Pre-recorded lectures
Anatomy:
With expert lectures by Kerrie Obert, Kate Cubley, and ENT consultant Declan Costello you will examine the complex vocal and human anatomy. You will explore how this applies to singing. You may even choose to explore further lectures on the vocal folds, larynx, and tongue.
Respiration:
You will explore breathing anatomy with leading guest lecturers such as Dr. Ron Morris and become acquainted with different breathing methodologies. You will gain a rich and comprehensive research overview that can be adapted for practice.
Alignment:
With an overview of research relating to posture, you will be able to explore modalities such as Feldenkrais/Alexander Technique with visiting lecturers such as the renowned Robert Sussuma.
Vocal Registers:
You will explore the research on vocal registers with well-known guest lecturers such as Dr. Marco Guzman and Dr. Filipa La, leaders in their field.
Resonance and Acoustics:
Acoustic pedagogy is a growth area for research. Kate Cubley provides a basic overview covering fundamental concepts for beginners. You will explore the research on acoustics and its relevance to voice pedagogy with Dr. Josh Glasner. The renowned Ken Bozeman will evaluate practical application. Dr. Chadley Ballantyne will explore acoustics in relation to CCM, and you will gain expert knowledge in the use and potential of Voce Vista.
Vocal Health:
You will explore Voice disorders with renowned SLP specialist/published author Kerrie Obert before moving on to voice therapy. You will explore ethical boundaries and the role of the singing teacher with leading voice therapist Leda Scearce.
To deepen insight and further broaden your knowledge, endoscopic interpretation will develop your anatomical understanding. Dr. Marco Guzman explores water resistance and voice therapy and Dr. Filipa La examines flow phonation and the use of the flow ball.
Developing Voices:
You will examine the developing voice from childhood to adolescence to adulthood with Dr. Karen Brunssen. We host world experts such as Dr. Patrick Freer on the adolescent male voices, Dr. Bridget Sweet on girls voices. Dr. Filipa La and Joanna Bozeman explore the voice during the menopause.
Neuroscience:
You will explore Neuroscience and Pedagogy with Heidi Moss and Dr Michel Belyk, leaders in their field. You will understand how the brain works in relation to motor learning. Kitti Verdolini examines the evolution of motor learning research, and Jon Nix explores practical application. Neuroscience brings exciting developments in Voice Pedagogy, and you will gain a multi-lensed view and broad understanding of the latest areas of research and what it could mean for your practice.
Genre – Pop/MT/Classical:
What do we know about these genres in terms of research? Where are the gaps?
Mindfulness:
Mindfulness is increasingly used in voice for a host of reasons. You will gain a broad insight and deeper understanding of Mindfulness and its application. Dr. Czaijkowski gives an overview of Mindfulness research in relation to Music and Christina Shewell explores how it can be used in relation to spoken voice
Performance Coaching:
We have a wealth of rich content on Performance Coaching delivered by leading specialists such as Teresa Shaw and Dr. Dave Juncos. You will learn different coaching methodologies, Acceptance and Commitment Coaching, the symptoms, causes of MPA. You will look at the Psychology of the Performer with Mel Toy and look at self-efficacy and motivational interviewing.
Spoken Voice:
The research evidence for spoken voice is developing and we offer lectures on Accents with Dr. Sansom. Deborah Garvey explores Linklater and the renowned Barbara Houseman communicates her eclectic methodology drawn from a wide sphere including singing pedagogy.
Transgender Voices:
You will explore Transgender voices with Liz Jackson Hearns and we have live sessions scheduled to explore this emerging and fascinating area even further.
Voice and Emotion:
Joanna Cazden examines Empathy and Voice Work Polyvagal theory. We also explore the Alba and Chekhov techniques with expert Kerrie Obert. In addition to this, we take a deep dive into Voice and Emotion with Mel Toy to give a broader understanding of this fascinating topic and how it could apply to your practice.
Singing for Health:
This is a rich and varied area of research, and we have lectures from Stephen Clift and Emily Foulkes exploring voice and trauma, group singing and health benefits, singing and mental health, COPD and lung health as well as chronic pain.