Cohort A, 2016
From Cohort Pioneer to Research Advocate
Attending conferences has always been a source of immense value and inspiration for Kate. The opportunity to hear about the latest advancements and insights from fellow researchers at Performing Arts Medicine (PAMA) was both invigorating and enlightening for her. Conferences are not only platforms for knowledge exchange but also for networking with like-minded professionals and reconnecting with colleagues and friends.
Recently, Kate had the pleasure of delivering a poster presentation on: ‘Navigating Allergy Season as a Professional Vocalist’. This presentation was particularly special as it stemmed from her own experiences as a singer coping with allergies. The research was an extension of her personal journey and professional inquiry, reflecting the challenges and discoveries she has encountered.
This work is part of Kate's ongoing PhD research, which builds on the findings of her final MA thesis, to which she achieved a distinction.
The journey from MA to PhD has been both rigorous and rewarding, providing her with a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between respiratory health and vocal performance.
A Year On from Legacy
Since being featured in our very first Legacy Magazine last year, Kate has achieved a major milestone - becoming a certified Oxygen Advantage Instructor in late 2024. She now incorporates Oxygen Advantage techniques into every aspect of her work, from voice lessons to choir conducting.
Over the past year, she has maintained a busy schedule performing, teaching, attending conferences, working on her PhD and leading more short courses with us as an associate lecturer. Her most recent offering, Oxygen Advantage for Vocal Educators: Empowering Vocalists Through Breath, showcased her work as an OA Instructor and explored how breathwork can help vocal teachers support their students in breathing and singing more effectively.
It’s been a joy to follow Kate’s journey over the years, and we’re excited to continue sharing her growth and successes.
Kate Cubley
Kate Cubley (BA (Hons), MA) is an advanced level Voice Coach, Singing Teacher, singer and researcher working predominantly from her private studio in Cheshire...
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After The Session
After The Session: Inspired Not Bound: The Promise of Science-Informed Voice Pedagogy
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 7th October 2026Yesterday, Voice Study Centre hosted Lynn Helding, Professor of Practice in Vocal Arts and Opera and Coordinator of Vocology and Voice Pedagogy at the USC Thornton School of Music. Her presentation was a compelling exploration into the relationship between voice science and vocal art. Titled "Inspired Not Bound: The Promise of Science-Informed Voice Pedagogy," the session tackled a question that has lingered for over 170 years: If voice science is so rich and transformative, why hasn't it been more fully adopted across all voice studios?
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Student & Alumni News
Alumna Brunella Govetto Writes for Inspire the Mind on Singing and Motherhood
Voice Study Centre
Monday 28th September 2026Voice Study Centre alumna Brunella Govetto has written a new article for the Inspire the Mind blog, drawing on her thesis work and experience of working with singing and mothers.
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After The Session
After The Session: Doubles and Stacks, Reverbs and Effects: Teaching Vocal Production Skills
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 23rd September 2026For many vocalists and voice teachers, the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs), hardware, and studio processing can feel like forbidden territory. Yesterday, Voice Study Centre hosted a hands-on, practical short course led by Kelly Hoppenjans (voice teacher, and PhD candidate in musicology at the University of Michigan), designed specifically to break down these technological barriers and empower singers to approach vocal production creatively, playfully, and confidently - so what did we learn?
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