Professional Voice and Acting Coaching
Ground, Embody, Breathe ...
Ground yourself with relevant and usable knowledge of your voice through guided practice. Embody the technique so that it looks effortless.
Breathe freely so that the work feels wonderful.
WE ARE BREATHED
Voice Coaching
By allowing only what is natural helps us to grow and recognise the barriers that we have built up in our voices against daily stresses. My job is to help you to remove the layers of complexity so that we can return to our healthy core.
Meisner Programmes
What is acting? Sanford Meisner said “Acting is the ability to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. There are two key phrases in the acting definition: one is Living Truthfully and the other is Imaginary Circumstances.”
Learn more about me
I hold a bachelors degree in Acting from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama; a masters degree in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and am certified as a Designated Meisner Teacher.
"MEND YOUR SPEECH A LITTLE LEST YOU SHOULD MAR YOUR FORTUNES."
William Shakespeare (King Lear: I:I)
TESTIMONIALS
“David is an insightful teacher who can set the bar high and empower the students. He is an empathetic communicator who can feel the crowd and quickly change gears if needed. I enjoyed all the tools he offered us in the voice classes as well as his patience and guidance while exploring Meisner technique. What makes David a great teacher is his thirst for continuous improvement, which is valuable and inspiring for everybody working alongside him.”
Alexandrina B.Acting Student
David is a remarkable acting teacher who brings a patient and gentle heart to his work. He has sought out and learned the best techniques from around the world and uses them in his own unique approach to actor training. Any actor would be lucky to have him as a teacher.
Scott TrostExecutive Director, The Meisner Institute
"David is one of the few who can easily jump from knowledge and experience as a teacher to exploring, feeling, guiding as an actor. In his Meisner classes one can feel empowered by his presence and commitment, guiding his students every step of the way. David is not afraid to risk and is encouraging his students to pursue the truth within ourselves. His supportive nature, dedication and everlasting desire to improve, to become better as a specialist and as a human being it's an immense source of inspiration."
Dumitru C.Acting Student
David’s approach to teaching is exquisite. He has a real skill for balancing the space to take in the individual needs of the group, while also using each student's development to educate the whole class—a kind and engaging teacher.
Rebecca G.Acting student, LAMDA
"I can’t express how mind-opening and transformative taking voice class with David this past summer was for me. Not only did it totally change the way I thought about vocal training and acting, but it revolutionized my understanding of human interaction—instilling in me a deep desire to continue with this work."
LucindaLAMDA Student