ABOUT KLAUS MOELLER

Born in 1963 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Klaus Møller learned early on the importance of effective communication.  At the tender age of seven, he had difficulty pronouncing certain letters of the alphabet, which made conversations a painful task.  “I think that was the beginning of my passion for voices,” Møller says. “From then on, I became quite fascinated with the topic and read everything about the voice that I could get my hands on.”

The young Møller decided to put his newfound knowledge to work by taking up singing.  He began by singing lieder at local church concerts and joining an opera choir, and eventually took on roles in opera and operetta productions.  In time, Møller discovered an intense love for musical theatre, appearing in shows such as My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and The Phantom of the Opera.  His rich, expressive voice also earned him numerous professional acting and commercial voiceover gigs.

In the early 1980s, during his active years as a singer, Møller found that he was the one his theatre colleagues turned to when they were having voice problems. Realizing he had the skills and insights to help others improve their singing performance, Møller began studying vocal pedagogy in London and in the U.S.  The theatres he had once performed with soon began seeking his expertise for various musical productions, and thus began Møller’s career as a sought-after vocal trainer.

Today, Klaus Møller is recognized as one of the preeminent voice coaches in Denmark and Northern Europe.  Since 1986, he has taught singing at leading music and drama schools in Copenhagen, including the Preparatory Conservatoire Course, The Music School and the Danish Musical Theatre Academy. He has also hosted workshops for choir directors at the Danish Amateur Choir Association (DAKU) and teaches regular courses at the Danish Actors’ Association.

A certified instructor in the Estill Voice Model, Møller keeps his theatre ties alive by serving as a vocal coach for the New Theatre in Copenhagen, where he has worked extensively with cast members of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Beauty and the Beast since 1997.  He is also a vocal coach to The Royal Theatre, Denmark's oldest stage and home to world-class theatre, opera and ballet.

In his private studio in Frederiksberg, Møller trains professional singers, actors, and recording artists how to harness the potency of their voices to achieve illustrious careers in the performing arts.  He also works with politicians, business executives, television speakers, clergy, and other individuals whose success depends on being able to communicate clearly and persuasively to large groups.  

In addition to cultivating healthy voices, Møller excels at rehabilitating performers and professionals whose voices have been injured as a result of illness or surgery. His coaching helps these individuals to heal and reclaim what Møller views as one of our most essential life tools.

“When you speak to an audience, fewer than ten percent of the people focus on what you say,” he explains. “The rest are focused on your voice intonation and your body language.  The fact is that you can be an expert in any topic, but if you can't communicate your expertise or story effectively—no one will listen. My teaching is all about giving people a voice that will truly be heard by their audience.”

So what is the most gratifying aspect of being a voice coach? According to Møller, it’s helping people do their jobs better.  “It’s tremendously satisfying to see my students perform well—it doesn’t matter if it’s a politician speaking on the campaign trail, a CEO giving a presentation that makes his company’s stock price soar, or an actor delivering the performance of his life on stage,” he says.  “Every time one of my students is able to overcome an obstacle and achieve what they set out to do, it’s an especially rewarding moment for me.”