MA Voice Pedagogy Student Interview: Claire Cannon on Identity and Musicians’ Wellbeing
Thursday 5th March 2026
Voice Study Centre
Welcome to our student interviews!
In this series, we’ll take you inside the experiences of our Voice Pedagogy Master's students. We explore how the course has shaped their practice, what drove them to pursue the MA, and how they’ve navigated their studies so far. The series also highlights their individual research angles and showcases what they’ve learned and created along the way. Join us as we uncover their unique perspectives and passions.
Claire Cannon
In this interview, MA Voice Pedagogy student Claire Cannon discusses her research exploring identity foreclosure and mental health in musicians.
Building on earlier work on burnout, Claire examines how strong musical identities formed in adolescence may shape musicians’ wellbeing and career experiences. In the conversation below, she shares her research findings and reflects on how they have influenced her teaching practice, with a growing emphasis on resilience and adaptability for singers.
Claire Cannon
Claire Cannon is a UK-based singer and vocal coach with over a decade of experience, working in further education with aspiring musical theatre performers while also coaching professional singers in her private studio.
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