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I really appreciate the response. Thank you. I wasn't counting on your reply. Very few people live up to what they say.
I have come to notice that people don't listen to what I say. Whether it may be something important or even something minor, I can never get my point across. Even when I'm on the phone I always get asked "Are you sleeping?" That's horrible! And I hate that to an oblivion.
I would to go to a speaking coach or learning about vocals but I'm not able to at the moment so my question is this: Do you recommend any videos, books, or movements on how to improve my speech impediment?
I'm actually pretty knowledgeable on this subject. I've taken many vocal diction, projection, and singing classes. I freed myself of my southern accent through vocal deconstruction, which I believe is a school from Catherine Linklater. I'll have to double check.
Tell me more about your speech impediment. Your voice isn't strong? Is that it?
You need to learn to breathe from your diaphragm, project without force, and how to use your body as a resonator. Think about a guitar.... the entire body of the guitar vibrates to amplify the sound. Your body can do that as well. When I speak at work, I can feel vibrations in my hands, in my legs, and it's not because I'm loud.... it's because I have a full, resonate, powerful voice when I need it.
Tell me a little more, and I'll recommend some stuff. By what you've said, I'd say look up some books and taps from the Alexander Technique of vocal deconstruction.