Voice Lab is a 5-week (4 session, see dates), small cohort course in Edinburgh where you’ll get to discover and play with the full potential of your voice, whether you're an actor, comedian, or just want to explore how your voice works.

It’s hands-on and practical, with a combination of small group weekly sessions and one-on-one coaching to make sure you get what you need.

You’ll walk away with more confidence and a toolkit of techniques to use your voice in different situations, all in a relaxed, playful way.

What the Course Offers

This isn’t just a voice course—it’s a guided, playful exploration of your voice, with 4 in-person workshops over 5 weeks, plus a short private coaching call to align the course with your unique needs, and extra online support videos.

Each week, we’ll meet for a 2-hour session packed with physical, practical voice work in a small, supportive group. You’ll also get a one-to-one coaching call at the start to help tailor the course to what you need.

Between sessions, you’ll have access to optional voice ‘missions’ and video warm-ups on the online platform. You can explore these at your own pace — use as many or as few as you like. The goal is to find the voice tools that work for you, so take what’s helpful and leave the rest.

This is about building a toolkit of techniques, games, and approaches that actually work for you, so you can experiment, play, and find more confidence and freedom in your voice — without it feeling like homework.

Who Is It For?

This course is open to people looking to explore their voice in a playful, practical way at a pace that is tailored to you.

While performance backgrounds like acting, improvisation, comedy, or even physical activities such as yoga can enhance the experience, they’re not required. It’s really about getting to know your own unique voice, and everyone's starting point is different.

This is not a singing course, though singers are welcome — it’s focused on the spoken voice and how we use it in various situations, whether that’s for performance, public speaking, or just communicating more confidently in everyday life.

About Alex

Alex Owen-Hill is a professional voice coach, improviser, voice researcher, and clown. Trained at the famously strict École Philippe Gaulier for clown and comic acting, he brings a unique mix of technical voice expertise and playful exploration to his coaching. His approach blends improvisation, comedy, and voice science, creating a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

With certifications in Gender-Affirming Voice Work, Accent and Dialect Coaching, and Estill Voice Training (Levels 1 & 2), Alex combines research-backed methods with a deep understanding of performance. He is currently undertaking an MA in Voice, specializing in Neurodivergent Voices and Authenticity, making his work especially relevant for those navigating voice and identity.

Alex’s coaching is highly adaptable, neurodivergence-friendly, and designed to help each individual build their own voice toolkit—not just follow a set of exercises. Whether you're an experienced performer or just starting out, his sessions encourage experimentation, play, and a deeper connection to your own voice.

What's Going to Happen?

The course kicks off on Wednesday March 26th, with one in-person workshop per week (and a break on the 9th April, see the dates section for more info).

These sessions will take place in-person at Summerhall, Edinburgh, where we’ll do practical exercises, group work, and individual coaching. Most of the work in sessions involves practical voice exercises and small breakout activities.

Outside of the workshop sessions, you’ll have access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for discussion, questions, and ongoing support. There’s also an online platform with videos and extra content to help you dive deeper and reinforce what we cover each week.

You will also have a one-to-one coaching call with Alex at some point during the first two weeks to tailor the course to your specific voice needs.

Details

Dates:

• Session 1: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
• Session 2: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
• Break Week: There will be no workshop on the 9th April. However, I encourage you to attend the improv jam that evening if you can (even if you’ve never done improv before) to connect with your classmates in a more informal setting and try out some optional "voice missions" in a supportive environment.
• Session 3: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
• Session 4: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

Times:

7pm - 9pm BST (UK Time)

One to one call:

• In the first session, we’ll arrange a calendar time for your personal 30 minute coaching call with me. In this call, I’ll help you to identify specific voice patterns you’d like to address and tools to focus on throughout the rest of the course.

Venue:

Summerhall, Edinburgh (Snip and Sip, next to Demonstration Room)

Numbers:

There are a maximum of 10 places on this course to ensure plenty of dedicated playtime and personalized work.

Cost:

• £127 standard
• £107 low income
• £87 supported

(Note that this is a reduced-price pilot course. For comparison, a single private 1.5-hour voice coaching session with Alex outside of this course costs £125 or £60 for supported students, unless bought as part of a package.)

Cancellation Policy

• If you need to cancel your place before the course begins, full refunds can only be given up until two weeks before the course starts.
• Should you need to cancel your place after this date, 50% of your payment will be retained, unless your place can be suitably filled.
• For drop-outs within 72 hours (3 days) of the start of the course, your full fee will be retained.
• If Alex needs to cancel the course for any reason, you will be offered alternative dates. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled dates, a full refund will be provided.

How to Apply

To ensure this course is a good fit for you and to help us understand how we can best support your needs, there is a short application process.

Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you’re offered a place, payment details will be provided, and your spot will be confirmed upon payment.

There is an application form below to make sure you're a good fit for the course and to gather a bit of info to feed into Alex's planning.

If this form is a barrier to you attending the course, please email Alex on alex  (at) alexowenhill.co.uk to arrange a zoom or a phone-call instead.

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Please fill out the application form to ensure this course is a good fit for you. It's first come, first served, so apply soon!