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Student & Alumni News
MA Voice Pedagogy student and alumni to present at the BVA’s ‘Beyond the Boundaries for the Amplified Vocalist’ event
Voice Study Centre
Sunday 10th September 2023Current student Abi Simpson and alumni Nicole Gill and Jamie Read have each been chosen to present at the British Voice Association's event in October 2023!
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Student & Alumni News
MA Voice Pedagogy alumna to be published in AmSAT Journal
Voice Study Centre
Saturday 9th September 2023Michele’s article – ‘Whispered Vowels for Singers: A Discussion and Exploration’ – examines current research in conjunction with multiple pedagogical perspectives to explore the ‘whispered “ah”’ (a traditional Alexander Technique procedure) from a singer-centric perspective.
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Director & Team News
VSC Senior Lecturer Sophie Scott published on Psyche website
Voice Study Centre
Monday 4th September 2023Our very own Senior Lecturer Sophie Scott has had her ‘How to find your voice’ Guide published on the digital magazine website Psyche!
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Course Reviews
Course Review: An Exploration of Belting with Amanda Flynn
Jody Sparrow
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 Reviews
Course Review: Gesture and Movement in the Voice Lesson and Beyond with Dr Julia Nafisi
Jody Sparrow
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 Reviews
Course Review: Progressive Vocal Development in the Voice Studio: An Evidence-Based Framework with Josh Glasner
Jody Sparrow
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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Blog
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 Reviews
Course Review: Beyond the Mechanics: Vocal Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization with Jennie Morton
Jody Sparrow
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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Blog
Short Course Student Showcase: Hannah Smikle
Jody Sparrow
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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