Elise Besler is a seasoned Voice Coach and Somatic Practitioner with 22 years of experience helping singers build strong, confident voices and break free from stage fright and performance anxiety. She works with vocalists, public speakers, and creatives, blending vocal technique , somatics and nervous system regulation to unlock embodied, unwavering expression.

Elise studied Jazz Voice Performance and Music Composition at Grant MacEwan University, and has since become certified in Somatic Voice Work (TM), The Lovetri Method, Voice Body Connection, Neuro Somatic Intelligence Applied Nervous System work, and is currently on her way to becoming certified in Somatic Experiencing.

As a singer-songwriter and performer for over three decades herself, Elise’s original music has been licensed for film and television, earning her two ECMA nominations, four Music Nova Scotia Award nominations, and coveted spots on festival main stages and legendary venues across Canada. Her coaching work bridges the art and science of voice, navigating full embodiment in expression, and empowering others to step into their full vocal power - on stage and in life. Elise is looking forward to supporting the participants of ACVI 2025!

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