sian@smcom.ukOne to One Classes in Professional Voice I am a coach in vocal presentation and communication skills with 15 years experience working in the business, charitable and educational sectors. After nearly three decades experience as an actress on stage and screen, I use my understanding and technical expertise in voice and movement to enable professionals, creatives and students to deliver persuasive messages with enhanced confidence. I am CELTA qualified to teach non-English speakers.Building on existing strengths, and addressing underlying vocal, physical and anxiety issues, I create a personal learning plan specified to the individual’s needs, either in person or by Skype. Situations addressed might include:

Presentations and meetingsConference speaking

Webinars and online interview techniqueStage fright and specific vocal issuesNon-English speakers – language accuracy and cultural transition.

I have previously taught interview and presentation technique at Ravensbourne College and at Guildford School of Acting in: Audition Skills, Textual Strategy and Commercial Television Acting at Master’s level. The Council of Drama Schools and the Learning Skills Council commissioned me to create and deliver a programme identifying and developing BAME youth, preparing them for Drama school audition, with 100% success. I also innovated and taught a government intervention in North London primary schools focusing on verbal literacy, vocal inflection and body language. I am in demand as a director of commercial TV castings, especially involving non-actors. I am currently training as an examiner in Speech, presentation and performance for New Era Academy.

I also offer one to one preparation for Drama School audition.