Embrace acting

unleash your voice

- If acting isn’t actively part of your singing, then no matter how good your voice is, it hasn’t reached its full potential.

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Audition and role preparation

Lied interpretation

Workshops

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TESTIMONIALS

“Working with Xavier was inspiring and transformative for my practice — and, most importantly, it played a key role in my winning the 2021 John Cage Award.

We explored presence and focus with such precision and attention to detail that I discovered abilities I didn’t know I had.

His deep knowledge of stagecraft and drama, along with his creative insight, brought new depth to my interpretation and development of each piece.

Also his positivity and genuine curiosity about a wide range of repertoire made me feel immediately at ease.

That’s why I would wholeheartedly recommend his teaching to anyone in search of excellence.”

Marine Madelin, Soprano

12/09/25

“Xavier is a wonderful listener, and his work is deeply collaborative.

He is able to calmly guide a student through a text or an aria, down to its most elemental, direct, true, and profound expression.

I was amazed at how Xavier, though never interfering with any singer's technique, was able to help every singer also vocally perform their pieces better in an utterly transformative, connecting and truly touching performance.

His methods are easily accessible, definitely adaptable for my self study and especially helpful for audition repertoire.”

Vera Maria Kremers, Soprano

09/09/25

“Xavier Boiffier is a truly exceptional acting coach.

If you are an opera singer in Berlin or elsewhere in Europe, run to his studio. His understanding of character and how to make space for the performer to explore that character, is world-class.

My sessions with him allowed me to delve deeper into my characters than I thought possible. He understands the singer, the stage, the literature and the language. His expertise is perfectly suited to the professional singer looking to embody their operatic roles fully while maintaining the integrity of their instrument.

I whole-heartedly recommend him to guide you through both your character study and audition repertoire and I will continue to train with him for all my future work.”

Naomi Eberhard, Soprano

09/09/25

“Xavier Boiffier has the amazing ability to free up the singer and allow them to find themselves and the character they are playing. He helps them find the truth in their work.

I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who is interested in finding more freedom and depth in their performance.”

Janice Baird, Soprano, Vocal Coach

15/09/25

“Working with Xavier was a wonderful experience.

We had only two sessions during an opera intensive workshop, but I felt an immediate impact of his teaching method.

He took the text down to the bones and from there helped me to develop a deeper understanding of the character. I wasn’t portraying anymore : I was the character.

I look forward to working with him again !”

Eli, Baryton

26/09/25

“Xavier Boiffier is one of those rare directors and drama coaches who know how to encourage the natural blossoming of the talent of the artists he directs.

His sensitivity and intelligence seem to be guided by magic. After a few sessions, it becomes clear that he is highly skilled and that his mind is always open to the ideas of the artists with whom he works.”

Jean Desmarais, répétiteur

20/09/25