Tom Graff is a professional singer and public speaker. He has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and vocal ability. He has received numerous awards for his performances.He has published over 20 publications, including Readers’ And Musicians’ Theatre (1994) and Some Thoughts on Singing and Speaking Naturally (2003). Both publications are valuable to speakers and singers. They are out of print but are available in pdf format upon request beginning September 2007.

Tom Graff has worked with me to strengthen, develop, and protect my voice with humour, patience, laughter, and lessons that show results. Since I have been taking lessons, I have found that my voice has taken on a deeper, richer timbre. I can reach my audiences more effectively and my voice does not feel strained afterwards. — S.M.

Tom addresses the whole speaker, not just the voice box. I have grown as a speaker far more than I ever thought. — J.P.

Working with Tom is unique. He doesn’t make assumptions and is patiently intending to draw out your personality in your voice. — G. F.

I needed a speech to go well, better than ever. We worked for a few sessions and isolated my strong points and addressed my weaknesses. I have taken all this knowledge into all the presentation work I have to do, be it a large or small contract. — R. S.

I can truly sing and speak as I have always wanted, free and uninhibited. Whether in a group or solo, I can speak or sing with a full voice, a healthy voice. — B. F.

Tom Graff has studied with the incomparable William Vennard and Gwendolyn Koldofsky, as well as coached with Eva Gustavson-Lagried, Sally Terri, Leonard Bernstein, Robert Shaw, Roger Wagner, Michael Tilson Thomas, as well as Gregor Piatigorsky, and Vera Lynn. His speaking coaches have included Gregory Stoddard, Henry Gerlitz, and Sally Terri.

He has performed as soloist with such diverse talents as Robert Shaw, Roger Wagner, Darius Milhaud, Michael Tilson Thomas, Igor Stravinsky, and Ingolf Dahl..

Tom Graff has performed live and on radio and television in the Canada, the U. S., Germany, Italy, North America, Mexico, and Japan. He has performed as a soloist in character roles in classic opera, as well as major solo roles in avant-garde operas and other modern productions with:

Graff has taught vocal skills both privately and in institutions as diverse as Emily Carr College of Art and Design, Telephone Focus Group leaders, and The Raging Grannies. Coaching has included people as different as Julie Andrews and Frank Epp. From politicians to public entertainers, Graff has helped them find their vocal signature.

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