Online Courses & Events

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 the Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse on the Voice: A Pedagogical Guide
Thursday 27th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Understanding the Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse on the Voice: A Pedagogical Guide

Lauren McQuistin
Dr Elisa Monti

This workshop will discuss the five pillars of the voice (posture, breath, resonance, phonation and expression) and how experiencing childhood sexual abuse impacts each of them individually. It will outline ways to work with and around the blockages that the effects of the abuse creates in these areas.

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...

Tongue Tie: The Hidden Limitation Destroying Singers’ Technique, Progress, and Potential
Thursday 3rd April 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 17th April 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Tongue Tie: The Hidden Limitation Destroying Singers’ Technique, Progress, and Potential

Jessica Luffey

It holds true that improving vocal technique creates better sound and vocal freedom. But what if I told you there’s a hidden physical issue preventing some singers from progressing—one that most pedagogues, teachers, and even medical professionals are unaware of…?

 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.

It’s Personal: How Personality Impacts Perception and Symptoms of Voice Problems
Thursday 10th April 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)

It’s Personal: How Personality Impacts Perception and Symptoms of Voice Problems

Lynn Maxfield

This course takes you on an intriguing journey into the relationship between personality traits and voice fatigue, shedding light on how specific personality characteristics can predict the likelihood of experiencing voice disorders. Students will dive into cutting-edge research examining the correlation between the Big Five Personality traits and various voice conditions.

Mitigating Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) Within the Teaching Studio: Theories & Practical Strategies
Monday 14th April 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 15th April 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Mitigating Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) Within the Teaching Studio: Theories & Practical Strategies

Dr David Juncos

In recent years, an alternative model for treating MPA has shown great promise among practitioners - training music teachers to use interventions from evidence-based coaching models aimed to treat MPA, rather than continually referring students with MPA to receive psychotherapy like CBT.

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.

Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills - Join Live!
Wednesday 7th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 14th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 21st May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 28th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 4th June 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
(London Time)

Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills - Join Live!

Debbie Winter

Are you ready to elevate your academic journey? Hosted by our very own Debbie Winter, join our comprehensive Introduction to Academic Skills course, designed to equip you with essential tools and strategies for success in higher education. Perfect for bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate study, this course offers a pathway to our full MA for students without an existing degree. We offer both live, interactive sessions and standalone, pre-recorded content.

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.

Level Two Certificate in Accents and Phonetics for Coaching Actors with Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Louisa Morgan
Wednesday 7th May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 14th May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 21st May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 28th May 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 4th June 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Level Two Certificate in Accents and Phonetics for Coaching Actors with Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Louisa Morgan

Louisa Morgan
Joseph Griffiths-Bloor

12 week course! Building on the level one course, sharpen your coaching skills, discover new tools, and learn how to connect more deeply with your clients in our level two certificate in accents and phonetics for coaching actors. The course provides an in-depth look at some of the key fundamental aspects of coaching accents, like phonetics and prosody, as well as introducing some theory and practice-based concepts relating to the complexities of this field, such as coaching for neurodiverse performers, English as an additional language (EAL) speakers and identity politics.

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) for Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) (3-week course)
Wednesday 7th May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8th May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9th May 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) for Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) (3-week course)

Dr David Juncos

In this updated three-part course, you will learn how to detect symptoms of music performance anxiety (MPA) among your students/clients and whether those symptoms are problematic or not. You will also learn about Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), an evidence-based psychotherapy and coaching model that aims to promote mindfulness and acceptance of one’s MPA symptoms, while also enhancing performance skills by increasing actions consistent with a musician’s values.

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.

Certificate in Foundations of Vocology with Adam Roberts
Monday 2nd June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 9th June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 16th June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 23rd June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 30th June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Certificate in Foundations of Vocology with Adam Roberts

Adam Roberts

This fifteen week (30-hour) Vocology Cohort Intensive provides a comprehensive overview of basic vocal anatomy, physiology, and theories of voice production & perception, fundamentals of vocal health, pathology, evaluation, performance, and habilitation of the speaking and singing voice, and a survey of research, resources, and professional opportunities.

The Musical Breath: Singing for Lung Health online training
Wednesday 4th June 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(London Time)

The Musical Breath: Singing for Lung Health online training

Phoene Cave

The Musical Breath Singing for Lung Health Online Training. For more details, visit https://www.themusicalbreath.com/online-training/

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.

Vocal Hacks: Solving Common Problems for Singers
Thursday 19th June 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Vocal Hacks: Solving Common Problems for Singers

Lisa Popeil

In this workshop, participants will learn simple vocal hacks to address such common issues as effortful high notes, straining, compensatory tension, belting, register breaks, pitch problems, vibrato speed and control, excessive breathiness, how to sing when sick, and problems related to vocal aging.

Certificated Public Speaking Coach qualification - with John Henny
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 29th July 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 5th August 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12th August 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 19th August 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 26th August 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Certificated Public Speaking Coach qualification - with John Henny

John Henny

Would you like to be a certified public speaking coach? Join the renowned John Henny for this exciting new online course! This six-week online certification course is designed to equip voice teachers with the specialised skills needed to work with public speakers, corporate trainers, educators, and presenters. Unlike a general public speaking course, this program is specifically tailored to train-the-trainer, giving voice professionals structured methodologies, coaching techniques, and applied skills to enhance vocal delivery, confidence, and influence in professional speakers.

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.