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How we help
Every year we help hundreds of satisfied clients to be more clearly understood. To develop richer more expressive voices. And to have the confidence to speak in public and perform at their best.
Our team has collectively over 90 years of experience in helping people improve their communication skills. Our training is practical, rigourous, fun, and above all effective. All our coaches are MA qualified on the internationally acclaimed Voice Teacher training course at the Central School of Speech & Drama, London. And they work with some of the most prestigious organisations in Britain and Europe.
We are the first choice for leading universities, banks, business, high-end retail and fashion, barristers, artists and politicians, whenever they need expert help with their voice, speech and communication skills. Whatever your particular training needs, you will be in very safe hands!
What we offer:
Accent Reduction for non-native speakers of English
Our proven Accent Reduction Programme helps non-native speakers of English to accurately hear and reproduce a standard British accent (the accent called Received Pronunciation or RP). Non-native does not mean less fluent - rather that the accent is strongly influenced by another language.
This training is available in private tuition (with sessions tailored specifically to your needs, where you have 100% of the trainer's attention) or in group Evening/Saturday courses (giving you the benefit of a regular structured course, interaction with other people and cheaper overall cost). Find out more...
Accent Softening for native, accented speakers of English
This training will help you to soften an unwanted UK or US regional accent. We will help you to gain control over the impression you give, so you can blend in at every level without being instantly labelled. You can choose to change your accent to Neutral British (RP/Received Pronunciation) or Standard American - or (within reason!) to any other accent of your choice.
This training needs tailoring to your very precise needs, so that you are 100% at ease in the new way of speaking. For this reason we offer this as private tuition with our expert coaches only. Find out more...
Elocution Lessons
Elocution Lessons will help you to put an end to mumbling for ever! Our coaches use the speech articulation training techniques of film and theatre to help make your speech crystal clear. These precise exercises train the specific muscles of speech to work with maximum efficiency and ease. Your coach will also teach you how to keep these muscles in pefect condition. You will also be able to master specific pronunciation difficulties - commonly 'r', 'th', 's' etc.
Our coaches can also sometimes help stammerers improve their speech, although we recommend you explore the Speech Therapy route first. Find out more...
Voice Training
Voice training will give your voice greater impact, attractiveness and health. Your thoughts will not be counted if your voice cannot be
heard. You will not get the best out of people, whether colleagues,
clients or students, if your voice is tense, quiet or dull
and they switch off when you talk.
So whether you’re self conscious about speaking in public, or don’t like the sound of your own voice, we have a solution. Taking vocal skills sessions with our expert voice coaches will develop a strong, healthy voice, and you’ll soon be speaking with ease, confidence and impact. Find out more...
Public Speaking
For maximum effectiveness and confidence when speaking to large groups. Physical and creative techniques drawn from theatre training and the ancient art of storytelling could turn you into a confident, dynamic and entertaining speaker in no time.
You too can make use of the methods that have
trained the voice and speech of our great stage actors. We
will give you vital knowledge that will help you project your
voice; have a warm and charismatic physical presence; articulate
your words brightly and cleanly; and structure your material
to captivate and engage your audience. Find out more...
Interview Preparation
We can help you improve your vocal and physical impact, deal with stress, and structure and prepare confident, concise answers to your interview questions. Find out more...
Accent and Dialect for Actors
Don't just busk it, be professionally prepared with your accent dialect work, whether for film, theatre or audition. Our accent coaches will look at the age, background, decade and precise location of the character to help you precisely shape your voice to suit the role. Find out more...
Audition Preparation
Make the most of every opportunity you get. You need a cutting edge in a competive business and not doing the preparation is just not an option. Our coaches, all MA trained at the Central School of Speech & Drama, are involved in actor training and coaching at every level of the profession and help you prepare for professional and training auditions so you are confident of doing your best.
Find out more...
Vocal Technique for Actors and Singers
A strong, clear voice, good speech and a strong supple body are the basics of the actor's instrument. Also, when your voice is your career, you need to take care of it. Our voice and singing coaches work at many of the leading Drama Schools in the country and in the profession, so they are the perfect ally to help you re-discover your training and re-find your voice. Find out more...
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