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What lies beyond independent research? (Are Research-Practice Partnerships a useful next step?)

Claire Thomas

Monday 27th November 2023

Theory, defined by Wacker (1998) as being made up of 'conceptual definitions, domain limitations, relationship-building and predictions', is an important driver of practice (Brinegar et al., 2022). Without it, practice can become dull or dangerous (Wacker, 1998). As practitioners in our field, we are...

Student & Alumni News

MA Voice Pedagogy student Jenna Brown to be published in Australian Voice

Voice Study Centre

Sunday 26th November 2023

We are delighted to announce that MA Voice Pedagogy student Jenna Brown has been accepted to be featured in Australian Voice, a peer-reviewed international journal with a focus on a range of topics pertaining to the singing voice and vocal pedagogy.

Student & Alumni News

Meet Our Students: Juliet Russell

Voice Study Centre

Saturday 25th November 2023

Based in London (UK), Juliet Russell is a creative director, vocal coach, choir director, composer and graduate of our MA Voice Pedagogy programme. Her work spans the music, arts and entertainment industries.

Student & Alumni News

Meet Our Students: Zoe Stibi

Voice Study Centre

Thursday 23rd November 2023

Zoe Stibi (BMus, MA, Estill EMT) is a classically trained soprano turned voice teacher who has dedicated nearly 50 hours to continuing professional development (CPD) through the Voice Study Centre’s Online Short Courses since the beginning of 2022 alone.

VSC Senior Lecturer Kerrie Obert has been featured on John Henny's 'Intelligent Vocalist Podcast'!

Voice Study Centre

Monday 20th November 2023

In this episode, John Henny interviews Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, and Voice Teacher.

Student & Alumni News

MA alumna Lisa Howarth starts teaching role at the University of Southampton!

Voice Study Centre

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Lisa will be a Part Time Lecturer in Classical Voice; her role will include giving 1:1 lessons to the undergraduate musicians and postgraduate singers on the MMus Performance course.

Blog

Karen Wierzba’s journey of discovery… and recovery!

Voice Study Centre

Friday 10th November 2023

In April 2021, Canadian soprano Karen Wierzba was diagnosed with laryngeal dystonia (LD), which inspired her to apply for the Voice Study Centre’s MA Voice Pedagogy programme and continue her learning. Two and a half years later, she has just...

Course Reviews

Course Review: Essential Elements for Voice Teaching Success with Justin Stoney

Voice Study Centre

Friday 3rd November 2023

New York Vocal Coaching Founder and President Justin Stoney broke down his practical and engaging ‘Essential Elements for Voice Teaching Success’ course into five easy-to-digest categories – Technique Essentials, Professional Development Essentials, Lesson Strategy Essentials, Business Essentials and Inner Journey & Confidence Essentials – which in turn contained five essential elements each.

Course Reviews

Course Review: Acoustics in the Voice Studio with Gökçe Kutsal

Voice Study Centre

Wednesday 1st November 2023

Gökçe Kutsal’s ‘Acoustics in the Voice Studio’ course aimed to make acoustics “fascinating not intimidating” by eliminating jargon and offering accessible content to a wide range of voice practitioners.