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An Overview Of The Research Into Singing And Mental Health

Monday 11th October 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)

In honour of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10th October, we invite you to join a Lunchtime Lecture on Monday 11th October with Voice Study Centre Tutor 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.

Emily Foulkes

Emily gained a Distinction in her Master’s in Voice Pedagogy, specialising in Singing for Mental Health, Pain Management, and Trauma-Informed Practice...

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Introduction to statistics and working with quantitative data for Voice Professionals: 8-Session Online Bootcamp
Monday 7th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 11th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday 14th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 15th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 16th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 18th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Introduction to statistics and working with quantitative data for Voice Professionals: 8-Session Online Bootcamp

Dr David Cane

This certificated statistics course is ideal for individuals interested in laying a solid foundation in quantitative research methods. By focusing on essential statistical principles, you will be equipped with the tools to understand and apply quantitative research techniques effectively. Statistics is a crucial component of quantitative research; mastering it will enable you to grasp quantitative methods more confidently and precisely.

Exploring the roots of the tongue: Ideas for performance
Tuesday 15th July 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Exploring the roots of the tongue: Ideas for performance

Walt Fritz

As a relative outsider looking into the voice and performance world, I witness the bell curve of thoughts and actions on how the tongue contributes to voice problems and how best to tame that tension. Traditional ways of taming tongue tension seem adequate (or would seem so, based on feedback), so what is different and new? In this short course for the Voice Study Centre, Walt Fritz will introduce the learner to variations on self-applied tongue stretches and exercises.

Emotion and Performing Accents and Dialects: why does Emotion Get in the Way?
Wednesday 16th July 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Emotion and Performing Accents and Dialects: why does Emotion Get in the Way?

Louisa Morgan

At points of heightened emotion, it is common for actors working in an accent to default to their natural speech. How do we help performers to avoid this issue and provide them and their directors with the confidence they need regardless of the emotional demands of the piece? What can we learn from research in vocal expression of emotion to help actors to embody the emotion and keep control of their voice and accent? Our very own Louisa Morgan will guide participants through the latest research and offer practical suggestions for working with performers needing to navigate this challenge.