Julie Slim

20 years experience as a character actor, singer and teacher: industrial commercial work for Media People (Chrystler First, Alentown, PA), French voice-over for Holt Rinehart French education books (Austin,TX) Jazz singer for Austin Jazz Workshop. As a music teacher for elementary students, I have used my voice as a tool to keep their attention and entertain while teaching, like using dialects or singing in different styles, even imitating instruments like the trombone, muted trumpet, and guitar. I am also a regular featured reader/story teller for elementary students where I use my voice in bringing characters to life. many years of experience as an actor in different settings. Voice lessons which help make my voice clear , teach me techniques to keep my voice healthy when doing characters, and expand on my use of the microphone. I have an hour on air live at at Austin Information Radio, a closed circuit radio frequency for the blind. I am a reader for the Reading For the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) organization, where I record textbooks in English and in French. I have a MA in Linguistics from the University of Michigan, which allows me to understand and hear subtle nuances in different dialects and languages. I am certified in Kodaly Methodolgy, level III