Here are some of the frequently asked questions about voice coaching. If you have questions that are not answered here, please get in touch!
How much does voice coaching cost?
A one hour individual consultation is priced at £80. If four are booked and paid for upfront, the total price is £300.
Do you do organisational or corporate voice coach training workshops?
Yes. One-day corporate workshops at your place of business from £500 which includes all expenses and materials.
Can you make my voice louder?
Yes! Power is obtained through more muscularity and proper breathing techniques. However it is often more about clarity than volume.
Is voice training just for actors?
Voice training is for anyone who wants to develop their voice and/or their confidence in the way they speak; this may be for personal or social reasons, as well as professional.
I am best man at my brother’s wedding. Can I have a one-off session?
Yes! A one-off session is always possible although the work is more focused if we can chart a progression through several sessions.
People say they can’t hear me. Can you help me be more assertive?
Yes, the work will strengthen your confidence and root your breathing which in turn will impact beneficially on your voice.
Can you eradicate my accent completely?
Yes, though I typically encourage clients to consider softening their accent to be more easily understood, rather than eradicating their accent completely. An accent is part of what makes a voice unique and special.
What sort of people come for voice coaching?
Many of those I teach have a professional reason to improve their voice, and many more have social or personal reasons to want to work on their vocal skills.
Many people come to me believing they have a poor voice. There is no such thing – just voices replete with possibilities.
You can read more on my clients page.
Can this work make a real difference?
Yes it can. It’s worth noting that the work for you goes beyond the sessions, in terms of practice and vocal exercises. If you put in the effort, you’ll see real results.
“It is a pleasure working alongside Vernon at City Lit. He runs the Voice and Speech department with great professionalism and care. I appreciate the fact that he remains a practitioner himself, first and foremost. I believe him to be an indispensable asset to City Lit.”
Yvonne Morley-Chisholm, former Head of Voice: LAMDA