Stephen founded London Trans Choir in 2017 and has been working with trans voices of all kinds ever since. As a trained actor and musician, he brings a dynamic and flexible approach to voice work for all voice types. Through his work with The Tavistock and Portman Gender Clinic, Trans Choir, Love Tank, and with actor/singers from beginner to West End levels, he has worked with every voice type under the sun. A leading authority on transmasculine voice, he released his third book, “The Transmasculine Voice: A Guide To Vocal Euphoria” in 2024
Stephen trained initially as a musician in Canada (BMus UBC, MMus McGill), before moving to the UK in 2010. He is also a trained actor, and has been teaching and directing improvised theatre since 2014 (more about theatre here). His own vocal journey as a trans man who acts and sings was long and tumultuous, and he loves having the opportunity to help others ease the way.
I offer lessons mostly online, though in person lessons are possible in London (N1).
Accent/languages: Canadian, lots of experience with global accents
Book a lesson with Stephen: londontranschoir@gmail.com
Testimonials:
“Stephen is an amazing voice coach to work with, his approach to vocal training is so much more intuitive and easily applied throughout my day to day life.
I’ve found myself coming away from each lesson in a better mood than I was when entering, in no small part due to his upbeat personality and his ability to put me at ease during what can be a difficult process.
I’ve not once felt disheartened or lost while working on my speaking voice with him, which has been something of an issue with past coaches. I can’t recommend his lessons enough if you’re struggling with vocal dysphoria.”
- Leah
“Stephen is a joy to learn from. His knowledge and experience of how voices change on testosterone has been invaluable as I go through my own transition, and he’s always happy to accommodate my fluctuating needs as a disabled person. Plus he’s cheerful, upbeat and constantly encouraging – I always come away from my lessons with a smile on my face!”
- Lee M, Student
“Singing lessons with Stephen are always one of my favourite things in my calendar. I had selective mutism growing up due to anxiety (and still do when things are not good). Stephen makes me feel so at ease during lessons, I am able to now sing loudly. I have now done two open mic nights, and have found that not only do I love singing, but keeping up my lessons with Stephen is great for my mental wellbeing. Additionally, as a trans singer he understands personally as well as professionally the particular intricacies of trans voices.”
- James D, Student
“Stephen was kind, friendly, efficient and gave me some incredibly solid pointers on voice masculinization. He clearly knows a lot about voice and gender and was a delight to learn from”
- Lee, Student
“Stephen is a very knowledgeable and talented teacher. I have both observed his work in a professional setting and been a private student of his. He gives specific, helpful and concrete feedback and adapts explanations and demonstrations to be inclusive and meaningful. He has a knack for explaining things and giving feedback in a way that makes you feel encouraged and supported and will always draw your attention to the strengths and skills you already have, while giving you tools to make progress.”
- Megan BG, Speech and Language Therapist
“Stephen is a great teacher, really encouraging and supportive. He has helped my to enjoy and feel confident in my changing voice.”
- Josie C, Student
“Having voice lessons with Stephen is incredible, from his vast knowledge he was able to answer all of my weird voice questions and provide extra information that kept me really interested. He is able to provide oddly accurate analogies to describe how to change what you’re doing with your voice.
Every lesson I’ve had has been super fun and engaging, so I always look forward to the next one. He has also been very accommodating with my inconsistent schedule. An all round excellent guy!”
- Srishti P, Student
“Stephen demonstrates sensitivity in his voice sessions with clients towards individual authenticity. He brings his musical, theatre, improv and personal experiences to his work and I have been very glad to collaborate with him as colleague voice teachers and queer practitioners.”
- M, Speech and Language Therapist, Voice Coach and Music Tutor.