Voice coaching

As an experienced voice and performance teacher I am offering a choice of two short courses of voice coaching to help poets and writers who would like to feel more confident when reading their work to an audience.

Course A: The Brush Up Course

This course is aimed at people who are used to reading to an audience but who would like to revisit some of the skills involved in voice projection, expression and microphone use.

The course consists of two sessions: one session of 2 hours in which we will assess the qualities and strengths of your voice and revise techniques for relaxation and breathing and work with pace, pitch, diction, and how to introduce your work.

In the second session of 1.5 hours we will work with your material and look at expression, emotional content and timing, and how to prepare and rehearse for a reading. If a microphone is available there will be an opportunity to practice with it.

Cost: £75

Course B: The Beginners’ Course

This course is aimed at people who are new to reading their work and/or who find the experience nerve-wracking. The course allow time for build up of confidence and more time for practice and rehearsal

The course consists of 3 sessions: one session of 2 hours in which we will assess the qualities and strengths of your voice and learn techniques for relaxation and breathing and work with pace, pitch, diction, and how to introduce your work.

The second session, 1.5 hours, will work with you material and concentrate on building relaxation and confidence into the presentation of your work, and spend time revising the techniques covered in session 1.

The third session we will work with your material and look at expression, emotional content and timing and how to prepare and rehearse for a reading. If a microphone is available there will be an opportunity to practice with it.

Cost: £100

The course will normally take place in your home, or a suitable quiet venue of your choice. There is no extra charge for my travel expenses provided you live in North Lancashire or South Cumbria. Travel expenses for courses outside this area can be negotiated.

If you are a member of a writing group and would like me to come and do a course with you as a group, please contact me and fees and expenses can be negotiated accordingly.

If you interested in one of my voice coaching courses then please contact me via the web site.