Vocal Coaching
Unlock and optimise your potential as a professional cross-genre artist in my one-to-one vocal coaching sessions.
Welcome to Your Vocal Journey
With over 20 years of experience as a voice teacher, lecturer, and masterclass instructor across diverse vocal disciplines and over 25 years in international vocal performance, I am dedicated to empowering artists to cultivate a deep, independent understanding of their voices. My mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where singers can thrive and explore their unique vocal identities.
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Arlene Rolph BA (Musical Studies Hons), MA (Opera Distinction), PG Diploma Concert Singing RCS, National Opera Studio, Levels 1 and 2 in Estill Voice Training
As a vocal performance coach at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, I teach musical theatre and collaborate with several schools across the UK. I have been vocal lecturer at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and Associated Studios in London, at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on the classical faculty and at the junior academy. I’ve had the privilege of learning from exceptional teachers, which has greatly influenced my pedagogical approach. My journey has taken me to lead in masterclass in esteemed institutions such as Edinburgh University Opera School, St Andrews University Vocal Faculty and Theatre T’Expierement in Holland.
I trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD), the Royal College of Music, and The National Opera Studio in London. I have enjoyed singing roles as an international opera singer at houses including Frankfurt Oper, Berlin Staatsoper, Theatre an der Wien, Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Scottish Opera, and Welsh National Opera including many other national companies touring core and new operatic works such as Music Theatre Wales, English Touring Opera and the London Festival of American Music.
Throughout my career, I have been captivated by the versatility of the voice, exploring contemporary commercial music and musical theatre alongside classical vocal production. After specialising in opera and concert singing, I expanded my expertise with the Estill Voice Model, which which began further teaching in London at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts taking care of voice on the Musical Theatre and Actor pathways. I was also vocal teacher at Associated Studios taking care of developing voices on the musical theatre modular courses before working on the BAMT and postgraduate musical theatre courses at the RCS where I continue to coach.
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Currently, my focus is on artists at the pre-tertiary level aspiring to enter theatre school, newly emerging professionals, and those seeking to deepen their vocal understanding. My clientele includes professional voice users such as West End performers, commercial artists, actors, and touring casts. I specialise in cross-genre teaching, embracing classical singing, opera, musical theatre, and contemporary styles.
I am passionate about cross-pedagogy training in my studio, I prioritise creating an environment where you can thrive independently as a singer harnessing progressive practices and a sound technical understanding of your voice. Key values and experiences that guide my approach are
Clear Technical Understanding - understand the technical advice given, enabling you to recreate it independently in your practice. I encourage you to ask questions and seek clarification, ensuring that technical instructions are presented in a way that resonates with you.
A safe playful, experimental space where you explore the spectrum of vocal colours
Open Communication - I foster an open channel of communication and a collaborative environment so you can reliably find the best version of your vocal identity.
Tangible Progress - I aim to help you feel measurable progress during and between lessons, reinforcing that your goals are being met.
An Holistic Approach - Recognising that we are more than just our voices, I address the holistic aspects of sound production and personal expression.
Vocal Health and Safety - Your vocal health is paramount. I emphasise practices that promote long careers and build vocal stamina.
By integrating these values into my teaching, I create a supportive environment where you can explore and develop your unique vocal abilities, setting the foundation for a successful and fulfilling artistic journey.
Vocal Coaching Sessions:
Who are these sessions best for?
Currently, my focus is on artists at the pre-tertiary level aspiring to enter theatre school, newly emerging professionals, and those seeking to deepen their vocal understanding. My clientele includes professional voice users such as West End performers, commercial artists, actors, and touring casts. I specialise in cross-genre teaching, embracing classical singing, opera, musical theatre, and contemporary styles. Get in touch if you have a query.
Session Pack
3 x 90 minute sessions
(to be used within 12 months)
£8oph
Single Session
1 x 90 minute session
£215
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Mackenzie Wilcox - Singer, Actor and Musical Theatre based in NYC
I have worked with Arlene for three years and over this time she has expanded my vocal skills tremendously. I can bring in anything from whistle tones to belt. She accesses your potential and advises with your voice in mind. She has also provided me with such wonderful support. When I do not feel confident, she always has compassion and listens actively to help work through the different areas of my voice.
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Nina Zendejas - Accent Coach, International Voice Over Actor, Voice Coach
Arlene is a spectacularly knowledgeable and empathetic teacher. She has a balanced ability to work towards your goals while encouraging your singing into expansive directions you weren't even considering. Generous, ears like a bat, and clearly knows her stuff! As a professional voice user and artist, I've recommended her to many and referred to her (unironically) as "fabulous vocal wizard."
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Miriam Petche (Stage and Television Actress)
Arlene is incredibly knowledgeable, wonderfully precise, and genuinely dedicated to helping her students grow. I’ve learned so much about musical theatre and singing technique that I never knew before, and I’m truly grateful for her hard work and guidance!
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Sophie Holmes (Actor and Musical Theatre performer)
Arlene is so attentive to my personal goals whilst also providing support above and beyond my practice. She always takes the time to ensure a concept or technique is settled in the body and has the best tips and tricks for individual improvement. I've been working with Arlene for over two years now and I wouldn't go anywhere else!
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Jack Stewart (Actor and Musical Theatre performer)
I was taught by Arlene as a BA Musical Theatre student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland from September 2022 until July 2025. In that time, I discovered that the patience and adaptability in Arlene's teaching style were vital to my growth as a singer. She was able to pin down the areas of my voice that needed work, and recognise my strengths, taking time to find the specific tools and techniques that were most beneficial to my specific vocal journey. I have always felt secure in the fact that Arlene understood not only my voice, but also who I am as the person using it, allowing me to grow and truly embody the performer I have become. It is her optimism, alongside her incredible attention to detail and passion for what she does, that have made my time learning from Arlene a joy.
Working with Arlene completely transformed my voice. She helped me achieve things vocally that I had never been able to access before, using techniques that were both highly effective and uniquely tailored to me. What sets her apart is not only her exceptional technical knowledge, but her ability to understand the psychological side of singing, how mindset, emotion and confidence shape the sound you produce.
Her compassion, patience, and genuine care create a space where you feel both supported and challenged in the best possible way. Beyond the vocal work, her insight into the performing arts industry is invaluable. She is constructive, impactful and honest.
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Williamina Sophie Wilson (Actor and Musical Theatre performer)
Working with Arlene completely transformed my voice. She helped me achieve things vocally that I had never been able to access before, using techniques that were both highly effective and uniquely tailored to me. What sets her apart is not only her exceptional technical knowledge, but her ability to understand the psychological side of singing, how mindset, emotion and confidence shape the sound you produce.
Her compassion, patience, and genuine care create a space where you feel both supported and challenged in the best possible way. Beyond the vocal work, her insight into the performing arts industry is invaluable. She is constructive, impactful and honest.
It is truly an honour to be in a room with her. She is a remarkable teacher, mentor, and human being and I’m grateful for every lesson we had.
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Anna Toogood - Cabaret Writer, Actor and Musical Theatre Performer
Not only is Arlene incredibly skilled at teaching technique, but she also understands the habitual and personal barriers that we face as performers - giving personalised advice on how to work within this. She communicates with sensitivity and precision and also has heaps of industry knowledge that she is always happy to share during lessons.
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Constance Starns - Winner of Young Sussex Musician and Emerging classical soprano on the Master of Perfomance : Vocal Studies course at Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Arlene has been one of the most supportive singing teachers I have been lucky enough to be taught by. Her lessons are always planned around the essentials my voice needs. I found them to be interesting and fun. I have learned and harnessed so much about my voice with Arlene, and she is incredibly generous with her understanding of the craft and knowledge about the industry. Her understanding of my voice and suitable repertoire has been invaluable to my first term Postgraduate Studies at Guildhall. I will always be so grateful for her encouragement and skilful teaching which helped me get to the next stage in my vocal development.
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Mackenzie Scott - Actor, Visual Artist, Singer and Voice Over Actor
Arlene is an intuitive and gifted singing teacher. Whilst she has an inherent ability to read a student and tailor her teaching style to specific needs, she also possesses a vast skill set across disciplines. I have found my journey as a singer and voice artist with her as my guide to be very enriching, and after years of inconsistent teaching and confidence issues inherited from past teachers, it has felt as if working with Arlene has been everything I have been missing. I see her not just as gifted technician and artist who shares those skills generously but also as a professional mentor and sounding board.
