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Course Review: An Exploration of Belting with Amanda Flynn
Voice Study Centre
Friday 1st September 2023Amanda Flynn’s ‘Exploration of Belting’ began by exploring the history of belting, how no one single person created the sound, and how the origin of the word is hard to track down. Broadway performer Ethel Merman was possibly the first to be termed a ‘belter’, however...
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Course Review: Gesture and Movement in the Voice Lesson and Beyond with Dr Julia Nafisi
Voice Study Centre
Thursday 31st August 2023Dr Julia Nafisi began her presentation on Gesture and Movement (GM) by breaking down singing into three components: voice (instrument), ear (control) and music (purpose). She talked through the notions of teaching and learning and how they relate to knowledge and skill...
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Course Review: Progressive Vocal Development in the Voice Studio: An Evidence-Based Framework with Josh Glasner
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 30th August 2023Baritone singer, researcher and Assistant Professor of Music at Clarke University Josh Glasner led a discussion around building an evidence-based framework for progressive vocal development, starting with encouraging participants to engage with the format and share their goals for the session.
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Boosting Academic Writing Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique
Pippa Anderson
Thursday 24th August 2023Staying focused and maintaining consistent productivity while writing research papers can be challenging. This is where the Pomodoro Technique comes into play, offering a structured approach to enhance your academic writing process.
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Course Review: Beyond the Mechanics: Vocal Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization with Jennie Morton
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 23rd August 2023Osteopath, author and performance coach Jennie Morton began her vocal injury prevention course by introducing the context of her background as a West End performer and the lead singer of a 20-piece swing band and how poor advice from treatment professionals during that time ignited her desire to...
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Short Course Student Showcase: Hannah Smikle
Voice Study Centre
Monday 21st August 2023Hannah Smikle is a professional vocal coach and vocalist who attended and completed Kerrie Obert’s 10-week ‘Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy’ course earlier this year. Hannah established her 'Vocal Performance Coaching' studio back in 2010...
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Course Review: Theatre's Best Kept Secret: An Introduction to The Meisner Technique
Voice Study Centre
Friday 18th August 2023Founder of The London Meisner Company Robyn Paterson delivered an insightful and interesting masterclass on the Meisner Technique, fusing entertaining anecdotes with foundational information and practical tips.
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Study Tips and Guides
Study Tip: Schedule Time for Self-care
Voice Study Centre
Thursday 17th August 2023Embracing self-care isn't just a luxury; it's a vital investment in our well-being, a way to nurture both our physical and mental health. Integrating self-care routines into our everyday routine can produce significant outcomes. Here are some suggestions.
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Course Review: Trauma-Informed Voice Care with Dr Geneva Mayne
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 16th August 2023Dr Geneva Mayne’s course on ‘Trauma-Informed Voice Care’ was inspired both by her own background (diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia in 2016) and by her research (on associations between trauma, discrimination and voice disorders) carried out during her doctoral studies in speech-language pathology at Kean University.
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