About Leigh Martyn Thomas

Voice specialist, performer & creative producer.

I’m Leigh, an Estill Master Trainer, singer, actress and creative producer based in Colchester, Essex. My work brings together a lifelong fascination with voice, more than 25 years of professional performance, and a practical love of helping people bring their ideas to life.

I work both in front of and behind the camera, supporting singers, actors, presenters and people with something they want to share. Whether we’re exploring a vocal challenge, preparing a performance or planning a production, you’ll find me curious, encouraging and ready to work through the details with you.

A performer’s understanding of voice

My performance background spans musical theatre, bands, acoustic and disco duos, and a vintage vocal trio. I’ve sung at iconic London venues and weddings across England, exploring styles from classical and folk to blues, pop, rock and cabaret.

I began coaching in 2009 and established my singing school in 2012. Since then, I’ve supported people at many stages of their development, including performers working in the West End and on Broadway. I understand the preparation behind a performance, and how much it can matter to have someone in your corner.

The voice geek behind the coaching

As an Estill Master Trainer, I bring a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of voice, alongside clinical experience supporting vocal rehabilitation and a return to healthy voice use after surgery.

I enjoy helping people understand what their voice is doing and discover choices they may not have realised were available. Sometimes a small adjustment makes a considerable difference.

My approach also recognises the person behind the voice. My training in trauma-informed practice and approaches including Internal Family Systems informs how I support confidence, communication and the emotional side of performing. There’s room to ask questions, experiment and learn at your own pace.

From creative ideas to finished productions

For more than 15 years, I’ve created workshops, showcases, music videos and recordings with and for clients. Producing and presenting the Vocal Freedom Podcast in 2020–21 also connected me with voice professionals around the world, opening up conversations about our relationships with our voices.

Today, I’m Chair of Colchester Film Makers and Executive Producer of the six-part comedy-drama Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries, currently in post-production. My involvement also extends to its songs and soundtrack, bringing my musical and filmmaking interests together.

Through Vocal Freedom Productions, I welcome opportunities to contribute as a producer or project lead. I enjoy bringing people, logistics and creative decisions together, and seeing an idea through development, production and post-production.

What working with me feels like

I’m comfortable with technology, and I want you to feel comfortable asking about it. You don’t need to arrive knowing how the equipment works or which technical terms to use. We can work through that together.

My experience in recording, filming, websites and marketing means I can often help connect the creative idea with the practical steps needed to make it happen. I’ll listen to what you want to achieve, help solve problems and bring patience, honesty and enthusiasm to the process.

Have a goal or project in mind? I'd love to hear about it.

Contact Leigh

See what we create - A glimpse of some of the voices, personalities and performances I’ve had the pleasure of producing and directing over the years. From finding confidence to stepping into the spotlight, every journey is individual—and helping people bring their skills, stories and creativity to life is at the heart of my work.

Vocal Freedom Coach UK

Empowering your voice and performance skills. Developing your ideas into achievable goals with purpose, planning and production.

CONTACT

Leigh@vocalfreedomcoach.co.uk

+44 (0)7939 060566