On The Mic

THE ULTIMATE BOOK for Voiceover Artists, Podcasters, Speakers and Presenters

Master your vocal technique, routines and warm ups so that you can speak and record with creativity, confidence and connection.

Your voice will thank you!

On The Mic Book Review

"On The Mic" provides valuable insights and actionable tips that can help take your vocal performance to the next level.

Nic is also one of those authors who write the way they speak, which in Nic's case is absolutely delightful, wry, witty, and full of Northern Irish slang. Reading her words is like cozying up with a cup of tea and your favourite Irish bestie, who just happens to know everything there is to know about the human voice.
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"On The Mic" provides valuable insights and actionable tips that can help take your vocal performance to the next level.

A FUN and PRACTICAL guide to improving your voice for podcasters and presenters.

I’ve found On The Mic to be an invaluable resource and I would highly recommend it for anyone who’s new to the world of broadcasting!

You need this book! On the Mic is required reading if you talk.

This book is perfect for me. I love how I can pick it up for a quick reference and also read it from cover to cover like a good old geek.

You’re in the right place if you want to have vocal impact on your audience, share your message – and have fun along the way!

Thanks to Nic’s expertise I was able to get through a 225-date stand-up tour. That’s a lot of talking.

Sarah Millican, Comedian

Wouldn’t it be nice to able to rely on your voice so it’s always ready for you to hit the record button even on long recording days?

How about having a voice that can freely respond to the emotions you need to harness when you’re on the mic?

That's not always that easy.

The microphone can be distracting and makes you lose focus on the listener - and that’s who you’re there to help.
Nerves and performance anxiety restrict your voice and make you sound less expressive which means your voice might sound monotone or not feel like ‘you’.
Your breath disappears or, even worse, suddenly becomes really loud and distracting.
Tongues get tangled and you trip over your words meaning more editing (no thanks!)
Your body stiffens up, your mind goes blank and out come those ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’!
How about those surprise frog in the throat moments - what’s that about?

Fear not, On The Mic, is written for you.

This unique book will

Simplify the Science - understand how your voice should work, why it sometimes doesn’t and what to do about it.
Share Nic’s infallible, 4-step voice training structure of Body, Breath, Sound & Speech for fully connected, expressive and easy speaking.
Show you how to create inspiring, fun daily warm-ups so your voice is ready for any speaking or recording situation.
Offer practical solutions to mic technique issues such as plosives, sibilance, mouth clicks and more.
Help keep your voice healthy and in peak condition whatever the season.

Invaluable tips and advice about voice recording for podcasts!

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You might be:

Bored of your dated voice warm-up or not sure if it’s even working for you anymore?
Struggling to find the time to do a warm-up that’s genuinely useful.
Using a cobbled-together warm-up from videos after googling ‘how to warm up my voice’?
Using a singing warm-up because that’s all you could find at the time (even though you only sing in the shower and it’s totally useless!)
Noticing that your voice has changed due to health, menopause or traumatic events.
Suffering from Seasonal Voice Disorder. (Ok, I made that up… but hay fever, flu season and allergies can do all kinds of peculiar things to your voice)
A confused vocal newbie to this world with no idea of the difference between your Larynx and your Pharynx.

This book will show you exactly how to feel empowered to look after your voice for recording.

You can become your own voice coach with a toolbox of exercises and strategies at your fingertips.

Working with Nic is essential as a podcaster or presenter. She helps you prep your voice for the mic so you can speak with expression, confidence and authenticity.

Kate Cocker, The Presenter Coach

What’s Inside?

On The Mic is choc full of easy-to-understand voice insights, mic technique tips and practical exercises to guide you through the voice preparation process including access to supporting videos with demos. You’ll learn exactly what your voice needs to be at it’s best on the mic.

How to reduce noisy in breaths and never run out of breath when you’re recording.
Explore your vocal expression to help engage and impact your listener.
Nail your speaking clarity so you can eliminate tongue tangles and reduce your editing time.
Understand how to solve issues with vocal tiredness and the impact of allergies or your diet.
Experience the holistic nature of voice coaching and how your body and mind connection are crucial to your vocal health.

Nic’s methods encourage you to join the dots between voice, body and mind and become aware of how they're related.

Lucy Brown, Voiceover Artist

On The Mic Book Review

Chock full of science, technique, physics, and musculoskeletal system knowledge... but you may not realise you're learning so much. She writes with ease, humour, and light-heartedness. I love the illustrations that augment and support the text! This will be one I read through more than once, and pick back up when I need a quick refresher.

Knowing how your voice works is indispensable in keeping it in tip top shape and getting the most out of your vocal instrument. Don't wait! Buy this book now and tell your friends and colleagues about it. It will change how you look at breathing and the way you take care of your voice.

I would highly recommend "On The Mic" to anyone looking to improve their vocal skills. With its practical advice, engaging tone, and emphasis on creativity, this book is an indispensable resource for podcasters, presenters, and anyone looking to make a stronger connection with their audience through the power of the voice!

Nic Redman is an expert in her field, her passion for voice and her amazing teaching skills are loud and clear throughout. Witten in a simple engaging way with attention to detail.

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Nic an award-winning podcaster, voiceover artist and highly qualified spoken voice coach working internationally with voiceover artists, podcasters, broadcasters, speakers and presenters to help them feel empowered and in control on the mic.

She’s trained and been influenced by some of the greats in the voice industry including Cicely Berry, Kristen Linklater, Barbara Houseman, Dane Chalfin, Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher. Her unique Irish charm and brain loaded with up-to-date voice geekery help entertain, inspire and educate her clients to be their best in all recording and speaking environments.

Nic’s passion is making voice training accessible, easy to understand and fun. This book is highly practical and down to earth so you’ll always have somewhere to turn to when your voice needs help.

Become your voice’s best friend.

Constantly on the pulse of what’s happening in the voice world. Nic brings bags of knowledge, and actionable tools, always tailoring to you.

Bhavnisha Parmar, Radio Presenter and Voiceover

On The Mic

THE ULTIMATE BOOK for Voiceover Artists, Podcasters, Speakers and Presenters

On The Mic Book Review

Welcome to my world!

You’re in the right place if you want to have vocal impact on your audience, share your message – and have fun along the way!

Wouldn’t it be nice to able to rely on your voice so it’s always ready for you to hit the record button even on long recording days? How about having a voice that can freely respond to the emotions you need to harness when you’re on the mic?

That's not always that easy.

On The Mic is choc full of easy-to-understand voice insights, mic technique tips and practical exercises to guide you through the voice preparation process including access to supporting videos with demos. You’ll learn exactly what your voice needs to be at it’s best on the mic.

On The Mic Book Review

Become your voice’s best friend.

Wouldn’t it be nice to able to rely on your voice so it’s always ready for you to hit the record button even on long recording days?

How about having a voice that can freely respond to the emotions you need to harness when you’re on the mic?