Teaching · Coaching · Creative practice
Thoughtful instruction in speaking, performance, writing, and technology with Gavin Sakae McLean. For curious young learners, adults finding their voice, and groups learning together.
Bellingham, Washington · Online instruction
The philosophy
Convergence to diverge.
Bring knowledge and practice together. Then make something uniquely yours.
What you can expect
Goals before a lesson plan
Practice with constructive feedback
Room for your own creative voice
01 / Classes & coaching
Choose a starting point, not a fixed destination. Subject ideas below are available to discuss; current listings, ages, experience levels, and schedules are confirmed before enrollment.
Public Speaking for Kids — Speak with Confidence, individual presentation coaching, debate, and everyday conversation. Practice stage presence through performing arts, clarity through speech, reasoned persuasion through debate, and courtesy through greetings, listening, and unfamiliar conversations.
Persuasion includes Aristotle’s ethos, pathos, and logos: credibility, emotion, and reasoning.
Discuss this subject ↗Stage acting, character development, Shakespeare, theater history, audition and scene preparation, and ensemble workshops. Explore performance through body, voice, and imagination.
Individual preparation and collaborative group learning.
Discuss this subject ↗Voice Acting 101 — Build Characters from Text, narration, script interpretation, character voices, diction, articulation, dialects, and introductory IPA.
Creative voice and speech instruction, not clinical treatment.
Discuss this subject ↗Writing for children and teens, story structure, character development, poetry, sonnets, and writing for performance. Move from an initial idea to a piece you can share.
Guided exploration, drafting, and thoughtful feedback.
Discuss this subject ↗Proposed offerings in computer science fundamentals, introductory programming, algorithmic thinking, software QA, and practical technology coaching.
Available for inquiry; no technology course schedule or enrollment is confirmed.
Discuss this subject ↗Checking configured service listings…
Meet your instructor
Teaching artist · Performer · Voice actor
Software QA professional
With a BFA in performing arts and an MS in computer science, Gavin brings creative exploration and disciplined problem-solving into the same learning space. His voice acting credits include Halo: Reach and Antihero.
“Convergence to diverge” means combining skills so learners can find their own approach: using acting to make a speech more engaging, writing to deepen a character, or teamwork to understand an algorithm.
Confluxus Academy offers education and creative coaching, not therapy or accredited academic qualifications.
02 / Ways to learn
These are flexible package structures, not confirmed schedules or paid booking offers. Final prices, durations, and availability are agreed before booking. Start with an inquiry—no checkout required.
A discussion of fit and suggested direction; not a full paid lesson
Request a discovery session ↗Goal-focused instruction, guided practice, and feedback
Ask about a private lesson ↗Regular instruction, practice, and feedback; monthly booking without an assumed subscription
Discuss weekly coaching ↗A focused sequence of instruction, guided practice, and feedback
Explore foundations ↗Progressive lessons, achievable practice tasks, feedback, and a final project
Discuss a skill builder ↗Guided activities, collaborative practice, and feedback
Ask about group classes ↗Planning conversation, tailored activities, and facilitated instruction
Start a workshop inquiry ↗Outschool and Superprof booking links will appear once the instructor profiles and corresponding listings are verified. Platform pricing and enrollment conditions apply to their own booking routes. This independent website is not officially affiliated with either platform. Email inquiries are a separate direct option, not confirmed reservations.
Beyond the individual lesson
Custom workshops, residencies, ensemble learning, and communication training for schools, homeschool groups, arts organizations, and workplace teams.
Try Human Bubble Sort: an activity that combines polite conversation, teamwork, and algorithmic thinking as participants work through a sorting process together.
Discuss your group’s goals ↗03 / Let’s find your starting point
A first speech. A new character. A classroom full of ideas. Tell Gavin what you have in mind, and explore the next step together.
Book a Discovery Session ↗Opens an email request—not a confirmed appointment. Scheduling is arranged in America/Los_Angeles (Pacific Time); mention your timezone when inquiring.
gavin_mclean@hotmail.com