voice
I have a fascination for the human voice and vocal communication, whether it’s singing or speaking. This has led to many explorations in practice as well as within academic research. I sometimes draw on this in my coaching practice to help clients find their voice and tell their story. I also offer playful vocal improvisation, co-composing and circle singing sessions for all voices.
I’ve created songs since childhood and initially trained in classical singing before exploring many other musical genres while training in performance arts and going on to record and release music as a singer-songwriter. These experiences led to composing and working in sound and electronic music, which in turn led to radio, where I've worked closely with the voices and stories of others; from directing celebrated voice actors to interviewing people I've just met in the supermarket. I've also occasionally presented documentaries I've produced.
My research into voice and self is informed by these experiences and developed in tandem with a deeper exploration of voice pedagogy, specifically, embodied psychophysical approaches such as Roy Hart Voice and the Linklater method. Learning practically with Kristin Linklater in-person and studying her writing and approach to freeing the natural voice formed part of my PhD research and I’ve shared this research at a number of conferences.
All of my vocal explorations have deepened my relationship with my voice, and revealed greater expressive capacity and range. I am passionate about helping others to do the same.