A physical strategy applied to the speaking voice by Alex Boon, speech therapist and voice teacher.

Physical manipulation directly and concretely influences the way in which sound is produced. Manipulation - whether it is applied subtly or with force, anywhere on the body -  affects the voice. In this way new material emerges, and with it a new perception.

Sounds are elaborated further, whereby the range of sounds continually expands. Additionally the resulting breath movement is more consciously recognized and applied. The voice is confronted with space, material (objects, walls, persons) and continues to take on more context.

The context in turn influences the configuration and calls for a new set-up - the client's dynamic changes. The work and/or the sound compels the client to change his habits.

The client is confronted with bygone, silent, censured sounds and learns to rehear and use them, regardless of the norm or judgement that holds for these sounds. ‘Good' or ‘bad' makes way for a subjective valuation. Personal traits become visible and usable, and emotions become tangible and manageable. Everything that restrains a sound and everything that develops the voice becomes a relevant and conscious choice.

Physical work with the voice results in an experimenting, searching, creative and multi-faceted speech with depth and presence.

The client's mental skills allow him to register, observe and monitor the process, and to adequately apply his knowledge and make relevant choices - in short, he is in a position to take responsibility.