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THE CITY VOICE STUDIO

I would like you to deliver a presentation, address a conference/meeting, fly to New York and meet the directors…..”

These few phrases casually mentioned can fill you with despair, and cause all types of anxiety symptoms ranging from muscular/skeletal aches and pains, insomnia, concern over the voice such as hoarseness and worry over projection.

In the fast pace of today’s business environment, nearly all professional and business people have to stand and speak in front of audiences both large and small.

A well trained audible, modulated phrased speaking voice can be the difference between appearing confident or nervous and unprepared.




The City Voice Studio has been established for ten years. Providing professional bespoke coaching to clients from London’s financial, business and professional communities.

Including staff working at, J.P.Morgan, Barclays, Lloyds of London, UBS, Deloittes  Linklaters, in addition to smaller business, lecturers and teachers, barristers, lawyers, and public sector employees, Diplomatic staff .Barts Hospital Choir,  Actors and singers preparing roles and music for stage productions and concerts.

Coaching is usually entirely designed to the individual clients’ direct needs on a one to one basis. Small groups coaching sessions can also be arranged by request.  The course structure can be either a one-off special intensive two hour session or five sessions spread out over a period of time by arrangement.   Coaching takes place at the City Voice Studio’s office space in the City of London or at clients’ office or meeting rooms. 

FEATURES OF COACHING

• How to input rhythm in speech.

Detailed work on pronunciation and diction training.

Posture work, with the aim of standing free from strain, particularly in front of the public.

Vocal Exercises and training to develop a free and resonant speaking voice, free from hoarseness and strain.

Development of modulation of pitch and variety of tonal quality.

Rehearsal and coaching on clients own presentation or speech.

Performance anxiety
 

Testimonials and articles:

Articles printed in publications:

London Business Matters - London Chamber of Commerce

J P Morgan Staff Magazine

Financial News           

Impetus European Management Assistants

Here is the City

Chartered Institute of Management

Quotes from clients:

I was terrified of speaking in public; the Voice Studio helped me conquer this!!”  Female accountant working at leading accountancy firm in Zurich.

As a native Chinese speaker, English pronunciation was often problematic …. Thank you City Voice Studio for focusing on exactly where the problems were”  employee at major US investment bank.

When I was promoted to a senior position within my company, the self imposed stress at trying to succeed in my next post led to my gabbling words at presentations and meetings…... the one to one coaching me phrase my sentences with ease”.

Insurance Senior Director at company

“Speaking in front of a class all day long my voice and throat were hoarse by the end of the day…. Without the help of the Studio I don’t know how I could have continued...”   primary school teacher at an international school.

Being cast in the productions of my local dramatic society was something I had always wanted to do.. but not being a professional, I needed help in projecting my voice and especially with the singing parts…

Standing up to sing solos at Church filled me with dread until I received  coaching from the Studio”

Operatic soprano, Susan Coombes, was born in London. She trained at the London College of Music and the Rubin Academy.  She sings extensively in both opera and concert both in the UK and overseas.  Susan has sung at all the leading musical venues in London and will be making her fourth concert at London’s Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace. She has sung on BBC radio and made several audio recordings.   “This scintillating soprano “….BBC. Radio”……Ms Coombes knowledge of singing in several languages enables her to understand the difficulties many of her clients have in pronouncing English and articulating spoken text.

Contact Us:-

Telephone 07811 978113

Email: info@nucityvoice.com