Your Voice Matters - Vocal Coaching

Your Voice Matters - Vocal Coaching Speech training for competitions, exams, auditions, interviews, public speaking, held in Looe and St Neot Also EFL teacher for individuals and small groups.

Gain qualifications, enter competitions, learn the importance of vocal energy and how it can be a tool for supporting your own self-confidence and self-esteem. Classes on a one to one or two to one basis for children and adults too - short or long courses available. Special appointments at St Neot outside of the times listed above. I am also a qualified EFL teacher (English as a Foreign Language) and love teaching on a one to one basis or in small groups. Available daytimes or evenings.

I’m Will Cottrell, Val’s eldest son. I’m sorry to say Val has been seriously ill with cancer for a long time. Things hav...
18/07/2020

I’m Will Cottrell, Val’s eldest son. I’m sorry to say Val has been seriously ill with cancer for a long time. Things have progressed and the consensus is Val now has only a few weeks left to live.

Whilst Val has been reticent to share news of her ill health, there are many people who have been touched by her, and that you would want to hear that the end of her time is approaching, and perhaps have a chance to say goodbye.

She is greatly brightened by cards, flowers and plants. Our address is below. If you’d like to record a voice message, video, a song, or a perhaps a poem - then these are brilliant too. You can email links and things to me - [email protected], or via my Facebook profile, Will Cottrell

Val is not strong enough for visits (other than from close family and friends), or phone calls. Neither does she go online anymore.

She is at home here in Cornwall, surrounded by family: Jimmers, Bush Hill, St Neot, Cornwall, PL146NG

Please feel free to share or forward this message to anyone you think might want to send Val their best wishes.

As I focus very much on LAMDA work, I thought some of you might be interested to learn more about how it all works and w...
20/09/2019

As I focus very much on LAMDA work, I thought some of you might be interested to learn more about how it all works and what the objectives are. I have a couple of slots available if anyone would like to chat to me about it.

Who could take a LAMDA Exam?

Anyone who loves drama and wants to do more
Drama students who want to polish their skills, improve stage technique, work with interesting texts and prepare for auditions
Those who want to improve their spoken English and work on presentation skills
Students who could use drama as a way of gaining extra UCAS points.

What happens in a LAMDA Exam?

A LAMDA Exam comprises two elements. First the candidate or candidates give a performance, which an examiner watches. Then the candidate or candidates have a short discussion with the examiner.

A performance might consist of acted monologues or scenes, a recital of poems and prose pieces or presentations on chosen subjects.

The kind of pieces chosen for performance, the number and length of the pieces, and the nature of the discussion depends on the grade being taken. Some pieces and subjects will be prescribed by LAMDA, and others may be freely chosen by the candidate.

At one end of the scale, a young beginner taking an Introductory Exam recites a short poem of around eight lines and then talks informally to the examiner about a favourite toy. At the other end, a Grade 8 Acting student present three monologues or scenes, at least one of which is classical, and then has a lengthy formal discussion with the examiner about the technicalities of the acting process and acting theory.

How is a LAMDA Exam marked?

The maximum score in a LAMDA Exam is 100. 40 marks are awarded for Interpretation, 40 for Technique and 20 for Knowledge.

The Interpretation mark reflects the candidate’s imaginative engagement with the written word – how well has he or she grasped and communicated

- the surface message
- the underlying emotional conten

The Technique mark reflects the candidate’s vocal and physical performance – how well does he or she use the voice and body to

- engage the listener
- give a sense of conviction and truthfulness?

The Knowledge mark reflects the candidate’s

- theoretical understanding of language and/or performance
- ability to share their ideas in discussion.

Overall marks are awarded as follows:

80+ Distinction
65–79 Merit
50–64 Pass

What is LAMDA?
LAMDA (founded 1861) is the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. It is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom and has a global reputation for excellence. You can find out more about LAMDA at www.lamda.org.uk

LAMDA began offering speech examinations to the public in the 1880s. These examinations have been refined and developed over the years. They now form a comprehensive system of performance evaluation.

LAMDA’s mission is to improve standards in communication through the spoken word, foster an appreciation of literature and support creative, intellectual and social development.

03/09/2019

I also am opening up a couple more slots for Voice Matters - please message me if you would like to know more - its great fun!!

03/09/2019

Youth Theatre alert!! We are back on 13th September, 4.30 to 6 for Starlets and 6 - 7.30 for Inbetweeners as usual. Fiona and I look forward to meeting up with you all again and making new friends too. Spread the word!!

21/01/2019

Been out of touch for a while but classes have now resumed and I have a couple of spaces - interested in knowing more? Come and chat to see what it is all about - not just getting people into drama school (although we have done pretty well on that score recently!) but having fun exploring texts in an exciting way, boosting confidence and self esteem. A marvellous tool for everyone no matter what age!!
Contact me here or on 07711731235 - various times and days available to suit.

03/09/2018

WOW! Massive congratulations to Eleanor Morozow who has just been given a place at the celebrated BRIT SCHOOL in London! We are all behind you girl and know you are going to enjoy and make a great success of it!!
One very proud teacher! Big hugs ######

16/01/2018

We are so, so proud of Josh Parker who has today been accepted at Arts Educational School and will follow in the footsteps of many famous as well as upandcoming alumni - the boy done well!!
Good on you mate!!xx

04/01/2018

I am running out of superlatives so will have to invent a few! Fantabulous results for the four pupils who took their LAMDA exams at the end of November - Ruth Harris, Josh Parker, Eleanor Morozow and Evie Conn you are all amazing!! ###x

26/08/2017

Looking for a partner for year 5 girl wanting to work on our LAMDA Acting programme and one for a year 4 girl wanting to try our Musical Theatre course - anyone like to take the offer up? Get in touch via FB or phone 01579320547.
Either Monday or Tuesday in Looe or Thursday in St Neot, starting week beginning 11th September

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Jimmers
Liskeard
PL146NG

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