Another informative episode, expertly delivered! I once went up to a good speaker after his talk to compliment him, and ask him if this just comes naturally to him. He said, "I worked _really_ hard at it." That was one thing that inspired me to join Toastmasters International. I still have a lot to learn after teaching and giving lectures since 1986. Your advice is on a whole-nother level; I learned a lot in eighteen minutes and thirty-three seconds. Related to the vocal fry effect is the fading out (in volume, not pitch) at the end of each sentence effect. It may or may not have anything to do with running out of air, because it seems to be a constant fade for most of the sentence. This has made it impossible for me to listen to some audiobook readers (authors, not trained voice actors) in my car because I have to turn up the volume too loud to hear the whole sentence. Question: Did the vocal coach train you in what I have recently begun calling the "Authoritative TH-camr Voice" in which you pause a lot between words and phrases, saying them with EMphasis as if they were written in italics, and using a long vowel sound for the words "a" and "the"? Tim Ferriss is a good example. It hit me that maybe TH-camrs are getting advice from Google to speak this way for better auto-captions, translations, or transcriptions. "Speak so even an AI can understand you!" may be their motto. I love it when your pace and emphasis are more natural and conversational. You (and most Canadians I know) have excellent enunciation, and that is a big factor in getting your messages across.
Oh, I could go on about "My Biggest Playing Mistakes" instead.... Great video Cat, I could recognise myself in many of these. I'm looking forward to the upcoming workshop, just bought my ticket. Wanna get better at this!
Awesome video, with consequences! I've watched my own most recent video multiple times since this livestream, and I can't tell whether what I'm hearing at the end of my sentences is a vocal fry or just the resonance of my natural speaking rhythm. 😕
A test you could try is whether there is enough air to add another word or two. If you are squeezing the words out, you may have run out of air. Also, can you say the last word at a higher pitch? (this requires airflow).
I noticed right away you’re saying PRAWcess…and it makes me sad. That’s not a misunderstanding, that’s Murca and I ain’t changing that for NOTHING. 😉 Also, you’re so good at speaking you really suck at demoing monotone, it’s still super melodic and tonal 👏. Loved this show, friend, looking forward to delving more into this topic with you in the future 🤫
Very interesting session and tips, thanks Cat. I almost wish I took advantage of your opportunity to NOT learn this because, as you warned, I can't unlearn knowing the mistakes I'm making right now. Also looking forward to your presentation at EYR on Friday. :)
LOVE your videos. Invaluable.
Another informative episode, expertly delivered! I once went up to a good speaker after his talk to compliment him, and ask him if this just comes naturally to him. He said, "I worked _really_ hard at it." That was one thing that inspired me to join Toastmasters International. I still have a lot to learn after teaching and giving lectures since 1986. Your advice is on a whole-nother level; I learned a lot in eighteen minutes and thirty-three seconds. Related to the vocal fry effect is the fading out (in volume, not pitch) at the end of each sentence effect. It may or may not have anything to do with running out of air, because it seems to be a constant fade for most of the sentence. This has made it impossible for me to listen to some audiobook readers (authors, not trained voice actors) in my car because I have to turn up the volume too loud to hear the whole sentence. Question: Did the vocal coach train you in what I have recently begun calling the "Authoritative TH-camr Voice" in which you pause a lot between words and phrases, saying them with EMphasis as if they were written in italics, and using a long vowel sound for the words "a" and "the"? Tim Ferriss is a good example. It hit me that maybe TH-camrs are getting advice from Google to speak this way for better auto-captions, translations, or transcriptions. "Speak so even an AI can understand you!" may be their motto. I love it when your pace and emphasis are more natural and conversational. You (and most Canadians I know) have excellent enunciation, and that is a big factor in getting your messages across.
interesting topic, the 5 vocal building blocks got my attention cause its related to singing in a way
Thank you, I just needed this!
Oh, I could go on about "My Biggest Playing Mistakes" instead.... Great video Cat, I could recognise myself in many of these. I'm looking forward to the upcoming workshop, just bought my ticket. Wanna get better at this!
See you at the workshop!!
This was excellent information...thank you.
Please make a video for google meet and obs
Well done and definitely you at your best.
Fascinating points.
Awesome video, with consequences!
I've watched my own most recent video multiple times since this livestream, and I can't tell whether what I'm hearing at the end of my sentences is a vocal fry or just the resonance of my natural speaking rhythm. 😕
A test you could try is whether there is enough air to add another word or two. If you are squeezing the words out, you may have run out of air. Also, can you say the last word at a higher pitch? (this requires airflow).
I noticed right away you’re saying PRAWcess…and it makes me sad. That’s not a misunderstanding, that’s Murca and I ain’t changing that for NOTHING. 😉 Also, you’re so good at speaking you really suck at demoing monotone, it’s still super melodic and tonal 👏. Loved this show, friend, looking forward to delving more into this topic with you in the future 🤫
That's hilarious about my monotone demo 🤣
Why subtitles are not available in this video? I'm not native english speark, so subtitles help me a lot to understand your content.
Very interesting session and tips, thanks Cat. I almost wish I took advantage of your opportunity to NOT learn this because, as you warned, I can't unlearn knowing the mistakes I'm making right now. Also looking forward to your presentation at EYR on Friday. :)
I feel the pain. Once you know, you notice.
I think you sound like William Shatner
Apart from every awesome thing in the video... those dimples!!! ♥🤫