Hi! I’m Mark.

As a somatic voice and movement integration specialist, based in Berlin, Germany, I work with performing artists, singers, and speakers of all ages and levels, covering various genres and styles. My performance background includes opera, oratorio, choral music, musical theatre, and dance.

I studied vocal performance at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where my teaching journey commenced after a medical emergency that left me in a coma for weeks and forced me to relearn how to use my voice. This incident sparked my interest in the connection between the body, mind, and voice.

Losing the ability to use my voice was a frightening experience, but it opened up new opportunities for me. My fascination with the voice led me to explore beyond classical voice, incorporating practices like the Alexander Technique, Estill Voice Training, Linklater Voice, nervous system regulation practices, Body-Mind-Centering, yoga, pilates, meditation, physical theatre, and dance. By delving into these diverse disciplines through research and self-study, I discover ways to integrate insights from different sources, allowing us to deepen our understanding of our voice and ourselves.

Currently, I am pursuing an MA in Voice Pedagogy at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, after many years of practical teaching experience, to expand into somatic voice research. Here you will find my courses and resources in development.

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My Experience

    • MA Voice Pedagogy (in progress) — University of Wales Trinity Saint David (expected completion: October 2026)

    • Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) Voice Pedagogy — University of Wales Trinity Saint David

    • B.Mus Performance (Voice), University of Alaska Anchorage, USA

    • Nervous System Regulation Practitioner Training — Institute of Applied Somatics, Barcelona, Spain (Online) (2024-2025)

    • Body-Based Vocal Pedagogy Teacher Training — Jeremy Mossmann, Toronto, Canada (Online) (2023)

    • Alexander Technique (Private Lessons) — Jonathan Sherrat (2023)

    • Estill Voice Training Level 1 & 2 — Dorte Hyldstrup (2022)

    • Total Vocal Freedom Workshop — Peter Jacobson, Berlin, Germany (2017)

    • Butoh Dance Training at Subbody Butoh School, Dharamsala, India (2017)

    • Butoh Movement Training — Natsu Nakajima, Berlin Germany (2016)

    • Overtone Singing Workshop, Stimmlabor — Miroslav Grosser (2016)

    • Alexander Technique Training — Robyn Avalon, Alexander Alliance Southwest (2013)

    • Dance Training (Ballet/Modern/Tap) at Alaska Dance Theater (2010-2012)

    • Vocal Coach/Musical Director/Teaching Artist (Voice, Theater, Movement & Dance) at Alaska Theater of Youth, Anchorage, AK, USA (2012-2015)

    • Non-Credit Adjunct Instructor (Voice) at University of Alaska Anchorage, Continuing Education Department, Anchorage, AK, USA (2013-2014)

    • Vocal Coach/Choreographer/Guest Choral Director with University of Alaska Anchorage Glee Club (Choir), University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska, USA (2014-2016)

    • Music Teacher (Voice and Theater) at Anchorage Music and Dance Center, Anchorage, AK, USA (2014-2016)

    • Teaching Artist/Camp Leader at Language Farm, Kammerforst, Thüringen, Germany (2017-2020)

    • Teaching Artist (Music/Theater/Movement) at InterAct, Berlin, Germany (2018-2020)

    • Freelance coach (Voice, Movement & Dance), based in Berlin, since 2016

    • Vocal Coach & Guest Conductor with Richardchor Neukölln, Berlin (2021-2024)

    • Teacher (Classroom Music & Choirs) at Freie Waldorfschule Berlin-Mitte since 2025

    • Choral Conductor, Chorelle Chor Berlin, since 2025

    • Choral Conductor, Mariendorfer Lerchenchor Berlin, since 2025

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