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In Beatboxing and Speaking, Voice & Body Work Together
Join me and actor, rapper and teaching artist Carlos Aguirre as we chat about the healing power of beatboxing. But that’s not all we talk about!
Listen in as we talk about his Netflix voiceover, BBC plays, learning the hard way that less is more and mental health. I also share some personal moments: when my accent has worked against me. Best of all, Carlos exposes us to his not to be missed virtuosic beatboxing skillz!
In This Podcast About ‘The Healing Power of Beatboxing’ You’ll Learn:
- Why moving your body when speaking is better. WIth real life examples!
- What makes BBC Radio shows so successful
- Why taking a chance to show your authentic voice pays
- How to become a much freer speaker and more engaging to watch and listen to
- About developing your own speaking and presentation style
- Why Steve Jobs is known as a great speaker in the business world
- How our habits around voice are also tied to habits locked in the body
- How Carlos learned to beatbox
- Less is more when it comes to voice
Here’s a glance at this episode:
When You’re a Voiceover, Ideas are Welcome
BBC Radio Plays & Embodied Vocal Performance
In Beatboxing and Speaking, Voice & Body Work Together
Creating Your Own Content to Fit Your Style
Physicality: Trauma & Healing Trauma
Carlos Demonstrates His Virtuosic Beatboxing Skillz
Sound is Everywhere! (How Carlos Learned to Beatbox)
Consent…Even in Beatboxing!
Learning the Hard Way that Less is More
Beatboxing & Vocalizing to Support Mental Health
The Voices Carlos Loves
SJ Shares How Sometimes Her Accent Works Against Her
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About Carlos Aguirre
Carlos Aguirre (actor, musician, vocal percussionist, educator) has been performing and educating in the Bay Area for over 20 years. He has shared the stage with The Roots, Eryka Badu, Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Jam Master Jay, and L.L. Cool J among others. He is fresh off a guest appearance with the Broadway Tony Award Winning production of “Freestyle Love Supreme” and is currently producing his original rap and beatbox adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Tell Tale Heart as well as recording and releasing new music. Aguirre shares his experience by teaching at various schools and at-risk environments throughout the Bay Area.
How to connect with Carlos
Follow him for all the updates and check out the link in bio on his Instagram: @emceeinfinite
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