1. sian@smcom.uk
One to One Classes in Professional Voice
I am a coach in vocal presentation and communication skills with 15 years
experience working in the business, charitable and educational sectors. After
nearly three decades experience as an actress on stage and screen, I use my
understanding and technical expertise in voice and movement to enable
professionals, creatives and students to deliver persuasive messages with
enhanced confidence. I am CELTA qualified to teach non-English speakers.
Building on existing strengths, and addressing underlying vocal, physical and
anxiety issues, I create a personal learning plan specified to the individual’s
needs, either in person or by Skype.
Situations addressed might include:
Presentations and meetings
Conference speaking
Webinars and online interview technique
Stage fright and specific vocal issues
Non-English speakers – language accuracy and cultural transition.
I have previously taught interview and presentation technique at Ravensbourne
College and at Guildford School of Acting in: Audition Skills, Textual Strategy and
Commercial Television Acting at Master’s level. The Council of Drama Schools
and the Learning Skills Council commissioned me to create and deliver a
programme identifying and developing BAME youth, preparing them for Drama
school audition, with 100% success. I also innovated and taught a government
intervention in North London primary schools focusing on verbal literacy, vocal
inflection and body language. I am in demand as a director of commercial TV
castings, especially involving non-actors. I am currently training as an examiner
in Speech, presentation and performance for New Era Academy.
I also offer one to one preparation for Drama School audition.