DAAN TO EARTH
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DAAN TO EARTH
Embodied voice training in Berlin
You don’t want to simply 'sound better.' You want to speak, sing, and show up more freely — without force. I work with the voice as part of a larger system: breath, body organization, and the nervous system.
The goal is not perfect technique, but a voice that holds — especially when it matters.
✨ Curious how your voice and presence can unfold? Let’s grab a warm beverage for a free 15-minute online chat, or explore the options below.
Click an element to explore the somatic approach
This is about moving into deep sensing. We shift your body into a state where the entire system aligns with the vocal function. The result is not a 'trained' sound, but a voice quality that resonates spatially — both inside your body and filling the room outside.
We don't push or control the breath. Instead, we activate the involuntary movement of the diaphragm and the body's natural vacuum forces. Your posture organizes itself organically around this flow, supporting your sound without effort.
Presence is more than a posture; it is a state of consciousness entirely detached from past or future. By grounding your awareness in the present moment, you learn to occupy space and connect with your listeners from absolute stillness.
Nerves and stage fright are not enemies to be fought, but raw energy in your nervous system. We practice somatic self-regulation to help you metabolize this energy, transforming static tension into a vibrant, focused presence.
...Or simply: anyone who is curious to explore how they can expand and develop further.
My work combines artistic voice training, body-based approaches (somatic practice), perceptual awareness, and elements of systemic coaching.
I don’t work through pressure or correction, but through differentiation and self-regulation.
You learn to understand your voice — instead of trying to control it.
I’m a trained pianist and singer (Conservatories of Rotterdam & Malmö) — and someone who didn’t always feel comfortable using his own voice.
That experience shapes how I work today: less about effort and control, more about awareness, the body, and self-regulation.
My work combines artistic training with somatic voice work and my ongoing studies in Applied Voice Physiology at the Lichtenberger Institut.
Private sessions available in Berlin & online.
15 min / Free
A gentle, online space to arrive, feel where your body and voice are currently at, and see if my approach resonates with you.
50 min / €50
(Regular private sessions: €70)
Your first practical session. We slow down and step directly into the physical experience of breath, body, and sound, allowing you to feel the work firsthand.
Ever since my first session with Daan, I’ve gained much more confidence in my voice — both as an instrument and as part of who I am. His broad range of methods and techniques makes every session feel like a small breakthrough. The process stays challenging, focused, and genuinely rewarding.
— Konstantin K. – Ableton
Daan explores completely new territory when it comes to voice and singing. The work focuses on the most subtle, often barely perceptible processes in the body and heart that occur when we “tone,” as he calls it. What I find particularly valuable is that the focus is not on “singing well,” but on sensing, listening, feeling, and discovering what our own voice has to express. I can highly recommend Daan — especially for those who have already tried many different approaches to singing and voice work. (Translated from German)
— Christian Z. – Psychotherapist
Not sure if this is for you? Send me a short message about where you are and what you’re looking for.
Sessions available in English, German, and Dutch.
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