About
My name is Phoebe Taiano
I’m a Londoner, a daughter, sister, auntie and creative at heart , with an undergrad in Drama and Film. I’d always had a peculiar talent for accents, but like many graduates, I took a detour after university and spent several years working in the wholesale industry.
At 27, feeling unfulfilled in my career I decided to take a leap of faith and pursue my passion. I completed an MA in Voice Coaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, which marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life and career.
My teaching style is open, supportive, and free of judgment. I believe the best learning happens when my clients feel safe enough to explore, experiment, and trust their own voices. Alongside my voice work, I’m also a qualified Yoga Coach, Reiki Level 2 trained, and have completed all three Knight-Thompson Speech Workshops, continually adapting and expanding my practice.
In 2020, I lost my best friend and mumma, Gina, to cancer. That loss gave me a fearlessness and drive for change. When the opportunity arose to work in the UAE, at the first ever drama school in the Middle East (Sharjah Performing Arts Academy), I followed my curiousity and said yes.
The move opened up a new area of practice for me: working with L2 speakers and supporting them in developing a kinder, more confident relationship with their body, breath, and voice. Alongside this, I specialise in accent and dialect work, as well as voice-over direction for audio, areas that really excite me and allow me to bring together my love of storytelling, voice, and performance.
The voice is a truly magical tool for expression and connection. I’m endlessly intrigued by it, and I love using my intuition, curiosity, and skills to help my clients unlock the full potential of theirs.
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Accent/ Dialect Coaching
Need to learn a specific accent or dialect? I’ll break it down step by step and guide you through the key features, applying them directly to your text. Or, perhaps you want clearer speech in your own accent? I also help second-language (L2) and native English speakers find clarity.
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Audition Prep
Got an audition coming up? Whether it’s a second ear to your accent, or building a deeper emotional connection to your text, I’ll guide you with practical tools and techniques so the words become embodied.
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Voice Coaching/ Vocal Health
Keep losing your voice or feeling strain? Or maybe you just want to build a stronger connection. I can help you to develop healthy, sustainable technique so your voice stays supported and works with you, not against you.
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