Vocal Coaching

Vocal Acrobats • Kidz Vocal Acrobats • Professional Development Programs • Drama Masterclasses

Vocal Acrobats

Vocal Acrobats is an innovative coaching method designed to expand your vocal range, enhance your vocal dynamics, and unlock your authentic voice. Built on the foundation of self-awareness, it empowers singers and performers to develop greater freedom, confidence, and expressive ability. Through this personalized approach to vocal training, you’ll strengthen your technique, discover your own personal style, and step into the spotlight with confidence.

Duration: 1:1 ongoing weekly coaching (face-to-face or online)

Who it’s for: Singers, performers and presenters

Format: Individual or group sessions, masterclasses up to 20 people, band coaching on request

Program Outcomes:

  • Sing with agility and broaden your vocal dynamics

Module breakdown:

  • Vocal technique
    (breathing / pitch control / timing and dynamics)
  • Vocal physiology
    (sound production / how it works / free your voice of tension)
  • Vocal agility
    (knowing your range and maneuvering low to high-end skillfully and vocal break prevention)
  • Stage presence
    (self awareness, lyrical assessment, audience relation and Mic technique)
  • Tricks of the Trade
    (skillfully sing vocal runs, embellishments, vibrato and adlibs)
  • Body consciousness
    (vocal health, kinesis and alignment)

Deliverables: Achieving your own personal vocal style and routine.

  • Frankie is an incredible vocal coach

    I first worked with Frankie years ago during Haagse Talenten, where I already learned so much at a young age. Recently, after taking my singing career more seriously again, I decided to come back and I’m so glad I did. Frankie has a great way of identifying exactly what needs improvement and explains everything in a clear, relaxed, and encouraging way. Every session is enjoyable, and I always leave having learned something valuable. Frankie is not only an incredible vocal coach but also a genuinely lovely person to work with. I highly recommend her!
    Stevie Stunner

Kidz Vocal Acrobats

Regardless of talent level, Kidz Vocal Acrobats is a coaching program that helps children find and develop their voices through simplified techniques.

The sessions provide a fun and structured learning environment, designed to boost confidence and performing abilities using vocal training exercises appropriate to different age groups.

Duration: Individual 1:1 sessions 45 minutes; group sessions 1 hour (up to 8 students); masterclass sessions 90 minutes (maximum of 20 students per class)

Who it’s for: Individuals and schools

Module Breakdown:

  • Vocal assessment discovering your range by way of vocal warm ups
  • Body warm up
  • Breathing technique
  • Speech level singing – finding your true voice from speaking to singing
  • Basic sound possibilities: chest voice, mixed voice, head voice
  • Vocal dynamics, singing in neutral, overdrive and belting
  • Team work / ensemble
  • The song
  • Melody vs rhythm
  • Improvisations

  • All the kids love Frankie

    My daughter has gained so much confidence since taking classes with Frankie… we hardly even know her anymore. She even sings when she’s out of the shower now which is something she never did before.

Professional Development Programs

I’m Frankie McCoy. I help performers, leaders, educators, and teams use their voice to lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.

  • 19 years experience
  • Theater-trained
  • NVC Certified
  • Leadership Training
  • Based in The Hague
  • Online + Onsite EU-wide

WHY VOICE TRAINING?

  • Because voice is not just sound.
  • It’s how we lead in high-stakes rooms.
  • It’s how teachers hold a classroom for 8 hours.
  • It’s how performers stay healthy for 8 shows a week.
  • It’s how teams trust each other enough to disagree well.

Most people are taught technique OR communication OR leadership.
I teach all three together. So you don’t burn out, shut down, or fake it.

Check out our Professional Development programs below.

Title: PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE
Vocal Technique + Stage Presence + Mindset for Performers

Duration: 6-week series OR 1-day intensive OR 1:1 coaching
Who it’s for: Actors, singers, dancers, musicians, presenters

Program Outcomes:

  • Sustainable vocal technique with no strain
  • Stage presence that reads as authentic, not “performed”
  • Tools to manage nerves and recover mid-performance

Module Breakdown:

  • The Instrument – Breath, resonance, articulation. Theater-based warmups for stamina
  • Character & Truth – Finding your voice in the role. Using NVC to connect to intention not ego
  • Presence Under Pressure – Nerves, recovery, and staying connected to audience/ensemble
  • Vocal Health & Longevity – Protecting the voice on tour, in rehearsal, 8 shows a week
  • Ensemble Listening – Music-based exercises for timing, trust, and group dynamics
  • Showcase + Feedback – Perform and get coaching with NVC feedback framework

Deliverables: Custom warmup routine, vocal health plan, video feedback

Title: THE AUTHENTIC VOICE
Speak with Clarity, Confidence, and Connection

Duration: 2-day workshop OR 4-week program OR Executive 1:1
Who it’s for: CEOs, founders, trainers, keynote speakers, managers

Program Outcomes:

  • Project authority without aggression
  • Speak clearly under pressure and in conflict
  • Sound like yourself, not a script

Module Breakdown:

  • Voice = Leadership – How breath, pitch, and pace signal credibility. THNK principles applied
  • Authentic Messaging – NVC framework: Observe, Feel, Need, Request. Say what you mean
  • Presence in High-Stakes Rooms – Board meetings, pitches, difficult conversations
  • Story & Resonance – Using voice and body to land your message
  • Recovery & Repair – What to do when you blank, get defensive, or lose the room
  • The Leadership Sound – Develop your 60-sec “leadership intro” with coaching

Deliverables: Voice audit, NVC communication map, recorded pitch with feedback

Title: TEACHER VOICE: PROTECT & PROJECT
Vocal Health + Classroom Presence + Compassionate Communication

Duration: 1-day PD workshop OR 4-week after-school series
Who it’s for: New teachers, teacher trainees, schools, universities

Program Outcomes:

  • Teach all day without vocal fatigue or loss
  • Hold attention and set tone with voice + body
  • Handle difficult conversations with students/parents using NVC

Module Breakdown:

  • Protect Your Voice – Anatomy, hydration, breath. Avoiding burnout and sick days
  • Project Without Shouting – Resonance and articulation for classrooms of 30+
  • Presence & Classroom Management – How voice sets the tone for respect and engagement
  • Communication Under Pressure – NVC for: defiant students, stressed parents, team conflict
  • Energy & Recovery – Music-based practices to reset between classes
    Your Teacher Voice Plan – Build a daily 5-min routine

Deliverables: Teacher Voice Toolkit PDF, 5-min daily warmup audio, NVC script cards

Title: LEAD THROUGH MUSIC
Team Building, Trust & Communication Through Voice and Ensemble

Duration: 90-min session OR Half-day OR Full-day retreat
Who it’s for: Corporate teams, leadership cohorts, THNK-style programs

Program Outcomes:

  • Increase listening, trust, and collaboration
  • Practice giving/receiving feedback without shutdown
  • Experience leadership through ensemble, not hierarchy

Module Breakdown:

  • Ensemble Warmup – Breath and sound together. No singing experience needed
  • Listening Lab – Music exercises that reveal how we listen and interrupt
  • Voice & Influence – How we show up in meetings. NVC lens on speaking up
  • Conflict as Harmony – Using dissonance and resolution to practice healthy disagreement
  • Team Sound – Group creates a “team rhythm/sound” representing values
  • Debrief & Transfer – How to bring ensemble skills back to work

Deliverables: Team reflection guide, follow-up practices for managers

HOW IT WORKS

  • Discovery Call – We talk about your team and your goals. No pitch.
  • Custom Proposal – I recommend the right program and format for you.
  • We Begin – Workshop, series, or 1:1 (onsite or online).
Book a discovery call

Drama Masterclasses

A brilliant script means nothing without delivery. The difference between good and unforgettable? It’s not only the words, it’s the voice behind them!

The Vocal Acrobats drama masterclass gives you the tools to sharpen your acting abilities, develop your personal style, and step confidently into the spotlight

Duration: 2 hours

Who it’s for: Schools, drama groups, corporate team building and individual performers.

Program Outcomes:

  • Deliver dialogue with intention
  • Use your voice as an instrument
  • Connect your body, voice and emotion
  • Stay present under pressure

Module Breakdown:

  • Vocal technique
    Breath work, intonation and speech level singing
  • Projection
    Diction and articulation
  • Dynamics
    Performing in neutral, overdrive and belting
  • Body stories
    The eight efforts of movement
  • Space awareness versus self awareness
    Finding your centre
  • Non-verbal communication
    The art of emotional value
  • Repertoire / improvisation
    Students can bring their own repertoire or practice improvisation scenarios with the coach