Voice for Performance: An Introduction (online)

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Course Title

Voice for Performance: An Introduction (online)

Voice is integral to all performance from performing as a character on stage, to presenting at work. In this practical, online course, start to discover how unlocking your voice can help you to increase in confidence and bring new depth and integrity to your performance.

At the end of the course you will be invited to perform a poem and an acting monologue/public speech, to apply your learning in context.

Please note that due to the nature of voice work, the course contains a certain amount of floor work (especially in the first few sessions). You will need to have room to lie down and we recommend having a yoga mat or towel to hand for your comfort.

While this course is useful for all public speaking, if you are looking for a specially business-focused course, you may be interested in our business courses, which include 1:1 coaching

Course Content
  • Start to discover your voice as a performer or public speaker
  • Be introduced to how the voice works and how it is connected to the body
  • Explore fundamental voice techniques including breath support and control through practical work
  • Delve into key areas such as articulation, rhythm and resonance to enrich vocal performance
  • Build confidence and develop effective techniques to help conquer nerves
  • Apply these techniques to text, enabling you to begin to free your voice and find a true connection to the words you speak
Course Fees - £315

Course Dates

This course will be available to book from Monday 14 August.


Booking Information

Our courses are available on a first come, first served basis in order of payment.

To secure a place, please take the following steps:

  • Read through our Terms and Conditions before booking
  • Click on ‘Book your place’ above. Please make sure you are booking for the correct course and option (i.e. Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu if more than one option is available)
  • Click ‘Select’ and follow the steps through to the completion of booking
  • If your preferred dates are sold out, you can click ‘Join Waiting List’ and we will let you know if a place becomes available
  • Anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills
  • Actors who want to explore the use of voice in performance
  • Anyone wanting to embark on a journey of vocal development
  • Voice Practitioners who want a solid base from which to specialise
  • Please note, this course does not cover accent work
Days Various. The course consists of 8 sessions in total and is delivered either twice a week for 4 weeks or once a week for 8 weeks.
TimesAll times listed are either GMT or GMT +1 (depending on the time of year). If you’re joining from overseas, please use a timezone convertor before booking to establish what the local time will be for you. 
AgeThe minimum age is 18 on the first day of the course. There is no upper age limit.
Max. class size10 students
Course DeliveryAll of the Online Short Courses take place using Zoom. You will need to have access to a quiet room with no other people present, and space to move around to take part in this course.
International studentsYou are welcome to join this course from anywhere in the world.
Language requirementsApplicants must be confident speaking and reading English to a conversational level (IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent). You may be expected to read texts/scripts that have advanced vocabulary.
AttendanceDue to the structure and the collaborative nature of the courses, full attendance is requested.
RefundsWe are able to offer a full refund up until 7 days before the course begins. After this, the course will become fully non-refundable.
Cancellations Central reserves the right to cancel this course if we do not meet the minimum number of participants. In this instance, a full refund will be made to you. We are unable to refund any other costs you may have incurred.

What our students say

“This class is truly for anyone. It‘s nothing like I expected, and was so much more. Nothing was missing from it being online. I felt comfortable letting go and letting new things in.”   

Short Course Student, September 2022

“This was a wonderful course! I have learned tools and techniques that I will use for the rest of my life.”

Ashlee, April 2022

Recent Tutors

Atticus Orsborn

Atticus is a voice and accents teacher and holds an MA in Voice Studies from Central.

Emily Mawer

Emily is a passionate voice and accent specialist who works with actors, professional voice users and drama school students.

Aundrea Fudge

Aundrea is a voice teacher who has a BA in English and Linguistics from the University of Vermont, USA and an MFA in Voice Studies from Central.

Leon Trayman

Leon is a trained actor, singer and holds an MFA in Voice Studies from Central.

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