Hello my name is Izo and I look forward to working with you. Voice is a huge part of how we represent ourselves so I aim to give you all the necessary tools to deliver confident speech and powerful communication.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach all aspects of vocal and performance coaching for singing and spoken voice.
ACTORS
Dialects
Performance Preparation
Vocal Technique
Articulation into text
Sight Reading
Audition technique
Alexander Tecnhique/Feldenkrais working on physical flexibility and body language
NON ACTORS
Accent Softening
Confident Speech
Presentation Preparation
Articulation and Clarity (addressing any problem sounds)
Interview Technique
Alexander Tecnhique/Feldenkrais working on physical flexibility and body language
Vocal power and projection
SINGERS
Estill Vocal Technique
Breath support/control
Gospel sound workshop
Connection to text - musical theatre, pop, soul, jazz
- Tell me about your qualifications.
Knight Thompson Certification US (2018)
Estill Level 1 Certificate (2014)
IPA Phonetics Certificate (2010)
MA Voice Studies 2:1 Central School of Speech & Drama (2009)
MA European Civilisation 2:1 Glasgow University (2004)
Continuing Composition Qualification Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (2003)
- How much do you charge?
1 hour lesson: £65
When booking 3 lessons in advance, you will get a discounted price at £50 p/h
For lessons in your home, additional expenses will apply. (Usually £10 extra for travel cost and time)
- Where do you teach?
I currently teach from my home in West London.
I am willing to travel, I currently teach in the following areas : Shoreditch, Highgate, Camden, Brixton, Soho, Peckham, Chelsea, Camberwell, Stoke Newington, Kensington & Chelsea, Mile End, Bow, Hounslow, Hammersmith and Fulham, Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth and Lambeth.
- When are you available?
I am available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays with occasional evenings and weekends at additional cost.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages/ all abilities
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I prepare students for GCSE, A level and University Degree & Drama School Auditions. I also coach students who are looking to develop their personal confidence and speaking skills.
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I am willing to do this via Skype if required
- Do you have a personal message for students?
We all learn differently and I believe that it is important to facilitate personal education in a way that would best suit the student. Voice is such an important part of everyday life and a personal reflection of how we choose to represent ourselves therefore I work in a way that will help provide you with the most confidence in a comfortable, fun and easy setting.
- What kind of experience do you have?
Over ten years of experience as a Voice and Accent coach during which I have worked at Bristol Old Vic, Central School of Speech & Drama, Mountview Academy, LAMDA, ALRA, and RADA working with groups of drama students to develop vocal technique and understanding of accents and dialects. I have also worked at The National, Young Vic, RSC, Cambridge Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe Festival to support various productions on dialect, vocal trouble shooting, and vocal health.
I am currently Head Dialect and Voice Coach on West End's and UK tour's 'Matilda', 'Motown' and 'The Rink', as well as working with London Speech Workshop as one of their resident Senior Voice Coaches. Co Founder of Orbit Training Ltd. Working on Confident Communication and Public Speaking Skills. I also teach all areas of practical voice and dialects at Mountview Academy, specifically teaching Speech, Phonetics and RP to the Postgraduate students and Shakespeare and text work to the Musical Theatre Students. I also work with children from Norland Place School And Chelsea Young Writers, between the ages of 7 - 12, to develop Public Speaking skills and articulation.
I also allocate my time to charity work at Core Arts Mental Health Charity. Working with patients on a one to one basis - with singers, poets, actors and public speakers of every age and ability to help develop their confidence using Creative Vocal Techniques.
I offer private tutorials at my home in West London or at your home. I also offer small group workshops or lessons via Skype for children, young adults, and adults of every ability.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Full Enhanced CRB Disclosure (Issued 2015)
- Where and with whom did you train?
RCS with Colin Broom and Nadine George
RCSSD with Katerina Moraitis, Kristin Linklater, Barbara Houseman, Cicely Berry, Gilly Anne Keyes
Knight Thompson with Phil Thompson and Andrea Caban
Estill with Anne Marie Speed
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
ICV, BVA, VASTA, PRS, MU
- Tell me about some of your current students.
I currently work as Head Dialect Coach and Voice Coach on the West End's production of 'Matilda'. Working with both adults and children within the cast on vocal technique, healthy voice use and dialect. I also work as a Senior Voice Coach at London Speech Workshop, working with corporate clients both locally and Internationally, of all ages. Working with them to develop confident communication. I also currently work as a freelance voice coach with clients of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, working on accent softening, and with professional actors working with most accents & dialects
I teach voice and dialect at Mountview. Teaching all areas of practical voice and dialects to the BA and Foundation students. I also work at LAMDA eaching Speech, Phonetics and RP to the Postgraduate students, Shakespeare and text work with the Musical Theatre Students, as well as working at Core Arts Mental Health Charity on a one to one basis with singers, poets, actors and public speakers of every age and ability.
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• MA Voice Studies 2:1 CSSD
• IPA Phonetics Qualification
• CRB checked
• ICV, BVA, VASTA, PRS
Izo had previously worked for us back in 2015 with two of our employees regarding a conference they were due to speak at, and was immensely helpful at working on the speech, communication skills and preparation techniques. This year we needed Izo again to work with 7 of our employees and one client over Skype. She was very easy to work with, gave us detailed plans of what would be covered in the 4 hour workshop and the group were highly satisfied with their training afterwards."
March 2016
My husband and I spent a long time trying to find the right teacher for our son Benjamin. Benjamin finds it hard to articulate his words clearly and Izo came highly recommended to us. She continues to work with Benjamin every week on his R and S sounds and we're extremely pleased to see how much clearer his speech is and how his confidence is growing because of this"
January 2016
When I first went on tutor pages I was looking for a teacher who would make me feel really relaxed and comfortable. I was immediately drawn to Izo's pink hair and glad to see she was well qualified. I booked in six lessons with her and we developed my communication skill. Izo is very structured within each session and gives specific feedback and homework to do in between sessions so that you can keep improving. I look forward to going back to see her to work on a presentation"
December 2015
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