Welcome!
PerformaVoice is a place where you can empower your voice, performance, reading, writing and test preparation skills. My name is Vincent Bagnall and I teach students, speakers and actors to bring out their best self. I trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and San Francisco State University with a Special Education degree from Hunter College. I performed in theater, film and voice-overs and have taught at the NYC Department of Education and UniversitySettlement since 2013. I teach the following areas:
Voice and Speech
A student will learn complete preparation to develop the voice and listening ability to achieve awareness and communication confidence. Breathing, projection, articulation with repetition are instructed as well as sense memory work and preparation of a poem or speech to enable a connection between one’s inner self and their voice.
Drama
Students will learn Voice to connect breathing and articulation to character work, Movement to use the body freely as an instrument to work with the senses. Improvisation to increase spontaneity, listening, trust, risk taking, comedic skills, free form exercises, teamwork and conflict resolution. Scene Study to build awareness of intention, beat changes, sensory and character development with other students.
Reading
Students will sound out and pronounce syllables, words and sentences as I follow along and provide feedback and encouragement. I teach students to rephrase sentences in the their own words to verbally demonstrate comprehension. I work on building vocabulary and students prepare a written summary demonstrating comprehension. Adjustments are suggested to parents and curricula to suit students’ individual reading needs.
Writing
Students will learn the proper use of language and composition structure including sentence and paragraph structure. I provide completed assignments, sentence starters, fill in the blank sentences, key content ideas and shared writing. I utilize word maps and interactive word walls to encourage vocabulary expansion and record progress to set academic goals that exceed requirements.
Test Preparation
Students will learn focused content to achieve the best score possible on standardized tests such as the SAT, GED, ACT, NY REGENTS, ISEE, HSPT, HISET, SSAD, SHSAT, COOP, and ASVAB. I identify the student’s needs and goals and design a strategy for learning improvement and test-taking skills. The overall vision is to exceed academic goals, which can open doors for the future.
Testimonials
“You will not be disappointed with Vincent’s masterful work. It is extraordinary!” GEORGE WHIPPLE: NY1 SPECTRUM. WHIPPLE’S WORLD.
“Vincent Bagnall’s training feels as exciting as being on a speed trip.” RAMON RODRIGUEZ: ACTOR ; “TRANSFORMERS”
Bagnall has brought an exceptional level of preparation and commitment to his Special Needs class curriculum from the time he began teaching in our Excel program in 2013.” ADMINISTRATION: UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK.
“Vincent Bagnall began teaching in my studio with a very strong passion for the craft. He enjoys working with students to make the work better in a team spirit and I am assured of his strength of character. He has been a great asset to my studio and I know that he will continue to make a conscientious and strong teacher.” PENNY TEMPLETON: PENNY TEMPLETON STUDIOS, NEW YORK.
“In ONE session, Vincent Bagnall improved my articulation and command of language by 50 percent.” SCOTT BAYER: JOURNALIST; INDIE FILM REPORTER.
“Vincent taught me how to overcome my partial stutter with a specific technique of thought preparation where I can prepare my speech as I talk. I apply this to my diction and articulation.” WILLIAM LANE: NEW JERSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER.
“My goal is effortless power, precision, and clarity and Vincent’s instruction and insight is essential to my progress.” MARTIN GOLDBERG: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, “GRUBHUB, Inc.”
“I have been able to accomplish SO MUCH working with Vincent Bagnall. From drastically improving my speaking voice, to building my confidence, to booking a Voice Over Agent! ” ANA HOFFMAN: ACTRESS; “HARMONY,” “DREAMGIRLS.”
Vincent is a master at teaching the actor to loosen,relax, and stretch the voice. The result isn’t just a more resonant voice, but also deeper sensory, presence and connection. RYAN KESSLER: ACTING TEACHER. RK STUDIOS. ACTOR; “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.”
“Anyone who works with Vincent Bagnall is most fortunate as he is a master at developing the speaking voice and ensuring that his students grow into mastery themselves.” BARBARA EUBANKS: VOICE FACULTY; MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC. MEMBER; NEW YORK SINGING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
“Vincent Bagnall has given me the chance to recreate the power I had 60 years ago as an actress but with a powerful, trained voice and technique to go with it. LISA STARK: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DISCOVERY PROGRAMS.
Contact
Thank You for visiting PerformaVoice and I look forward to your success taking your turn! Feel free to contact me by telephone or email.
Sincerely,
Vincent Bagnall
M.S. Education
B.A. Drama/Speech
212-663-9698
info@performavoice.com