Well my voice has played a factor in my career from several points. I have made music (production and writings) for some 10+ years now. I have lots of microphone and studio experience that has been complimentary to my voice advancements. I completed 5 Radio shows on sports radio 1310 The Ticket in Dallas, Tx. The 5 shows aired on from 8-11 pm for the P1 Wild Ass Circus(P1-WAC, spring/summer 2005). I received high praise from several listeners and was obviously asked back after the first show aired to do the following four, great experience. My other jobs were law firm jobs, however, because of my speaking voice I was asked to do front desk or reception work; specifically paging attorneys, etc. (at Strasburger & Price-all of 2005). The references that I will provide are individuals that are higly thought of in there field of work Radio to Legal.
Most if not all of my training was self- motivated. As young black male growing up in more of a white area, I naturally learned to speak with clarity...I am a believer in one is a product of his or her environment...speaking is a small example of that. As I became more involved in music, projecting my voice became more than important, it became the basis for success.
The above training and experience columns are pretty specific. I am confident in myself, as well as my voice. If the people I have come across in life opinions mean anything, my voice is a gift that I have. I should be using my voice in more productiive ways combined with my personality, character, etc.