SINGING &
PUBLIC SPEAKING
COACHING
find your voice - build your confidence - express yourself
WHAT DO WE DO?
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Vocal Coaching for Performers
We provide specialist 1:1 vocal coaching sessions for professional performers who are working right across the industry, from West End Musicals through to Festivals/Concerts. All vocal technique is based on Estill Voice Training and is backed-up by fresh and up-to-date industry experience.
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Singing lessons for adults
Whether you’re looking for regular singing lessons, or just want to try some sessions to explore the joy of singing for the first time, we will help you build up a reliable vocal technique in a trusted, safe and enjoyable manner. Explore your own unique instrument and unlock your vocal potential!
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Public Speaking Coaching
If you’re looking to work on your public speaking, whether it be for professional or social events, then these sessions are for you. They will help strengthen your vocal and performance techniques in order to help you communicate clearly and confidently with your audience. Find out more below.
“In the midst of auditioning for Hamilton, our session was a real revelation for me. Guy helped me find a new sense of cleanliness, ease and comfort when reaching certain notes… I couldn’t recommend him enough!”
Karl Queensborough - Actor
Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton (West End), Sylvia (The Old Vic)
Who are we?
The Vocal Studio is run by Guy Hughes, who currently leads on the vocal and performance training. He brings a wealth of experience working as an actor, musical director and composer at leading theatre companies across the country, including performances at Shakespeare’s Globe (London), Barbican (London), Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Stratford-upon-Avon), Bristol Old Vic, Edinburgh Lyceum, as well as numerous international tours around Europe and America, including Brooklyn Academy of Music, (New York) and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
He has taught singing and acting on Degree and Diploma courses at some of the top drama schools in London, including Italia Conti and Urdang Academy, and is also currently a West End Creative Learning Practitioner with ATG Theatres.
Guy trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London, studying Musical Theatre Performance (PGDip with distinction) as well as gaining his teaching qualification in singing (LRAM with distinction), studying with esteemed vocal coaches Anne-Marie Speed (founder of The Voice Explained) and Mary Hammond (vocal coach to numerous household names including Chris Martin, Lily Allen and Tom Odell).
“Guy’s lessons have been a total revelation for me. After twenty years in the business, I feel seen or rather heard. The instruction is considered, precise and supportive. I can’t recommend The Vocal Studio highly enough!”
Saikat Ahamed - Actor
The Life of Pi (West End), Peter Pan (National Theatre)
