Welcome to Vocal Freedom
Specialist Voice & Performance Coaching | Creative Production
For singers, actors, teachers and professional voice users who want to develop their craft, refine their performance and bring their creative work to life.
I'm Leigh Martyn Thomas — Estill Master Trainer, experienced performer, performance coach, director and creative producer based in Colchester, Essex.
From vocal technique, dramatic interpretation and audition preparation to professional training, self-tapes, showreels and studio recordings, I bring together the creative and technical expertise to help you prepare, perform and capture your work.
Develop your skills. Explore your possibilities. Deliver your best performance.
Personalised voice lessons for all levels.
Preparation for auditions and public speaking.
Specialist voice and performance coaching for singers, actors, teachers and professional voice users. From vocal technique and dramatic interpretation to audition preparation, Estill Voice Training and professional development workshops.
Coaching and Professional Training
Auditions & Showreels
Professional coaching, dramatic direction and filming to help you prepare, refine and capture your best performance. From casting self-tapes and monologues to musical theatre auditions and showreel scenes, all supported in one creative space.
Preparation to Performance
Whether you sing, act, present or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others, I offer individual coaching to help you develop your voice, build confidence and prepare for the moments that matter to you.
Over the years, I’ve supported people at many stages of their journey — from beginners and aspiring performers to professional voice users, including West End and Broadway performers, actors, presenters and business owners.
My approach brings together technical voice training, clinical experience and trauma-informed coaching, with care for both your voice and your wellbeing. Together, we can explore the practical and personal barriers that get in the way, working at your pace towards your goals.
You might be preparing for an audition, a performance or a speech — or giving yourself permission to explore what your voice can do.
Rehearse & Record
Empower your voice with personalised sessions that target your technical vocal and performance goals, with the added bonus of a tech-minded creative who can produce the multi-media you need to audition or promote yourself with. Work on your monologue or audition speech, song or presentation while getting confident on camera with support from someone who understands the demands.
The Coaching Cabin
A welcoming, flexible space in Colchester, with equipment and experienced support. Create here by recording your podcast, film a self-tape or showreel, or spend time developing your confidence on camera. Spacious enough for group workshops.
Recording Studio
For developing technique, rehearsals, studio quality voice recordings, voice-overs, creative audio projects, online workshops and post-production.
Project development from pre-production planning, practical leadership through production and post-production. Leigh is also chair of Colchester Film Makers and Executive Producer of Life is just a bowl of cherries, a six-part comedy drama made for TV, currently in post-production as well as the writer and producer of the accompanying soundtrack album. View Leigh's public profiles on StarNow and IMDb.
Vocal Freedom Productions
Testimonials
"I needn't have been quite so scared as after only a few moments in the studio, I felt quite at home and relaxed and the session went well. I have since taken Grade 5 & 6 music theatre exams, which really helped stretch my singing and acting skills."
Mandy Miller
“After a few lessons I was confident enough to perform in front of a small audience something I don't think I would have been able to do without their help and guidance.”
Matthew Applegate