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Chen Reiss in a white lace dress beneath the roots of a great tree

“I have never done something so inspiring! Chen and Gaëlle gave me so much energy.”

— Leyli, 2023 HVA au Château

Academy

Holistic Voice Academy

“I have never done something so inspiring! This program is very special. Chen and Gaëlle gave me so much energy, I will never forget my time here.”

— Leyli, 2023 HVA au Château, France

In 2023, Leadership and Confidence Coach Gaëlle Deschamps and soprano, professor and creative director Chen Reiss co-founded the Holistic Voice Academy. We created the programs we wish we had earlier in our careers.

Vision

Create and deliver original, memorable, transformative training programs to turn students into fulfilled artists.

Mission

Empower students with unique, proven skills, techniques, habits, mindsets and beliefs which will serve them a lifetime — so they can be authentic, empowered, confident and fulfilled artists, starting now.

Values

  • International
  • Inclusive
  • Authentic
  • Connection
  • Playful
  • Adventurous
  • Courageous

In their words

“Despite a very difficult personal and family situation, I felt so powerful in just 3 days”

— Liron, Israel

“My week at the Chateau was powerful. Such transformation in just a week. Incredible. Just wow!”

— Francis, Angers, France

“Out of 5 stars, how many stars would I give this program? 1 million!”

— Mami from Japan, 2023 HVA au Château, France

“I have been waiting for a long time to attend the Holistic Voice Academy, I have 4 children, a business and I want to make it as a soprano. This program is helping me make my dream come true. It’s incredible”

— Jimena from Mexico, 2024 HVA au Château, France

An international studio

Working with a very international set of students, including:

  • Mexican
  • Belgian
  • German
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Swedish
  • Russian
  • Israeli
  • Croatian
  • Greek
  • Persian