Born and bred in the North East of England, I am a voice coach and drama facilitator with a passion for innovative and inclusive theatre. I have always had a love for communication and speech, and after spending time in Newcastle, Yorkshire, Birmingham, and Cambridge, I can safely say I have experienced voices from all over the UK!
Whilst studying for a BA(Hons) in Linguistics at the University of York, I discovered a love for all the ways we as humans communicate. Whether speaking in different languages and accents, or using more subtle changes in body language and tone, humans can have almost limitless options when it comes to communication.
By studying for a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Professional Voice Practice at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, I was able to combine my two passions - language and theatre. I have spent the last few years gaining experience in all things voice-related - from actor training at some of the UK's top drama schools, to 1-2-1 coaching with business professionals.
To find out more about my approach, or how best I can help you, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to provide more information!
Hello!
Work & Experience Highlights
March 2020 - Present
Freelance Voice Coach
Jess Corner Voice
- Working with performers on both stage and screen.
- Preparing applicants for drama school auditions.
- Delivering accent support for touring theatre companies.
- Working with students with complex disabilities to find an ownership of their voice.
- Assisting transgender students find comfort and stability in their speech.
August 2023 - Present
Lecturer in Voice
Jess Corner Voice
- Working with performers on both stage and screen.
- Preparing applicants for drama school auditions.
- Delivering accent support for touring theatre companies.
- Working with students with complex disabilities to find an ownership of their voice.
- Assisting transgender students find comfort and stability in their speech.
November 2022 - Present
Head of Singing
Razzamataz Newcastle
- Delivering commercial and Musical Theatre material to students aged 6 - 18.
- Working with both groups and individual students.
- Helping to establish and create a LAMDA teaching scheme.
May - November 2022
Voice Director & Assistant Director
Theatre Space North East
- Member of the creative team for Scott Young's new production, 'Pursuers of the Future'.
- Commissioned by Sunderland Culture and directed by Corinne Kilvington.
- Working with a cast of professional and community performers.
Jan 2021Â - July 2021
Assisting Voice Tutor
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham (UK).
- Provided support and cover across the conservatoire.
- Delivering text and speech classes for both undergraduate and postgraduate acting and voice students.
- Worked intensively with Shakespearean sonnets and soliloquies, as well as delivering accent & dialect classes.
Nov 2020 - July 2021
Voice Support
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham (UK)
Productions included:
2020 - 'Lady Windermere's Fan' by Oscar Wilde; directed by Alex Taylor; Received Pronunciation and Australian accents.
2021 - 'It Never Happened' by Torben Betts; directed by John Partridge; Hungarian, Russian, Edinburgh, French, and Standard German accents.
2021 - 'Flare Path' by Terrance Rattigan; directed by Chris Gardner; Polish, RP, and Cockney accents
2021 - 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare; directed by Scott Ellis; RP accents and vocal safety
2021 - 'Medea' by Euripides; directed by Naill Phillips; Glaswegian accents and vocal safety (including support for open-air venues)
2021 - 'The White Devil' by John Webster; directed by Scott Ellis; RP accents and vocal safety (including violent and highly physical scenes)
April 2020 - June 2020
Visiting Tutor
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London (UK)
- Led speech classes for BA Musical Theatre students in their first year.
- Resolving any challenges the individual students experienced when performing.
- Expanding students' awareness of their own speech.
Full Resume
My Philosophy
What are my principles as a voice coach?
Every voice is important!
No matter what accent, qualities, or experiences you arrive with, every voice is full of potential. My aim is to help you build a vocal tool box, with as many options for you to use confidently as possible.
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Every question is important!
The world of voice work is a weird and wonderful place, and requires the courage to step outside of your comfort zone once in a while. Curiosity and questions are treated with respect, because they are the key to finding new discoveries.
Every individual is important!
Inclusivity is a core value of my teaching practices. I believe that holding inclusivity at the centre of all sessions is crucial to having an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone involved. I am continuously striving to improve my own practices, and always welcome feedback. Please do let me know how I can best meet your needs as an individual.
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