Online Courses & Events
Short Course Archive
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
The Voice in Neurodiversity Affirmative Music Therapy with Autistic People
Hilary Davies
This lecture, delivered from a lived experience perspective, will begin with an explanation of the key concepts around neurodiversity, the neurodiversity paradigm, and some neurodiversity-informed theories within autism research, including a brief exploration of autistic communication and culture.
Thursday 18th April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Honing the Heart-Brain Connection to Enhance Energy and Optimise Performance
Brenda Belohoubek
The HeartMath® system includes a unique form of biofeedback that focuses on the heart-brain connection through heart rhythm coherence. It has been extensively researched and adopted by over 10,000 health professionals, hospitals, and organisations. This course will adapt these techniques for singers, enabling you to reach a high-performance state and maintain your overall health, allowing for greater creative potential and optimal performance.
Thursday 11th April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Body-Mind Centering® for the Voice Professional
Elissa Weinzimmer
Body-Mind Centering® (BMC®) is an integrated and embodied approach to movement, the body, and consciousness. This workshop explores two primary pieces of the Body-Mind Centering® approach: developmental movement patterns and the fluid system. Delving into each, we’ll learn tools for re-patterning movement and voice, and exploring ease and flow when sounding.
Tuesday 9th April 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Therapeutic Singing: Understanding Effective Vocal Health Practices for Music Therapists
Elizabeth K. Schwartz
This session will share ways of understanding the voice and therapeutic singing and examine proactive ways in which voice educators can support music therapists to promote vocal health. The presenter will give an overview of 2021 research that...
Thursday 4th April 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
SOVT Exercises: What, How, When, and Why?
John Nix
SOVTs (Semi-occluded vocal tract postures or exercises) have become widely used by singing teachers and voice therapists. Professor Nix's presentation will begin by defining and describing the various kinds of SOVTs...
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Lung Health: The Basics
Dr Rachel B. Goldenberg
According to a 2016 study, nearly 1 in 5 people living in the UK have received a diagnosis of lung disease, making it highly likely that clinicians and voice teachers will encounter a singer living with a lung disease. In this presentation, we will explore the current available research and theories about why singing is beneficial to people living with impairments in the respiratory system.
Thursday 28th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Money Notes for Days: Sustainable Singing for Popular Styles
Meredith Colby
In this workshop, you’ll begin to train your ears to what you’ve been missing in popular styles. We’ll identify the 'it' factor, and learn how it can be the magic to sustainable high, rock 'belt'; the sound singers of contemporary music theatre, R&B, indie, rock and jazz, and your singer-songwriters nearly all want to achieve.
Tuesday 26th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Making Holistic Connections Between the Voice, Body & Emotions
Professor Laura Bond
Discover the rich and expanding capabilities possible within you as this course introduces you to the Emotional Body® method’s approach to making physical, vocal and emotional connections. The emotional effector patterns will be introduced as the primary approach during this two-hour introductory lesson.
Thursday 21st March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Digging Deeper into Mechanisms: How Exercises and Stretching Impact the Voice
Walt Fritz
Tight and weak muscles are often seen as culprits needing remediation, but what goes into these interventions? Though pleasantly simple narratives, the mechanisms behind such interventions are nuanced and variable. This short course will guide the learner into a deeper understanding to provide a more straightforward path to client instruction.
Tuesday 19th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Telescopic Globality: Exploring the One/All Paradox in Voice Learning Facilitation
Robert Sussuma
In this workshop, we will: be fully introduced to the concept of 'telescopic globality', in general and in voice training; experience the phenomenon for ourselves to see what a difference it makes when learning and improving vocal function; and explore and practice simple ways of incorporating 'telescopic globality' into each of our singing and teaching practices.
Tuesday 19th March 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Jazz Vocals – The Key Elements
Claire Martin OBE
Over this short course, we will discuss the key qualities that a singing student needs if they wish to delve deeper into singing jazz/improvised music. Although there are many things that go into becoming a jazz singer, the three things we will talk about first are sense of time, sense of harmony, and vocal tone and placement.
Thursday 14th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Queering Vocal Pedagogy: Affirming Trans and Genderqueer Singers
Dr William Sauerland
Rooted in a multi-case research project, this session explores the experiences of transgender and genderqueer singers in private voice instruction. Through the lenses of six singers, including a teenage transgender woman...
Tuesday 12th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
What Every Singing Teacher Should Know About Vocal Health: Fact-finding and Myth-busting (Part 2)
Leda Scearce
This workshop will cover a number of topics related to vocal health education, including vocal hygiene, medical factors and the voice, optimising efficiency of the speaking voice, vocal pacing, the singer's role in identification of dysphonia and making appropriate referrals to the vocal health team, and common vocal health myths and how to dispel them.
Tuesday 5th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Comparative Vocal Styles: Classical, Belting, Pop, R&B, Country, Rock & Jazz
Lisa Popeil
In this interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with some of the many elements which comprise different genres, including Classical, Musical Theatre Belting (including its five substyles), Pop, R&B (Soul), Country, Rock and Jazz.
Thursday 29th February 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Meisner in Music: Merging Beautiful Singing with Emotional Acting
Jillian Paige
In our workshop with the Voice Study Centre, participants will learn the foundational tool of the Meisner Technique, 'repetition', and gain insight into additional aspects of the technique that are particularly useful for singers such as emotional preparation and 'the physical impediment'.
Tuesday 27th February 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
The History of Voice Pedagogy
Dr Rockford Sansom
This two-hour workshop explores the history of voice pedagogy from an interdisciplinary perspective, examining the historical arc of various voice training disciplines and highlighting significant people and events within the voice studies field.
Tuesday 27th February 2024
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
(London Time)
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Thursday 22nd February 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Music Reading for Students with Learning Disabilities
Dr Elizabeth Morrow
This course will review the research surrounding certain learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and ADHD, and the research-based solutions that have been found to work successfully. We will examine current methods of music reading pedagogy, and then compare that to systems specifically designed to accommodate students with learning disabilities.
Tuesday 20th February 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Increasing Your Perceived Value: Strategies for Voice Teachers
John Henny
In this workshop we will explore strategies aimed at enhancing your perceived value in a competitive market, enabling you to charge premium prices while establishing a distinctive presence in the marketplace.
Thursday 15th February 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Music and the Sound Mind
Dr Nina Kraus
Dr Nina Kraus, Northwestern University professor, director of the Brainvolts Lab, and author of the book Of Sound Mind: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World examines the partnership of sound and brain, showing that the processing of sound drives many of the brain’s core functions and leaves a fundamental imprint on who we are as human beings.
Wednesday 10th January 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Gender-Affirming Voice & Communication Coaching with Gillie Stoneham (6 week course)
Gillie Stoneham
Join Gillie for a deep dive into coaching transgender voices, drawing on her specialist knowledge to deliver introductory and orientation material right through to professional competence and vocal coaching implications – and everything in between.
Tuesday 13th February 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Musical Behaviour – the Significance of Context and Implications for Pedagogy
Dr Eva Wilde
Professor Graham Welch
The focus for the presentation is in (a) reporting the nature and incidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), (b) offering an understanding of how engaging successfully in music can modify and reduce ADHD behaviour and (c) exploring the implications for music pedagogy in general and singing in particular.
Thursday 8th February 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
From Humming to Mouth Drumming: A Vocalist’s Perspective on Beatboxing
David Lane
The majority of this short course will be based in interactivity and practical exercises. Participants will be introduced to a variety of basic beatboxing sounds, and will be invited to experiment with making the sounds on their own.
Tuesday 30th January 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Therapeutic Tools for Performance and Living: Mind/Body Connection, Safety and the Vagus Nerve
Ed Lyon
This workshop looks at the role of the Autonomic Nervous System in performance and in vocalisation; the importance of developing an internally validated source of motivation for our work; the relationship with our inner critic, perfectionism and acceptance; and how our interpersonal interactions affect...
Tuesday 30th January 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing and Postnatal Mental Health
Professor Rosie Perkins
This session will focus on how singing and songwriting can support postnatal mental health. The session aims to raise awareness of the potential for singing to support new parents, drawing on robust research evidence with both parents and singing leaders.
Thursday 25th January 2024
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
(London Time)
An Introduction to the Buteyko Breathing Method
Kate Cubley
Kate is delighted to host this VSC short course on Buteyko Breathing. Throughout this 2 hour session we will explore the background of the Buteyko Breathing Method and discuss the potential impact of Buteyko on vocal health and performance.
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
The Empathetic Voice Teacher
Dr Heather Fletcher
Dr Amanda E. Krause
Join Dr Heather Fletcher and Dr Amanda E. Krause as they delve into the impact empathy has on voice teaching practices. In this session, you will learn how fostering empathy in one-to-one lessons can facilitate the voice teacher’s ability to listen and communicate effectively; generate positive, moral, caring, and trustworthy relationships; support a student’s ability to cope in the performing arts industry; and assist in diagnosing vocal issues in students.
Thursday 18th January 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Becoming Grounded - Awareness & Movement in the Voice Studio
Vanessa Mulvey
This workshop will guide you to understand the physical connections that contribute to being grounded and introduce you to methods to teach, practice, perform and live while being grounded. The workshop will feature balance concepts from the Body Mapping course ‘What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body’, which will provide a map for our movement.
Tuesday 16th January 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
Self-Care for Singers: How to Protect Your Greatest Asset
Dr Marisa Lee Naismith
In this session, participants will learn a science-backed holistic approach to self-care for singers. During the course of the session, we will consider how self-care is central to the business of being a singer, and examine how a daily self-care routine enables us to protect, preserve and optimise our voices, while improving our overall energy levels, focus, creativity and performance outcomes.
Thursday 11th January 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
An Exploration of Mixing
Amanda Flynn
Following on from the success of the 'An Exploration of Belting' workshop in August 2023, this class will explore mixing from various viewpoints, taking into account both scientific and functional perspectives.
Tuesday 9th January 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Hyperadduction: A Preventative and Therapeutic Approach to Voice Teaching
Dr John Seesholtz
This workshop is designed to provide voice teachers and professionals with strategies to counter hyperfunctional vocal behaviours (such as constriction and overexertion of the muscles around the larynx) and thus enable ease of vocal fold functioning.
Thursday 14th December 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Last Midnight: Coaching Eleventh-Hour Musical Theatre Auditions
Adam Roberts
In this short course, we’ll explore the art of triage and prioritization as applied to audition preparation with less-than-ideal timeframes.
Tuesday 12th December 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
YogaVoice®: Yoga and Systematic Vocal Technique as 21st Century Vocal Pedagogy
Mark Moliterno
Kristin Roney
YogaVoice® is a unique 21st century synthesis of the eight-limbs of Classical Yoga technology and Systematic Vocal Technique (SVT). The application of these principles to the lives and work of both professional and amateur singers can facilitate self-awareness and artistic empowerment.
Monday 4th December 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Compassion Focused Training (CFT) for Singers, Singing Teachers and Other Music Professionals (2-week course)
Dr David Juncos
In this two-part course, you will learn about the theoretical underpinnings of Gilbert’s CFT model and Neff & Germer’s model of self-compassion. You’ll also learn about the three emotion regulation systems, and specifically how to increase activity in the Soothing & Contentment system, which is known to create feelings of safeness within oneself & with others, when activated. Specifically, you’ll learn compassion-enhancing strategies to help manage common sources of stress for musicians.
Thursday 7th December 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Vocal Warm-ups For Children; why, how, what?
Olivia Sparkhall
This talk will cover both the importance of vocal warm-ups for children and the best approaches for different ages. We will look at working one-to-one as well as great ways to engage classrooms of children and choirs.
Wednesday 15th November 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Practitioner: An Evidence-Based Perspective with Professor Stephen Clift (5 week course)
Professor Stephen Clift
Join Stephen Clift – Professor Emeritus, Canterbury Christ Church University and a pioneer in the field of singing for health since the turn of the millennium – as he provides a critical perspective on both recent and current developments in the science of singing for health.
Tuesday 5th December 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Developing Inclusive Praxis & Safe Spaces for Global Majority Vocal Students
Natasha Hendry
This workshop considers what it means to provide a safe learning space for all students; engages in self-reflection and wider reflection; challenges, where necessary, some of the frameworks and systems that dominate vocal theory and praxis; and seeks to make visible some of the many issues Global Majority students and teachers face that remain largely invisible in mainstream vocal rhetoric.
Thursday 30th November 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
Repertoire Selection
John Nix
This course will provide attendees with a systematic process for examining the challenges of vocal repertoire of multiple genres and how to best match pieces to a singer.
Tuesday 28th November 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
How to Harness the Power of Perfectionistic Actions Without Losing Yourself
Dr Patricia E. Zurita Ona
Drawing from research on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this workshop will guide participants to shift from unworkable behaviours towards values-based action so they can harness the power of perfectionistic actions without losing themselves.
Monday 23rd October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Voice Teacher Practicum Certificate with Dr Kari Ragan (6 week course)
Dr Kari Ragan
In the specialised field of teaching singing, the tradition of a supervised practical application is, unfortunately, not the norm. This important aspect of teacher training to become an effective voice teacher is crucial. This course provides just that - it’s for voice teachers wanting real-time feedback in diagnosing vocal challenges and strategising solutions through a systematic approach.
Thursday 23rd November 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
New Approaches to Overcoming Performance Anxiety and Building Resilience
Matthew Pugh
Tobyn Bell
'Chairwork' represents a collection of experiential methods that use drama, movement and dialogue to bring about change. This experiential workshop will introduce you to the basic ideas or ‘pillars’ underlying Chairwork.
Tuesday 21st November 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Exploring the Role of Identity in Creating a Life with Music
Professor Karen Burland
This session will explore the ways in which our identification with music influences the modes and impact of musical participation throughout the lifespan. The session will combine discussion of emerging research literature in this area, and provide a space for us to think together about what this means for us as musicians, educators, students (and the myriad other identities we all hold!).
Tuesday 21st November 2023
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
(London Time)
Demystifying Research Methodology (6-session course)
Sophie Scott
If you are wanting to engage in research and would like to deepen your understanding of qualitative research methods, please join us for our six-session course in real time!
Thursday 16th November 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Structure – Tongue – Phonation. It’s a full body sport
Angelika Nair
In this workshop, the audience will be guided through some basic anatomical insights and visual demonstrations of the tongue as well as the entire body structure, breathing, and support.
Thursday 9th November 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Vocal Tract and Singing: A Research Overview
Dr Brad Story
This presentation will be focused on how the vocal tract shape can be tuned (i.e. modified) in both large and subtle ways to enhance the signal radiated from a singer to an audience.
Tuesday 7th November 2023
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Lip Sync for the Win: Turn your voice off to turn your senses ON!
Jeremy Mossman
This interactive and experiential workshop has transformative powers for a singer and pedagogue. We will use the body’s feedback to discover a fuller vocal capacity from the inside out, increasing interoception while embodying connections between the intention to voice and elements of vocal technique and performance.
Thursday 2nd November 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Essential Elements For Voice Teaching Success
Justin Stoney
Mr. Stoney will be discussing the "Essential Elements For Voice Teaching Success". This will include discussion of sustainable and adaptable vocal technique, creativity in your teaching...
Tuesday 31st October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Acoustics in the Voice Studio
Gokce Kutsal
This course will cut through the complexity and demystify the jargon, explain how acoustics can be useful for practitioners, and help you determine potential applications for student success. Upon completing this course, you will not only hold an understanding of acoustics but also possess the knowledge to identify potential applications that pave the way for student success.
Thursday 26th October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Basics of Voice Acoustics for Voice Pedagogues
Jan Svec
In this course, we will explain the basics of the acoustics of human voice. We will answer questions such as: What is sound? How can sound be investigated? We will shortly explain four basic characteristics of sound, i.e., fundamental frequency, sound spectrum, sound intensity and length, and their relationship to the perceived sound qualities, i.e., pitch, timbre, loudness and sound duration, respectively.
Saturday 21st October 2023
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
False Vocal Folds: Truths and Fallacies
The false vocal folds have a strong relationship to the production of twang quality and to mapping the open throat sensation. In this course, participants will learn about these complex relationships and how constriction can be avoided.
Thursday 19th October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Introduction to Voice Coaching for Trans and Gender Diverse People
Gillie Stoneham
Within this course, Gillie Stoneham will introduce us to a range of factors surrounding gender affirming voice. We will look at cultural humility; cultural change, cisheteronormativity, allyship and terminology.
Tuesday 12th September 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)
Certificate In Applied Neuroscience And Voice with Voice Scientist Heidi Moss (6 week course)
Heidi Moss
This 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.
Thursday 12th October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Considering Vibrato Through the Lens of the Evolving Singing Voice: changes across the lifespan
Karen Brunssen
This session will look at one feature of singing: Vibrato! What is it? What causes it? What variables can be considered in a vibrato? Rate? Extent? Range? Tensions? Does it change across the life span? If so, how? When? Why?
Thursday 5th October 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
A Voice for the Voiceless
William Leigh Knight
This course is about helping the voiceless to find their voices. It offers strategies and tools for working with those who consider themselves ‘tone-deaf’ or ‘non-singers’.
Thursday 28th September 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
May the Ease Be with You: Taming Tension and Performance Anxiety with Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
Elizabeth Blades
This workshop is designed to lead participants through “modular” Feldenkrais work, thus helping calm the nervous system without loss of performance energy.
Monday 18th September 2023
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...
Thursday 21st September 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Vocal Health in Children and Young People
Olivia Sparkhall
This talk will consider aspects of vocal health particularly pertinent to children. The focus will be on issues which affect adolescents including voice change, performance anxiety, hydration, diet, risky behaviour, hormones, and much more.
Thursday 14th September 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Reconsidering Traditional Tactics: Respiration, Placement, SOVTEs, and the Master-Apprentice Model
Brian Manternach
The field of vocal pedagogy is constantly evolving. In order to keep our teaching current, it is worth periodically examining even our most reliable practices to ensure they are still serving our students and clients in the most effective way possible.
Thursday 7th September 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
Vocal Fry and its Application to Singing Voice Training
John Nix
This presentation will discuss the types of vocal fry, share historical and current pedagogical opinions about vocal fry and its utility in teaching, and relate the results of three studies the author has led on vocal fry.
Thursday 31st August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Feldenkrais Method®: How Does It Apply In The Voice Studio?
Marina Gilman
Our 2-hour course will begin with a discussion of the basic philosophical underpinnings of The Feldenkrais Method® and the recent discoveries in neuroscience relating to brain/body interaction that have validated his theories.
Tuesday 29th August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
An Exploration of Belting
Amanda Flynn
In this workshop, we will deepen our understanding of belting by looking at the historical context of belting and by discussing the multiple ways to define a belt. We will explore common problems belters run into in the studio, in addition to looking at the differences between working with beginning belters and more advanced belters.
Tuesday 29th August 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
Gesture and Movement in the Voice Lesson and Beyond
Dr Julia Nafisi
This lecture will give a brief overview of the main approaches of vocal pedagogy plus insights from the fields of motor learning and acting and explain their relevance in the current context. The various gestures and movement (GM) encountered in singing will be presented and their functions, benefits and drawbacks discussed. At the end of the lecture there will be time for questions.
Thursday 24th August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Progressive Vocal Development in the Voice Studio: An Evidence-Based Framework
Joshua Glasner
This short course will present a framework for intentionally planning for a client’s vocal and musical development with foundational concepts found within Evidence-Based Voice Pedagogy such as singing voice acoustics, motor learning theory, and flow psychology.
Tuesday 22nd August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Beyond the Mechanics: Vocal Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization
Jennie Morton
In this session, we will explore the pathways and components that can lead to vocal injury, how to prevent injury where possible, and what to do should an injury occur. The session will take you on a journey that encourages viewing the voice through a much broader lens, giving you a dynamic toolkit for both short-term and long-term strategies for managing vocal issues.
Thursday 17th August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Theatre's Best Kept Secret: An Introduction To The Meisner Technique
Robyn Paterson
The Meisner Technique is regarded as theatre's best kept secret to help actors stop thinking and start listening. The technique is designed to help actors respond truthfully to their surrounding environment and get them out of their head and start following their impulses and instincts.
Tuesday 15th August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Trauma-Informed Voice Care
Dr Geneva Mayne
This workshop will elucidate the four assumptions and six key principles of trauma-informed care and their applications to professional voice users and practitioners. Importantly, we will discuss ethical considerations within the scopes of practice of various voice care practitioners.
Thursday 10th August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Vocal Rehabilitation with a Multi-Disciplinary Team: The Strength of Collaboration in the Successful Remediation of Voice
Margaret Baroody
In this session, we will review the history of this concept, the history of the singing voice specialist and current training challenges, the members of a voice team and how they collaborate in the treatment of each voice patient.
Thursday 3rd August 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Progressive Procedures: Applying the Alexander Technique to the Voice from Release to Re-engagement
Michele Capalbo
A brief introduction of Alexander Technique principles frames this workshop’s practical explorations.
Thursday 27th July 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Applying Exercise Science Principles to Voice Pedagogy: Skill Acquisition, Performance Assessment, and Literature Selection
Matthew Hoch
After an introductory discussion of skill acquisition from an exercise physiology perspective, discussion will segue to a review of skill-acquisition warm-ups that are commonly used in classical voice training and habilitation.
Thursday 20th July 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing With Your Whole Self: An Introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
Elizabeth Blades
During this lecture, we will explore the fundamentals of the Feldenkrais Method, including how its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais, developed this approach and what constitutes Awareness Through Movement (ATM).
Thursday 13th July 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Case Reflections: Diagnosis and Treatment of 4 Professional Performers Attending a Specialist SLT-Led Performers’ Voice Clinic at a Tertiary Level London Hospital
Tori Burnay
This course will offer an insight into the diagnosis and treatment plan of four professional singers and the role that the specialist Speech and Language Therapist might play in the process.
Tuesday 11th July 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Dynamic Coordination: Posture through an Alexander Technique Lens
Michele Capalbo
This Lunchtime Lecture will explore common postural models presented in voice pedagogy as well as emerging scientific models through the lens of the Alexander Technique.
Thursday 6th July 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Diaphragm in Voice: A Touch-Based Approach
Walt Fritz
The importance of the diaphragm as an integral component of voice production is frequently discussed. In this short, 2-hour course, we will look at options that the voice coach and other professionals can leverage to increase awareness and efficiency of that region.
Wednesday 5th July 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing As Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise
Hayley Williams
An Introduction to the research and key concepts that lead to the synthesis of physiotherapy and vocal pedagogy to aid both respiratory muscle and fascia rehabilitation for pregnant and postpartum women.
Thursday 29th June 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Training the Passaggi of Classical Genre Voices
Ken Bozeman
This class will be focused on practical pedagogic strategies for training voices in smooth negotiation of range. Special attention will be given to those transitions, both laryngeal and acoustic, that challenge efficient function.
Thursday 22nd June 2023
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 23rd June 2023
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
In-person event - Speech Therapy For Performers: Through The Endoscopic Lens
Pippa Anderson
Natalie Eastwood
Benjamin Cosway
(+ 1 more hosts)
Hosted by: The Elite Performer’s Clinic at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle & the Voice Study Centre, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Thursday 22nd June 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
Vibrato and Non-Vibrato Singing
John Nix
This course will relate what we currently know about vibrato and non-vibrato singing, demonstrate how we measure and describe vibrato, discuss means to address vibrato and vibrato related issues in studio teaching, and demonstrate methods for training better listening to vibrato in teaching.
Thursday 22nd June 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
New Directions in Singing for Health Research and Practice with Stephen Clift
Professor Stephen Clift
This course will provide an international overview of recent and current research initiatives in singing for health research. A focus will be on the value of randomised controlled trials for assessing the contribution that group singing for the wellbeing and health for people affected by mental health challenges, dementia, Parkinson's, chronic obstructive lung disease, aphasia and long Covid.
Wednesday 21st June 2023
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(London Time)
In-Person Event - The Signature Sound: Friend Or Foe? Balancing Authenticity And Vocal Health
Within this in-person workshop, Kerrie will explore how to find a signature sound and will consider important issues relating to maintaining artistic integrity
Thursday 15th June 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Living At The Centre Of Your Potential As A Vocalist: Finding Our Place In The Vocal Practice Eco-System
Katherine Zeserson
What does it mean to be a vocal practitioner in today’s world? Join this dynamic workshop, where we will use a range of thinking tools to consider our potential and place in the vocal practice eco-system.
Thursday 15th June 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Prosody as a Process of Meaning Making
Rein Ove Sikveland
This lecture will introduce you to prosody as a process of meaning-making in conversation: the ‘glue of interaction’. We’ll consider how to make vague categories such as ‘voice quality’ clear and tangible elements that can be acutely heard, listened to and understood.
Monday 12th June 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
Recent Research Developments In ACT In Relation To The Treatment Of MPA
Dr David Juncos
This hour-long workshop is aimed at those with an interest in Acceptance and Commitment Training and Dr Dave Juncos will be bringing us up to date with recent research developments and future direction of ACT research in relation to the treatment of MPA.
Thursday 8th June 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Once more, with feeling: Conductors' use of multi-modal assessments and directives to shape the music in choir rehearsals
Dr Kathryn Emerson
Within this workshop, Dr Kathryn Emerson will examine her research on choral conductors and how they socially interact with singers.
Tuesday 6th June 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)
The Magic* of Vocal Function Exercises!
Melanie Tapson
This workshop will demystify the four VFEs, explain how they address rebalancing each of the voice subsystems, and help you determine what’s most important about both modeling and explaining them to help your client succeed.
Monday 5th June 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
Recent Research Developments In Music Performance Anxiety
Dr David Juncos
This hour-long workshop is aimed at those with an interest in Music Performance Anxiety and Dr Dave Juncos will be bringing us up to date with recent research developments and the future direction of MPA research.
Thursday 1st June 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Towards an Evidence Based Pedagogy Framework
Dr Kari Ragan
EBVP is a framework that acknowledges the importance of both scientific and anecdotal evidence, along with consideration of the experience acquired by a teacher, and the importance of individual student needs
Friday 26th May 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Linear and Non-linear Mechanisms of Human Sound Production
Dr Brad Story
Dr Ingo Titze
This course will review the basics of self-sustained vocal fold vibration, excitation of the vocal tract, wave propagation and resonance.
Thursday 25th May 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Demystifying Vocal Placement: A framework for Developing Resonance Strategies?
Chris Johnson
In this practical class, Chris will take you through the process that is at the core of his teaching approach: resonance. Specifically, how he's adapted speech techniques to be appropriate to CCM singing training, and how sensation is an organiser of the vocal tract.
Thursday 11th May 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Voice Skills Approach To Voice Analysis And Action Planning
Christina Shewell
The Voice Skills approach has been developed over many years of practical work with speakers and singers, it is based on Christina’s definition of the ‘Free Voice’, based on 8 core aspects: Body, Breath, Channel, Phonation, Resonance, Pitch, Loudness and Articulation. In this talk, Christina will describe the approach and the Voice Skills Framework...
Thursday 4th May 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Teaching Belt Vocals Effectively and Safely
John Henny
Discover how to guide your students into intense belt vocals effectively and safely! In this course, you will gain the essential knowledge to successfully teach belt singing.
Tuesday 2nd May 2023
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Demystifying Research Methodology - six week course
Sophie Scott
If you are wanting to engage in research and would like to deepen your understanding of qualitative research methods, please join us for our six-week course in real-time!
Thursday 27th April 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Your Body Breathes! The Relationship Between The Body, Breathing And The Voice
Jeanie LoVetri
We all know that singing is deeply connected to our breathing and we all understand that good singing involves deliberate use of the breath, but there are many opinions on how these things intermingle. How does one know which is best or even which is useful?
Tuesday 25th April 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Lunchtime Lecture - Conversation Analysis, and Why it's of Value in Voice Research
Sophie Scott
This lunchtime lecture is the first in a series to examine Conversation Analysis, a qualitative method with excellent potential for voice science, pedagogy and coaching.
Thursday 20th April 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Body Mapping: Balance and Breathing
Dr Bridget Sweet
During the first hour (BALANCE), we will explore our six places of balance to find freedom and dynamic buoyancy in movement. During the second hour (BREATHING), we will accurately map breathing structures to promote more efficient and effective breathing.
Sunday 16th April 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Transient Theory of Human Voice Production with Dr Julian Chen
Dr Julian Chen
World Voice Day
World Voice Day - free-to-attend lecture! An initial version of the transient theory of human voice production, the timbron theory, was proposed by Leonhard Euler in 1727. In this lecture, subsequent experimental output and the timbron theory of human voice production are presented in an easy to understand graphical format.
Thursday 13th April 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing and Health Versus Singers’ Health
Dr George Musgrave
This lecture is a MUST for anyone engaged in the singing for health profession and for those who are serious about addressing the mental health issues of our profession!
Thursday 6th April 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Common Medical Diagnoses and Treatments in Voice Patients
Dr Robert Sataloff
This online event will review some of the common diagnoses that he sees and explore effective and innovative care, including surgical, and multidisciplinary team treatment.
Thursday 30th March 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Enhancing Singing And Choral Sound Through Acoustic Principles
Dr Jeremy Manternach
In this session, we will begin with a primer on vocal acoustics. Then we will explore a series of practical, science-based techniques you can use immediately to help your choristers sing more efficiently and with improved choral sound.
Thursday 23rd March 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
My Tongue Goes Where? And does it really matter?
Dr Ron Morris
In this course the anatomy and physiology of the tongue will be discussed with particular reference to how its mis-use in singing causes so many problems.
Thursday 16th March 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Who Are “Laryngoresponders” And How Do We Find Them?
Dr Leah B. Helou
This talk will synthesize existing evidence about stress-, autonomic-, and personality-based relationships with the larynx and voice, and describe current efforts to test the notion that laryngoresponders can be identified in the general population.
Thursday 9th March 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Trauma-Informed Voice Practices: What Does It Mean In Practice?
Dr Elisa Monti
In this course, participants will learn the theory and particularly the practice of being “trauma-informed”. The participant will become aware of the incidence and impact of trauma and how trauma can manifest physiologically, behaviorally, and vocally in different types of settings and situations.
Thursday 2nd March 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Brain, Music, And Optimal Performance
Dr Karen Leigh-Post
This clear yet delightfully quick-paced introduction to cognitive neuroscience for the voice studio nimbly weaves together discoveries in neuroscience with the experience of vocal artistry to show how singing can be viewed as a perception-action cycle.
Thursday 23rd February 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Developments in Performance Science Research: How Can We Better Equip and Support our Industry?
Professor Aaron Williamon
This presentation will review the latest developments in the field of performance science to examine how musicians can equip themselves with skills to excel.
Wednesday 1st February 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)
4- Part Course - Singing For Health: An Introduction To Quantitative Methods
Professor Stephen Clift
Singing For Health Network
This course will introduce central concepts in research design, measurement, sampling, and statistical analysis underpinning quantitative methods in research on singing for health. This event is part of our fundraising series for the Singing for Health Network. To be able to take part you will need to be a member of the Singing for Health Network.
Thursday 16th February 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Motor Learning In Singing: The Importance Of What, How, And When with Heidi Moss
Heidi Moss
This course will explore the use of cross-training and speech-to-singing exercises as a gateway to musical and vocal development.
Thursday 9th February 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Cross-Training In The Voice Studio - Let’s Talk
Norman Spivey
This course will explore the use of cross-training and speech-to-singing exercises as a gateway to musical and vocal development.
Thursday 2nd February 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Voice-Movement Skills And The Dimension Of PLAY!
Dr Joan Melton
This workshop explores the voice-movement relationship in breath management, the vocal tract, voice qualities, pitch range, articulation and phrasing (singing and speaking), and extended voice use
Thursday 26th January 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
An Introduction To Overtone Singing
Wolfgang Saus
During this workshop, Wolfgang will lead us through how overtone singing works with a demonstration of techniques.
Thursday 19th January 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Effective Studio Application Strategies
Ken Bozeman
This class will be focused on practical pedagogic applications by exploring effective studio strategies for respiration, pre-phonatory tuning, onset mode, phonation mode, articulation, resonance tuning and balance, range and passaggio negotiation, passive vowel migration, active vowel modification, and the necessary migrations of somatosense and timbre across range.
Thursday 12th January 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
Why Only Humans Have Language
Professor Robin Dunbar
In this hour-long lecture, Prof. Robin Dunbar will examine why it is that language and speech, in the forms we have them, are unique to humans.
Thursday 1st December 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Cart Before The Horse: Reframing The Order And Mechanics Of Breath In Singing
At the end of this course, you will gain a new perspective on how to optimize breathing for singing. And as a happy side effect, this information also addresses issues like performance anxiety and focus, for breath is integral to the endless loop of homeostasis demanded by the central nervous system.
Wednesday 30th November 2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
Exploring The Narrative: Practitioner Research And The Literature Review Process
Debbie Winter
Within this workshop, Debbie will explore the different types of literature review and will cover some helpful search strategies and potential methodologies. It is beneficial to students who are new to research. It will also raise important questions relating to the specific needs of a practitioner-researcher.
Thursday 17th November 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Supporting Trans And Gender Expansive Voices In The Music Classroom
Dr Bridget Sweet
During this session, we will consider terminology surrounding the vocal mechanism, gender identification, sexual identity, and voice change. Perspectives from trans and gender-expansive musicians will be shared via multiple media sources. Practical teaching strategies and considerations for repertoire will also be discussed.
Thursday 10th November 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Getting The House In Order: Training Functional Register For CCM
Chris Johnson
In this workshop, Chris will share how he assesses and trains the basic registers to benefit the voice as a whole. The added benefit is that the passaggio is also much easier to fathom when all registers are functional and contributing!
Thursday 3rd November 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Warming Up And Cooling Down: A Guide To Their Use And Impact On Function
Dr Kari Ragan
This workshop will present information on strategizing a vocal warm-up and cool-down routine, how and why to choose particular exercises, the difference between a vocal warm-up and vocal exercises focused on function.
Thursday 27th October 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Tongue As A Gateway To Voice, Resonance, Style, And Intelligibility
Angelika Nair
This course finally answers the question which has plagued voice users: how does the tongue affect my singing and how can I manipulate it for my purpose?
Thursday 20th October 2022
7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(London Time)
2 Part Course: Therapeutic Techniques For Healing The Injured Voice Suitable For SLPs/VRCs And Singing Teachers
Voice teachers and singers are invited to learn about the primary methods used in voice therapy for healing the injured voice.
Thursday 13th October 2022
7:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(London Time)
2-Part Course: An Introduction To Endoscopic Interpretation
Voice Teachers and singers are invited to this course to learn about the voice through the lens of the endoscopic examination.
Thursday 13th October 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Dealing With Jaw Tension: Options For Singers
Walt Fritz
In this workshop, we will discuss the concept of jaw tension from multiple perspectives.
Tuesday 11th October 2022
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(London Time)
Voice Disorders: An Overview Of Common Pathologies And Indications For Management
Participants will learn the various zones of the vocal folds and how lesions within particular regions point toward (or away from) problems with technique or overuse/misuse.
Thursday 6th October 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Evolving Singing Voice: The Senior Years
Karen Brunssen
This short course draws information from Chapter 6 of Karen’s Book, The Evolving Singing Voice: Changes Across the Life Span – The Senescent Singer.
Thursday 29th September 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Integrating Neuro-Linguistic Programming Into Your Voice Work
Paul McKenna
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is, at it’s core, a methodology of human modelling.
Thursday 22nd September 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Fascia 101 For Singers With Jeremy Mossman
Jeremy Mossman
One reason tension issues persist is because we address them in ways that are based on presumptions about our body that aren’t turning out to be true! Fascia is the real unsung hero of all that we do – let’s sing its praises together!
Thursday 15th September 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Articulatory Activity Of The Tongue, Jaw, And Lips During The Second Passaggio Acoustic Transition Of Female Singers
Richard Lissemore
Sopranos typically exhibit an acoustic modification between 600 and 700 Hz (on /ɑ/) during which second resonance (R2) tracking of the second harmonic (2fo) changes to first resonance (R1) tracking of the fundamental (fo).
Thursday 8th September 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Introduction To Vocal Psychotherapy
Dr Diane Austin
Vocal Psychotherapy is a new model of music psychotherapy which uses the breath, natural sounds, songs and vocal improvisation. Vocal Psychotherapy takes place within a client therapist relationship and promotes intrapsychic and interpersonal growth and change.
Thursday 28th July 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Perceptual-Motor Learning In Voice Training
Dr Kittie Verdolini Abbott
This course will provide an introduction to fundamental theoretical and empirical issues in perceptual-motor learning with specific applications to voice training.
Thursday 21st July 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Accent Coaching: Tips For Working With Actors, Singers, And Directors
Dr Rockford Sansom
This two-hour workshop explores accent coaching from a variety of perspectives and includes practical strategies for coaching clients.
Thursday 14th July 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Breathing And Support – “Oh No, Not That Old Chestnut”
Dr Ron Morris
This workshop will look at the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and how that works for singers.
Thursday 7th July 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Group Singing As A Complex Adaptive System (CAS)
Dr Dave Camlin
In this short course, Dr Dave Camlin will outline some of the implications of understanding group singing as a complex adaptive system (CAS).
Thursday 30th June 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Building A Healthy High Performance From The Inside
Line Hilton
This session will help you assess your own resilience and give you some practical strategies and tools to help you build up your resilience so you can move forward, and upward.
Thursday 23rd June 2022
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)
From Flow Ball To Flow Phonation
Filipa M.B. Lã
Unlike instrumentalists, singers need to coordinate non-visible internal systems (i.e., breathing, vibratory, resonatory and articulatory) to produce sounds capable of conveying musicality.
Thursday 16th June 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Mix (Voce Chiusa, Close Timbre): What It Is And Effective Ways To Induce It
Ken Bozeman
The cause, sounds (auditory targets) and sensations (somatosense) of mix or voce chiusa will be described, and effective strategies offered for its training, independent of genre.
Thursday 9th June 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Necessity Of Trauma-Informed Voice Practices: Impact, Research, Scope
Dr Elisa Monti
In this course, participants will learn about the definition and importance of the term “trauma-informed”.
Tuesday 31st May 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Finding Your Authorial Voice In Academic Writing
Debbie Winter
Drawing on the field of Applied Linguistics, this workshop examines stylistic devices used to enable an authorial voice in academic writing. The stringent rules at play in the academic field can paralyse the writer.
Thursday 26th May 2022
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)
Sex Steroid Hormones: An Overview Of Their Impacts On Voice
Filipa M.B. Lã
The first evidence that there is a relationship between sex steroid hormones and voice quality is found in the historical recordings and descriptions of the voice of the Castrati.
Thursday 19th May 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
What Has The Last Two Decades Of Research On Singing And Health Taught Us? A Personal Reflection
Professor Stephen Clift
This course will help students develop the skills needed for critical interpretation of research studies, and the potential translation of their findings into practice.
Thursday 12th May 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Training Parameters For Emerging And Established Artists In CCM Styles
Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin
This workshop is designed to explore training parameters for the continued development of emerging and established artists.
Thursday 12th May 2022
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Working With Quantitative Research Methods As A Voice Practitioner Researcher: An Introduction
Dr David Juncos
This Research Hub will cover: Introduction to Quantitative Methods, Why use Quantitative Methods, The beginner quantitative researcher and the single case-study design, Possible contexts for this type of analysis, Examples in practice and Research ideas where this can be applied in practice.
Thursday 5th May 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Thinking Outside The Voice Box: Adolescent Voice Change In Music Education
Dr Bridget Sweet
The goal of this workshop is to encourage new and holistic ways of thinking about the [assigned at birth] female and [assigned at birth] male adolescent changing voice.
Wednesday 27th April 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Allergies And The Voice
Kate Cubley
A session exploring the impact of allergies on the voice, including ways to promote vocal health during hay fever season.
Thursday 21st April 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Exploring Training Contemporary Commercial Singers
Dr Elizabeth Ann Benson
This interactive lecture and question/answer session will center on the research process and findings of the book Training Contemporary Commercial Singers (Compton, 2020).
Thursday 7th April 2022
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(London Time)
Free Your Voice: Learn To Do Self Laryngeal Massage
Melanie Tapson
This workshop will offer an introduction to laryngeal massage, a technique designed to help release tension for a clearer, more comfortable voice.
Wednesday 6th April 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing And Covid/Long Covid
Emily Foulkes
This session will explore some of the research surrounding the wider impacts of Covid and Long Covid.
Thursday 31st March 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Emotion Performance Pedagogy: Developing A Practical Pathway Of Emotion Access And Regulation For Performers
Matthew Ellenwood
Articulating the need for practical emotion education for performers: using consent-based, trauma-informed, culturally competent pedagogy to develop sustainable rehearsal and performance practices
Thursday 17th March 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Can We Decolonise Our Voices?
Nate Holder
In this course we will examine ideas of what a ‘good voice’ might be, and look at the ways in which pedagogy might be informed by the legacy of colonialism.
Wednesday 9th March 2022
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Trauma And Mental Health Awareness Course For Singing Teachers/Practitioners
Emily Foulkes
This is for teachers who would like to gain an overview of the theory and some ideas for practical application, to move their practice towards being trauma and mental health aware.
Thursday 10th March 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Introduction To Performance Psychology
Mel Toy
This short course is an introduction to topics relating to performance psychology which are covered in Voice Study Centre's MA Voice Pedagogy.
Thursday 3rd March 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Systematic Approach To Kinesthetic Singing Tools
Dr Kari Ragan
This workshop will focus on the use of kinesthetic singing tools during studio application. Kinesthetic singing tools provide a more expeditious approach to a new sensory experience than ongoing explanations by the teacher.
Thursday 24th February 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
A Tonguecentric Pedagogy: Reframing The Conversation About This Important Structure
Kerrie Obert believes that the tongue is the most important structure to learn about in singing and has shifted her pedagogical approach toward a “TongueCentric” one instead of one centered around the vocal folds.
Friday 18th February 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Research Conference Insights and Innovations
Professor Stephen Clift
Dr Dave Camlin
Dr Hilary Moss
(+ 8 more hosts)
This prestigious online conference is a partnership between the Voice Study Centre, the Singing for Health Network, Royal College of Music, York St John University, University of Limerick and University College London.
Thursday 17th February 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
What Is The Feldenkrais® Method And How Can It Be Applied To Vocal Learning?
Robert Sussuma
Robert Sussuma, singer, voice teacher and Feldenkrais Practitioner™, has adapted the principles and movement strategies from the traditional Feldenkrais cannon and re-formatted them in new ways to assist in vocal learning for singers, actors and voice users of all levels.
Thursday 10th February 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
Exercise Physiology And Motor Learning Principles In The Studio And The Practice Room
John Nix
This class will outline key concepts in exercise physiology and motor learning, and provide examples of how these concepts might be applied to training singers and practicing.
Tuesday 8th February 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Building Rigour into the Literature Review Process: Literature Review Methodology, Searches and Qualitative Data
Debbie Winter
Since the rise of Cochrane and the systematic review process, there has been a call for a greater degree of rigour in qualitative literature reviews.
Thursday 3rd February 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Thirty Years of Interviews with Adolescent Boys: Why They Sing & Why They Don't
Patrick K. Freer
This course will cover ways to: keep boys enrolled in choral singing during adolescence, facilitate the return to choral singing by boys who withdraw, and develop active and successful recruitment/retention strategies for different types of schools and choral situations.
Thursday 13th January 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Motor Theory of Articulation: Optimising Efficiency in Diction And Language
Heidi Moss
This short course will view our articulator mechanism from the top-down. A deeper understanding of how the brain executes a complex, coordinated task like speech and singing, will enable singers and teachers to design more targeted approaches with greater efficiency.
Thursday 9th December 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Models, Concepts and Methods of Vocal Education with Dr Motje Wolf
Dr Motje Wolf
This lunchtime lecture will address opportunities for evaluation and self-reflection through offering a systematic overview of vocal pedagogy (based on Wolf 2019).
Thursday 2nd December 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Neuroscience of Emotion: Individuality, Interpretation, and Anxiety
Heidi Moss
This short course will unpack the essence of emotion from a neuroscience perspective to improve all aspects of our vocal lives.
Thursday 2nd December 2021
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
Staying In Lane: Exploring The Boundary Line Between Teaching Singing And Therapeutic Practice
Kate Cubley
Pippa Anderson
Natalie Eastwood
(+ 5 more hosts)
Our open-access symposium will explore the ethical codes of teaching singing and engaging in therapeutic practice. It will form the first of a series of symposia examining the tensions between teaching/coaching and therapy.
Thursday 18th November 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Use Of Supraglottic Constrictions In Singing
Dr Marco Guzmán
This course is designed to provide information about the variables that influence supraglottic activity in singing and why this activity should not be necessarily considered as a sign of vocal hyperfunction.
Thursday 4th November 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
2-Part Course Acceptance and Commitment Training for Enhancing Music Performance
Dr David Juncos
In this two-part course, you will learn how to use skills from Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) to achieve peak performance for yourself or your students.
Thursday 4th November 2021
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)
From Stage to Sage Research Hub
Debbie Winter
Dr Motje Wolf
Teresa Shaw
(+ 2 more hosts)
We are opening our doors again with our Research Hub where you can listen to an inspiring talk by Dr. Motje Wolf and discuss your research ideas. If you are new to research, you can learn about some core concepts and envisage ways to engage and contribute to the community of practice.
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(London Time)
Working with Muscle Tension in Singers
Leda Scearce
In this workshop, the presenter will explore these and other questions, as well as strategies for reducing maladaptive muscle tension in the studio and clinic.
Thursday 28th October 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Beyond 4/4 Time
Kim Chandler
From analysing and singing through pop song excerpts across the eras, this interactive workshop will introduce music based on a range of other time signatures including odd meters, compound meters, cross rhythms etc.
Thursday 21st October 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Janice Chapman In Conversation With James Platt: Honing Your Pedagogical Skills
Professor Janice Chapman
James Platt
This workshop is designed primarily for teachers and singers of classical voice and will introduce the following concepts with in-depth discussions, practical examples and Q&A’s.
Thursday 14th October 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Cross Training Musical Theatre Singers
Mary Saunders Barton
This workshop will focus on playful ways to produce a wide range of vocal sounds, tracking speaking and singing as a single integrated arc.
Monday 11th October 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
An Overview Of The Research Into Singing And Mental Health
Emily Foulkes
This session will provide an overview of some of the key research into Singing and Mental Health with a focus on group singing. It will present some of the research specifically on Covid-19 and mental health and some of the emerging research on singing during covid.
Thursday 7th October 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Water Resistance Therapy For Voice Training: Research Findings And Practical Demonstrations
Dr Marco Guzmán
This course was designed to provide information about the variables that need to be controlled during WRT based on research findings. Practical demonstrations on how to properly performs WRT are also considered.
Thursday 30th September 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Inclusive and Equitable strategies for Speech, Accent and Dialect Training
Daron Oram
In this seminar Daron will talk through the context of his research at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, identifying some of the ways in which traditional approaches to training can dysconsciously discriminate against students in terms of race, class, regionality, and internationality.
Friday 24th September 2021
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(London Time)
Online Research Symposium: Singing, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion
Dr Motje Wolf
Emily Foulkes
Johann van der Sandt
(+ 2 more hosts)
The Voice Study Centre and De Montfort University’s Mary Seacole Research Centre are delighted to announce their next online symposium on Singing, Wellbeing and Social Inclusion.
Thursday 23rd September 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Navigating Singing Voice Acoustics Research: Translating Theory into Practice
Joshua Glasner
This seminar will present an approach to seeking out, comprehending, and applying cutting-edge singing voice acoustics research.
Tuesday 21st September 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(London Time)
An Introduction to Linklater Voice Work
Deborah Garvey
Linklater Voice Work was developed by world-renowned practitioner Kristin Linklater. It is taught on actor training programmes across the world and attracts actors, singers, anyone interested in exploring and unlocking the potential of their voice.
Thursday 16th September 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Designing Exercises for the Classical and Contemporary Singer
John Nix
We are excited to present this highly informative, interactive workshop with John Nix on Designing Exercises for the Classical and Contemporary Singer. John will examine the following:
Thursday 9th September 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Training The Vocal Athlete: Strategies For Efficient Belting
Marci Daniels Rosenberg
Dr Wendy LeBorgne
Using interactive models with participants and evidence-based exercises, this workshop will address the needs of this specialized population including strategies to maximize strength and coordination, as well as specialized exercises to facilitate healthy belting and balanced voice production.
Tuesday 7th September 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(London Time)
The Vowel Space: an Experiential Workshop
Jeremy Sortore
Participants will explore kinesthetic, movement-based tools for developing an embodied understanding of vocal tract shape, tongue movement and position in the production of vowel sounds across human language contexts.
Thursday 2nd September 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Developing Voice
Karen Brunssen
This presentation will outline those changes alongside the consequential expectations for the coordinated effort and interplay of respiration, vibration, and resonance when singing.
Thursday 29th July 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
A Season of Change: Female Voice during Midlife and the Menopausal Transition
Joanne Bozeman
Voice changes during the menopausal transition are frequently reported, but are under-studied in voice research and largely overlooked in pedagogical resources.
Thursday 22nd July 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Case for Acoustic Registers, & Mapping and Motivating the Necessary Migrations of Sound and Sensation Across Range
Ken Bozeman
This course will explain the timbral contributions and limitations of laryngeal input and compare them to those arising from the acoustic relationships between voice source inherent harmonics and the resonances of the vocal tract.
Thursday 15th July 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Application of Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy for CCM Singing
Chadley Ballantyne
In this short course, participants will learn how to distinguish low and high-frequency energy in the singing voice, discern the effect that high-frequency energy has on the sound we hear, and enhance resonance strategies for singing with speech sounds and novel uses of white noise.
Thursday 24th June 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Designing and Customizing Vocal Exercises for Singing Voice Rehabilitation
Leda Scearce
In this workshop, Leda Scearce will lead us through areas such as singing voice habilitation vs. rehabilitation, and rationale and considerations for selecting exercises.
Thursday 17th June 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing Hot And Cool: The Polyvagal Theory And Vocal Pedagogy
Joanna Cazden
The polyvagal theory details the remarkable role of this nerve bundle in the evolution of voice and speech communication, and affirms the power of the voice as an instantaneous transmitter of ANS status, both in daily life communication and between artist and audience.
Thursday 10th June 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Nature Of Empathy And Its Relevance For Voice Work
Joanna Cazden
This presentation will combine research from animal studies, neurology, and social psychology, plus real-life examples, leading to suggestions for effective teaching and impactful artistry.
Thursday 27th May 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
A Football Player Pirouettes: Principles and Application for Cross-Training
Dr Kari Ragan
In the past decade, the emerging benefits of cross-training voices have provided insight into developing healthy, efficient, and versatile singers.
Thursday 20th May 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Sing to Beat Parkinson's Fundraising Workshop
Nicola Wydenbach
Sing To Beat
This workshop will be led by Nicola Wydenbach, the Director of Training at Sing to Beat Parkinson’s. It will give you an overview of Singing to Beat Parkinson’s and will introduce you to practical exercises used by practitioners.
Thursday 13th May 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Low Male Voices (LMVs): Development, Technique, and Repertoire
Dann Mitton
During this workshop, Dann Mitton explores the Development, Techniques, and Repertoire favored for Low Male Voices (LMVs).
Thursday 6th May 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Introduction to Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method: A Body-Based Approach To Singing Contemporary Commercial Music
Jeanie LoVetri
In this workshop, Jeanette LoVetri presents an introduction to world-renowned Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method.
Thursday 22nd April 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Neuroscience-based Vocal Pedagogy
Heidi Moss
Vocal pedagogy should be a dynamic process, and the hope is that this exploration will encourage singers and teachers to think outside the box. Given the rapid pace of neuroscience research, dogmas can actually change in a short amount of time resulting in paradigm shifts that can be small or seismic.
Thursday 15th April 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Biofeedback in Vocal Pedagogy: Real-time success using mobile application technology
Heidi Moss
This lecture will teach the science of biofeedback, how it relates to singing, and demonstrate the value of biofeedback for specific pedagogical aims.
Wednesday 31st March 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Two Part Course: Introduction to Accent Training and Accent Coaching
Dr Rockford Sansom
This training course is a two part course of online active workshops. You will receive four hours of live training from course leader Dr Rockford Sansom.
Tuesday 9th March 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
4 Part Coaching and Mentoring Course
Teresa Shaw
This four-part course will introduce you to the main principles and core skills of coaching and mentoring. You will explore coaching theory, perspectives and models and will have the chance to develop your practical skills with interactive sessions.
Thursday 18th March 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Acoustic 'Tips and Tricks' for the Classical Treble Voice
Kelley Hijleh
This course will focus on areas such as; Mapping the first vocal tract resonance, .apping the second vocal tract resonance and when to tune and detune vocal tract resonances for a clear middle and a smooth transition into high voice.
Thursday 4th March 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Brain, Movement, and Song
Dr Michel Belyk
This workshop will provide a gross overview of brain anatomy with a focus on how the brain controls movement, and the voice in particular.
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Acceptance and Commitment Training for Music Performance Anxiety 3 Part Course
Dr David Juncos
In this 3-part course, you will learn how to detect symptoms of music performance anxiety (MPA) among your students and whether those symptoms are problematic or not.
Tuesday 16th February 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Shouldering The Blame - Exploring the Upper Body In Voice Training & Rehabilitation
Chris Johnson
One reasonably well explored principle in voice production is how the breathing system can and does adapt to the larynx, be it the register, resistance or possibly a pathological problem.
Wednesday 13th January 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health and Trauma 5 Week Course
Emily Foulkes
A course which combines research, theory and practice to equip Singing and Voice practitioners with knowledge and practical skills to understand how Singing can promote Mental Health and Well-being.
Thursday 14th January 2021
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework
Jedd Owen-Ellis Clark
This is a 2 hour introductory session into Fitzmaurice Voicework®, aiming to help you sense the fundamentals of the work, connect to your own learning and experience of the body:voice, and give you possible openings of curiosity into allowing the voice to be unique, authentic, present, resonant, alive and communicative.
Thursday 10th December 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Network Series Workshop 5: Singing for Parkinson's
Elizabeth Drwal Stuttard
This course will help you to gain a holistic understanding of the symptoms of Parkinson’s and understand the neural, cognitive, and motor learning challenges present within sessions. Teachers and facilitators will experience how to use their existing knowledge of vocal pedagogy and body mapping to create an enhanced singing programme specifically targeting the needs of their clients.
Thursday 3rd December 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Network Series Workshop 4: Singing for Stroke
Sophie Garner
The session will cover: Stroke and the population Brain function and personality Types of brain injury Depression and brain injury Working with the client group Developing an evidence based framework Exercises to take away
Thursday 26th November 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Network Series Workshop 3: Singing for Lung Health
Phoene Cave
This workshop will be delivered by Phoene Cave and will be different to one presented for the Voice Geek Conference.
Tuesday 24th November 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
In Aid of the Voices Foundation Charity: An Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
Teresa Shaw
This Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring webinar will provide an overview of coaching theories that can be applied within a performance context. Coaching is extensively used within the corporate and executive world and is ideal for those entrepreneurial teachers looking to expand their range of services.
Thursday 19th November 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Network Series Workshop 2 Singing for Chronic Pain
Emily Foulkes
This session will cover: What is pain? Research summary of singing and its potential to support pain management Implications for practice based on evidence and research Case study of Cornwall programme
Thursday 12th November 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Health Network Series Workshop 1 Singing for Trauma, Depression and Anxiety
Emily Foulkes
An introduction to Singing for Mental Health research The impact of trauma on mental and physical health Evidence based approaches to working with children and young people Delivering an online Singing and Mindfulness programme for adults with anxiety and/or depression – outcomes and findings of a small scale research project
Tuesday 27th October 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Working with Transgender Vocalists: An Overview
Liz Jackson Hearns
Liz Jackson Hearns guides voice teachers through an interactive online training to serve transgender and non-binary students. Topics include cultural responsiveness, considerations for voice range and repertoire, hormone therapy for singers, and techniques for gender-perceived voice.
Tuesday 13th October 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Beyond the Major Scale: Engaging The Ear And Voice In Vocal Exercises
Kim Chandler
Vocal exercises are used by singers and singing teachers alike to help develop, refine and establish various aspects of vocal technique. But vocal exercises can also be harnessed to develop a singer’s musicianship alongside technique.
Tuesday 29th September 2020
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(London Time)
Understanding Dysmusia
Deborah Aloba
This one 1 hour webinar will relate to the work that Deborah has undertaken in relation to exploring the best methods of teaching students who present with learning difficulties and in particular dyslexia.
Thursday 24th September 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Integration Of A Science-Informed Approach To The Application Of Teaching Singing
Dr Kari Ragan
This workshop focuses on practical application and is based on Kari’s recent book Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application” published by Plural Publishing. It looks at working with techniques with three key singers.
Tuesday 1st September 2020
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
One More Time with Feeling; The Use of Emotion for Training Singers
Katrina Sheppeard
How does emotion affect the voice, and can it be harnessed as a tool in Western classical vocal pedagogy? Eminent voice pedagogues do use emotion as a pedagogical tool and have described their experience of its usefulness anecdotally (Bozeman, 2013 and 2017; Chapman, 2007; Williams, 2019).
Thursday 20th August 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing in the Brain
Heidi Moss
This 5 hour series on Singing in the Brain will be structured as follows: THE BASICS: anatomy and physiology of the the singer-brain EVOLUTION and VOCAL LEARNING: a paradigm for practice MOTOR LEARNING THEORY: understanding the applications for a unique system EMOTIONS: what are they? how do we use them (or not use them) in singing? CURRENT RESEARCH: applying new ideas to vocal pedagogy
Tuesday 25th August 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(London Time)
Working with Spoken Voice
Barbara Houseman
This workshop will be tailored to the needs & interests of the group. Areas that MAY be covered are: Mindfulness and it’s role in vocal training, Dealing with the inner critic, Working with text & song and Resonance
Wednesday 5th August 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork
Dr Rockford Sansom
This two-hour workshop is an introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork (KTS), which is a leading voice, speech, and accent training methodology in theatre conservatories worldwide...