voice is much shallower than my 'recording' voice; I bet I'm my 'recording' voice technique is damagingly bad. I've been practicing and recording by myself, and I need some help.

When recording speech, especially when not in my native language, my throat gets sore quickly. In all honesty, I fear I'm not even using the proper voice register. I need to get a teacher, but I don't have much money and won't be able to get lessons very often.

Therefore, I need to do the maximum of learning by myself. Can anybody suggest internet ressources or books about voice training ? Most of what I could find concerns singing, which I've no desire to tackle. I'm not only interested in the vocal techniques, but also in acting.

Thanks.

[wheelema]

It would help to know where you are located.

[NYMorningstar]

Follow this link for a variety of sources for what you are looking for.
http://directory.google.com/Top/Arts...ices/Training/

[nick666]

Also try vocalist.org

[cliff richard]

"singing for the stars" by seth riggs is a good book. it teaches a technique called speech level singing. Also if it does hurt when you try and sing then stop immediately or you may do permanent damage.

[Dracon]

Also Barnes & Noble may carry a book on singing. Look in the music section and it's called learn how to sing (small black book). It's actually a very good book for $20.

P.S. It's called Teach yourself Signing.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...423902X&itm=58

Tells you everything you need to know (exercises before signing) to take care of your voice.