Michael Ziellenbach

Michael Ziellenbach is a part-time Professor of Voice and Speech in the Faculty of Theatre at Folkwang University of the Arts, a position he has held since 2004. Previously, he served as a substitute professor at Folkwang (1999-2004) and held teaching appointments at institutions including the Mozarteum Salzburg and the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart. His career bridges academic pedagogy and professional theatre/radio performance.

Education

• Diploma in Speech Education, State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart (1988-1992)
• Diploma in Breath Therapy, Lehrinstitut für Psychotonik Glaser (1992-1997)

His expertise centers on vocal and speech pedagogy for performers, integrating breath therapy and movement science. Ziellenbach applies these methodologies across theatre, music theatre, and broadcast contexts, emphasizing physiological approaches to voice production and articulation. His work extends to historical vocal practices through projects like the medieval nuns' audiobook.

Professional Engagements

• Speech training for ensembles at Junges Theater Augsburg (1997-1998), Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe (1992-1995), and Württembergische Landesbühne Esslingen (1993)
• Radio announcer training at Neckar-Alb-Radio Reutlingen (1992-1996) and Radio Filstalwelle Göppingen (1993-1994)
• Speaker collaborations with NDR, HR, Deutschlandfunk, and SWR since 1988, including features, news, and the Duden pronunciation database