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Voice Training for Actors

Voice Training for Actors

Our Voice Training for Actors course is an immersive voice training experience. You will engage in practical exercises, giving you clear tools to develop your voice work independently achieve support, core vocal strength, range and resonance. This course has been designed for actors and performers wishing to gain technical training in the foundations of voice work. You will learn key exercises to improve your vocal confidence in public or performance environments.

BREATH & BODY

Breath and awareness of how you use your body is the foundation of voice work. Breathing freely is fundamental to the technique for any performer. The more you are aware of your body and breath habits, the more choices you will have with your speaking & singing tone.

RANGE & POWER

Designed to explore the individual's natural colour within the voice to offer variety in tone for the audience. You will also identify how to connect and share your sound in different spaces, to ensure the voice can engage easily and freely without pushing.

CLARITY & TEXT

Clarity is important for conveying a character's thoughts and feelings. If an audience can't hear or understand what you are saying - they are guessing. A performer is required to work on a variety of styles of text in different settings. The training of speech and clarity invites the audience to be a participant in the clear telling of the play or story.

VOICE TRAINING FOR ACTORS CONTENT

Topics generally covered on this course include:

  • Vocal Anatomy: Know your tool kit and how the larynx and vocal tract work to produce good tone and a strong, open sound
  • Recognising the importance of accessing the breath to support the voice through correct alignment and optimal posture
  • Breath Capacity: undertaking long speech or songs without top-up breaths
  • Release: Learn how to relax the muscles around the larynx and jaw to free yourself from unwanted tension which might be inhibiting your sound
  • Sounding: Develop a free, flexible tone suitable for a variety of character voices, exploring the musicality of your voice and applying it to text
  • Power: Explore resonance by projecting your sound, develop depth, command and authority
  • Establishing a strong vocal tone to explore natural range and resonance
  • Learning trusted exercises to support your future development and application to text work

You'll receive friendly feedback throughout the course.

Find Out More...

For more information please call us on +44 (0)20 7042 8833 or email info@city-academy.com 

Top tips...

City Academy's Voice Training expert, Harriet Whitbread, gave us her top ten tips for anyone looking to strengthen and take care of their voice.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
9 Apr - 14 May Tue 19:00-21:00 6 weeks Tim Faulkner Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden £239.00
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7 Jun - 12 Jul Fri 19:00-21:00 6 weeks Tim Faulkner City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £239.00
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3 Sep - 8 Oct Tue 19:00-21:00 6 weeks Tim Faulkner Umbrella Rooms, Covent Garden £239.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

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