Your voice is already powerful.
Let's make sure the world hears it.
Voice, accent and communication coaching for actors, professionals and anyone ready to be
CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY
CHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY
I'm a Professional
Vocal confidence, clarity and communication coaching for work, leadership and everyday life.
I'm an Actor
Accent and dialect coaching, voice for performance, text work and audition/role prep.
I’m a Producer or Creative
On-set accent support, rehearsal room voice work and production consultancy for film, TV and theatre.
How We Can Work Together
One-to-One Accent Coaching
For actors, performers and second-language speakers
One-to-One Voice & Communication Coaching
For professionals, leaders, second-language speakers and anyone who wants to feel more at home in their own voice
One-to-One Acting Coaching through Voice
For actors at any stage
More ways to work with Emma
Weekly Workshop
A 2‑hour General American Accent workshop with voice coach Emma James at Akta Studios, London. Limited to 10 actors, this class helps you refine your GenAm sounds, rhythm and confidence in performance. Materials are provided. £25 per class.
Production & On‑Set Voice/Accent Support
I support productions with practical, actor‑focused voice and accent coaching in the rehearsal room, pre-production pre to on set and for the stage. From preparing performers for specific dialects to maintaining vocal consistency under pressure, I help bring characters to life with clarity and truth. Ideal for film, TV and theatre teams looking for a calm, collaborative presence in the room.
Meet Emma
The coach behind the work
Emma James is an actor, voice coach and voiceover artist based in London.
She has performed in lead roles at venues across the city, including the West End’s Arts Theatre, Edinburgh Festivals Summerhall/The Young Vic, Shakespeare’s Globe and the New Diorama.
She has worked across film, theatre and audio since training at Rose Bruford College, later completing a First Class MA in Voice Coaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Emma has taught at leading drama schools including Mountview, Central and Trinity Laban, and she works with actors, productions and professionals across the UK and internationally.
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How I Work
Tailored 1:1 coaching based on your goals
A safe, supportive space to explore and grow
Real-time feedback you can actually apply
Focus on lasting confidence, not quick fixes
What People Are Saying
“Working with Emma has been incredible. I didn't just learn an accent — I understood it.”
— King Davies Dogbe, Actor“From where I started to now has been astronomical. I used to struggle keeping an accent and now I feel I can stay in one for ages.”
— Samuel Olaiya, Actor“Working with Emma on the General American accent was an excellent experience. I was particularly impressed by how quickly I was able to embody the accent throughout the process and successfully achieve my goal. I look forward to continuing with further lessons and would highly recommend her.”
— Former CustomerReady to find your voice?
Whether you're preparing for an audition, stepping into a bigger role at work, or simply want to feel more confident in how you communicate — this is where it starts.