The exercises that I use in my work are comfortable for the beginning student and valuable for performers who have had other vocal training, including singers. 

This work is not just about producing a better sound, but having a voice that is directly connected to one’s inner life — a voice that is able to communicate a full range of emotion and thought without strain or tension.

Wendy Ward, Owner and Director of the Ward Acting Studio

 

The Work

Performers - actors, singers, dancers

Standard Curriculum: A typical session begins with a body aligning Feldenkrais exercise, followed by breath support work. We then move into Linklater vocal exercises that focus on freeing and strengthening the voice as well as developing resonance and range. We finish the session with articulation work.

Custom-Designed Lessons:  For actors who have specific vocal or speech issues not listed on the website, Joanne is able to custom-design special speech and vocal production classes to address your specific needs.


Non-Performers — attorneys, teachers, executives, clergy

Custom-Designed Private Lessons:  Joanne works with people outside of the performing arts by using elements from her standard curriculum, including techniques that are specific to your vocal issue. Perhaps you have difficulty being heard or get a sore throat from straining to be heard.

Examples of people Joanne has worked with include a courtroom attorney who chronically had a sore throat from vocal tiredness and strain; a teacher who suffered from anxiety when speaking to their class; a sales executive whose presentation style needed to be more effective; a Wall Street expert who struggled with articulation in fast-spoken live TV segments of investment tips.

Set up a conversation with Joanne to find out how she can help you.

 

Prices

Standard Curriculum: $75/one-hour session; $45 half hour/package of 6 sessions for $382.50 (15% discount)

Custom-Designed Lessons: $90/hour, $60/half hour; package of 6 sessions for $459.00 (15% discount)


Ask about semi-private and small group classes. (These are priced at a 15% discount.)


PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE