Drills

Quick exercises for a stronger delivery.

Pace. Rushing is the most common sign of nerves. A steady pace makes you sound in control and gives listeners time to follow.

  2. Drill 2The power pauseAfter drill 1
  3. Drill 3Slow gearAfter drill 2
  4. Drill 4Silence, not "um"After drill 3
  5. Drill 5Long "ah"After drill 4
  6. Drill 6One-breath countAfter drill 5
  7. Drill 7Breathe, then speakAfter drill 6
  8. Drill 8Long "zzz"After drill 7
  9. Drill 9Steady volumeAfter drill 8
  10. Drill 10Turn it upAfter drill 9
  11. Drill 11SirenAfter drill 10
  12. Drill 12Melody readAfter drill 11
  13. Drill 13Hum warm-upAfter drill 12
  14. Drill 14Tongue twister, slowAfter drill 13
  15. Drill 15Tongue twister, fastAfter drill 14
  16. Drill 16Sound pairsAfter drill 15
  17. Drill 17Full stop, full pauseAfter drill 16
  18. Drill 18Fast gear, still clearAfter drill 17
  19. Drill 19One breath, one thoughtAfter drill 18
  20. Drill 20The full packageAfter drill 19
  21. FinishAll drills passed20 to go