Phillip Shades has over 25 years of experience as a professional performer. He trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music and went on to have a long and varied career in Musical Theatre. He now teaches voice at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, among other institutions throughout the UK and overseas. 

Phillip is also a qualified soft tissue therapist and attained the highest possible UK qualification in soft tissue therapy from the London School of Sports Massage in 2017. He went on to train in myofascial release and trained alongside some of the worlds most influential practitioners, namely Jacob Lieberman at the Deutsche Stimmklinik in Hamburg and Ed Blake in London. Phillip is one of only a few soft tissue therapists to have attained the status of ‘EMT’ (Estill Master Trainer) from Estill International. This combination of expertise means that Phillip understands the mechanics of the voice as a therapist, coach and a performer. 

Phillip is the Vocal Care co-ordinator at Bird Conservatoire in London. A role that he developed specifically for dancers in Musical Theatre training. He is in demand throughout the year and works closely with Elite professionals in London’s West End and throughout the UK providing vocal care advice, soft tissue therapy and vocal massage. Phillip strongly believes that soft tissue therapy has the potential to remove some of the limitations that may be presented to a performer and allow them to achieve their true potential. He understands the demands and reality of the entertainment industry and is here to help.