News

VSC Ambassador Heidi Moss Erickson presents at Renée Fleming's ‘Music and Mind’ event

Sunday 14th January 2024

We are thrilled to report that VSC Ambassador and associate lecturer Heidi Moss Erickson was a guest presenter and panellist at soprano Renée Fleming's recent ‘Music and Mind’ event, which was held at the Mondavi Center in Davis, California on Friday 12th January 2024.

The event formed part of a series that has already appeared in more than fifty cities around the world. During the event, Heidi delivered a lecture on singing in the brain – incorporating elements of her own personal journey – and participated in a panel discussion with Renée and other special guests.

Congratulations, Heidi!

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...


Recent Posts

Course Reviews

Masterclass Insights: Applying the Meisner Technique to Singing with Jillian Paige

Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 4th August 2026

Yesterday, 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 2026

Watch 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...
Course Reviews

Too Much, Too Little, Just Right! The Balancing Act Model

Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 29th July 2026

Finding "balance" in singing and vocal pedagogy is often talked about, but what does it actually mean? During a recent Voice Study Centre short course session, renowned singer, author, and master teacher Robert Edwin shared insights into his Balancing Act Model (BAM). With over 50 years of experience as a performer and teacher, Robert unpacked how exploring vocal extremes - hyper (too much) and hypo (too little) - helps singers and pedagogues find a dynamic, adaptable "just right".

Read More...