Coaches we recommend
Want to level up your performance skills? In addition to our occasional classes and musical theatre bootcamps, we’ve also got a list of recommended coaches for some 1-1 assistance!
Acting Coaching
Elyse O’Shaughnessey
Elyse has been in the entertainment industry her whole life on and off the stage. She's been a Casting director for the past 12 years in the USA and the Netherlands as well as a teacher for over 15 years. Six years ago, Elyse co-founded Orange Theatre Company and is their current Artistic Director. Ever since she can remember, Elyse has been passionate about helping others achieve success. And as a professional Coach, she has the opportunity to do that every single day. Since 2022, Elyse has been helping individuals meet their full potential through coaching. Using acting techniques as well as her experience in the casting world to help her clients make profound breakthroughs that have been immensely impactful on their careers on and off the stage. Putting everything she has into every project, Elyse doesn’t rest until her students and clients' expectations are exceeded.
Website: https://www.elyseoshaughnessey.com/
Email: info@elyseoshaughnessey.com
Rate: 70/hr excl. VAT for a single session
60/hr excl. VAT for more than one session
Intake call is free.
ACTORS:
Having a career in acting can be difficult. It can be hard to know where to start, how to keep yourself top of mind for agents, and how to navigate the industry. I can help guide you through the industry, using my experience as a casting director, producer, and theatre director. I'll guide you through how the industry works here from signing up for agencies to making sure you know what you're signing once you get a job. Knowing how to impress casting directors but also knowing how to protect yourself as an actor is beyond important.
In addition, I do acting coaching which ranges from weekly acting lessons to coaching for a specific audition or goal. The best part of private coaching is it's all taiilored to your needs and goals. During the intake we discuss what you're looking for or what you're struggling with as an actor.
CORPORATES:
Using acting techniques I help guide individuals through how to improve their presenting skills, difficult conversation skills, or building confidence. Working together we can create a personalize plan to help you lead with better empathy, be more confident when you're doing your next presentation or help you figure out your next career move.
Zangstudio Roel Bakkum
Roel Bakkum is a vocal coach based in Amsterdam. After graduating from the Amsterdam School of the Arts, he continued his education with the 3-year Estill Voice Training Pathway under Anne-Marie Speed in London.
Roel's coaching approach is deeply rooted in the Estill Voice Training Model, which emphasizes understanding and mastering the various components associated with voice production. This model allows anyone to achieve a comprehensive understanding of craft and artistry, ultimately guiding students in seamlessly integrating these elements into their performances.
Roel has worked with a wide range of clients, from theater, music, and TV professionals to corporate executives. Additionally, Roel has taught at prestigious theater academies like Mountview and Doreen Bird College.
His studio, located in the heart of Amsterdam, offers a variety of lessons for different skill levels with different teachers, from beginners to advanced professionals, creating a supportive and dynamic environment where students can develop their vocal abilities and performance.
Vocal Coaching
Website: https://vocalcoach.nl/
Email: contact@vocalcoach.nl
Rate: Depends on which level teacher you book at his studio, ranging from 35-55 EUR for a half hour lesson
Patricia Butterfield - Singing Lessons and Audition Prep
I am a singing teacher based in Den Haag. I have over 20 years of experience in singing as a Student and Professional Singer, as well as 10+ years as a Singing Teacher.
My training includes a Bach. of Performing Art (Music Theatre) and Diploma in Singing Contemporary Teaching.
I specialise in musical theatre and contemporary singing, with an added specialty in belting/mixed voice.
No matter what your singing goal is, I can offer tailored lessons that will help nurture and grow your voice, build confidence, as well as provide a safe space for you to explore you musical ability.
All lessons are available online and in person
One on One tailored Singing lesson
8-14 years old - 30 minutes
15 years old and up - 45 minutes
During our lesson we will work on a song chosen by you or me, using it as a tool to learn music theory and song interpretation, as well as putting into practice the singing techniques we have been developing.
I like to use improvisation during some lessons, as this helps younger singers especially to explore their developing voice without the confines of a musical score.
Pricing: €40 per hour
Audition/Performance Prep
One-off 45 minute lesson.
This lesson is for those preparing to audition for a theatre school, a production, or have a song presentation they are preparing.
We will work on the technique required for the song, interpretation of the text, and audition etiquette.
This lesson will help you walk into your next audition fully prepared and feeling confident!
Lesson are available online and in person
Pricing: €50 per lesson
Email: patriciambutterfield@gmail.com
Location: Den Haag, Online
Rosemary Lloyd- Vocal and Confidence Coaching
After having been a vocal student for almost 10 years, one of the things I noticed between my teachers and fellow students was a lack of confidence building. One of the hardest things to do is to speak in front of people, which is why I aim to focus on building the confidence of the performer or speaker. While having all of the tools to sing or speak clearly is very important, it is difficult to use those tools if you’re not confident in standing in front of people. Through a combination of confidence building and foundational coaching, my goal is to make sure you are ready to take that stage and be able to use your voice to present yourself as confident and fearless.
I charge 60€ per hour and 30€ for students.
Email: rosemarys.homegrown.library@gmail.com
Website: https://thehomegrownlibrary.com/coaching/
Instagram: @homegrown.library