Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sounds True Video
• VHS Release Date: October 12, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00000J326
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #406,983 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Transform and gain perfect command of your voice in just minutes a day with this holistic DVD study program for integrating the voice into total mind/body wellness. Developed by Arthur Joseph, M.A., vocal coach to the stars, this system will build self-confidence and self-esteem, and foster effective communication. Uncover your voice's relationship to body, mind and spirit and learn dozens of exercises to connect with your feelings and dramatically enhance vocal performance. 99 minutes. Includes 31-page booklet.

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Awareness Would Be a More Accurate Title, December 27, 2000

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Robert A. Muenchen "Bob Muenchen" (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vocal Awareness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have never been so disappointed in a training video. My job involves consulting and teaching and by the end of the day my voice can end up raspy. I had hoped to find techniques or excercises that would help. Instead I found that before speaking I should say, "thank you to my source" and surrender to the infinite, then "surrender to the power within". I was left to ponder unqualified statements such as, "voice is the only artistic experience which is finite and infinite at the same time".

I don't mean to put down the spirituality that is presented here. In my college days I took yoga and meditation classes that covered very similar ground and I enjoyed them. I just want people to be aware that this is the focus of the video. If that part were removed, there would be little left. The actual voice excercises could be demonstrated in five minutes.

Finally, I recommend researching these techniques before buying to see if any scientific research shows that they are effective. I have a great deal of difficulty believing that hanging onto your tongue with a washcloth while singing will improve your voice. It's easy to get people to write testimonials to almost anything (see Joseph's web page for examples) but getting results in a scientifically controlled study is another matter.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After viewing video, 7 min. for 7 days is minimum commitment, May 18, 2000

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Don Goddard - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vocal Awareness [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have had the pleasure of attending Arthur's one-day and five-day workshops. This video captures the essence of his phenomenal, spiritual approach. During the workshops, other attendees often gasp in amazement when they hear the "after" voice of someone following a simple, short exercise. You may find yourself emotionally moved after following the techniques in this video, and realizing that you really DO have wonderful speaking AND singing voices. I bought this video in the year between the two workshops to remind me of his 12 rituals and 7-minute exercises. You will find all of that and more on this video! Arthur says that everyone will notice a significant improvement in their voices after only 1 week of his program. The 7-minutes are easily incorporated into the rest of each morning's rituals.