INVITE ME · WORLDWIDE
Bring
me to
you.
Camps, choirs, schools, festivals, companies. I come to you with workshops that open voices and reveal artists. In English, French or Spanish.
What you can invite me for
Six formats. Each one shaped around your group.
African Choir Workshop
A joyful, powerful group experience rooted in African songs and rhythms. No experience needed: everyone sings, everyone leaves lifted.
Camps · Choirs · Schools · Teams
Artistic Identity Workshop
For singers and artists who want to stop sounding like someone else. A session to explore who they are as artists, and what makes their voice theirs.
Singers · Artists · Academies
Masterclass
Live coaching on stage, in front of an audience. The change happens in real time, and everyone learns: the ones who sing and the ones who watch.
Festivals · Conservatories · Events
Vocal Camps & Intensives
I join your faculty for several days: individual vocal coaching, workshops and group sessions, in the energy of a camp.
Vocal camps · Bootcamps · Retreats
Talks & Mentoring
Talks, panels and mentoring sessions on the artist’s journey, artistic identity and building an international music career.
Conferences · Universities · Programs
Artistic Direction
Artistic direction for shows, choirs and recording projects, from the first idea to the stage or the finished record.
Shows · Choirs · Labels
Who invites me
From a full choir to a room of ten artists.
I've sung and taught across Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia, including Modern Vocal Training's VocalCamps on three continents.
Camps I teach at
How it works
Simple, from the first message to the first note.
Tell me about your event
Who, where, when, how many. Share what you already know: we'll shape the rest together.
We shape the format
One session, a full day or a whole week. I adapt to your group, its level and what you want them to leave with.
I come to you
Anywhere in the world, in English, French or Spanish. Then we create something together.
ABOUT GWEN
"Before technique, there's you. Your story, your tone, your truth. That's where everything begins."
Gwen Thomas is a vocal coach, singer and music producer based in Dakar, Senegal. After 20 years living and singing across France, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Colombia and China, he now helps singers find the voice that is truly theirs.
As a producer and artistic director, he guides artists from the first idea to the finished record. In 2022 he founded XOL Music, an independent label working with artists across Africa, Europe and Latin America.
A former backing vocalist for Stevie Wonder and winner of the AFRIMA 2019 award for Best Artist in African Jazz, he is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, a seat at the table for African artists.
He leads the francophone program of Modern Vocal Training, a network of 600+ coaches in 70+ countries, and coaches at vocal camps in Asia, Latin America and Europe.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
"Every lesson with Gwen was a gift I didn't know I needed."
He immediately identified the problem and the area I needed to work on. He is very precise and incredibly generous. He guided me towards discovering my own voice, towards accepting who I am, without trying to sound like anyone else. He has immense wisdom on so many subjects, from vocal technique to the music industry to creating your own style. I am deeply grateful for every lesson with him. He gave me so much wisdom, faith, strength and courage to be fully myself and copy no one.
Frequently asked questions
In which languages do you teach?
English, French and Spanish. I can also mix languages when the group is international.
Do you travel?
Yes. I'm based in Dakar and I travel worldwide. I've sung and taught across Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
How many participants can join?
It depends on the format. African Choir workshops work beautifully with large groups. Artistic identity workshops and masterclasses work best with smaller groups. We'll find the right size together.
Do participants need singing experience?
Not for the African Choir workshop: everyone can join. For the other formats, I adapt the session to the level of your group, from beginners to professionals.
How much does an invitation cost?
Every invitation is different. The fee depends on the format, the duration and the location. Send me your request and I'll come back to you with a proposal.
How far in advance should I invite you?
The earlier the better, especially when travel is involved. Reach out as soon as you have a date in mind, even if everything isn't confirmed yet.
Let's bring it to your stage.
Tell me about your event, your group and your dates. I'll come back to you with a proposal.
contact@gwenthomas.pro