Unlock Your Vocal Confidence

Welcome to The Vocal Bureau

Your voice matters. Whether in speech or song, how we use our voices shapes our presence and impacts our lives. At The Vocal Bureau, we integrate vocal training with health coaching and mindfulness to enhance vocal health, build confidence, and improve overall well-being.

Our Services

For Individuals: We offer personalised vocal lessons for auditions, podcasts, and public speaking. Our holistic approach includes the fundamental VoiceGym course, mindfulness, and health coaching to support your journey.

For Businesses: We provide tailored vocal training and workshops to enhance speaking and communication skills in professional settings. This includes training for pitches, presentations, and effective cold-calling to build stronger, more confident teams.

Our Mission

Empowering Authentic Voices: We help individuals find their true voice, build unwavering confidence, and achieve personal and professional goals.

Our Story

Founded by Simone Laraway: Combining years of experience in vocal coaching, business development, health coaching and mindfulness. Simone has transformed countless lives as a qualified Health Coach through enhanced vocal confidence and well-being.

Meet the Founder

Simone Laraway: With over 25 years of experience as a vocal coach and business development expert, Simone has helped individuals and businesses improve vocal health, resonance, rhythm, and colour. She offers workshops, one-to-one sessions, and cold-call training, using her holistic approach to address vocal issues and related factors like posture and gut health.

Transform Your Voice: Ready to enhance your professional impact? Join us on this exciting journey to discover and develop your authentic voice.

What Others Have Said

  • Vocal Confidence Workshop

    “Simone’s gentle and caring approach to our vocal confidence workshop was very well received by staff. It would have been easy for participants to feel very much out of their comfort zone, but the exercises and practical tasks were explained in a logical and understandable way meaning that nobody felt uncomfortable. The printed resources used during the day were excellent and having access to many online resources was also much appreciated. Simone has a wide knowledge of her field and an excellent way of delivering and sharing that knowledge.”

    N Bolton - Head of Culture & Learning Highlife Highland

  • “As a public speaker, I came to Simone struggling with vocal stamina and range, frequently almost losing my voice when teaching conferences and courses. After a course of lessons and the regular practice, she instructed me to do I was honestly amazed at the difference. Not only do I no longer lose vocal strength but I learned how to use my voice as an instrument as a speaker, using different approaches for different contexts. I relaxed enormously on stage as I didn't have to strain my voice anymore. Many people have made a point of commenting on the quality of my voice after teaching sessions since my training with Simone. I keep up the practice, it's so worth the effort. Simone's expertise was invaluable.”

    Charity Bowman-Webb

  • Simone worked with me to lower my voice register and the difference was incredible in how customers perceived me on Zoom and other voice calls. We picked up two contracts as a direct result of following her advice and putting in 'the work'. Now transitioning with the 'listening' stage of the book and looking forward to see how this pans out in real life (IRL) at networking events. Thank you Simone!

    Ane-Mari Peter - MD - on-IDLE

  • “I am delighted to have the opportunity to offer my strongest recommendation for Simone as a voice training/singing teacher. I decided to take singing lessons following a 25 year hiatus. Simone’s inspiration was contagious, and I have tremendously benefitted from the re-introduction of singing to my life. What started off as a way to reconnect with a hobby that I use to love ended in up as so much more. I use the voice training techniques Simone shared with me in my everyday life. From how to manage meetings more effectively, to engaging authentically with colleagues via online tools. - Thank you Simone.”

    Janine Needham - Senior Manager - Momentum

  • “Simone is wonderful. Technically she knows her stuff, but crucially, she knew how to communicate that knowledge in a way that made sense to me. I saw a marked improvement in both technique and confidence while I studied with Simone. I would highly recommend her."

    Ashley Fraser -Professional Singer

  • Simone is both professional, approachable and an excellent listener who is able to reflect back what you want and what you need to do to get there. Her ability to pick up on nuances in your voice and posture offering guidance, direction and exercises appropriate to each individual student/client whilst developing a personal learning plan in negotiation and discussion whereby the client sets the agenda then facilitated by Simone's insight and expertise yields results and confidence in the client encouraging them to continue developing their voice. Having had a hearing problem as a child , Scottish parents, and on one side Irish grandparents, living in England ...my diction and certainly my singing needed attention. I have recommended Simone to several who have found her coaching both rewarding and beneficial... If you've ever been to a Fitness Gym where someone says 'I think you can go one more.' ..that's Simone stretching you to reach your potential finding your voice . https://www.youtube.com/@223Nationalities

    William McLaughlin

  • “As a public speaker and lecturer, I often struggled with voice fatigue and hoarseness. But after my first session with Simone at the Vocal Bureau, I felt an immediate improvement in my speaking voice and ability to achieve resonance without straining. In a fun and engaging session, Simone took me through the steps to properly warm up my voice, and afterwards supplied me with tailored exercises and points to help maintain and build on what I'd learnt. Fantastic service, couldn't recommend more.”

    - Greg Bunbury -Graphic Designer, Creative Consultant, University Lecturer, D&I Consultant, public speaker - Design on Purpose. Founder of #BlackOutdoorArt, host of the Design For The People podcast

  • I have worked with Simone for 18 months helping me to develop confidence in my singing voice. I love working with Simone because she keeps things very relaxed and playful which puts me at ease when I experience emotional blocks within my voice. As well as making learning enjoyable, simone has a deep understanding of singing anatomy and knows intuitively what exercises or type of songs are needed to overcome blocks and gently push the voice to the next level. Her teaching is wise, kind and encouraging whatever level you are at. The resources she shares between lessons make it easy to continue self practise and work at my own pace. I recommend simone to many of my sound therapy clients as I love her work and know what a difference it makes!

    Ali Gunning - Sound Healer

  • I would love to take a moment to thank this wonderful lady for the kindness and hard work she puts into everything she does. I have recently opened my own little mobile meals company. It’s not something I ever thought I would have the confidence or resources to do and so just never.

    Simone has been running mindfulness and confidence-building sessions, and after attending a couple with her, I was absolutely blown away at how I actually do have the confidence and resources to go on my own. She helped me to understand the steps to opening a business. She guided me to so many valuable tools and accessible information that’s just sitting there online that I had no idea about. If you get a chance I would highly recommend you get yourself into one of these sessions. Thanks so much, Simone

    Kelly Mackay - Kelly’s Mobile Meals

  • Hi Simone,

    Just thought I'd send you a wee update that I was successful in getting the job!

    I am super grateful for the advice, tips and ideas that you gave me for my interview - they made me feel relaxed, confident and at ease. Especially about my posture and being more aware of my body. I managed to actually enjoy the interview for once and I left feeling really good about it too. Thank you again!

  • I started voice training with Simone whilst I was at university, I lacked a lot of confidence and also had a slight lisp/tendancy to lose my R's in certain words. Being able to comfortably explore my own capabilities with my voice thanks to Simone's guidance skyrocketed my confidence! This has made me not only happier when singing, but also vastly improved my public speaking both socially and professionally. I'm more mindful in my vocal approach, ensuring that I not only look after my voice but also how I present it. Couldn't recommend enough!

Get in Touch with The Vocal Bureau

We’d love to hear from you! At The Vocal Bureau Ltd, we are dedicated to helping you unlock your true vocal potential, build confidence, and achieve holistic wellness. Whether you have questions about our coaching services, want to learn more about our unique approach, or are ready to embark on a transformative journey with us, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Contact us today and take the first step towards discovering the power of your voice.