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Linklater Center

The Linklater Center for Voice and Language is a hub for performers, professionals, writers, teachers, and public speakers who want to enhance their vocal skills. Providing classes, workshops, and lectures, the center fosters a community that embraces and promotes the power of language and expression.

Upcoming Classes (6)

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Saturday, October 24th
10–10:50am ET

$20

Saturday, October 31st
10–10:50am ET

$20

Saturday, November 7th
10–10:50am ET

$20

Saturday, November 14th
10–10:50am ET

$20

Saturday, November 21st
10–10:50am ET

$20

Sunday, December 6th
12–4pm ET

$120

About Linklater Center

The Linklater Center for Voice and Language champions the power of the live human voice. Offering classes, workshops, and lectures, the Center serves performers and professionals, writers and teachers, public speakers and individuals who want free, strong, and clear voices. We welcome people from all walks of life to a community that explores, celebrates, and advances language and expression.

School location

Map showing 500 8th Ave 3rd Fl, New York, NY 10018

Linklater Center

Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
500 8th Ave 3rd Fl
Btwn W 35th & W 36th Streets
New York, New York 10018

Reviews of Linklater Center

(4.4-star rating across 34 reviews)
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Anonymous • April 12, 2026
    With voice in the name, I expected it involve learning to sing. It was more like Qigong. Nice if that's what you're looking for.
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Thu Trang D. • February 3, 2026
    Loved this session with Andrea! She really is an amazing teacher!
  • Voice Level 1 Workshop

    Pat D. • February 2, 2026
    Great course. Linklater tools in my voice box are transforative and so was our teacher Andrea!
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Carolyn F. • August 6, 2023
  • Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop

    Cindy H. • June 27, 2022
    It was a really good introductory course with a great instructor! Wanting to explore options for addressing persistent spoken-voice issues, I took a chance and signed up for the Linklater Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop. My expectations were low, but my mind was open. I am so happy I took the chance. The instructor, Tamala Bakkensen, was wonderful. She immediately connected with the class as a whole and with each student individually. Her knowledge of the Linklater/Feldenkrais methods was impressive as was her ability to bring those methods to life without overintellectualizing the process. I highly recommend this course!
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Eda R. • February 20, 2021
    Really good warm up for those of us who have had training in Linklater. The teacher brings her own wonderful way of connecting meaning to the techniques/
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Anonymous • February 5, 2021
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Martha G. • October 20, 2020
    The greatest
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Anonymous • October 6, 2020
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Norma E. • September 15, 2020
  • Voice Level 1 Workshop

    Anonymous • January 13, 2020
    Nice intro to Linklater technique. Felt like a very safe space to experiment and explore. Would have loved it more if I felt more prepared to lead myself through structured exercises and warmups.
  • Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1

    Anonymous • November 13, 2019
    Benjamin is a solid instructor and has great energy. The class was less technical than I expected but was enjoyable nevertheless.
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Anonymous • October 8, 2019
    Great instructor and great class! She take her tome to explain to you so you can do the movements and exercises the right way! Highly recommend.
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Anonymous • October 1, 2019
    Great class to elasticize and free your jaw, tongue and larynx of tensions. It really helps to prepare for an audition or a show or just to maintain strong vocal performance.
  • Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1

    Anonymous • July 31, 2019
  • Voice Level 1 Workshop

    Sandrine P. • March 24, 2019
  • Voice & Text Workshop

    DAVID C. • November 8, 2018
  • Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop

    Anonymous • August 1, 2018
    This was an outstanding class. Tamela is one of the best instructors I've ever had for Voice and Feldenkrais. It was an honor to work with her. If you ever get the opportunity to take this class, do it! The transformation you will experience is nothing short of amazing. I give it my strongest endorsement.
  • Voice & Feldenkrais Workshop

    Anonymous • May 21, 2018
    This was an outstanding class. I never imagined that I would get as much out of it as I did. Tamala is one of the best movement and voice instructors I've ever trained with. She gives thoughtful and insightful feedback and encourages her students every step of the way. She creates a safe and nurturing environment for her students to take risks without the fear of being berated or criticized. She is patient, kind, and passionate about the craft of acting. Tamara is a rare gem. I cannot recommend her class strongly enough.
  • Drop-In Warm-Ups

    Elsa F. • January 29, 2018

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