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Be confident singing lullabies to your baby!

Thursday 11th July 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

Whether out of self-consciousness or simply not knowing WHAT to sing, many caretakers are not comfortable singing to the babies in their care. Research has shown this is a crucial aspect of a child’s development, as well as an important step in building a connection between parent and child. But people worry about the quality of their voice, embarrassed and unsure if their child is secretly judging them. Of course they’re not! The connection built by singing to your child goes beyond skill, but having some confidence would help.

This presentation talks about ways to help people feel comfortable using their voices to connect with the children in their world. Carissa Scroggins will share what she learned from an online lullaby workshop she hosted in May, tools on teaching group voice lessons, specific repertoire to use (there are many songs out there to choose from, not just Brahms’ well-loved tune or a delightful ditty from Bluey), and ways to boost inexperienced voices forward on their singing journeys.

🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
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Carissa Scroggins

Carissa Scroggins is a professor of singing at Southern Illinois University, a public institution in Illinois, USA. She is a lyric coloratura soprano, with roles like Die Königin der Nacht (Die Zauberflöte), Ännchen (Der Freischütz), and Constance Fletcher (The Mother of Us All) under her belt.

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Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

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This course will detail the historical roots of gender inequity and bias in sound perception research, contrast that against present day research methods, and explore cutting-edge research that highlights the many roles that gender may play in sound perception, as well as in singing, and why those roles may impact research outcomes.

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Thursday 1st August 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Stretching for the singer: Moving beyond routines

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Habilitation for the Aging Avocational Singer
Tuesday 6th August 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Habilitation for the Aging Avocational Singer

Dann Mitton

Join us to enhance your skills as a voice teacher and make a meaningful impact on the lives of aging singers. Equip yourself with the expertise to support their vocal journey and ensure they continue to enjoy singing with confidence and joy.