PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS
FOR SPEAKERS, ACTORS & SINGERS
Hi, I am Maria GoJa, your vocal coach, singing teacher and voice trainer. My approach is holistic, balancing musical, physical, mental and emotional work with structure, and focused vocal development. I offer a safe, supportive space, while guiding you through goal-oriented work.
VOCAL COACHING
for singers of all genres, singers in vocal groups and choirs and singing actors
SINGING LESSONS
for aspiring and professional singers of various popular and classical genres
SPEAKERS VOICE TRAINING
for voice actors, artistic speakers, professional readers, moderators, comedians
VOICE RECOVERY
learn to use the voice in a healthy way, overcome hoarsness, voice and breathing problems
VOICE PREPARATION
for auditions, castings, concerts, studio recordings, TV and radio shows etc.
VOICE DIRECTION
on request. Coaching singers / actors during recording, rehearsals or performance preparations and guiding through the process.
VOICE FOR GROUPS
on request. For vocal groups, choirs, bands, music-, theatre- or studio productions and individual projects.
VOCAL PRODUCTION
on request. We produce and record a song, voice demo or spoken scene for you.
INTERVIEW WITH MARIA GOJA PART 1
Youtube Podcast Episode 11 “World of Rouge” December 2025
INTERVIEW WITH MARIA GOJA PART 2
Youtube Podcast Episode 12 “World of Rouge” December 2025
SINGING LESSONS
Singing isn’t just a gift or talent – it’s a skill anyone with a voice can learn. It’s rooted in musical, physical, and mental techniques that combine to express emotions and meaning through music. My singing lessons take a holistic approach, integrating the whole body, the mind and emotional state. We focus on freeing the voice by overcoming compensatory habits and achieving a balanced state of tension and relaxation, supported by healthy breathing.
If you are just beginning and feel insecure or scared to sing, don’t worry, I teach with a big portion of empathy and always find a way to open up the voice, overcome blockages and gain stability.
Great vocal performances move listeners with authentic stories, emotional connection, a flexible, vibrant voice that adapts to both the singer’s intentions and the musical structure. We work on expanding vocal resonance, embracing your natural voice, and developing flexibility across your full range. Lessons are customized to every step of your process and your personal goals, which can evolve or change over time.
In our sessions, we also focus on mastering musical structure and gaining freedom within it. As a music and vocal producer, I customize my lessons to the needs of Singer-Songwriters and artists who want to develop their unique style for recording or performing.
If you want to sing out, sing out and if you want to be free, be free! ‘Cause there’s a million things to be, you know that there are. Cat Stevens
CATINGS & AUDITION PREPARATION
When you prepare for a Casting or Audition the quality of the performance is crucial. In the performance coaching we prepare a scene or song. Under the guidance of a professional performance coach you will have the opportunity to work on your stage presence, presentation skills, interpretation and relevant acting scenes including character development.
FOR GROUPS
We organize exclusive performance workshops or regular work for individual groups and teams. Each project is unique. Contact us for a customized plan.
AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE
We help singers prepare for their performances by exploring and embracing the full range of vocal expressions. This allows them to connect deeply with their audience, conveying every emotion, thought, and message through their voice. A successful performance requires internalizing vocal nuances so they enhance, rather than hinder, the music’s message.
Thorough preparation is key, involving intensive work on the music, lyrics, emotional context, story and stage presence. It also includes addressing stage fright, criticism, mindset and attitude. These skills can be refined through additional performance coaching.
Overcoming the fear of singing with your true, authentic voice, of simply sounding like yourself, is incredibly liberating and deeply rewarding.
VOCAL COACHING FOR ACTORS & SINGERS
Every vocal technique is there to help express feeling or meaning, which is why vocal coaching always serves the purpose of art itself.
Vocal coaching is often at the start of vocal training to build and establish a healthy technique, but it also plays an important role throughout a singer’s career by maintaining vocal strength, preventing strain, and supporting ongoing artistic growth.
Maintaining healthy vocal techniques is crucial for long-term vocal health, helping prevent issues that many professional singers face due to high pressure and poor habits.
Every vocal technique is there to help express feeling or meaning, which is why vocal coaching always serves the purpose of art itself. By exploring the full range of vocal expressions, we can convey every identity, emotion, and thought, directly connecting with and moving our audience. Singing and acting require using the voice as a nuanced tool to express messages, musical ideas, and characters, which only succeeds when vocal subtleties are internalized and automatic.
Vocal coaching helps you develop flexibility and freedom in performance, enriching the vocal sound spectrum for effortless singing and speaking. By transforming counterproductive habits that interfere with vocal chords, natural resonance unfolds freely. This physiological-functional approach supports voice health under high demands, expands vocal range, and opens resonance spaces, allowing for a fully embodied voice.
We also integrate the speaking voice for better resonance and stage presence, on camera or live, with or without a microphone. A balanced state of tension and relaxation is key to a healthy voice technique. I help you build a sustainable, resonant vocal sound with supported breathing, whether for everyday life or the stage. If you face specific vocal issues like hoarseness or poor breathing techniques, vocal coaching can also include voice recovery.
ARTISTIC SPEECH TRAINING
The artistic speaking training for actors and singers covers the entire spectrum of vocal, speaking and acting skills in the field of performing arts and musical performance in a song. This requires a fundamental, holistic education of the voice.
Text work is about integrating pronunciation, articulation, speech melody, modulation, text design, role work and expression into the vocal process. The goal is to develop a transparent articulation by maintaining the voice quality without losing voice resonance. In this context we explore how the intention affects body tension and sound quality. A balanced state of body tension accompanies the mental process. The special requirements for stage actors as well as film actors are considered in the training.
CASTINGS & AUDITIONS PREPARATION
I guide you through vocal presence, flexibility, and character-specific vocal expressions, as well as the interpretation of songs. With a professional performance coach, you’ll also work on stage presence, presentation, interpretation, and acting scenes.
Apart from the artistic abilities and musical performance, many auditions and entrance exams assess vocal abilities and stability. If a singer’s or actor’s voice is perceived as weak or likely to break down under intense work, they may be deemed unsuitable. To avoid this, it’s crucial to have your vocal stability evaluated by an experienced coach and receive the necessary training beforehand.
VOICEWORK FOR GROUPS
Integrating your voice into a group’s sound while maintaining musical vision, being aligned with the musical objective, and personal expression requires awareness of your vocal abilities. Beyond achieving tonal unity within the group, individual voice training is essential. Vocal freedom is crucial for following the conductor’s or director’s instructions and meeting the demands of the repertoire.
I offer exclusive voice workshops or ongoing coaching for groups. This includes group sound unity work and individual coaching within the group, tailored for vocal groups, choirs, bands, music or theatre productions, and studio projects. I can travel to your rehearsal or performance location.
VOICE TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SPEAKERS
Some voices are naturally pleasant, leaving a lasting impression. Each voice is shaped by individual physiology and personal history. The impact of our voice on others, our professional success, and how our mood influences our voice are often underestimated. As a direct reflection of our state, our voice bridges thoughts and environment.
Does your voice in professional or personal settings reflect who you are or how you wish to be perceived? Fortunately, voices can be trained and transform. In professional life, voices anchored in the body are often perceived as clear, deep, strong, or warm, projecting reliability and confidence. This effect stems from a combination of body, breath, posture, and open resonance.
A particularly expressive voice emerges when we stand “behind it” with both body and inner attitude, often described as speaking “from the gut.” This is a learnable process, blending physiology, technique, and psychology. A powerful, anchored voice improves presence, charisma, and even self-esteem.
Each voice is shaped by individual physiology and personal history. The impact of our voice on others, our professional success, and how our mood influences our voice are often underestimated.
THE VOICE TRAINING
In voice training for speakers, we first explore how and when the voice changes, whether intentionally or not. We analyze vocal self-image, public perception, and respiratory patterns, addressing any disorders. The goal is to develop a free, supported vocal sound that resonates effortlessly, whether speaking loudly or softly. By incorporating singing techniques, we can enhance resonance and vocal sustainability over time. My physiological-functional approach promotes natural voice and breath regulation, ensuring long-term vocal health.
Workplace challenges can affect voice and breath, leading to issues like breathlessness, strained voice, hoarseness, or throat tightness. We address these patterns with regenerative exercises that align with physiological needs, enabling successful communication. Transforming artificial vocal techniques that limit authentic expression is crucial to unlocking vocal potential.
We also work on breath and voice to enhance the creative use of text, integrating pronunciation, articulation, and expression into the vocal process. This includes developing transparent articulation while maintaining voice resonance. We explore how intention affects body tension and sound quality, aiming for a balanced state that supports the mental process. Ultimately, we develop a professional speaking voice that effectively conveys content and intent in a coherent and consistent manner.
Thorough preparation is key, involving intensive work on the music, lyrics, emotional context, story and stage presence. It also includes addressing stage fright, criticism, mindset and attitude. These skills can be refined through additional performance coaching.
Does your voice reflect who you are or how you wish to be perceived in your professional or personal life? How strongly is your voice affected by circumstances or your emotional state?
PERFORMANCE COACHING
Voice training for speakers goes hand in hand with performance coaching. With our performance coach you will prepare lectures, presentations, meetings, job interviews in an individual performance work. The focus here is on professional storytelling, presentation and structuring, optimisation of the speech manuscript, presentation techniques, body language, gestures, self awareness, dealing with critical audiences, the stage situation, dealing with and overcoming stage fright, presence and charisma, convincing and successful communication with business partners and supervisors, talking in front of camera and more.
VOICE RECOVERY
Is your voice often hoarse when you speak or sing? Do you lose vocal range, especially high notes? Can you sing loudly but struggle with clarity in a soft voice? Does your voice tire easily after a long day? Do you experience short, heavy breaths, throat tension, or pain when speaking or singing for extended periods? Have you ever lost your voice?
Do you get often hoarse after speaking or singing? Do you have trouble to project your voice and speak or sing loud? Do you suffer from short breath? Have you ever lost your voice?
If you experience these issues – hoarseness, breathy or rough tones, vocal fatigue, or discomfort using your voice – it needs voice recovery. Even professional performers can encounter vocal limits due to overstrain, poor habits, illness, or stress. These issues can lead to vocal damage, loss of range, and flexibility.
Recovery involves sensitive, careful work with a professional vocal coach and may include a medical check-up by a health professional to determine if the problem is temporary, organic, or functional. The process addresses issues like hoarseness and compensatory habits, and includes bodywork, breath training, and vocal recovery. You’ll regain lost abilities, learn to overcome challenges, and develop sustainable, healthy vocal techniques to meet the demands of professional life. The goal is a healthy voice technique that endures. Many singers face serious vocal problems due to pressure, bad habits, and unbalanced lifestyles, but with proper training, it doesn’t have to reach that point.
Private Voice Recovery is helping anyone rediscover the joy of singing and speaking. It can be an integral part of vocal coaching or singing lessons.
HOW TO BOOK A SESSION
#1 CONTACT ME PER EMAIL
let me know a bit about you and which coachings or lessons you are interested in.
#2 BOOK A DATE
for a voice lesson, singing lesson or vocal coaching session
#3 MEET ME FOR YOUR FIRST LESSON
to work on your vocal skills.
ONLINE LESSONS
PER VIDEO CALL
ALL ABOUT ONLINE COACHING
When you are located outside Berlin, Germany or if you want to takes classes from the place of your choice, you can book online lessons. Maria offers Vocal Coaching, Voice Recovery and Singing lessons per video call services. You can take lessons wherever you are. All you need is a space where you are undisturbed, a computer system and reliable, fast internet connection.
Many years ago Maria started working with singers that are touring and performing all around the world and want to keep in touch via remote coaching to maintain their voice routine and vocal health. In recent years, with the help of the technological advancement, Maria extended the online coaching services to make them available to everyone.
HOW IT WORKS
- PICK AN OPTION from our lessons and services
- GET IN TOUCH PER EMAIL via maria@vocalcoaching-berlin.de or contact@aobstudio.de with your full name, video call contact and booking request.
- BOOK A DATE by sending us your preferences and waiting for the booking confirmation.
- TRANSFER FEE per paypal or bank at least five days before the start of theonline lesson.
- PREPARE TECHNICAL SETUP for your online lesson. You will receive the detailed info from us.
- FIRST VIDEO CALL WITH MARIA for your online voice lesson.
PRICING & PACKAGES
TRIAL LESSON 60 min.
A private one-on-one lesson, costumized to your needs and goals, where I get to know your voice and we get to know each other, to see if this is the right match.
50€
VOICE RECOVERY & BREATHING 60 min.
A private one-on-one session of voice recovery or breathing to overcome hoarsness, vocal fatigue, loss of voice or an overstrained voice and breathing problems.
90€
PRIVATE LESSON IRREGULAR 60 min.
Private one-on-one lessons in singing, vocal coaching or voice training, that take place irregularly and are booked individually. Remote or online optional.
70€
PRIVATE LESSON IRREGULAR 90 min.
Private one-on-one lessons in singing, vocal coaching or voice training, that take place irregularly and are booked individually. Remote or online optional.
90€
PRIVATE LESSONS WEEKLY 60 min.
3 months or more
A minimum of 10 private one-on-one lessons (singing, vocal coaching, voice training) that take place regularly for at least 3 months. Remote or online optional.
60€
PRIVATE LESSONS WEEKLY 90 min.
3 months or more
A minimum of 10 private one-on-one lessons (singing, vocal coaching, voice training) that take place regularly for at least 3 months. Remote or online optional.
80€
PACKAGE OF 12 LESSONS 60 min.
valid for 1 year
12 private one-on-one lessons (singing, vocal coaching, voice training) à 65€ that take place irregularly. A good option for those who cannot commit to a regular, weekly schedule. Remote or online optional.
780€
PACKAGE OF 12 LESSONS 90 min.
valid for 1 year
12 private one-on-one lessons (singing, vocal coaching, voice training) à 75€ that take place irregularly. A good option for those who cannot commit to a regular, weekly schedule. Remote or online optional.
900€
INTENSIVE VOICE & PERFORMANCE 60 min.
16 lessons / 2X a week / 2 months
Combine singing lessons and vocal training with performance coaching in 16 private one-on-one sessions taking place regularly over 2 months.
8X performance coaching
8X vocal coaching/ singing lessons
1500€
GROUP WORK, VOICE DIRECTION, VOICE PRODUCTION
per project and long term objectives depending on various factors maximum quality out of the attainable budget
Contact us for more informations and prizes options
BUDGET ORIENTED