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Free Event*: Join Us for a Special Meet the Author Session!

Monday 31st March 2025, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (London Time)

 

📍 Location: Online (Zoom link will be received upon registration)

🎟️ Admission: Free* The checkout process will ask you you for a small (£5) donation to our Research and Development Fund, but if you'd rather not donate then please email us at info@voicestudycentre.com and we'll register you for free!

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Meet the Author session with Christina Shewell and Rockford Sansom, the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed book "Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices". This is a unique opportunity to engage with the authors, gain insights into their latest research, and explore the fascinating world of voice work.

 

Highlights of the Event:

  • Author Interview: Explore the collaborative process between Christina Shewell and Rockford Sansom and delve into some of the core areas of their work.
  • Interactive Q&A: Plenty of time for your questions to be answered by the authors.
  • Engaging Discussion: Participate in an engaging discussion on the latest trends and techniques in voice work.

 

About the Book: 

"Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices" is a comprehensive guide that balances rigorous scholarship with practical insights. The second edition, published in January 2025, includes numerous new colour illustrations, extensive chapter revisions, and updated references. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • The history of voice work
  • Public speaking and voice work online
  • Voice and emotions, mindfulness, and imagery
  • Voice work and well-being
  • Applications of technology in voice work
  • Practitioner supervision and additional techniques and exercises

This book is an invaluable resource for spoken voice teachers, singing teachers, and speech and language therapists. It offers guidance for developing the voice alongside detailed, up-to-date insights into the work of voice instruction.

Reserve your spot today!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Christina Shewell

Christina has worked for many years as spoken voice teacher, presentation skills trainer and coach in the business and education world. She is also a voice specialist speech/language...

Dr Rockford Sansom

Rockford Sansom, PhD, MFA, is a voice trainer and theatre professor. As a voice coach, he has worked with actors Off-Broadway and in regional theatres, Fortune 100 CEOs...

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