VOICE REHAB AND SINGING LESSONS

Vocal coaching will rehabilitate the client into healthy, sustainable voice-use, solving the underlying problem and preventing further issues. I can also help people find their voices after periods of voice-loss or voicelessness, and work with clients whose voices are changing due to menopause or ageing.

TREATMENT

I specialise in the treatment of Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD); a diagnosis in absence of pathologies. Where someone is having vocal issues but a medical scope shows no physical pathology, MTD is diagnosed, which is itself often leads to maladaptions (further, compensatory issues). ​

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In addition to vocal coaching, I advise and re-educate on all factors surrounding vocal health, taking into account work, home-life, life-style, mental and physical health, diet, travel expectations and more, including creating a voicing budget and exercise routines.

I work across all sung (including throat singing!) and speaking environments and with all age-groups. Your voice is unique and your coaching is personal to you. Often, clients come to me having finished the allocated six NHS SLT-led sessions but needing further care, or for expert singing/performance help. Most of my rehabilitation clients are professional singers/actors but I also see many school teachers, and visit schools to give talks on maintaining vocal health.

I also have an extensive client list who come for regular singing lessons, including child competitive dancers, folk singers, actors, West End singers, singer-dancers and opera singers. I work primarily with professional singers but also enjoy teaching amateurs who want to improve their choral singing or perfect their amateur dramatics role. I am equally well-versed in classical, musical theatre and CCM (contemporary commercial music) techniques and spend most of my time saying, “singing is about making funny noises” and pointing to my sign which reads, “sing like no one is listening”!

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Personal & Genuine"

    Sian immediately created a safe environment for me to be open and for my voice to be heard. Her approach felt personal and genuine and tailor-made for me.

    ~ Opera Singer

  • "Pieces I never thought possible"

    Siân has helped massively to improve my confidence. My singing has improved enormously and I'm now singing pieces that I never thought would be possible.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Exceptional Voice"

    Sian's voice is exceptional and she can sing and teach a wide range of genres. I have improved significantly since having sessions with her and would highly recommend her to anyone.

    ~ Musical Theatre Student

  • "Incredible Capacity to Genuinely Listen"

    Sian has an incredible capacity to genuinely listen to her clients and give them what they specifically require. She is able to hold the space for whatever you need to say and sometimes not say.

    ~ Opera Singer

  • "Patient & Thorough"

    The assessment was patient and thorough, the work was structured such as to ensure the targets were achievable, and the sessions were organised in a careful, layering programme to e certain of building strongly on each technique.

    ~ Folk Singer

  • "Helpful Practices"

    I have never come across a therapist who is able to treat a client using so many helpful practices which marry together so well. Whether you are searching for vocal coaching, vocal rehabilitation, vocal massage, counselling and mindfulness practice for singers or just a better knowledge of your own voice and how it works, I cannot recommend Sian highly enough.

    ~ Singer & Dancer

  • "Courtesy, Understanding & Encouragement"

    I was sorry for myself and fairly dispirited when I met Sian, and quite sceptical about there being much in the way of help to restore my singing voice. I was treated with the utmost courtesy, understanding and encouragement, such that I began to believe in myself. Having worked successfully on voice recovery, I look forward to continuing. Sian is due my grateful thanks.

    ~ Retired Singer

  • "Wish I had met Siân Sooner"

    I only wish that I had met Sian sooner and that there were more qualified vocal specialists out there like Sian.

    ~ Singer

  • "Huge variety of singing styles"

    At the same time as helping me with a huge variety of singing styles, Sian always makes sure to explain how my voice works and why a certain exercise is beneficial.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Inspiring, fun & educational"

    Sian is inspiring, fun and educational. She is extremely knowledgeable about vocal techniques and knows how to challenge you while making sure you protect your voice.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Transformative"

    Since I have been attending Sian's lessons, transformations have taken place. I am finding a voice I never knew I had. Sian is a very talented and knowledgeable musician and I am learning new techniques every week.

    ~ Amateur Singer