News

VSC Alumna Launches New Vocal Training App!

Friday 30th January 2026

Talented music creative and VSC & UWTSD alumna, Juliet Russell, has been working on something truly exciting! 

Juliet has recently launched her brand-new vocal coaching app, Do Your Sing, giving singers access to A-list professional vocal coaching right at their fingertips.

Designed for singers who want to train their voice for today’s music industry, as well as anyone looking to improve vocal stamina, control, confidence and musicality, Do Your Sing teaches users how to warm up effectively, build strong technique, and develop a healthy, sustainable voice.

You can learn more about Juliet’s inspiring journey and this exciting new venture in a feature article by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

View the article here

 

Do Your Sing is now available to download on the App Store!

 

Congratulations, Juliet! We couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and achievements! 


Recent Posts

Student Interviews

Negotiating Authenticity: Tre Cooper Explores Cross-Genre Singing and Stylistic Decision-Making

Voice Study Centre
Friday 23rd October 2026

What does it mean for a singer to sound authentic when performing in a genre outside their usual style? And how can voice teachers help singers develop stylistic versatility without losing their individual artistic identity?

Read More...
After The Session

After The Session: Practical Magic*: The Art & Science of Balancing Voices with SOVTs and VFEs with Melanie Tapson

Voice Study Centre
Thursday 22nd October 2026

What makes a vocal exercise effective? Is it the tool itself, the way we use it, or our understanding of what happens when we put it into practice? In Practical Magic: The Art & Science of Balancing Voices with SOVTs and VFEs, voice teacher and professional singer Melanie Tapson explored the science behind two widely used approaches to voice training: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTs) and Vocal Function Exercises (VFEs). Combining scientific explanations with practical demonstrations and interactive activities, the session examined how these techniques can support vocal efficiency, stamina and sustainable voice use. Rather than treating exercises as a one-size-fits-all solution, Melanie encouraged participants to understand what each exercise does, how individual voices respond and how to adapt techniques to achieve meaningful results.

Read More...
After The Session

After The Session: Introduction to Vocal Acoustics for Spoken and Sung Voice with Gökçe Kutsal

Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 21st October 2026

How can understanding the science of sound help us become more effective voice teachers, singers and researchers? In our recent two-part course, Introduction to Vocal Acoustics for Spoken and Sung Voice, Gökçe Kutsal explored the fascinating relationship between the physics of sound and the way we produce, hear and understand the human voice.

Read More...