by Leon | Sep 3, 2026 | Creative Coaching, Voiceover and Studio Work
Voiceover auditions are often recorded alone, quickly and with very little feedback. You may receive a short script, a technical brief and one chance to make the read sound clear, connected and appropriate for the job. That can make it tempting to over-perform, copy...
by Leon | Aug 26, 2026 | Accents, Creative Coaching, Speaking Voice
An accent can sound accurate in a practice session and still disappear, tighten up or become overdone when an actor is under pressure. That is not a sign that the accent has failed. It usually means the work has not yet become flexible enough to survive the demands of...
by Leon | Aug 16, 2026 | Creative Coaching, Singing, Speaking Voice
How accents work is one of the most useful things an actor, voice artist or curious speaker can understand. An accent is not simply a collection of individual sounds. It is a learned pattern of speech, physical habit and social meaning. That is why accent work can be...
by Leon | Aug 10, 2026 | Corporate Coaching, Creative Coaching, Executive Voice & Communication, Interview & Pitch Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Musical Theatre, Singing
Leon Trayman Coaching is delighted to be named Voice & Performance Coach of the Year 2026 – UK. Additionally, the Corporate Vision Education and Training Awards 2026 recognised Leon Trayman Coaching. The award recognises Leon’s work supporting...
by Leon | Aug 2, 2026 | Creative Coaching, Musical Theatre, Singing, Speaking Voice, Voiceover and Studio Work
Habit-building for singers, actors and voice artists is often the difference between progress that lasts and progress that fades when life gets busy. Most performers know that regular vocal practise matters. The harder part is turning that practise into habits that...
by Leon | Jul 22, 2026 | Creative Coaching, Speaking Voice
When people say “use more vocal variety”, they rarely explain what that actually means or how to do it without feeling like you are putting on a voice. For many actors, presenters and facilitators, the result is either flat delivery or an over-performed...
