Rockford Sansom, PhD, MFA, is a voice trainer and theatre professor. As a voice coach, he has worked with actors Off-Broadway and in regional theatres, Fortune 100 CEOs, United Nations officials, active members of the U.S. Congress, and speakers in TED Talks. As an actor, he has performed Off-Broadway, regionally, and in international and national tours. Rocky is also a published author and editor, and he was a member of the first teaching certification program for Knight-Thompson Speechwork.

Upcoming Short Courses

Free Event*: Join Us for a Special Meet the Author Session!
Monday 31st March 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Free Event*: Join Us for a Special Meet the Author Session!

Christina Shewell
Dr Rockford Sansom

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Meet the Author session with Christina Shewell and Rockford Sansom, the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed book "Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices". This is a unique opportunity to engage with the authors, gain insights into their latest research, and explore the fascinating world of voice work.

Past Short Courses

The History of Voice Pedagogy
Tuesday 27th February 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)

The History of Voice Pedagogy

Dr Rockford Sansom

This two-hour workshop explores the history of voice pedagogy from an interdisciplinary perspective, examining the historical arc of various voice training disciplines and highlighting significant people and events within the voice studies field.

Accent Coaching: Tips For Working With Actors, Singers, And Directors
Thursday 21st July 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Accent Coaching: Tips For Working With Actors, Singers, And Directors

Dr Rockford Sansom

This two-hour workshop explores accent coaching from a variety of perspectives and includes practical strategies for coaching clients.

Two Part Course: Introduction to Accent Training and Accent Coaching
Wednesday 31st March 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Two Part Course: Introduction to Accent Training and Accent Coaching

Dr Rockford Sansom

This training course is a two part course of online active workshops. You will receive four hours of live training from course leader Dr Rockford Sansom.