Voice Coaching & Healthy Voice Workshops

Newspaper article link - A Working Life: The Voice Coach

I work with both sung and spoken voice and many people seem to know what to expect from me in terms of my work with singers. I am often understandably asked for more information about what my work with the spoken voice involves.

Well, firstly that depends on what it is you wish to work on, for example a teacher wishing to learn to use their voice more effectively would spend time with me working towards speaking for long periods of time uninterrupted to various sizes of group in differing spaces and they will learn how to use their voices to inform, inspire and motivate. An actor wishing to perfect an audition piece would be doing similar work but much more extensively in order to convey the emotional content in the way that meets the demands of the role being played, the frequency of performances and any other physical demands owing to the role of the character played.

Patsy Rodenburg is one of the country's best voice coaches, if not further afield. Her books and recorded material played a great part in my training over the last 20 years, so if you see any of her material anywhere do give it a go! Here is a great article about Patsy's life as a voice coach which simply gives a great insight into the life of a voice coach!!! 

Voice Coaching and Healthy Voice Workshops are Perfect for:

1) Anyone who uses his or her voice on a daily basis

For example: Actors, Public Speakers/Toastmasters, Teachers, Lecturers, Clergy, Call Centre Staff, Bank Tellers, Solicitors,

Sports Coaches/Gym Instructors

2) Anyone wishing to communicate more effectively in daily life or for special events 

For example: those wishing to speak well for presentations or give speeches for special events such as weddings

Many people fit into these categories. I have also come across hairdressers who have required coaching with their voices. Their jobs entail speaking to their clients above loud hairdryers and other background noise. Couple this with the fast moving and dry environment they are working in and voice problems can occur*. However, people can make simple life changes** in order to help them care for their voice and prevent problems.

My role as a voice coach is to teach people how to use and care for their voice in a healthy, safe way in order to improve its effectiveness. For some, voice coaching will just be about learning to speak well in order to get through their working day without getting a sore throat at the end of it*. For others, voice coaching will also incorporate the performance aspects of speech/presentation. My services cater for the needs of each individual or group that I work with.

Bookings for Healthy Voice Workshops

If you would like to book a workshop for your teaching staff, call centre staff or any other group, please contact me using the contact page or telephone 01995 600880 and I will speak with you to arrange a workshop. Workshops can be held in your school or other venue that you wish to arrange. Alternatively, I can arrange the venue and the cost will be added to your booking.

Sizes of groups for the Healthy Voice Workshops are best kept between 8 - 10 to allow enough time for everyone to engage and participate fully.

Please contact me to discuss more about Healthy Voice Workshops - I will need details of the group that wish to take the training and I can then arrange an appointment with you to go through the details of the workshop including costs.

*Visit your GP if you are having ongoing problems with your voice.

**Visit the British Voice Association website for information on how to start looking after your voice today (see links page for link)

Contact me today for a no obligation quote or to arrange a meeting in order to determine your specific requirements.