Patrick Muñoz
Voice & Speech Coach
Education
- Temple University, MFA, Acting
- Dartmouth College, BA, Drama & English
Professional Achievements
- Author of "Accent: American" and "51 Affirmations for Being a Powerful Speaker"
- Created multiple speech and voice courses, including "The Muñoz Method 8 Minute Warm-Up" and "Accent: American for the Spanish, Chinese & Russian Speaker"
Certifications & Organizations
- Member of the Voice & Speech Trainers Association of America
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Co-authored Articles (75)
How to
Write a Presidential Speech
Are you running for president? There are some tried and true ways to write an effective campaign speech. Maybe you're running for school president or another office. You want your speech to be memorable and persuasive!
How to
Fake a Thick Russian Accent
Learning accents can be a great way to prep for language learning, as well as performing a role in which you have to use that accent. The Russian accent can be difficult because it involves some sounds and some orthograp...
How to
Speak With a Convincing New Jersey Accent
Having trouble speaking with a convincing New Jersey accent? Or maybe just learning how? Here are some tips to make your accent more like - well, a New Jersey accent! A couple things you need to know before you get star...
How to
Prepare a Paper Presentation
A paper is bad enough, but presentations are even more nerve-wracking. You've got the writing down, but how do you turn it into a dynamic, informative, enjoyable presentation? Why, here's how!
How to
Become More Talkative
Tips and techniques to boost your confidence and small talk skillsSome people seem like conversational superstars, able to rattle off stories and witty jokes as if it were nothing. But if you're the quiet, or introverted...
How to
Evaluate a Speech
Evaluating someone else’s speech and offering feedback is a great way to improve your own public speaking skills, but what should you be focusing on? This wikiHow will teach you how to listen actively to a speech, brea...
How to
Speak Eloquently
Learn to express yourself in an articulate, distinguished wayEloquence isn't genetic, and it can certainly be learned by anyone, at any age. If you are concerned about the eloquence of your speech, then take time to prac...
How to
Make Your Voice Hoarse
You may find yourself with a hoarse voice and not know why. Maybe you want to lower the tone of your voice for the day for a dark and raspy sound. There are several factors which could lead to that deep, dark voice.
How to
Make a Good Speech for School
A good speech in school will earn you the admiration of your teachers and peers alike. You probably won't deliver the kind of speech you hear in the movies, but that's a good thing: people will enjoy your original take m...
How to
Speak the RP English Accent
People in the United Kingdom speak numerous regional accents, all of which might be called an "English" accent—although they can be very different.. 12 November 2019. But when most people talk about a British accent or...
How to
Speak Proper English
English takes many forms these days, and slang has become commonplace in day-to-day interactions and writing. While some informal language is generally accepted, if you're seeking to improve your mastery of the English l...
How to
Write a Student Council Speech
Being a member of the student council can help you help your school. However, it takes hard work to get into the student council. You need to craft a good speech that gives your classmates incentives to vote for you.
How to
Create a Communication Plan
A communication plan is a road map for getting a message across to an audience, pinpointing who you need to get information to as well as when and how you intend to communicate it. It’s an essential tool across the bus...
How to
Introduce People
''The proper etiquette for introducing people (including examples)'' Introducing people is both an art and a means of ensuring good manners. A good introduction can get people off to a great conversational start and can ...
How to
Add Humor to a Graduation Speech
Boring graduation speeches are an impending tragedy. If you've been tasked with giving one, you can learn to inject a little humor into the proceedings. Learn to pick appropriate jokes that will have your audience in sti...
How to Become a Good Presenter in 13 Easy Steps
Nervous about a presentation that’s coming up? Standing up in front of your peers and colleagues is definitely a big undertaking, but you have nothing to worry about. We’ve put together plenty of tips and tricks to h...
How to
Talk With a Scottish Accent
The Scottish accent is a fun, but difficult accent to do properly. However, with some practice and self-confidence, you can start mimicking your favorite Scottish accents!
How to
Write a Debate Speech
So, you've joined debate, and it's time to write a debate speech. There are some tried and true methods to writing an effective debate speech. If you understand them, and the components that make up a standard debate spe...
How to
Permanently Lower Your Voice
Not everyone is blessed with a deep, sultry, and mysterious voice. Most people develop a deeper voice as they mature but some will always have a tenor range. Suddenly going from Prince to James Earl Jones may be impossib...
How to
Project Your Voice (Without Yelling)
It is important for actors and teachers to be able to speak loudly and clearly. Knowing the difference between projecting and yelling can help prevent overuse injuries to the vocal cords and improve the sound quality of ...
