The Vocal Fold

Professional Vocal Coaching with Jess Nesling

Hi, I’m Jess - a London-based voice artist and coach.

I love working with VAs at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re a beginner, a pro, or somewhere in between, I offer workshops and coaching that will help you develop your confidence and voice over skills.

Welcome to The Fold!

TVF VO for Gaming Intensive: Tuesday 26th May, 18:00-21:30 TVF VO for Gaming Intensive: Tuesday 26th May, 18:00-21:30
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TVF VO for Gaming Intensive: Tuesday 26th May, 18:00-21:30
£100.00

A course for professional performers who want to sharpen their VO skills for video games.

  • "I've worked with Jess several times now, and I am consistently blown away by her passion, intelligence, and her uncanny ability to transform a performance. She is incredibly gracious with her energy, completely tailoring every session to my specific needs. Jess brings a wealth of experience to the table but she makes the work feel fun and encouraging; I always walk away feeling inspired and more confident than when I walked in. Not to mention, she is 100% the reason I landed a recall for the biggest job of my career so far. I cannot recommend her enough!"

  • After Jess's brilliant VO for Games Intensive I was keen to do some private coaching. I'm certainly glad I did, as I booked an audition we worked on during the coaching. Jess is a font of generous, playful and patient wisdom and experience - she is a master of her craft. It was such a pleasure to work with someone so adept at finding the truth of the scene, and so able to help others see it through their own lens. Not just a chance to practise my craft and pick up some more tools, but also to remember how hand in hand the play goes with the work. Jess is an excellent teacher and I'm sure we'll be working together again.

  • "Jess' teaching is so enjoyable and she has the ability to coach on many levels. She can help through academic style descriptions, experiential anecdotes, demonstrations - you name it! This workshop was extremely engaging and informative. I would recommend 100%"

  • "Jess is an incredibly talented performer and a brilliant teacher. She brought the best out of every actor in the room with encouragement and really practical, specific direction, and I personally feel a lot better prepared for the unique challenges of a video game audition or role in the future. A brilliant workshop - I had a fab time and would really recommend it!"

  • "From just a few hours of tuition and exploration at the Voicing Characters for Video Games workshop, I have been inspired and able to joyfully play and create with my voice for weeks afterwards. The instructor (Jess!) is amazing at what she does, and was great at creating a safe and supportive environment on the day of the workshop. I would definitely recommend The Vocal Fold's offerings for anyone interested in acting for video games!"

  • "I can't recommend Jess' workshop enough. For both the newer and more experienced out there it's so much fun! Jump in with both feet and it's a great evening of training and play, with enough takeaways to help you at whatever level of your VO journey."

  • "Wow. This workshop, run by the FABULOUS Jess Nesling, has completely de-mystified the whole process of entering the world of voiceover. Before the workshop, I had all the gear but no idea, had spent over a year trying to figure out what to do, where to place my energy, and just got so overwhelmed with attacking this industry. Now I feel like I have a clear action plan of what to do, where to go and how to start this journey properly! She is a fountain of knowledge and shared so many generous tips, tricks and hacks when it comes to all things voice! Just wonderful."

  • "I genuinely had a blast and learned so much and felt like I grew as a voice actor. The positive environment Jess created made me feel confident in my craft and encouraged me to really try and pursue this as a career again after my hiatus - so thank you!!"

The Vocal Fold: A safe place to find and own your voice

Whether you’re a beginner or a working voice professional, The Vocal Fold is a space where you can find, learn about, hone and refine your voice and vocal techniques.

With a focus on fostering a likeminded community, I host voice workshops in London, as well as offering 1 to 1 sessions both in-person and online. The Vocal Fold seeks to empower you and your voice in a welcoming, playful environment.

1 to 1 Sessions

My 1 to 1 private vocal coaching sessions take place either in person at a London-based studio, or online. Depending on what you’re hoping to achieve with your coaching, I’ve supported a number of clients with:

  • Getting started in voice acting

  • Reel feedback

  • Audition preparation

  • Healthy vocal techniques

  • Acting technique

  • Creating character voices

  • Developing ideas for your gaming, animation, and commercial reels. My clients have been One Voice Awards nominees and winners in the Best Demo Reel category!

Drop me a message on the Contact page if you’d like more information.

My sessions are relaxed, welcoming, and fun. If you’d like to learn more about how we might work together, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

The Vocal Fold Ethos

I understand that finances can be a barrier for many people. The Vocal Fold is an inclusive community; I believe learning should be accessible to everyone. That’s why there are always a number of Pay What You Can tickets available for every workshop. Please note, these tickets are reserved for people who are struggling financially and would otherwise be unable to attend.

For Q&As with industry professionals, a percentage of ticket sales will always be donated to industry-related charities.

FAQs

  • The Vocal Fold is a community-focused teaching space that I (Jess Nesling) set up in 2024. It’s a place where anyone - beginners to vocal professionals - can find, learn about, hone and refine their voice and vocal techniques.

  • I help you to use your voice more confidently, sustainably, effectively and technically.

    In my 1:1 coaching sessions, I help you to understand how your voice functions, how to harness its abilities and how to work with it with confidence!

    My workshops primarily focus on improving performance on mic, creating character voices for games and animation, and helping you to enhance your performance with a variety of techniques and exercises. I also run The VO 101, which is a day-long introduction to the VO industry specifically for newbies to the voice world.

  • I’m a professional voice artist and actress from Wales living in London. I’ve worked across voice, stage, and screen for over a decade and am a BAFTA member for my work in games. I’m best known for voicing and playing the legacy character Viconia DeVir in the popular video game Baldur's Gate III. You can learn more about my voice work here.

  • My London sessions are held at The Bare Arms HQ in London. The nearest stations are Pimlico and Victoria.

  • Online (via Zoom)
    1h session: £100 
    2 x 1h package: £180
    3 x 1h package: £240

    In Person (Central London)
    2h session: £270
    3h session: £360
    We'll work on mic and you'll be able to make loud/crazy sounds without terrifying your neighbours!

    Please get in touch here if you’d like to book.

  • Of course! I can help you with everyday vocal confidence, projection, and public speaking. If I don’t think I’m the best fit, I’m happy to recommend a plethora of brilliant practitioners. Please get in touch to discuss your coaching requirements.

  • The best thing to do is to either book a 20-minute, complimentary introductory call with me, or get in touch via the booking form with your questions.