Purpose
Class helps performers (and teachers of performers) communicate the whole range of their humanity with vocal freedom and power.

Voice One
Fitzmaurice Voicework Fundamentals:
covers the fundamentals of opening the breathing and freeing and supporting the voice. Designed for students who have completed the introductory workshop or who have had some private training. After 2 - 6 months in this class, students usually transfer into Voice Two.

Voice Two
Fitzmaurice Voicework (ongoing): addresses standing up in the fullness of your experience and communicating with others through the voice. It moves between "Destructuring" to encourage a deep connection with oneself, emotional openess, and vocal freedom; "Structuring" to encourage a focused and flexible voice enabling communication with others that comes from the core; and Play to explore the work in different contexts. This class also applies the work to real world contexts such as auditions.

See the About This Work page for more info on the work.

Voice Three
Expanding Your Voice:
this ongoing class combines Fitzmaurice Voicework, Richard Seyd's "Stretch" work (see links), and other techniques which expand the range of humanity that actors can experience and express. An additional benefit of this class is that it organically expands the range of each actor's casting.

Physical Work and Physical Limitations
Class can be physically demanding (similar to an intermediate yoga class).

Some physical limitations can be accommodated.

Prerequisites for Study
To take the classes, you need prior experience with the Fitzmaurice approach.

For those without prior experience, Saul teaches introductory workshops every couple months. If you want to get started faster, or you prefer more individual attention, you may begin with private coaching and transfer into the classes after four to ten lessons.

If you have prior experience with another Fitzmaurice teacher, you'll need to take one private session with Saul so he can see how you're working and you can familiarize yourself with his approach. If you prefer, you're welcome to do an introductory workshop instead.

Schedule
Classes are offered at the following times:

Voice One:
Sundays 12:30pm – 2:30pm, or
Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm

Voice Two:
Tuesdays 4pm – 6pm, or
Sundays 3pm – 5pm

Voice Three:
Wednesdays 3:15pm – 6:30pm, or
Sundays 6pm – 9:30pm

Class Location
Tues, Wed: North Hollywood.
Sun: Hollywood.

Class Size
Voice One is limited to fourteen students.
Voice Two is limited to twelve students.
Voice Three is limited to eight students.

Cost
Classes are offered on a sliding scale to accommodate people of different means. The amount you pay within the range below depends on what feels right to you given your financial circumstances, and it doesn’t require explanation.

Voice One/Two
If you take one class per week, your monthly rate can range between $140 - $220.

If you take 2 classes per week, your total monthly rate can range between $210 - $340.

If you take 3 classes per week, your total monthly rate can range between $280 - $460.

Voice Three
If you take only 1 Voice Three class per week, your monthly rate can range between $220 - $340.

If you take an additional class per week, your total monthly rate can range between $290 - $460.

If you take 2 additional classes per week, your total monthly rate can range between $360 - $580.

Duration of Study
Some students get what they need after a few months; others use class as an anchor for regular practice on their own and continue their study for years.

To Sign Up for Classes
Make sure you understand the prerequisites (to the left). Use this link to sign up for classes.

If you don’t have the prerequisites, you can do private coaching or an introductory workshop to become eligible to join the classes.

If you can’t find the information you need to answer your questions, click here to ask for more information.