VoiceWork with Jessica Hansen will teach you exercises and techniques specific to your voice. Individual sessions are 1-on-1 and include applying the vocal techniques to however you use your voice professionally at NPR. Jessica can also create workshops for teams, customized to your needs and focus.

Note: Your supervisor must sign off on the time commitment, and you must be NPR staff.

VoiceWork is for:

• On-air talent, both broadcast and podcast (hosts, reporters, correspondents)
• Producers – to help you get the best performance from talent
• Anyone who speaks professionally as part of your work (conferences, presentations, zoom all day, etc)

VoiceWork with Jessica can address:

• Nerves
• Sounding conversational
• Mic technique
• Mouth noise
• How to warm up
• Cough, cold, allergies
• Sounding confident, authoritative
• Pace, speed
• Emphasis
• Jaw tension
• Monotone or sing-song
• Getting tired, hoarse, or sore from speaking
• Running out of breath, shortness of breath
• Creating vocal energy
• Creating a broader range of emotion and tone