David Hodge Livres

The book offers an accessible introduction to playing the guitar, covering various types of guitars and essential parts. It includes guidance on selecting a guitar, tuning, holding techniques, and reading tablature. The majority of the content focuses on learning chords through straightforward instructions, practice sessions, and simple songs. Enhanced with over-the-shoulder color photos and two-color chord charts, readers can also access online audio to hear chords and exercises, making the learning process engaging and interactive.

Set against the backdrop of a divided society, this narrative explores the lives of individuals living on either side of "The Wall." The characters grapple with themes of separation, identity, and the quest for freedom, revealing the emotional and psychological impacts of their circumstances. Through intertwining stories, the book delves into the struggles and resilience of those affected by the barriers that divide them, ultimately highlighting the universal desire for connection and understanding in a fractured world.

The extraordinary life story of David Hodge - the 'Very Miss Dusty O'. A gripping true story of a bullied young boy from the midlands, who grew up to become the Queen of Soho.

'How I wish this book had been available to me when I started my voiceover career!' Miriam MargolyesA concise handbook outlining the skills, the know-how and the business of voiceovers, with a particular focus on the UK industry. Stephen Kemble, a voiceover artist and voice coach, and David Hodge, who has worked as a sound engineer, voice director and as Company Manager at a voice agency, offer specialist advice on all areas of voiceover work, including commercials, narration, audio books, animation and dubbing.Knowing your voiceUnderstanding and acquiring the skills of a voiceoverHow to prepare for recording sessionsTechnical aspects and protocol of working in a studioKnowing your personal strengths, making the all-important showreel and finding an agentLooking after your voiceDealing with dyslexiaTips from agents, producers, engineers and voiceoversTerminologyAn ideal guide for anyone who has a curiosity about voiceovers and what's involved. Of particular interest to drama school students preparing to enter the industry, and professional actors who want to tap into the voiceover business.