Patsy Burn - Teacher Training/ Schools

Teacher Training/

Schools

Voice work can be an integral part of any teacher's training, making sure they can deliver work to the best standards, and ensure they can stay healthy. Voice work can also be a beneficial tool when working with students of all ages.

‘The voice work with

teachers far excelled some of the teacher training we have had in recent times………….we have already booked our sessions for next time’

Teacher – Heaton Manor High School

‘This is the sort of training I wish I’d had in teacher training. I never realised how important my voice was!’

Teacher -Newcastle College

‘I really like working with Patsy. She can always tell if I’m not happy or if I need help. I feel like I’m being a better actor’

Student – Aged 13

‘I’d never done any voice work before, and now I realise that our voice is so much about who we are and what impression we give off to people. It was great to make these discoveries and exciting to think what we could do with them next, as a performer but just in everyday life too’

Student – Aged 19

Staff Vocal training can include;

Vocal Health – Making sure you can look after your voice; the do’s and don’ts
Vocal Stamina – Making sure your voice will last all term.
Vocal Authority – Having the confidence to use your voice.
Storytelling and engaging your audience – Are you using your voice at its maximum potential? Could you be getting more from your Voice in the classroom?

Singing for pleasure– Ever thought you could sing? A great way to get everyone involved.

Student Sessions Can include;

Performance Voice Skills– Projection, articulation, on-stage dynamics and performance skill.
Textual Analysis– Using fun practical exercises to explore English and Drama syllabus texts.
Accent and Dialect – Looking at different voices for performance, or just for fun.
Preparation for Audition or exams– For whole groups or individuals.
Phonetics– For English students and/or teachers
Singing– For groups or individuals; a school choir, a small choral group, an acapella trio or soloists of all kinds.

If you are interested in any of these sessions please Contact Patsy