Stages of my voice 2

 

People who influence my voice Several people saw my potential long before I did. They might have even recognized some potential I hadn't noticed I had. My older sister, (my number one role model) played a key role in the development of my self esteem. Because of her, I continue strive to be better despite others' opinion of me. Lance, an A level high school student, once told me I was talented and I should consider public speaking. He was the leader of the debating team at his high school and he told me to consider debating. I understood what he was saying but I doubted myself. I also thought about what others had said about me in the past and the way they degraded my voice. Lance gave me an opportunity to let my voice to be heard. He wrote a debate speech for a competition he wanted me to enter. On the day of the competition I knew I had it in me; I knew it was time to show everyone my voice was important. I won the debating competition with the speech Lance wrote and finally someone had found my voice and given it back to me. Sergeant Heron, a police officer, also helped to influence my voice. He saw me performed in various plays and heard me sing and speak. He saw greatness in me and played an integral role in my development.  A number of other people helped to influence the ways in which my voice developed.

Voices I have imitated

From a very young age I would imitate radio broadcasters’ voices. I remember listening to politicians speak and trying to enunciate my words like they did. I would admire people who were in well off professions to try and be like them or sound like them whenever I speak. They did eventually help me to be who I am today.

There were voices that I disliked as well; those were the voices that told me I was never good enough. I never really liked a voice that did not sound confident. It reminded me too much of my own voice; the one which I hide from people because of what they would say.

What I listen for in a person’s voice is clarity, sophistication, common sense and awareness. I listen to their ability to express themselves without fear or nervousness.  These are some dynamics that I also try to adopt within my own voice.

 

Ways in which I have taken care of my voice

I believe my voice is a treasure and I always try my very best to take care of it. I have taken care of my voice by staying away from drugs, smoking and other harmful substances that could have contributed to my inability to speak or use my voice profoundly.

Ways in which I had misuse my voice

I have suffered vocal misuse a few times and that’s because I didn’t know how to use my voice in the proper way when singing. Screaming and shouting at entertainment events is another way I have misused and caused trauma to my voice. Although such incidents contribute to my vocal misuse, I learned my lesson and try not to let it happen.

Have I set unrealistic limitations for my body and my voice?

I discovered my voice a long time ago. Now the time has come for my voice to be heard. I refuse to sit aside and allow people to judge my ability to express myself. I have set unrealistic limitations for my voice

I intend to change that by continuing to taking care of my body and my voice. I will do this by abstaining from alcohol and drugs and not allow physical forces hinder my ability to speak.  I always try to work hard at everything I put my mind to. While no one knows what the future holds, I’m determined to work hard to protect my voice.

Observations people have made about my voice

People often tell me that I should pursue a career in radio broadcasting. This is interesting, because ever since I was a child, I’ve always wanted to become a radio broadcaster. I am always surprised that people can identify what I want to pursue before I tell them, just by hearing my voice.

I have identified great projection in my voice and I want to be able to use my voice to the best of my abilities. Even though I believe I have a great voice and I am ready for it to be used, there are certain areas I need to work on. I need to work on clarity and the proper enunciation of words.

The time as come for my voice to be heard. I will not sit aside or be turned away because of what others think. I will rise up and speak up. I have faith to know the end is nothing but a new beginning. What others say is just to stop my dreams from becoming a reality. Therefore, I will fight for my voice to be heard and leave behind a legacy that will not diminished.