Cross-Training In The Voice Studio - Let’s Talk
Thursday 9th February 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
This course will explore the use of cross-training and speech-to-singing exercises as a gateway to musical and vocal development.
The workshop will explore:
- the premise of cross-training as a way to develop a more integrated and resilient vocal instrument
- cross-training in practice
- the use of speech as a diagnostic tool in the voice studio
- the use of speech in vocalizing
- speech as a bridge to musical and textual expressivity
- speech levels and speech-to-singing on a continuum
The workshop will also include current students who can share specifics about their growth, challenges, and successes with cross-training.
Norman Spivey
Norman Spivey is professor of voice and voice pedagogy at Penn State. An active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, he has...
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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