Online Courses & Events

Getting Down to Business: Exploring Business Structures that Provide Creative Flow
Tuesday 25th February 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Getting Down to Business: Exploring Business Structures that Provide Creative Flow

Cynthia Vaughn

Unlike other fields of study, no license, apprenticeship, certificates, degrees, or minimum requirements are needed to establish yourself as an independent “professional” voice teacher. That means that anyone can teach singing. And they do. Your goal is to stand out from the crowds and build your studio or creative business with knowledge, integrity, intention, and business acumen.

Options with laryngeal manipulation: Widening the aperture
Thursday 27th February 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Options with laryngeal manipulation: Widening the aperture

Walt Fritz

This workshop will provide an overview of the available styles of laryngeal manual therapies, both clinician-applied and self-applied, and offer the voice clinician an understanding of the relative equality of evidence supporting each model.

Embedding Motor Learning into Voice Training with the Motor Learning Classification Framework
Tuesday 4th March 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(London Time)

Embedding Motor Learning into Voice Training with the Motor Learning Classification Framework

Cate Madill

This presentation will review the basic principles of motor learning, how they apply to voice training, review the evidence in published studies and how they might be applied by teachers who train vocalists across numerous contexts.

‘U Can’t Touch This’: Consensual Touch in Teaching Singing
Thursday 6th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

‘U Can’t Touch This’: Consensual Touch in Teaching Singing

Lucinda Allen

As we continue to navigate the expectations of the use of touch in today’s social climate, the conversations of how we ethically integrate this into our pedagogical approach of teaching voice are alive and important areas of consideration.

Beyond the Notes: How Opera Singers Express Emotion Through Voice and Face
Tuesday 11th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Beyond the Notes: How Opera Singers Express Emotion Through Voice and Face

Tiago Lima Bicalho Cruz

This course dives deep into the multimodal communication of emotions in opera, focusing on how facial movements align with vocal acoustics to convey anger, joy, fear, and sadness.

Empowering Your Personal Brand and Expressing Identity: Practical Strategies for Voice Professionals
Tuesday 18th March 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 25th March 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 1st April 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(London Time)

Empowering Your Personal Brand and Expressing Identity: Practical Strategies for Voice Professionals

Joshua Lee-Cummins

This three-week course provides voice professionals with a structured and interactive approach to defining their identity, connecting with their audience, and implementing small but impactful changes to enhance their practice.

Understanding Muscle Physiology: Towards an Applied Framework for Singing Voice Training and Rehabilitation
Tuesday 18th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Understanding Muscle Physiology: Towards an Applied Framework for Singing Voice Training and Rehabilitation

Dr. Mary Sandage

If singers are vocal athletes, then muscle physiology considerations should be part of our training and rehabilitation programs. A web search for guidance to train up for a 5k will yield millions of hits, while strength and conditioning requirements for recital preparation yields very little.

Empowered Singing: Gender-Affirming Singing Voice Training
Thursday 20th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Empowered Singing: Gender-Affirming Singing Voice Training

Emerald Lessley

Whether you're working with trans, non-binary, or gender-diverse individuals, or simply seeking to enrich your approach to vocal instruction, this course will equip you with the tools to navigate the complexities of gender-affirming singing voice training.

Laban-Malmgren technique as a singing pedagogical tool
Tuesday 25th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Laban-Malmgren technique as a singing pedagogical tool

Dr. Bo Rosenkull

The Laban Malmgren Technique (LMT) is a method used to train actors. The ideas on which the technique is based are a coalescence of ideas derived from the works of Rudolf Laban, William Carpenter, Yat Malmgren, Konstantin Stanislavski and Carl Jung.

Free Event*: Join Us for a Special Meet the Author Session!
Monday 31st March 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Free Event*: Join Us for a Special Meet the Author Session!

Christina Shewell
Dr Rockford Sansom

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Meet the Author session with Christina Shewell and Rockford Sansom, the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed book "Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices". This is a unique opportunity to engage with the authors, gain insights into their latest research, and explore the fascinating world of voice work.

Female Musical Theatre Belting in the 21st Century
Tuesday 1st April 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Female Musical Theatre Belting in the 21st Century

Dr. Christianne Roll

In the almost 100 years since the origin of the female musical theatre belt voice, the sound has become almost synonymous with Broadway itself, and has continued to develop and evolve, based on the storytelling needs of the musical theatre artform...

 Student-Centred Voice Pedagogy: Working with your Students to Develop Artistry
Tuesday 8th April 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Student-Centred Voice Pedagogy: Working with your Students to Develop Artistry

Jeanne Goffi-Fynn

In this seminar, we’ll discuss the five aspects of student-centred pedagogy. Voice instruction is in many ways a personal journey toward artistry and this path involves an intimate and individualized educational experience that occurs between the student and their teacher. This relationship is an integral part of the teaching and learning process.

Certificate In Applied Neuroscience And Voice with Voice Scientist Heidi Moss
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 24th April 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 25th April 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday 28th April 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 29th April 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)

Certificate In Applied Neuroscience And Voice with Voice Scientist Heidi Moss

This six-day course is designed to provide an introduction to the neuroscience of vocalization. It aims to provide a foundation for those who are looking to fuse science with art and understand that the voice is so much more than an instrument.

A Critical Overview of Perceptual Motor Learning: Coaching Implications
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)

A Critical Overview of Perceptual Motor Learning: Coaching Implications

Michele Capalbo

Perceptual motor learning (PML) theory is characterised by the convergence of perception and action. PML focuses on how we teach, not what we teach, in order to optimise learning and ultimately, performance.

Singing and the Brain: A Harmonious Connection
Thursday 24th April 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 25th April 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Singing and the Brain: A Harmonious Connection

Dr Patricia Izbicki

Unlock the transformative power of music with our two-part lecture series that delves deep into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, music education, and music therapy.

Mental Health and Musicians Certificate with Dr George Musgrave
Monday 28th April 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday 29th April 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 30th April 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday 1st May 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)

Mental Health and Musicians Certificate with Dr George Musgrave

Join Dr George Musgrave – co-author of Can Music Make You Sick? Measuring the Price of Musical Ambition (2020), an Amazon Number 1 Bestseller in the Sociology of Work – for a deep dive into the social and psychological experiences of musical career creation and development, as well as the effects of the music industry and its practices on mental health.

The Neuroscience of Speech and Song
Thursday 1st May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

The Neuroscience of Speech and Song

Dr Michel Belyk

The Neuroscience of Speech and Song offers an engaging and accessible introduction to the fascinating interface between the brain and some of the things that we use it for. This course is designed to unravel the complex processes underlying how we speak and sing, using simple and accessible language.

Trauma-Informed Voice Professional Certificate with Dr Elisa Monti
Thursday 1st May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8th May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 15th May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 22nd May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 29th May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Trauma-Informed Voice Professional Certificate with Dr Elisa Monti

Dr Elisa Monti

This five-part certificate course is designed to help participants learn the theory and practice of trauma-informed approaches. The concepts and activities included are tailored to meet the needs of voice specialists who want to acquire more specific tools to navigate the space with their students and colleagues.

Mindfulness and Voice: Exploring the Intersection through Peer-Reviewed Literature
Tuesday 6th May 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)

Mindfulness and Voice: Exploring the Intersection through Peer-Reviewed Literature

Catherine Brown

There is a natural synergy between mindfulness and voice work. Both require and cultivate sustained attention, self-knowledge, somatic (bodily) awareness, and breath work.

Alexander Technique Overview: Foundational Principles, Current Research, and Significance in Voice Training
Wednesday 7th May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Alexander Technique Overview: Foundational Principles, Current Research, and Significance in Voice Training

Michele Capalbo

At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a preliminary understanding of the Alexander Technique’s precepts, and how the Technique may benefit those who wish to improve their singing or speaking.

Demystifying Research: Evaluating the Efficacy of the Feldenkrais Method®
Thursday 8th May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Demystifying Research: Evaluating the Efficacy of the Feldenkrais Method®

Marina Gilman

This course will explore some of the central principles of the Feldenkrais Method in terms of the science of the mid-20th century when they were developed as well as their validation based on contemporary advances in our understanding of neuroscience.

Body Mapping: Unlock your Artistry
Friday 9th May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Body Mapping: Unlock your Artistry

Jan Prokop

During this workshop we will explore the 6 dynamic places of balance through diagrams, discussions, exercises, and stretches. We will learn how to carefully correct and adjust our own body maps by applying accurate physical information and by developing our kinesthetic experience.

Vocal Acoustics and Implications for Pedagogy
Thursday 15th May 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday 16th May 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)

Vocal Acoustics and Implications for Pedagogy

John Nix

Many voice teachers have a firm grasp on the anatomy and physiology of voice production.  However, voice acoustics still mystifies much of the singing and teaching population, and for those who do have a working understanding of the scientific principles, applying this knowledge in teaching remains difficult.

Optimising Voice Quality through Nasal Hydration. What are the Implications for the Voice Community?
Tuesday 20th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
(London Time)

Optimising Voice Quality through Nasal Hydration. What are the Implications for the Voice Community?

María Borragán Salcines
Carles Expósito Rovira

While drinking water is excellent for hydrating the entire body, it hydrates the vocal folds slowly. The ideal and fastest way to moisturize the vocal folds is directly through the respiratory system. Researchers have proposed the use of nebulizers to hydrate the vocal folds superficially and boost vocal function (Vermeulen et al. 2021). In addition...

Navigating Vocal Health: Understanding Voice Disorders and Rehabilitation for Singers
Thursday 22nd May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 23rd May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Navigating Vocal Health: Understanding Voice Disorders and Rehabilitation for Singers

Dr Kari Ragan

Every voice teacher and singer can benefit from a deeper understanding of vocal pathologies and how to navigate them. From recognizing the signs of voice disorders to working with a voice care team, gaining knowledge in these areas is crucial for supporting a singer’s vocal health and longevity.

Nasality in singing: a needed ingredient, a technical fault, or both?
Tuesday 10th June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Nasality in singing: a needed ingredient, a technical fault, or both?

Dr Charlene Santoni

Nasality refers to how much sound comes out of your nose when you speak or sing. It is an important concept in resonant singing instruction, and also one that has been privy to long standing debate. Some believe nasality is a needed ingredient in singing, while others consider nasality a technical fault.

The Ever-Evolving and Developing Singer’s Voice Across the Lifespan
Friday 3rd October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

The Ever-Evolving and Developing Singer’s Voice Across the Lifespan

Karen Brunssen

This course will span the entirety of singing lives from birth through old age. A deeper understanding of chronological development over the span of a lifetime offers an informed perspective for optimal, strategic, and realistic expectations for vocal production at each and every age.

Guiding the Adolescent Voice: Supporting Singers Through Vocal Change
Tuesday 7th October 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Guiding the Adolescent Voice: Supporting Singers Through Vocal Change

Janos Fabian

Navigating the vocal changes that occur during adolescence can be challenging for both singers and their instructors. This short course is designed to equip vocal coaches, choir directors, and music educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to support adolescent singers as they transition through this critical period.

Navigating Vocal Aging for Singers
Thursday 9th October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Navigating Vocal Aging for Singers

Karen Brunssen

As singers approach their senior years, they can benefit greatly from a voice teacher who understands the normal changes involved as they navigate vocal aging. This course will focus on the realities of aging voices for senior singers and what can be done to address vocal production and peripheral issues that can affect the activity of singing.

Congruent Ideologies of the Bel Canto Pedagogues
Wednesday 15th October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Congruent Ideologies of the Bel Canto Pedagogues

Dr John Seesholtz

This presentation and discussion highlights the qualities held in common between the major pedagogues of the era, including elements of alignment, inspiration, vowel purity, legato, and pedagogic progression from exercises to repertoire.

Why Bother with Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy?
Thursday 16th October 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Why Bother with Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy?

Ken Bozeman

Most of the acoustic energy activated by singing stays within the vocal tract—only a small percentage is radiated for the outside world to hear. This internal reverberating energy is powerful...

Using Acoustic Registration to Train Range, Laryngeal Registration, and Passaggi
Friday 17th October 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Using Acoustic Registration to Train Range, Laryngeal Registration, and Passaggi

Ken Bozeman

There are acoustic vocal registers as well as laryngeal registers. Acoustic registers correspond to the historic Italian categories translated by this author as: voce chiusa (close timbre), voce aperta (open timbre), and voce piena di testa (roughly equivalent to whoop timbre)...

Pop Pedagogy
Monday 20th October 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Pop Pedagogy

Kim Chandler

Some successful pop stars are celebrating career lengths of over sixty years, having been around since the 1950s when pop music emerged and diversified from jazz, so pop singing has been in existence sufficiently long now that, for teaching purposes, we can observe and analyse what type of approach serves it best.

Vowel Modification and Authenticity in Classical Singing
Thursday 23rd October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Vowel Modification and Authenticity in Classical Singing

Dr John Seesholtz

This presentation and discussion is an introduction to Sound Spectrum, Amplitude, Formants, Overtones, the Overtone Series, Vowel Formants, and how they work together (Formant Tuning) to create acoustic boosts in classical singers.