Missed the live session? Watch the 'Meet the Author' session with Christina Shewell and Dr Rockford Sansom, the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed book Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices. Discover their collaborative process, explore key areas of their work, and uncover insights from their latest research.
Watch the session below:
About the Book:
"Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices" is a comprehensive guide that balances rigorous scholarship with practical insights. The second edition, published in January 2025, includes numerous new colour illustrations, extensive chapter revisions, and updated references. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The history of voice work
- Public speaking and voice work online
- Voice and emotions, mindfulness, and imagery
- Voice work and well-being
- Applications of technology in voice work
- Practitioner supervision and additional techniques and exercises
This book is an invaluable resource for spoken voice teachers, singing teachers, and speech and language therapists. It offers guidance for developing the voice alongside detailed, up-to-date insights into the work of voice instruction.
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We are raising funds for practitioner research! As an independent research organization (IRO) specializing in practitioner research within the fields of voice, music, and performance, we provide access to an independent ethics committee and facilitate workshops on voice-related topics and research methodology. Hosting a variety of free-to-attend events like this one is our way of raising awareness about our research and development fund.
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