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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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We have plenty of upcoming short courses coming soon. See details of some of them below or look at the full list of short courses.

Are kids just young adults? Paediatric voice disorders, anatomy, and physiology
Thursday 13th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Are kids just young adults? Paediatric voice disorders, anatomy, and physiology

Dr. Rita Patel

Are children simply young adults when it comes to their voice? This short course will dive deep into paediatric voice disorders, exploring the key anatomical and physiological differences between children’s vocal development and that of adults. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders in children.

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

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

Joshua Lee-Cummins

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

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

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

Dr. Mary Sandage

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