Voice training.Use your voice the way you want!

Your voice is important, whether you are an actor, voice-over artist, or a business professional. You want to rely on your voice and use it the way you want. Voice training helps you achieve this.

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Voice Training at Zangstudio Roel Bakkum

Voice training at Zangstudio Roel Bakkum in Amsterdam is ideal for anyone who wants more control over their voice without focusing specifically on singing. Whether you want to improve your diction, combat fatigue, or make your voice more dynamic, our voice training is designed to increase your awareness and control of your voice.

In addition to voice technique, we also offer specialized speech therapy. These sessions are always with Anne van Zandbergen, our in-house speech therapist. Do you have specific speech therapy complaints? Then schedule a session with Anne!

Voice training is an investment in yourself. How much time you need to invest for improvement depends on your personal goals and starting point. Our team is ready to support you and take your voice to the next level.

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  • Presenters

    If you often speak in public, at corporate events for both small and large audiences, you know your voice is essential.

    Projection, breathing, diction, stability, and vocal health are important aspects when it comes to voice usage for speakers.

    Voice training ensures awareness and control in these areas. It is a crucial part of telling your story in a dynamic and engaging way. It gives you confidence in your voice and thus confidence on stage.

  • Business Professionals

    Whether you're an emerging talent or an experienced executive, if you feel that you can get more out of your voice, then voice training is for you! Your voice can convey calmness, confidence, and expertise making it an indispensable addition to any presentation courses you have attended.

    This is useful in everyday situations where you use your voice, such as in meetings, on the phone, but also when presenting new ideas or during a job interview.

    Voice training helps you become aware of the way you use your voice, your pronunciation, and dynamics. Do you speak too fast, or too slowly? These are aspects you can adjust so that your voice and thus your message are better received.Scroll here for more information about the content of our voice training.

  • Actors & Voice Overs

    For every voice-over artist and actor, your voice is indispensable. You use your voice extensively, often in dynamics more extreme than regular speaking. That's why it's crucial to train your voice in a way similar to that of a singer.

    You need to be able to rely on your voice, but also control it as you wish. Do you need to shout in a scene, or speak very softly? Do you need to sound sad or angry? Each emotion has its own timbre, which you can adjust using the parts of your body responsible for making sound.

    We use the Estill Voice Training model to train the voice. You can read more about it here.

    Voice-overs & Podcasters

    Are you a podcaster or voice-over encountering issues? We can help you gain control over your voice.

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Voice Training

Voice Training Technique

Voice technique offers control over the parts responsible for your vocal sound, such as the vocal folds, jaw, breathing, and larynx. Training these parts leads to greater awareness, confidence, and control over your voice.

For voice training, we use Estill Voice Training, a model that provides insight into the functions of the vocal apparatus.

Projection & Dynamics

Technique forms the basis for projection and dynamics. Good projection of your voice, in other words: being audible in every situation, is essential. Projection is not just about volume, which is why we often address projection and dynamics together.

When we work on dynamic voice usage, we aim to prevent your voice from sounding monotonous. Do you always speak at the same volume, with the same pitch and speed? Then it is likely that your voice usage is perceived as monotonous or even boring. Fortunately, this can be improved through voice techniques. In the training on projection and dynamics, we teach you how to use these techniques to adapt your voice to any situation.

Accent reduction

Do you have an accent and feel that it hinders you from achieving your goals? Then taking lessons in accent reduction is an excellent choice. By training your muscle control in the tongue, lips, and jaw, you can reduce or even completely eliminate your accent.

Diction

Improving diction is often overlooked, while it is crucial. Many think that speaking clearly requires large movements of the lips, jaw, and tongue. However, the opposite is true: good diction requires subtle movements and minimal adjustment of the lip, jaw, and tongue position.

Good diction not only improves intelligibility but also enhances your projection and dynamics, contributing to greater vocal stamina. It ensures that every word is pronounced with precision, which is essential in situations where every detail counts, such as in theater, public speaking, or audiobooks & podcasts.

Vocal health

How do you deal with hoarseness and colds, and how do you keep your voice in top condition? This is a question that is often asked, and often too late. Therefore, it is important to maintain your voice well. Two aspects are important in this regard: voice training and vocal health.

When it comes to vocal health, we think of whether or not to steam? Whether or not to use Lax Vox (bubbling)? But also of vocal massages, such as facial releases or cupping.

There are times when it is important to see a doctor, for example in case of reflux, nodules, polyps, or other vocal disorders. Have you already seen a doctor and ENT specialist and received advice to work with a speech therapist? Then make an appointment with our speech therapist Anne van Zandbergen.

Do you often have voice problems? Do you feel that your voice is not functioning optimally? Then make an appointment with Anne van Zandbergen to have your voice evaluated and to discuss further steps.

Voice training methods

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Estill Voice Training

Estill Voice Training is a model of function, outlining the function of each body part involved in voice production. We believe it to be the most transparent model available, clearly describing both the workings of the voice and effective training methods.

This unique model identifies the structures that produce the voice, as well as the structures in and around the throat (vocal tract) that further shape and modify the sound. This leads to a consciously chosen, reliable, and predictable control over voice production.

Developed by Jo Estill, a singer and scientist, Estill Voice Training divides voice training into two levels. Level one covers exercises for voice control, while level two deals with timbre and voice qualities.

Coaches Who Work with Estill Voice Training

Docent zangtechniek, vocal coach & stemtraining bij Zangstudio Roel Bakkum

Roel Bakkum - Estill Figure Proficiency

Roel about Estill Voice Training

"Estill Voice Training is undoubtedly the best out there in terms of information and transformation. It not only teaches you how your voice works but also how to use your voice in ways you have never done before."

Docent zang & stemtraining Anne van Zandbergen

Anne van Zandbergen - Estill Figure Proficiency

Anne about Estill Voice Training

"As a vocal coach and speech therapist, I find Estill Voice Training to be a model that provides each student with an insight into their vocal use unlike any other technique I have worked with."