I believe voice training is for everyone.

You will find more information on particular situations where I can help in the following pages.  For example, in business, public speaking, delivering presentations, in interviews, auditions and other performances, and in building confidence and communicating effectively in life generally.

The voice is perhaps the most crucial part of communication.  It's usually the first thing we use to communicate and make a connection with people.  It reveals a great deal about us, not least how confident we feel.

You've been using your voice since birth and rarely stop to think about it - unless you find yourself losing it or have to deal with a situation where it seems inadequate.  You probably think you are just speaking in your natural way, but there is a big difference between what is natural and what is just habit.  Your natural voice is fully capable of responding to any demand that is made on it, in terms of dynamics, range, or stamina.   Unfortunately, habits you accumulate over time tend to diminish the capacity of your voice and sometimes even damage it.

But you cannot separate your voice from the rest of you.  Voice production comes from your whole person not just the vocal chords:  It is affected by your environment; by all the nerve and muscle processes that are brought into play when you prepare to speak; your relationship with yourself and other people; and your thoughts and feelings at the moment of speech.   It is essential therefore to think about the way we use our bodies - stand, move and prepare for action - which also usually has more to do with habit than effectiveness. 

So I also incorporate the Alexander Technique in everything I do.  The Technique helps you to become more consciously aware of how you use your body and the habitual tensions which must be avoided.  The Technique encourages a freedom of movement which is the basis for effective performance.  It also produces the correct support for the voice and automatically leads to improved breathing, stamina and strength.   More information about my work with the Alexander Technique can be found here.

I aim to teach you how to identify and let go of patterns that keep you from speaking with your full voice.    You will find your connection to the ground, discover the support of your body, enhance the quality of your breath, open the channel for sound, and explore new possibilities for resonance.   You will develop an increased physical and vocal awareness, allowing continual development.