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The Storyteller's Voice-Care Toolkit - What Users SayReviews and comments about the Multi-Media Toolkit that gives you everything you need to enhance and preserve your voiceYou can order this item via my on-line order form! Read these reviews of The Storyteller's Voice-Care Toolkit: Editorial Reviews Doug Lipman is the king of new ideas in storytelling . One of his latest is the self-contained, multi-media tool kit, and a good idea it is, too. For many years, Lipman has been in demand as a conference presenter, workshop leader, and coach/trainer. Everyone who have learned from him have come away singing his praises. He has a gift for working with others and drawing out their best. But, alas, one man cannot be everywhere at once. And often potential attendees have schedule, travel or budget limitations. Now Lipman's "Toolkit" can bring the coach to you. In one large, loose-leaf notebook, you get:
From the no-complaint department, he brushes aside excuses like, "But my car only has a tape player," "But my CD player is broken," and "But I'm a visual learner." Lipman has provided exactly the same information in audiotape, CD, print, AND videotape versions. Choose your own adventure. (It does make the notebook bulky, but it certainly adds versatility and allows each person a semi-customized approach.) So much for format. How's the information? Excellent. Detailed, but not too technical. Appropriate for storytellers, teachers, and speakers. Presented in bite-sized segments, with headings, FAQ's, topics in bold and other organizational devices that make the material easy to browse, easy to locate, easy to use. His suggestions on character-development are insightful; the cautions about destructive habits are important. His ideas for managing the storytelling nightmares of a too-large space or a too-long program could be life- (and voice-) savers. He stresses the all-important warm-up techniques (including a set of exercises for a "car warm-up"), emphasizing relaxation. His voice is so soothing that you may find yourself almost too relaxed. He even adds information about finding help from a voice teacher, doctor or speech/language pathologist, the link between nutrition and throat/voice care, as well as books and websites for further exploration. With such a variety of valuable information and resources, it's no wonder that the Toolkit is billed as "Everything You Need to Preserve and Protect Your Irreplaceable Vocal Instrument." by Marilyn McPhie BACK TO DESCRIPTION OF TOOLKIT Customer Reviews
"I use what I've learned, particularly at times when my personal life might affect my story presentation, or when my health and my work schedule have sapped some of my positive energy. Visualization, stretching, effectively breathing (how sad that, as adults, we must re-learn something so natural!), "sounding" - it's all as powerful as any other form of meditation or exercise in preparing for the task at hand. "I always carry the small reminder card [Pocket Warm-Up Guide] you include in the kit. It's the little thing I love and use the most from all the great tools you sent! The Toolkit is an excellent resource for tips on perfecting and preserving my most important storytelling tool! - Lynette Ford, Columbus, OH
BACK TO DESCRIPTION OF TOOLKIT "The best part of the tool kit is the "warming up excersises" and the cassette tape that I used in my car. I also liked the tip of drinking warm nutmeg? (I think that's the right spice.) [Actually, it's ginger - Doug.] I've used it, anyway. I especially liked the variety of methods used to teach: tapes, print, videos. I would recommend it to others!" - Barbara Kellogg, Uplifting Stories, Lake Lotawana, MO
Enfin! I can write to you. I am a teacher in a media college. My students want to be radio or TV performer. Since a long time, I searched for demonstrative material about voice. Thank you for this 'gift.' "My students and me are French Canadian. My students didn't understand all your narration but they could see the warm-up exercices and with the pictures they will remember it. This year, I have 60 students and next year, it's will be the same thing. "I wish show this video all my students. For me it's a basic foundation for more research and experience. The impact of the toolkit on my work is...like a gift." - Suzanne Renaud, QuÈbec, Canada
"Now, when I'm talking to someone, I'm much more aware how I use my voice. Yesterday I was on a conference. There were so many people. In a setting like that I pay extra attention how I use my voice. And I when I have a telephone-call I check what I'm doing. "I often listen to the tapes and do the warming-up. I learned a lot about my voice, especially practical things.(not a lot of theory). This I learned from the Toolkit and the other persons I work with. I'm very glad I made the decision to buy the Toolkit. "It's very very good. You have considered so many things. My knowledge about my voice has growed. And also my interest in what you can do with your voice. Now I see so many new possibilities....The idea of the video-tapes, audio-tapes and cd-r's is very good. I don't think there's much to improve the Toolkit. It's good the way it is. - Hans van Woerkom, The Netherlands
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December 2, 2004
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