Find the confidence to be heard.
LAMDA Performance and Communication Exams
Preparing for LAMDA Exams across all grades and ages inspires and empowers children and adults to become confident communicators.
Auditions
Build confidence, refine technique, and perform your best under pressure.
Singing
Build vocal confidence, technique, and performance skills for every stage.
Speeches
Compelling delivery, confident communication, and memorable performances.
Presentations
Engaging public speaking skills for school, work, and beyond.
GCSE & A Level Practical Exams
Expert coaching for assessed performances and top practical grades.
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I loved my weekly lessons with Jan. She was full of energy and ideas. She inspired me to talk with passion and gave me the confidence to do so in public.
Poppy H — Student
The Tutor
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Jan Lyon
A professional performer who has worked as a singer and in film and theatre in both America and England, Jan prepares students of all ages and abilities for LAMDA examinations, auditions, speeches, presentations and GCSE & A Level practical drama examinations.
Background
2023 - current
Drama and Singing Teacher Theatretrain Southampton and Winchester
Singing for Wellbeing Choir Leader MHA Communities Winchester
Private Tutor
Serious But Fun Drama Workshops
2016 – 2023
Head of Drama, Princes Mead School, Winchester
2013 – 2022
Co-Principal, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Reading West
1999 – 2013
Founding Principal, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Farnham
Co-founder, MovieMakers!! film-making holiday workshops
What I Do
Building confidence underpins everything I do.
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Jan’s teaching goes beyond technique - she instils creativity and self belief…
Andrea R - Parent
If you learn the skills to perform or speak in public, you feel on top of the world. I am passionate about teaching the life skills that create confident communicators.
Learning the practical skills of acting and speaking in public is the gift that keeps on giving. A confident communicator knows how to express what is on the inside and share it imaginatively.
No matter what is on the inside — an idea, a feeling, a thought, a theory, a story — your ideas are only as good as your ability to communicate them. Learn to express your stories with confidence, clarity and impact.
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
Albert Einstein
The power of storytelling
Unlock the power of storytelling to capture hearts and minds by crafting compelling speeches, presentations and interviews in a way that is memorable, inspirational and motivational.
Deliver key messages in a way that captures the imagination of your audience, creates a sense of common purpose and entertains in a positive and transformative way.
What I teach
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Vocal techniques for the demands of performance
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Engaging an audience
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Effective, expressive body language
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Clear, effective content
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Conquering nerves
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Building rapport and influencing your audience
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A positive mindset
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Express yourself with ease and authenticity
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Clear, effective content
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Building rapport and influencing your audience
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Engaging an audience
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Conquering nerves
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A positive mindset
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Effective, expressive body language
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Vocal techniques for the demands of performance
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Express yourself with ease and authenticity
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It is an absolute privilege to recommend Jan Lyon, an exceptional teacher whose passion, dedication, and expertise have profoundly shaped my daughter Jasmine’s journey in the performing arts. Under Jan’s inspiring guidance, Jasmine has progressed all the way to LAMDA Gold Medal, developing not only remarkable performance skills but also confidence, discipline, and a true love for drama.
Andrea R
Parent
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Jan's passion for drama was evident from the moment we met her. The professional support she has given my daughter has made a massive difference in her approach to, and delivery of, her LAMDA pieces. It's not all about LAMDA though, Eleanor is learning skills for life from Jan and she is loving every minute of her lessons!
Jenny F
Parent
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I loved my weekly lessons with Jan. She was full of energy and ideas. She inspired me to talk with passion and gave me the confidence to do so in public. A valuable skill in my toolbox which I'm sure will be used regularly. Thank you Jan!
Poppy H
Student
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We discovered Jan after a little digging and so glad we did. She was fabulous with Poppy and provided structured but flexible lessons and support throughout. The sessions were fun and the outcome (Pass with Distinction) showed how Jan's attention to detail got the results we were after. We can't recommend her enough.
Kate H
Parent
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My 17 yr old daughter has been seeing Jan for nearly 2 years now for one to one LAMDA tutoring. My daughter loves drama but prefers to have a one to one classes. Jan started my daughter on grade 3 as a taster to see how well she would do in the exam and she achieved a distinction so she moved to grade 6 and again got a distinction. My daughter absolutely loves the sessions with Jan and she always comes out with a spring in her step. Jan is a lovely, warm and gentle teacher and brings out the best in her students.
Kate I
Parent
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Jan has an extraordinary ability to nurture talent, bringing out the very best in her students with patience, encouragement, and an infectious enthusiasm for the craft. Her teaching goes beyond technique—she instills creativity, self-belief, and a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling. Her lessons are engaging, meticulously structured, and tailored to each student’s strengths, ensuring they thrive both on and off the stage. She is not just a teacher but a mentor, a motivator, and an unwavering source of inspiration.
Andrea R
Parent
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From our initial phone conversation Jan was friendly, helpful and supportive. Our daughter has ambitions to be an actor and her work with Jan is giving her a thorough grounding in the skills she needs while also coaching her towards her next LAMDA exam. We are very pleased to have found Jan!
Matt & Tracey M
Parents