STEPHANIE MARTINA speech and language therapist who has studied in the UK and the United States, obtaining an Arts degree and an MA in Voice Studies. Voice is her area of special interest and she has completed projects for the British Voice Association and the Department of Health, and currently serves as a member of the Education Working Party of the Britsh Voice Assocation.Formerly a commissioning editor for Speechmark Publishing, Stephanie is an external tutor of the University of Ulster and visting lecturer at the School of Post-Compulsory Education and Training, University of Greenwich. Her doctoral research looks at specific issues concerning the vocal and professional experiences of teachers and lecturers in their first year post-qualification.LYN DARNLEY is a Voice Coach at the Royal Shakespeare Company where she has worked since 1992. Prior to that she was Head of Voice at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama. Her professional background includes working in television, radio and theatre as a performer and voice coach.