Voice DNA - Transformation

Discover the joy, power, and freedom of your voice.

Do you feel called to unleash your voice—freely making sounds, creating, and collaborating with others?
Are you eager to explore deep breathing, humming, toning, and sounding to find a sense of calm, balance, and safety in your body?
Would you like to experience vocal improvisation in a fun and playful space?

If so, you’ve found exactly what you’re looking for!

Voice DNA: Transformation

“A safe space to tune into and liberate your authentic voice supported by other voices.”

• Engage in practices such as deep listening, vocal weaving and improvisation with the loop station.
• Explore various vocal qualities as a toolkit to feel into what feels good in your voice.
• Shed roles, masks, and limitations imposed by society or self.
• Hone in on the uniqueness of your voice and identify the joyful aspects of your expression.
• Space given for individual voices to be supported and blossom within the safety of collaborative vocal improvisation.
• Discover the full spectrum of your expression — from soft to soaring.

Details

• Location: DNA Café Bar - 101 Kingsland High St, London E8 2PB (Very close to Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction Overground Stations)
• Time: Sunday, 11th January, 3PM–5:30 PM (including a 15-minute break)
• Investment: £20 (£25 Supporter and £15 low-income options are available)

Notes: The DNA Café Bar is a lovely venue run by friends. The event space is located downstairs and accessible via a flight of stairs. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, and arrive on time—we’ll begin promptly after a short welcome. 

The session will include both seated and standing/moving activities. Chairs will be provided, and you’re welcome to adapt the exercises to your needs, choosing whether to sit or stand at any point. 

I can't offer refunds because of limited capacity but you can transfer your ticket to someone else.

FAQ

What is Voice DNA?

Voice DNA is a journey of transformation through voice—not to sing well, but to feel free, alive, and deeply connected to yourself and others. It’s where sound becomes play, liberation, healing, and community.

It’s not just a voice workshop—it’s a radical, playful, and embodied journey to reclaim your true voice, shed old patterns, connect with others, and celebrate aliveness through sound and movement.

Sessions take place as monthly 2-hour voice journeys, each with a different focus such as Exploration, Collaboration, Transformation, and Celebration. You can attend individually, and together they form a pathway of creative liberation.

Led by Uran Apak—artist, musician, vocal coach, improvisational facilitator, and co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Festival—Voice DNA has been running since 2015, helping hundreds of people experience freedom through vocal exploration.

Who is it for?

• Artists, creatives, and seekers longing for more freedom and joy in their expression
• People feeling blocked, stuck, or afraid of their own voice
• Those who crave community, play, and ritual creativity
• Sensitive or queer folks who’ve been told they’re “too much” or “not enough”
• Facilitators and performers who want to deepen their embodied voice practice

I want to join but I’m scared!
Sharing your voice—especially in ways beyond everyday speaking—is a vulnerable process. It’s completely normal to feel scared. With a little courage to experiment and make mistakes, the experience can be highly rewarding, boosting confidence, serotonin levels, and playful spontaneity. Rest assured: this is a safe, non-judgmental space with step-by-step guidance and the option to skip or observe exercises at any time.

About Your Facilitator

Uran Apak is an Istanbul-born, London-based singer, composer, vocal improviser, electronic artist, and vocal coach. Known for his transformative live performances, Uran blends voice, beats, and loop station to craft spontaneous, engaging songs that draw audiences into his creative process.

His career spans tours across the UK and international stages, with performances at venues including the Vortex Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, the Roundhouse, and Barbican Exhibition Halls. He has collaborated with celebrated jazz and vocal improvisation artists Randolph Matthews and Cleveland Watkiss, and has an award-winning track record as a film composer, including the Turkish Film Critics Association Award for Best Music (2014).

As co-founder of the UK Vocal Improv Collective, Uran helps organise the annual UK Vocal Improv Festival. As a facilitator, he nurtures creativity and community through playful, exploratory approaches to vocal expression. His workshops invite participants to discover their voices, embrace their uniqueness, and experience the transformative power of sound. His teaching is inspired by studies with mentors such as Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon, as well as his personal journey through music, dance, painting, poetry, shamanism, yoga, and creative writing.

In 2024, Uran released his debut album Goodbye Old World, exploring the narrative of a fictional queer intergalactic persona. His second album, Kabuk (2024), explores themes of love, immigration, nostalgia, and healing. He also began his cabaret journey as part of the Harem Of No One Collective, performing on leading queer stages in the UK such as Glastonbury Festival, Mighty Hoopla and The Divine.

TESTIMONIALS

"Uran created a wonderfully honest, trusting and exploratory environment. The workshop helped me play with my voice in new ways and my ears were in awe of the tapestry of sound we created altogether."

Dear Wife (singer and musician)

“A totally beautiful, heart-opening, playful and joyful journey into the world of voice improvisation, led by the exquisitely creative Uran Apak. Uran’s workshop definitely supported and encouraged me to let go and really opened me up. I think that was in large part due to how Uran approaches this work and also who he is as a person; he not only creates supportive conditions through instruction but also embodies the very thing he is trying to evoke: a deep ease and openness. This really created the conditions for people to drop deeply into themselves and find their authentic voice.”
Jody

“So wonderfully, delightfully brilliant. Recently at a jam session I found myself on the mic and not giving a f**k what anyone thought, all thanks to Uran's sessions.”
Louise

"I thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with Uran. It was exactly what I was looking for and his guidance was both fun and adequately challenging. Just how I like it! Thank you Uran for helping me unlock my creativity in a new and exciting way."
Nessi

"That was a really enjoyable session, I loved it. Thank you Uran, you managed to make this session gentle but fun, safe but interesting, grounding and magical. I was smiling all the way home. I've finally found my voice & now there's no stopping me! I'll be back !!"
Jane

"First time in weeks I feel happy and connected! Thanks for the cheerful evening."
Eliott

"Uran is a versatile and multi-skilled voice facilitator. He creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere to gain participants' trust and build intimacy, allowing everyone to feel comfortable and encouraged to share their feelings through voice. His workshop unlocks the voice's potential and releases inner energy, leading to an extraordinary private, yet shared experience.
I would highly recommend Uran as a voice facilitator. A very rare, special experience, truly recommended."
Agata


"I felt quite comfortable to come as a beginner. I caught myself humming and singing many times this week. A new experience ! The session has set my voice free!"
Jasminka