UPCOMING EVENTS:
VOICE DNA: Individuation WORKSHOP
In-person in London / 8th of February 2026 - more info and booking HERE
VOCAL IMPROV SPACE SHUTTLE
Hop aboard the Vocal Improv Space Shuttle to warm up your voice, do o vocal workout, play vocal improv games and sing over my live-looped vocal worlds.
7th of January Wed - 7:00 PM UK time (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
21st of January Wed - 7:00 PM UK time (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
28th of January Wed - 7:00 PM UK time (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
Booking HERE
VOICE DNA: Individuation WORKSHOP
In-person in London / 8th of February 2026 - more info and booking HERE
VOCAL IMPROV SPACE SHUTTLE
Hop aboard the Vocal Improv Space Shuttle to warm up your voice, do o vocal workout, play vocal improv games and sing over my live-looped vocal worlds.
7th of January Wed - 7:00 PM UK time (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
21st of January Wed - 7:00 PM UK time (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
28th of January Wed - 7:00 PM UK time (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)
Booking HERE
Welcome to VOICE DNA!
Discover the joy, power, and freedom of your voice.
Do you feel called to unleash your voice—freely making sounds, creating, and collaborating with others?
Are you curious about what your voice can offer in terms of feeling your essence and sharing it with others?
Are you eager to explore deep breathing, humming, toning, and sounding to find a sense of calm, balance, and safety in your body?
Would you like to experience vocal improvisation in a safe and playful space?
Would you like to enjoy all this while having fun with easy-to-follow games and exercises?
If so, you’ve found exactly what you’re looking for!
What is Voice DNA?
Voice DNA is a journey of transformation through voice—not to sing well, but to feel free, alive, and deeply connected to yourself and others. It’s where sound becomes play, liberation, healing, and community.
It’s not just a voice workshop—it’s a radical, playful, and embodied journey to reclaim your true voice, shed old patterns, connect with others, and celebrate aliveness through sound and movement. Rooted in improvisation, vulnerability, and ritual, this program is for anyone longing to feel free, connected, and creatively alive.
Sessions take place as monthly 2-hour voice journeys, each with a different focus such as Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation, and Celebration. You can attend individually, and together they form a pathway of creative liberation.
Led by Uran Apak—artist, musician, vocal coach, improvisational facilitator, and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival—Voice DNA has been running since 2015, helping hundreds of people experience freedom through vocal exploration.
If you're curious what the sessions entail, here is an example:
First Session: Exploration
This session includes:
- Warming up your voice
- Breathing exercises
- Toning with the Shruti Box
- Vocal improv games
- Voice and movement journey
- Wild singing circle with drumming
- Vocal jam session
FAQ
What do you mean by Voice DNA?
Do we all have an essentially unique voice? How is it different from others, and how can we feel that we are sounding our true voice? Can we experience freedom through it? How can we relate to other voices while staying centred in our authentic one? When does our voice feel good and safe in our bodies?
Voice DNA is a playful, experiential space to go on a journey with your voice through these questions.
Who is it for?
I want to join but I’m scared!
Sharing your voice—especially in ways beyond everyday speaking—is a vulnerable process. It’s completely normal to feel scared. With a little courage to experiment and make mistakes, the experience can be highly rewarding, boosting confidence, serotonin levels, and playful spontaneity. Rest assured: this is a safe, non-judgmental space with step-by-step guidance and the option to skip or observe exercises at any time.
What do you mean by Voice DNA?
Do we all have an essentially unique voice? How is it different from others, and how can we feel that we are sounding our true voice? Can we experience freedom through it? How can we relate to other voices while staying centred in our authentic one? When does our voice feel good and safe in our bodies?
Voice DNA is a playful, experiential space to go on a journey with your voice through these questions.
Who is it for?
- Artists, creatives, and seekers longing for more freedom and joy in their expression
- People feeling blocked, stuck, or afraid of their own voice
- Those who crave community, play, and ritual creativity
- Sensitive or queer folks who’ve been told they’re “too much” or “not enough”
- Facilitators and performers who want to deepen their embodied voice practice
I want to join but I’m scared!
Sharing your voice—especially in ways beyond everyday speaking—is a vulnerable process. It’s completely normal to feel scared. With a little courage to experiment and make mistakes, the experience can be highly rewarding, boosting confidence, serotonin levels, and playful spontaneity. Rest assured: this is a safe, non-judgmental space with step-by-step guidance and the option to skip or observe exercises at any time.
ABOUT ME:
I’m Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born / London-based artist, musician and creative facilitator.
I guide transformative voice experiences rooted in play, safety, improvisation, and embodied expression.
After receiving my Master's Degree in Sonic Arts from Goldsmiths University, I studied with exceptional voice teachers such as Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon in New York; Randolph Matthews and Jenni Roditi in London; Timur Selcuk in Istanbul and Bat-Oyun in Mongolia. In 2015 I created Voice DNA which is the meeting space of artistic practice, community and creative liberation. Since 2015 Voice DNA helped hundreds of people experience flow and freedom through their voice, in group and 1-2-1 sessions.
I am a co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective, which organizes the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival in Bristol. I facilitated Voice DNA sessions in companies (Designit / London), universities (Goldsmiths, University of Exeter / UK) private members clubs (Soho House / Istanbul), hospices (St. Joseph's Hospice / London) , festivals (Green Gathering / Wales, Vibrations of Anatolia / Cappadocia), community centres (Passing Clouds, The Hive / London) and yoga centres (MahaDevi Centre / London, Githa Yoga / Istanbul).
On my journey of self development I've studied dance, painting, theatre, shamanism, yoga and creative writing.
I’m Uran Apak, an Istanbul-born / London-based artist, musician and creative facilitator.
I guide transformative voice experiences rooted in play, safety, improvisation, and embodied expression.
After receiving my Master's Degree in Sonic Arts from Goldsmiths University, I studied with exceptional voice teachers such as Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon in New York; Randolph Matthews and Jenni Roditi in London; Timur Selcuk in Istanbul and Bat-Oyun in Mongolia. In 2015 I created Voice DNA which is the meeting space of artistic practice, community and creative liberation. Since 2015 Voice DNA helped hundreds of people experience flow and freedom through their voice, in group and 1-2-1 sessions.
I am a co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective, which organizes the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival in Bristol. I facilitated Voice DNA sessions in companies (Designit / London), universities (Goldsmiths, University of Exeter / UK) private members clubs (Soho House / Istanbul), hospices (St. Joseph's Hospice / London) , festivals (Green Gathering / Wales, Vibrations of Anatolia / Cappadocia), community centres (Passing Clouds, The Hive / London) and yoga centres (MahaDevi Centre / London, Githa Yoga / Istanbul).
On my journey of self development I've studied dance, painting, theatre, shamanism, yoga and creative writing.
Watch me and other UK Vocal Improv Festival facilitators talk about vocal Improvisation as a transformational tool:
TESTIMONIALS:
"Uran created a wonderfully honest, trusting and exploratory environment. The workshop helped me play with my voice in new ways and my ears were in awe of the tapestry of sound we created altogether."
Dear Wife (singer and musician)
“A totally beautiful, heart-opening, playful and joyful journey into the world of voice improvisation, led by the exquisitely creative Uran Apak. Uran’s workshop definitely supported and encouraged me to let go and really opened me up. I think that was in large part due to how Uran approaches this work and also who he is as a person; he not only creates supportive conditions through instruction but also embodies the very thing he is trying to evoke: a deep ease and openness. This really created the conditions for people to drop deeply into themselves and find their authentic voice.”
Jody
“So wonderfully, delightfully brilliant. Recently at a jam session I found myself on the mic and not giving a f**k what anyone thought, all thanks to Uran's sessions.”
Louise
"I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Uran. It was exactly what I was looking for and his guidance was both fun and adequately challenging. Just how I like it! Thank you Uran for helping me unlock my creativity in a new and exciting way."
Nessi
"That was a really enjoyable workshop, I loved it. Thank you Uran, you managed to make this workshop gentle but fun, safe but interesting, grounding and magical. I was smiling all the way home. I've finally found my voice & now there's no stopping me! I'll be back !!"
Jane
"First time in weeks I feel happy and connected! Thanks for the cheerful evening."
Eliott
"Uran is a versatile and multi-skilled voice facilitator. He creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere to gain participants' trust and build intimacy, allowing everyone to feel comfortable and encouraged to share their feelings through voice. His workshop unlocks the voice's potential and releases inner energy, leading to an extraordinary private, yet shared experience.
I would highly recommend Uran as a voice facilitator. A very rare, special experience, truly recommended."
Agata
"I felt quite comfortable to come as a beginner. I caught myself humming and singing many times this week. A new experience ! The session has set my voice free!"
Jasminka
"Uran created a wonderfully honest, trusting and exploratory environment. The workshop helped me play with my voice in new ways and my ears were in awe of the tapestry of sound we created altogether."
Dear Wife (singer and musician)
“A totally beautiful, heart-opening, playful and joyful journey into the world of voice improvisation, led by the exquisitely creative Uran Apak. Uran’s workshop definitely supported and encouraged me to let go and really opened me up. I think that was in large part due to how Uran approaches this work and also who he is as a person; he not only creates supportive conditions through instruction but also embodies the very thing he is trying to evoke: a deep ease and openness. This really created the conditions for people to drop deeply into themselves and find their authentic voice.”
Jody
“So wonderfully, delightfully brilliant. Recently at a jam session I found myself on the mic and not giving a f**k what anyone thought, all thanks to Uran's sessions.”
Louise
"I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Uran. It was exactly what I was looking for and his guidance was both fun and adequately challenging. Just how I like it! Thank you Uran for helping me unlock my creativity in a new and exciting way."
Nessi
"That was a really enjoyable workshop, I loved it. Thank you Uran, you managed to make this workshop gentle but fun, safe but interesting, grounding and magical. I was smiling all the way home. I've finally found my voice & now there's no stopping me! I'll be back !!"
Jane
"First time in weeks I feel happy and connected! Thanks for the cheerful evening."
Eliott
"Uran is a versatile and multi-skilled voice facilitator. He creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere to gain participants' trust and build intimacy, allowing everyone to feel comfortable and encouraged to share their feelings through voice. His workshop unlocks the voice's potential and releases inner energy, leading to an extraordinary private, yet shared experience.
I would highly recommend Uran as a voice facilitator. A very rare, special experience, truly recommended."
Agata
"I felt quite comfortable to come as a beginner. I caught myself humming and singing many times this week. A new experience ! The session has set my voice free!"
Jasminka
PRIVATE SESSIONS:
I currently have availability for 1-2-1 vocal coaching sessions, whether you’d like to study singing, looping or the art of vocal improvisation. You might also be called to explore your voice for wellbeing and self-discovery and I can help you with that. The sessions are always a combination of technique (vocal technique, vocal improv, live looping methods) and playful vocal exploration and song work. I work with a wide range of people from complete beginners to experienced singers, performers, songwriters and improvisers / facilitators who would like to develop their unique voice and take things to the next level. If you are getting excited by the sound of this please get in touch via the contact form below and I'll get back to you with my availability and rates. 1-2-1's will be always be tailored to your specific needs, don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions.
Private sessions are delivered through Zoom or in person in North London.
I currently have availability for 1-2-1 vocal coaching sessions, whether you’d like to study singing, looping or the art of vocal improvisation. You might also be called to explore your voice for wellbeing and self-discovery and I can help you with that. The sessions are always a combination of technique (vocal technique, vocal improv, live looping methods) and playful vocal exploration and song work. I work with a wide range of people from complete beginners to experienced singers, performers, songwriters and improvisers / facilitators who would like to develop their unique voice and take things to the next level. If you are getting excited by the sound of this please get in touch via the contact form below and I'll get back to you with my availability and rates. 1-2-1's will be always be tailored to your specific needs, don't hesitate to ask me if you have any questions.
Private sessions are delivered through Zoom or in person in North London.
