Life changing. Unlike any other training.
about the holistic voice academy
Internationally acclaimed Soprano, Professor and Creative Director Chen Reiss and myself, Gaëlle Deschamps, Leadership and Confidence Coach co-founded the Holistic Voice Academy in 2023.
We created the programs we wish we had earlier in our careers.
Our Vision:
Create and deliver original memorable transformative training programs to turn students into fulfilled artists.
Our Mission:
Empower students with unique proven skills, techniques, habits, mindsets and beliefs which will serve them a lifetime so they can be authentic, empowered, confident and fulfilled artists, starting now.
Our Values:
- International
- Inclusive
- Authentic
- Connection
- Playful
- Adventurous
- Courageous
We currently run this an ambitious and unique educational project to:
– Equip singers with a holistic set of tools
– Combat the critics (the inner critic as well as outer ones)
– Feel confident, optimistic and empowered
– Deepen the connection body, mind and spirit
– Help singers find their uniqueness and craft their legacy
– Provide incredible and unique stage opportunities
– Fast track their careers
We run this program yearly in London and in the Loire Valley, France.
We are inclusive by design and aim to provide equal opportunities to singers with potential, regardless of their background. Therefore, all donations will go towards scholarships. We appreciate your support in advance. It means a lot to us and to aspiring singers.
upcoming dates
Watch a short video of our previous HVA London.
19-24th Oct 2026
Limited to 8 spaces. First come, first served basis.
Residential, all inclusive with an opportunity to perform at a concert au Château on the last evening.
Watch a short video of our previous HVA au Château
AS SEEN ON TV
The Holistic Voice Academy students who attended our London training programme in September 2025 had the fabulous opportunity to sing at a concert with 70 VIP guests at the Luxurious HIRSH http://www.hirshlondon.com townhouse in Mayfair.
Our singers were wearing amazing jewellery pieces by Hirsh, especially selected for the occasion. They adorned luxurious gowns, kindly supplied by designer Eliza Jane Howell https://www.elizajanehowell.com/.
It was an evening of glamour, jewellery and opera.
What’s not to like?
The Holistic Voice Academy students who attended our London training programme in March 2025 had the fabulous opportunity to sing at a concert at the Luxurious HIRSH townhouse in Mayfair.
Our singers were wearing amazing jewellery pieces by Hirsh, especially selected for the occasion. It was an evening of glamour, jewellery and opera.
PRAISE
“I have been waiting for a long time to attend the Holistic Voice Academy, I have 4 children, a business and I want to make it as a soprano. This program is helping me make my dream come true. It’s incredible”
Jimena from Mexico, 2024 HVA au Château, France
“The Holistic Voice Academy is truly Life Changing”
Liron from Israel, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“HVA was crucial for my daughter’s musical development. Now I have no doubt at all that my Nika is in the right hands, on the right path.
Chen, with her graceful calmness, vast singing experience and knowledge, which she selflessly transfers to talented and knowledge-hungry young singers, not only teaches them, but also directs them how and where to go next, using her acquaintances around the world.
Gaelle, full of positive energy, teaches them how to start the day, what to focus on during the day, not to look back on unimportant things, how to grow stronger as a person day by day.
HVA has a much greater purpose: to build determined individuals, young women full of self-confidence, who can easily solve everyday life situations and problems. Looking bravely and straight ahead. Not at the floor, or a cell phone.
Chen and Gaelle are determined to preserve the values that music has given us for centuries with a clear vision to transfer these values to young talents, who will spread the network of positive energy and emotions, the culture of living, peace and mutual respect that music gives us. In a certain way, they not only protect and save civilization, but unconditionally push it towards a better tomorrow.”
Zvonimir Boras, dad of HVA student who attended 3 times HVA London and HVA au Chateau 2024, 2025
“My week au Château has been powerful. Such transformation in just a week. Incredible. Just wow!
Francis from France, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“I will remember this week all my life”
Participant, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“This week has been a Confidence Booster, for sure. It’s been AMAZING. We’ve really formed a Tribe, we are really supportive of each other!”
Ayala from London, 2023 HVA London
“Chen is incredible”
Romi, 2023 HVA London
“Out of 5 stars, how many stars would I give this program? 1 million!”
Mami from Japan, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“It’s an amazing program. I loved the connection between the singers, we were so supportive of each other, like family”
Dasha from Russia, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“I have never done something so inspiring! This program is very special. Chen and Gaëlle gave me so much energy, I will never forget my time here”
Leyli from Germany, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“Gaëlle is like sunshine in the room”
Hannah from Germany, 2023 HVA London
“I felt very powerful and, in the zone, when I sang for the concert after going through this intensive week of 24/7 positive thoughts, actions, movement. It’s like living in high energy emotions”
Chen, 2023 HVA au Château, France
“It was an experience I did not know I needed”
Nika from Croatia, 2024 HVA London
“It’s very seldom in our world that you feel seen. I am so grateful I experienced it with you”
Maya from Israel, 2024 HVA London
“After my first Holistic Voice Academy, I went for an audition and felt super confident. I felt amazing.”
Leyli from Germany, 2024 HVA Londo
Chen and I look forward to working with you in one of our next programmes and help you unlock your full potential!
