Voice Training

Voice training

UNLOCK THE POWER OF YOUR SPEAKING VOICE

Man producing sounds during voice training

Voice training is for you if:

  • you are often asked to repeat yourself or ‘speak up’
  • your voice feels weaker, higher or ‘smaller’ than you’d like it to
  • people often ask you to slow down when you speak
  • your voice sometimes ‘breaks’ or weakens, especially at stressful times
  • you would like to have more control over the sound, tone and strength of your voice
  • your voice feels tired or strained when you have been talking for some time or in noisy environments
  • you feel that the sound of your voice doesn’t quite match the real you
  • you know there is a stronger and more confident voice inside you and you are ready to unlock it!
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What happens in a voice training session?

We work physically: on your body posture, breathing habits, and any muscle tensions. Everyone is different, so we start with a thorough analysis in the intro session, then set objectives. 

Sessions include relaxation techniques, body awareness, breathing exercises and voice exercises designed to help you reach your vocal potential. You’ll get a practical ‘voice toolbox’ for life. 

Previous clients say they experience more ease, confidence and impact in professional and personal communication. 

Is voice training the same as elocution lessons?

Yes and no. Elocution lessons are about clear speech and articulation, but elocution is an old-fashioned term these days. If speaking clearly is your objective, voice training will cover that. Read my blog post on this: how relevant is elocution today?

What previous clients say

As a university lecturer who is also often invited to speak at conferences and events, I sometimes felt that my accent and pronunciation meant that audiences found it difficult to understand me. Sonya quickly identified what was needed and set about helping me to put it right. I now feel much more confident, and people have no trouble understanding me. Sonya is a superb teacher and I would recommend her without reservation to anyone seeking to improve their spoken English.
Svetlananative Russian speaker
Being Spanish my accent is quite strong. Sonya is an excellent teacher, very experienced with different accent backgrounds so she customised my learning program to my specific needs, as she knows what sounds specifically are more challenging for me. She explains very clearly how to pronounce the sounds in RP English. She is also very good at giving practice exercises which are relevant for my professional life. Having lived in the UK for many years, with her help I am learning how to express myself more clearly and make sure native speakers understand me which is very important also to build up my confidence to speak in larger audiences. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.
Aranzazu Sardinanative Spanish speaker
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