Phyllida Furse Professional Voice Practice

29/11/2017

Words have a voice of their own..

Of the backstage cast of characters in Shakespearean theatre over the past six decades, there are those preceded by their reputations – and then there is Cicely Berry.

27/11/2017

Another good session for today at Riverside Centre Derby on vocal health and development for pressured university lecturers and PhDs. All different accents and provenances, all trying to save their voice in order to lecture more audibly and comfortably. Why is this not part of educators’ statutory training? SAVE THE VOICE SAVE THE JOB SAVE THE PROFESSION SAVE THE PERSON!

20/11/2017

Such a great day today working with these lecturers in Cardiff delivering ‘Speaking Up’. Diverse specialisms but one goal - getting the message out clearly and with confidence. Thanks to all for whole hearted participation and support!

05/10/2017

Dame Shirley speaks up for women. A message powerfully communicated with wonderful clarity. Be inspired!

Dame Stephanie Shirley is the most successful tech entrepreneur you never heard of. In the 1960s, she founded a pioneering all-woman software company in the UK, which was ultimately valued at $3 billion, making millionaires of 70 of her team members. In this frank and often hilarious talk, she expla...

25/06/2017

From tight bud to beautiful flower - so it can be as grow in confidence and speak our truth

28/05/2017

Singing up and singing out! Some confident young voices in rehearsal today: Finzi, Howells and Elgar amongst the composers with George Ireland, Bryony Burnham and David Woods.

22/04/2017

Fun in the sun today building Thank you everyone for great participation

10/03/2017

Another privileged day today spent at Newcastle University Business School with lecturers of diverse nationalities working on clarity, resonance and communication. It all boils down to belief. And the rest rest follows. A wonderful journey together. Thanks all!

10/03/2017

Extraordinary demonstration of what physicality can bring to the vocal sound in this recording. Cute switch at the end!

24/01/2017

"Lovely learners like larynxes" ...could this be a new tongue twister...(?) but here we were learning and playing at the end of last term. Thanks guys for joining in the fun!

02/12/2016

Great start to the day with stunning views of the sea and frost kissed promenade. Another 'Speaking Up' workshop for UCU coming up! Lucky me to be here!