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VOCAL COACHING

Marcus is a certified Patsy Rodenburg Associate, completing his training with Patsy Rodenburg OBE in 2022, and the first certified teacher in Queensland.

Marcus has led the voice program in the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) and Bachelor of Theatre (Acting) at the University of Southern Queensland since 2017, and lectures into undergraduate and Masters courses with the School of Law and Justice to train lawyers in voice, presence, communication and rhetoric.  He has lectured with the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory since 2022.

He has coached theatre productions for Queensland Theatre, Brisbane Festival, BlakDance, AdAstra, Pip Theatre, UniSQ, and APAC.

Marcus also trains private clients and organisations using their voice with ease and impact, to enhance performance and communication.  He has a broad international base of artistic, corporate, legal, and educational clients.

In addition to his PRA status, Marcus will complete his PhD in 2025, focused on Shakespeare, rhetoric, and the voice.

Book an obligation free chat with Marcus to discuss training with him today.

"Marcus is an exceptional vocal coach,
one of Australia's best"

Gabriel Wighton, shake & stirPlied & Prejudice

A range of discounts are available in 2025 to assist in ensuring that vocal training is affordable and accessible for everyone.

2025 Vocal Coaching Guide is Available Upon Request

THE WORK

Marcus' approach to vocal training is simple and direct.
The first step involves assessing how physical tension impacts the breath and voice.  Marcus will work with you to assess and identify your primary tensions and then provide simple and effective stretches to perform to release these them.  Once the physical tensions are addressed, you then begin working on growing breath capacity and control, to ensure that your voice is fully supported as you speak.  Then you begin exploring voice exercises, designed to build resonance, expand your vocal range, and sharpen articulation.  The final step is to then explore how these practices can be applied in your workplace, to ensure that your voice remains supported outside of your warm up.
Marcus works with clients One-On-One and with organisations and employers for group courses, both in person and online.  To enquire about training packages and prices, please contact Marcus through the Contact Form on this website.​
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ACTORS, ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS

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EDUCATORS

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CORPORATE AND LEADERS

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LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

DIRECTOR TESTIMONIALS

Marcus Oborn is an unparalleled choice for a theatre voice coach, merging deep vocal expertise with a passion for performance. His background in vocal pedagogy equips him with a comprehensive understanding of voice techniques and health, ensuring actors not only enhance their vocal abilities but also maintain them.

 

Oborn excels in customising his coaching to meet each actor's unique needs, focusing on emotional expression and character depth alongside technical skill.

Heidi Gledhill, director of BANGING DENMARK

As an actor and first-time director, I wanted my actors to feel supported and safe vocally within the space and with their accents.

 

Marcus not only supported the actors by giving them an accessible warm up plan that united them as an ensemble and calmed them before each show but also supported me in my new experience.

 

I am incredibly grateful and felt that my production was in safe hands each time we worked together.

Caitlin Hill, director of PROOF

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VOCAL COACHING CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

James  actor

Marcus teaches in a considerate, sensitive, safe environment that allows the person to take the time they need to properly understand how their instrument works and how you can work with your voice in the future,

Nick  theatre maker and producer

Marcus changed the way I view the connection between the voice and body.  Marcus explained things more logically and clearly than any other practitioner I have previously worked with and created a safe environment where I could experiment without feeling like I was "doing it wrong."

Marcus' class was a warm and open environment where I got to push myself, learn new techniques and establish new areas for me to work on as a performer.  It was great to be in a class where I could have genuine "Aha!" moments.

Marcus' class are a fresh perspective.  His pedagogy is universal, and his commitment & attention-to-detail means that each participant gets a tailor-made methodology to take the work into their own hands.  He empowers me to take positive ownership of my practice, and find the joy and brightness in what is otherwise an arduous labour.

Mitch  actor

Maddi  actor and educator

Andrew  actor

The eight week introduction to voice course helped to foster a greater understanding of how the body ties into voice, and voice into text, as well as being given the tools to build your own unique blueprint to develop and evolve your voice.

Marika  actor

While Marcus' gentle energy ensures a safe space for actors to explore themselves authentically, he also beckons the actor to honour the work through rigorous discipline and focused training.  Drawing on his intensive studies with internationally renowned voice coach, Patsy Rodenburg, Marcus offers the practicing actor nothing less than pure gold.

George  actor

It's not often a teacher is able to successfully maintain specificity and simultaneously spark passion and joy in the students.  It's a fine line that Marcus is able to successfully walk as a vocal coach and teacher.  Whether you are in a class of twenty or a class of ten, focus and direction is still maintained whilst each student receives tailored vocal techniques and advice to suit their individual desires to grow.

Matt  actor and marketing professional

The change I felt after just a few weeks of working on my voice with Marcus was incredible.  So much so that it's become an imperative part of my process.
Go see him - he will help you grow.

Jasmine  actor and lawyer

Working with Marcus was an absolute dream.

The 8-week course is comprehensive, clear and transformative, helping to understand one's voice from start to finish.

The impact to my work life as an actor and lawyer, and in my personal life, has been truly incredible and I can't wait to continue doing this kind of work.

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