Short Courses & Events / Archive

Dealing With Jaw Tension: Options For Singers

Thursday 13th October 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

In this workshop, we will discuss the concept of jaw tension from multiple perspectives.

Why complicate a simple problem?

There are no simple problems, as everyone’s issues come from various factors.

We will unpack some possible underlying problems contributing to jaw tension and work the participant through self-interventions to remediate these concerns.

Walt Fritz

Walt Fritz, PT, has evolved traditionally taught tissue-based approaches into a unique interpretation of manual therapy. This approach advances views of causation and impact from historical tissue-specific models into a multifactorial narrative, leaning heavily on biopsychosocial influences.

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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.