In Heidi’s words, she wrote a thing.
The Moment Before the Jump: What Ilia Malinin, the dACC, and Singing in the Brain Teach Us About Performance Under Pressure
We’re delighted to share Heidi’s latest article exploring performance under pressure through predictive neuroscience, drawing on elite figure skating, research on dACC, and voice science.
If you studied Heidi’s Certificate in Applied Neuroscience and Voice with us, or are simply interested in neuroscience and voice, you’ll likely enjoy this.
Heidi Moss Erickson
Heidi Moss, is a Bay Area performer, educator, and scientist. Noted for her “rich and radiant soprano” (Edward Oriz, Sacramento Bee) has performed on national and international stages...
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Director & Team News
Congratulations to Dr Claire Thomas on Graduating with Her Professional Doctorate! 🎓
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 15th July 2026Congratulations to Dr Claire Thomas on graduating with her Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance. We celebrate this significant milestone and recognise her dedication to voice research, vocal pedagogy, and higher education.
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Voice Study Centre Graduation 2026
Voice Study Centre
Friday 10th July 2026Voice Study Centre Graduation 2026! View all the photos from the day...
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Course Reviews
Unclenching the Jaw: Key Takeaways from Our Short Course with Walt Fritz
Voice Study Centre
Friday 10th July 2026We recently welcomed back international manual therapy expert Walt Fritz, PT, for an insightful short course exploring jaw tension through a modern physiotherapy lens. Attended by a diverse group of vocal coaches, singing teachers and SLPs, the session challenged traditional, purely physical models of tension and offered a more holistic, client-centred approach. Whether you missed the live event or want a quick refresher, here are the core themes and practical strategies from the course.
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