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Emotion Performance Pedagogy: Developing A Practical Pathway Of Emotion Access And Regulation For Performers

Thursday 31st March 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

Articulating the need for practical emotion education for performers: using consent-based, trauma-informed, culturally competent pedagogy to develop sustainable rehearsal and performance practices

Defining emotion: theories of emotion, delineating affect, emotion categories, and emotion concepts

Making emotion training accessible: perception and neurodiversity

Teaching emotional access and regulation through somatic attention: exteroception, proprioception, and interoception

Current methods and techniques for the emotional education of performers: assessing the pros and cons of each method and technique

Practical exploration: A suggested work-flow for emotion performance pedagogy.

Matthew Ellenwood

Matthew Ellenwood holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Masters of Music degree in vocal performance and pedagogy...

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That’s What He Said: Gender Inequity in Sound Perception Research
Tuesday 30th July 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

That’s What He Said: Gender Inequity in Sound Perception Research

Kristen Murdaugh

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.

Stretching for the singer: Moving beyond routines
Thursday 1st August 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Stretching for the singer: Moving beyond routines

Walt Fritz

Exercises and stretches for the singer/performer can easily be found online, many of which seem to conflict with or contradict others. Does this dilemma make one model wrong or another model better? Join me as we unpack these and other issues.

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.