Have you ever wanted to join a choir but are afraid you can't carry a tune? Do you have to do work presentations but find you can't convey your messages effectively because of your voice? Do you struggle to sound confident at meetings or on the phone? Do you just dislike the sound of your own voice? You are not alone! Your voice tells the world who you are. Not only is it a vital part of your personality but it has a lot more to do with your mental and physical health than you realize.Raise Your Voice is written by one of Australia's most experienced voice and acting coaches and is full of practical tools and real-life `war' stories for improving the sound of your voice. As a leading choir director, acting and singing teacher, Richard Lawton has helped many thousands of people improve their voice and witnessed the enormous impact this has had on their lives. He has seen singing help those who suffer eating disorders and other mental health illnesses, amateur actors and singers who want to expand their abilities, corporate workers who need to lead and present meetings at work, older people discovering the unexpected health benefits from singing and people who suffer from shyness or lack of self-confidence.If you have ever wanted to enjoy and discover the power of your voice, this book is a must!