About Us
In a Nutshell
My aim is simple; to assist a singer in achieving THEIR perfect sound whilst maintaining the best possible vocal function. More experienced singers often have strong direction in their stylistic identity but occasionally experience limitations in their range, flexibility or power, or may even be suffering from tiredness and vocal health problems.
In just a short time I can help you to develop areas of your voice that may not have been usable, or release any tension or discomfort that has crept in over time using tools that encourage smooth coordination of the vocal folds throughout the range. On the other hand, things might be feeling wonderful but you’re keen to tick off a few more entries from the vocal ‘wish list’.
Either way, if you improve the function of your instrument you can turbo-charge it with adjustments to other parts of the singing process such as breathing and ‘vowel tuning’ to access a cracking belt voice, a floating mix, or maybe a classical head voice. The best bit is, you’ll be skilled enough to do all 3… if you want to of course.
The Tools
The vocal tools I have built come from many years of research, input from world leading voice scientists, and constant (and I mean constant) experimenting with my own voice and willing subjects. I even measured my students with a spectrogram ’n’ everything. That’s when it got really geeky.
I was first authorised to teach a technique called Speech Level Singing (SLS) in 2008, which gave me by initial coaching experience. After a few years I took on the tools that I thought were valuable (which wasn’t everything I might add) and went in search of answers to the questions that remained.
After that I spent a lot of time with voice experts and scientists, like Dr. Ingo Titze, to get the most current scientific theories on singing, including belting and screaming. Those theories, and a few weird equations, took a lot of distilling into usable and relevant vocal activities that greatly improve the art of stylistic singing.
Combine all that training and education with working with teachers of all disciplines including Estill, Breathing Coordination, Accent Method and CVT, and here I am. My specialism for taking scientific research and testing and developing it for practical use takes me frequently to Europe, United States, and Australia to educate the international teacher fraternity on what actually works.
How can that benefit you? Well, there’s a lot of misunderstood teaching methods out there that are either useless, temporarily helpful, or great but applied incorrectly. Combining the science, a bag of experience, and a strong network of professional colleagues has allowed me to guide my clients with genuinely effective training methods that don’t waste time training in the wrong habits. Only the good ones that sell records, keep you touring and score you auditions. And, more importantly, not put anyones voice at risk of injury unnecessarily
Recognition & Trusted By
Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to build genuine relationships with some of the most respected people in voice science… and a few of them have been kind enough to say nice things about me in writing.
Dr Ingo Titze, PhD (President of the National Centre for Voice and Speech in Utah, and one of the most influential voice scientists in the world ever!) kindly described me as “an international leader” in the merging of vocal art and science. I sit on the NCVS affiliate board at his invitation, which remains one of the things I’m most proud of in this career.
Dr Brad H. Story, PhD, Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona, recommended me because I’m “uniquely talented in being able to transform complex scientific concepts into careful, individualized guidance for singers”. Coming from someone who spends his days working out the biomechanics of the vocal folds, I’ll take that!
I’ve been recognised as a current living figure in vocal pedagogy by VocalPedagogy.com — a platform dedicated to honouring the leading voices in the field, past and present. I’m been a consultant coach on Singeo, and Vocalzone’s V-Team alongside other respected voices in the industry.
On the artist side: I’ve helped major label artists over vocal difficulties and past barriers, so they can feel awesome on stage again (see testimonials). I’ve supported backing vocalists for Rod Stewart, Kwabs, and Noel Gallagher. And I received a Gold Disc from Michael Patrick Kelly for my contribution to his huge album, iD – Working with him in the studio to find the best takes, the vocal expression, and the tour prep.
I’m a contributor to the Vocal Health First Aid programme at vocalhealth.co.uk, used by singing teachers across the industry. I co-authored a chapter in The Path of the Voice by Robin de Haas (Chapter 18). Dr Ian Howell referenced one of my exercise creations in his book Hearing Singing.
In 2026 I was invited to deliver the keynote address at the AOTOS summer conference in Edinburgh. I’ve also presented for NATS, British Voice Association, PAVA (Toronto, 2017), ANATS (Australian Tour, 2024), The Voice Study Centre, The Voice Expo, The Voice Summit Australia, and the Institute for Vocal Advancement.
Not bad for a bloke from Wiltshire who was forced into pro singing through redundancy with no benefits back in 2007. Not the easiest route to your calling, but look how it’s turned out!
THE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
In addition to developing technique, vocal sessions often gravitate towards working with style, song delivery and stage presentation, improvisation techniques and even extreme singing styles.
The ability to play with vowels and emotive sounds and will open up the world of tone and style. Style and interpretation is a cornerstone for anyone who is looking to publicly perform as it creates a magic connection with your audience and adds feel and sincerity to a song. Add improvisation to that and then you get even more scope to find your groove and create your own unique style.
I’ll bang on about it one more time… but a solid technique, control and vocal flexibility is the best platform to explore your voice stylistically. It removes the barriers to expression! Helping a singer to strike the perfect balance between technique and artistry is a tricky job, but it’s one I’m here to help with!
I’m regularly invited to talk shop on podcasts and channels across the voice teaching world – which either means I have interesting things to say, or I just return calls quickly. Probably a bit of both.
The Intelligent Vocalist with John Henny – appeared multiple times, covering voice assessment, vocal articulation, and how to know what to actually work on in the practice room. John also named me as one of six voice teachers shaping the future of vocal education. Episodes 85, 210 & 244
NATS Chat US (National Association of Teachers of Singing) – guest on the topic of Mixed Register: Piecing Together the Puzzle. Listen here.
Singing Teachers Talk (BAST Training) – episodes on vocal registers and jaw tension in singing. Listen here
WeHelpSingers – Challenging the assumptions of singers and teachers… one for a long car journey – Watch here
Institute for Vocal Advancement Podcast – Episode 8: Movement and Assessment. Listen here
The Vocal Code – A discussion on vocal health, vocal trends and how technology shapes the way we sing. Listen here
A Voice & Beyond – Helping singers over vocal trouble whilst maintaining their signature sound. Listen here
The Thinking Voice – An interview and a focus on helping singing teachers all over the world to up-skill and navigate the overwhelming amount of pedagogical options Listen here
Musical Quantum Leaps — Breaking Through Plateaus: Tips for Intermediate Singers. Watch here
SingTalk with Dave Stroud — Touring Singer: The Reality with guest Andy Brown From Lawson Watch here
Dr Dan’s Voice Essentials — guest appearance on vocal technique. Listen here.
The Naked Vocalist — my own podcast with a treasure trove of special guests. Episode archive
Eden School of Sounds — we discuss the various levels various singers are on, and how we can break through them. Listen here.
Voice Matters with Liz Johnson — My career path as a singer, teacher, and podcast creator, as well as Feldenkrais, the first time I brushed with vocology, and . . . a straw ANTI-piphany.. Listen here.