VOCAL COACHING FOR ACTORS & SINGERS

Every voice technique has the purpose to serve the expression of a content or an emotional state in an authentic way, so vocal coaching classes always stay connected to the intention and artistic purpose. When we get familiar with the diverse range of vocal expressions, we can voice every identity and quality, every emotional state, every thought, to get in direct contact with our audience and move our listeners. Singing and Acting is about using the voice as a differentiated tool of expression of a message, a musical idea or the characters, their statements and emotions. But this will only succeed if the vocal subtleties are already internalised and we can retrieve them automatically, so that they serve the content, the story and its say.

Vocal Coaching can support you to develop greater flexibility for the voice, to find maximum freedom within the performance of a song or a text. Learn how to enrich the vocal sound spectrum and experience it as powerful and fluid to sing and speak effortless. When we do not interfere in the subtle vibration of the vocal chords by compensating or applying counterproductive habits, the vocal resonance unfolds naturally and freely. The exemption from vocal habits and patterns that  limit the vocal freedom and prevent authentic expression is a prerequisite for access to one’s potential. The physiological-functional approach that I offer allows a natural regulation of voice and breath as well as maintaining the health of the voice under high vocal demands. A reflexive respiratory function forms the basis of the vocal exercises, which aim at an expansion of the vocal range and opening of the resonance spaces, to the experience of the embodied voice.

We also work on a connection of the speaking voice and singing voice, so that the voice can develop their richness of resonance and its carrying capacity, so that the voice attains the necessary presence for the stage and in front of camera, with and without microphone and can produce quiet, sustained sounds as well as loud, emotional expressiveness.

A fully balanced state between the right amount of tension and relaxation leads to a good and healthy voice technique. I help you to build a sustainable, resonant vocal sound and supported breathing for everyday life or for the stage, by focusing on a healthy physiological use. If you struggle with specific vocal problems like hoarseness, compensatory habits of over pressing, wrong breathing techniques etc. Vocal Coaching will include Voice Recovery.

ARTISTIC SPEECH TRAINING

The artistic speaking training for actors and singers covers the entire spectrum of vocal, speaking and acting skills in the field of performing arts and musical performance in a song. This requires a fundamental, holistic education of the voice.

Text work is about integrating pronunciation, articulation, speech melody, modulation, text design, role work and expression into the vocal process. The goal is to develop a transparent articulation by maintaining the voice quality without losing voice resonance. In this context we explore how the intention affects body tension and sound quality. A balanced state of body tension accompanies the mental process. The special requirements for stage actors as well as film actors are considered in the training.

CASTINGS & AUDITIONS PREPARATION

We guide you through all aspects: vocal presence and flexibility, the vocal expressions relevant for the character and scenes well as the vocal interpretation of songs. Under the guidance of a professional performance coach you will also have the opportunity to work on your stage presence, presentation, interpretation and relevant acting scenes.

Apart from the artistic abilities and musical performance many auditions and entrance examinations include tests for the vocal abilities and stability of the participant. If a singers or actors voice does not appear strong and durable enough in the ears of the jury, it can be rejected as unsuitable for that profession. Actors or singers that may face a vocal break down after some weeks or months of intense, daily work, are seen as a risk and may not pass the audition for that reason. In preparation it is therefore recommended to let vocal stability be checked by an experienced vocal coach and get the relevant training beforehand to pass those tests successfully.

VOICE FOR GROUPS

To integrate one’s own voice into the overall sound of a group without losing contact with a objective musical vision or the personal need for expression demands a special perception of one’s own vocal possibilities. In addition to working on a tonal unity of the entire group, individual voice training in individual sessions is important. Vocal freedom is the prerequisite of every singer to be able to follow the instructions of the conductor or musical director and the requirements of the musical repertoire.

We organize exclusive voice workshops or regular work for individual groups. Group vocal coaching includes working on the sound unity of the whole group and individual coaching within the group. The service is for vocal groups, choirs, bands, music or theatre productions, supervision of individual singing projects and studio projects Flexible teaching locations. I come to the place where you rehearse or perform.

VOICE TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SPEAKERS

There are voices that we perceive as pleasant, which we like to listen to, that evoke emotional response or leave a lasting impression. Each vocal sound is individually shaped by the physiological conditions and the personal history. The effect of the voice on others, on our professional success and the effect of our mood on our voice is often underestimated. The voice is the immediate audible reflection of our state, one of the most direct means of communication available to us, the bridge between our thoughts and our environment. Does our voice in our professional or personal life reflect who we are or the person we want to be perceived as? Are self-image and public-image differing from each other?

Luckily our voice can be trained and changed. In professional life, voices that are anchored in the body often appear to be well-sounding, reliable and confident. Such voices are often described as clear, deep, strong or warm. This impression is not only due to the given pitch of the voice, but results from a combination of body, breathe and voice and is supported by an optimal posture, a balanced body tension state, free respiratory function and open resonance.
Our voice appears particularly expressive when we are standing “behind it” with our body and inner attitude. Sometimes this condition is also described as speaking “from the gut”. Behind this is a physiological, technical but also psychological process, that can be learned and practiced. An anchored, powerful voice influences presence, charisma and retrospectively changes self-esteem.

THE VOICE TRAINING

In the voice training for speakers we first explore when and how the voice changes intentionally or unintentionally. We analyse the vocal self-image and public-image, examine respiratory patterns during speech as well as possible respiratory and vocal disorders. The exercises aim to develop a free and supported vocal sound that can effortlessly resonate with both loud and soft speech and can act appropriately. By incorporating exercises rooted in singing techniques, it is possible to develop a rich resonance and sustainability in some time. The physiological-functional approach that I offer enables a natural regulation of voice and breath to maintaining vocal health through the entire professional life.

The challenges in everyday working life can have an impact on voice and breath as well. This is manifested, for example, by sensations of lack of breath, powerless dynamic or limited loudness, strained voice, hoarseness, a breaking voice in stressful situations or tightness in the throat. We solve these patterns in a regeneration phase supported by special exercises. This happens in harmony with the physiological prerequisites, so that successful communication is possible. The transformation of artificially created vocal techniques and patterns that merely simulate or imitate certain effects, prevent authentic expression and limit the vocal possibilities is important to access the vocal potential for a well-sounding voice.

In addition, we work with breath and voice to use text elements in a creative way and increase their informative value. In the textual work, the pronunciation, articulation and expression then also have to be integrated into the vocal process. Here it is necessary to develop a transparent articulation and to maintain the voice quality without losing the voice resonance. In this context we explore how the intention affects body tension and sound quality. A balanced state of body tension accompanies the mental process.

In the long term, we develop a professional speaking voice that transports content and statements in a coherent, effective and consistent manner with the intention of the speaker.

PERFORMANCE COACHING

Voice training for speakers goes hand in hand with performance coaching. With our performance coach you will prepare lectures, presentations, meetings, job interviews in an individual performance work. The focus here is on professional storytelling, presentation and structuring, optimisation of the speech manuscript, presentation techniques, body language, gestures, self awareness, dealing with critical audiences, the stage situation, dealing with and overcoming stage fright, presence and charisma, convincing and successful communication with business partners and supervisors, talking in front of camera and more.