“I came to Janie wanting to work on material from Hamilton. Her techniques gave me a fresh perspective on the story as well as an embodied experience of the text…The lessons are anchored in years of experience and technique that inspires you to fulfil your potential as a performer and human being.”

Callan Purcell, Actor (Hamilton, Australia)
“The workshop was initially nerve wracking since I had to talk in front of people but once I got comfortable, it was a fantastic, liberating experience”
Phd Student, University Of Newcastle

“Janie helped me unlock a voice I thought I had, but had hidden away over the years. In an amazing short period of time, she helped build enormous confidence”

Josh Richards, Comedian
WEEKEND INTENSIVE

Freeing Your Natural Voice

Join actor and voice teacher Janie Gibson for a weekend intensive in the Freeing Your Natural Voice method. This world-renowned vocal training is designed to reawaken your connection to your natural speaking voice and enhance your ability to connect with your audience as an actor or in your professional life. Your natural voice has 2-4 octave speaking range and the ability to express the full gamut of human emotion and all the nuance of thought and feeling. In this training you will be guided through a series of practical exercises to open and strengthen your voice.

March 14th & 15th | 10am-5pm

Where: The Locker Room at The Station, Corner Scott St, Watt St, Newcastle NSW 2300

Voice Training

Overview

Across 2 days we will explore:

  • awareness of vocal anatomy
  • connection to natural breathing
  • experiencing your voice vibrations in the body
  • opening the throat
  • strengthening your resonators
  • enlivening your articulation

Curious beginners to experienced performers are welcome. While this training is focused on the speaking voice, the singing voice will also benefit from free breathing, resonance and the release of tongue and jaw tension.

WHEN: March 14th & 15th | 10am-5pm

COST: Full price: $395  | Concession: $345