Voice technique: beginners
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 01 May 2025End Date: 05 Jun 2025This course is fullThu (Evening): 19:00 - 21:15In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over -6 weeks)Course Code: DVM032Tutors: Kate MontagueFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
- Start Date: 18 Sep 2025End Date: 23 Oct 2025Thu (Evening): 19:00 - 21:15In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over -6 weeks)Course Code: DVM030Tutors: Kate MontagueFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
- Start Date: 01 Nov 2025End Date: 06 Dec 2025Sat (Daytime): 12:00 - 14:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over -6 weeks)Course Code: DVB006Tutors: Danielle AllanFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £111.00
- Start Date: 15 Jan 2026End Date: 19 Feb 2026Thu (Evening): 19:00 - 21:15In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 6 sessions (over -6 weeks)Course Code: DVM031Tutors: Kate MontagueFull fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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What is the course about?
To improve the quality of your voice for increased confidence in communication. To develop vocal skills and thus
an understanding of how the voice works. This course will be taught in the college, is aimed primarily at student actors and is a particularly good introduction for those starting regular Voice classes on the Foundation: Acting course. All are welcome however.
What will we cover?
Physical alignment.
Breathing - diaphragmatic, lower abdominal and lower intercostal.
Basic vocal anatomy.
Relaxation techniques, opening the channel for sound.
Forward placement work.
Jaw and tongue; opening throat.
Vowel work and consonant drills.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Demonstrate an awareness of the body and its effect on the voice.
Demonstrate effective relaxation techniques.
Demonstrate deep breathing/support of sound.
Articulate clearly in speech.
Demonstrate vocal confidence and awareness.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Beginners through to those who wish to revisit basic exercises that are fundamental to effective voice production.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently.
• Communicate in group situations.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Read and respond to a range of texts.
• Take course notes for your own use.
If you are new to voice classes please take a moment to read our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) before choosing.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Group, pair and individual work. You will be taught through tutor explanation, demonstration, feedback and correction, repetition and practice at home.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please have a notebook and pen. Wear clothes that are comfortable enough to move freely in.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Many Voice and associated subject classes offered by the Drama department, in particular Acting: Foundation; Voice Technique:Improvers.
Please refer to our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) as you consider which area you would like to study next.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.