Sensitive Voice Work

Last month, I had the joy of giving a talk for AOTOS’ 50th Anniversary Conference at the beautiful Royal Ballet and Opera House in London’s Covent Garden.

I intended to provide a quiet, thoughtful session designed to nourish those of us working in the wonderfully complex field of voice, including in spaces that are often overstretched and emotionally complex. I shared how sensitive voice work can offer opportunities for self-expression, grounding, self-regulation and connection, especially when working with neurodivergent, sensory-sensitive, and PMLD communities.

I also wanted to highlight that marginalised groups are within professional performance communities, not external. I have said this several times, and I will continue to repeat it as often as possible.

To have been a keynote speaker alongside peers I have admired for a long time was deeply special. I was also delighted to share with my studio members how important sharing their stories has been. I know that their voices being heard has meant the world to them, especially when their voices have often felt minimised or dismissed.

This reflective, relational approach to voice is at the heart of my 1:1 mentoring, workshops and upcoming book. If this philosophy resonates with you, or your organisation, I would love to connect.