The Voice Geek Behind the Coaching
My fascination with voice science began in 2010, when I underwent a laryngeal examination and saw my own vocal folds moving on a screen for the first time. I was completely captivated!
That experience sparked a curiosity about how the voice works that has shaped my teaching ever since.
When I established my singing school, I was determined to build on my performance experience with specialist teacher training. My early studies included a Singing Teaching Diploma through VIDLA, followed by my introduction to Estill Voice Training in 2013. After several years of extensive practical and theoretical study, I qualified as an Estill Master Trainer in 2017.
My professional development has continued through the British Voice Association (BVA), the Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) and additional training with voice specialists. I've attended conferences, voice clinic forums and professional development events exploring vocal anatomy, physiology, pedagogy and vocal health. I also gained valuable clinical insight through shadowing a speech and language therapist at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, gaining experience of work with singers experiencing vocal difficulties and returning to performance.
This combination of artistry, science and practical experience allows me to help people understand their voices, explore new possibilities and make informed choices about how they use them.
Sharing Knowledge & Supporting Others
Alongside individual coaching, I've delivered specialist courses, workshops and presentations for students, singers, actors and fellow voice teachers.
My work has included contributions to the AOTOS professional development programme, Voice for Musical Theatre workshops at Colchester Sixth Form College, educational content for Trinity Rock & Pop examinations, and leading adult and junior choirs for Mark De-Lisser's Singology programme.
When the first COVID-19 lockdown began in 2020, I drew on my background in business and technology to help fellow singing teachers adapt to online teaching. I hosted practical demonstrations of Zoom and online teaching techniques, helping colleagues and students navigate an unfamiliar way of working. That enthusiasm for sharing knowledge continued through the Vocal Freedom Podcast (2020–21), creating opportunities for conversations and connections with voice professionals around the world.
For me, professional development has never simply been about collecting qualifications. It's about remaining curious, sharing discoveries and continually developing the skills to help others.
Bringing Performers Together
Between 2013 and 2023, I regularly produced live singing showcases, bringing together performers of different ages, abilities and experience to share their talents with audiences of up to 250 people. These productions were about much more than singing. They offered opportunities to develop performance skills, explore character and interpretation, act through song, build confidence and experience the excitement of performing for a live audience.
Giving back was always important. Our early showcases supported the Alzheimer's Society, and in 2020 we continued that tradition with an online showcase supporting two further charities. Together, these productions helped raise approximately £10,000 for charitable causes — something I'm immensely proud of, alongside the many performers whose journeys I've had the privilege of supporting.
From Creative Ideas to Finished Productions
My interests have always extended beyond the performance itself. With an earlier career spanning sales, marketing, advertising and business development, I've developed a broad range of practical and creative skills that continue to inform my work. Today, I'm Chair of Colchester Film Makers and Executive Producer of the six-part comedy-drama Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries, bringing together my interests in filmmaking, musical performance and original soundtrack production.
Through Vocal Freedom Productions, I also work on creative projects involving direction, filming, editing and production management. I enjoy bringing people, ideas and practical details together — helping a project grow from its earliest concept through to a finished production.
What Working With Me Feels Like
Whether we're exploring your voice, preparing a performance or developing a creative project, I offer an encouraging, collaborative environment where there's room to experiment, ask questions and grow.
My approach recognises the person behind the voice. Training in trauma-informed practice and approaches including Internal Family Systems has helped inform the way I support confidence, communication and the emotional aspects of performance.
I'm equally comfortable with the creative and technical sides of the work. You don't need to understand the equipment or know all the terminology — we'll work through what you need together.
I bring curiosity, honesty, patience and enthusiasm to every project, and believe the process should be as rewarding as the finished result.
Have a goal or creative project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.
