MA Graduate, Carrie Birmingham, Has Paper Accepted By Choice For Voice 2020
Friday 27th March 2020
Voice Study Centre
Another of our fantastic MA Voice Pedagogy graduates has been invited to present at the BVA Choice For Voice 2020 conference.
Carrie Birmingham will be presenting her paper ‘An investigation into the impact of ear canal occlusion upon pitch accuracy and volume perception within singing’.
The conference will be held at the Leeds College of Music on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2020.
Carrie Birmingham
Carrie is a hearing-impaired singer/songwriter and vocal specialist from Preston (Lancashire), who moved to Liverpool in 2005. Whilst growing up in Preston she started to train in performing arts from a very young age.
Recent Posts
Student Interviews
How the MA Voice Pedagogy helped Blue Cain build a career as a singing teacher
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 5th August 2026When Blue Cain joined the MA Voice Pedagogy, they weren't an established singing teacher. In this interview, they share how the programme helped them launch a career in singing teaching, discuss their experience of studying online with ADHD, and reflect on their research into gender-diverse voices.
Read More...
Course Reviews
Masterclass Insights: Applying the Meisner Technique to Singing with Jillian Paige
Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 4th August 2026Yesterday, the Voice Study Centre recently welcomed back Jillian Paige, founder of Meisner in Music, for an interactive workshop exploring how Sanford Meisner’s renowned acting methodology can be transformed into a practical framework for vocalists. While traditional acting approaches often prioritize internal character analysis or objective-driven choices, the Meisner Technique operates on a foundational principle: to sing freely and express fully, your focus must be directed outward. So what did we learn?
Read More...
Blog
How MA Voice Pedagogy Student Aramat Arnheim-Sharon Contributed to Published Voice Research
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 29th July 2026Watch our interview with MA Voice Pedagogy student Aramat Arnheim-Sharon as she discusses her contribution to a published research chapter exploring voice, vibration, wellbeing and emerging health research. Discover how postgraduate study supported her journey into academic research, and hear about her current MA research and the development of new tools for voice pedagogy.
Read More...