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James Aitken

James Aitken is a voice and accent coach from with experience in linguistics, performance, and teaching English as a foreign language.

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My Story

James specialises with speakers of English as an additional language in both a performance and non-performance setting. Cultural and linguistic sensitivity is at the forefront of James’ work with his clients. James also specialises in Coaching Accents of English, Public Speaking, Voice and Heightened Text, and Embodied Voice.

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James is also a coach for professional coaching companies including Vox Coaching (Bristol), City Academy (London) and Central for Business (London).


James teaches at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Laine Theatre Arts, and City Academy.  James has also worked at the following drama schools and universities:

  • Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

  • Rose Bruford College

  • East 15 Acting School

  • Emil Dale Academy


Qualifications:

  • MA Voice Studies from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

  • BA English Language and Communication from Cardiff University

  • TEFL Certificate

  • Teaching Business English Certificate

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Theate Credits include:

Much Ado about Nothing - The Watermill Theatre, Voice and Text Coach; The King's Speech - The Watermill Theatre, Birdsong - Original Theatre, UK Tour.

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