Mel coaches actors, presenters, business people, politicians, lawyers and anyone who has to cope with the media. This can be done either in private one-to-one sessions or through workshops and conferences. Specific courses can be devised as well as one-to-one tuition.
- See NEWS page for next workshop.
- Private teaching for companies an be arranged in London. Coaching via Zoom is available for one to one coaching for private students.
Performance Tuition for Actors
Mel runs regular workshops at the Actors Studio at Pinewood Studios. These include 5 day courses making showreels and doing acting process courses. She runs both live and Zoom courses.
See Actors StudioUK http://www.actorsstudio.co.uk
and Run At It Shouting https://runatitshouting.com/southwark-2/
Mel also teaches for groups and gives one-to-one coaching via Zoom by the hour, or works anywhere for companies. The minimum time for company work is one day. Mel does not do half-days. She works for both screen and theatre.
For private clients, Mel works via Zoom, which is perfect for help with self-tape and scripts.
Many actors are sent to Mel by casting directors or agents to assist them with screen tests and cold readings, for nerves and technical expertise. Some actors simply come to Mel to prepare a role in depth before a project.
Mel runs regular workshops UK and abroad – see NEWS page for details.
Testimonials
Vocal Tuition for Actors
Mel has an MA in Voice Studies (C.S.S.D) as well as an MA in Performing Arts (Mddx.) and is a member of the British Voice Association (Having served on the council and the Education Working Party). She can help with any aspect of voicework: remedial, voice quality, projection and performance. This is best done one-to-one but groupwork can be arranged.
Mel also deals with all aspects of nerves and helps to bring performers confidence in their work and auditions. She specialises in linking performance skills: taking every kind of performer from sports people and martial arts experts to models and singers into the acting process.
Tuition for Presenters and Executives
Groups or private sessions can be arranged on all aspects pf presentation and media work. Mel has run business courses for many years as well as assisting people in all walks of life to overcome nerves and to present and interview with confidence. Mel can also offer help with most aspects of voice and speech work, relaxation and confidence.