SPEAK UP!!!...HOW?

When I chat to many parents about our curriculum the question that pops up most is...what do we mean when we say we teach speech skills; what exactly do we do?
Well for success in communication we need to be able to project our voices or 'speak up'; but we need to learn how to do this in a controlled manner so that we don't damage our voices. In order for us to project effectively and safely we must use our breath properly - easy right? Actually this control of breath is a skill that needs to be learnt.
Projection is just one element of effective communication - and it all starts with controlling our breath with the diaphragm. Whats the diaphragm go to do with it? Everything; so get yourself into a drama class to find out :)