Short Courses & Events / Archive

Getting The House In Order: Training Functional Register For CCM

Thursday 10th November 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

In a functional approach to voice, transitioning seamlessly between the bottom and the top often requires isolation work to be done on the basic registers (a.k.a chest and falsetto).

When teachers can assess how functional the basic registers are, they can create plans to strengthen their coordination before they try to connect them.

In this workshop, Chris will share how he assesses and trains the basic registers to benefit the voice as a whole.

The added benefit is that the passaggio is also much easier to fathom when all registers are functional and contributing!

Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson's performance career began in a casual choir, but then the joy (and, sometimes the fear) of stepping out in-front of hundreds of people...

 

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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.

Certificated Public Speaking Coach qualification - with John Henny
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Tuesday 12th August 2025
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Tuesday 26th August 2025
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Certificated Public Speaking Coach qualification - with John Henny

John Henny

Would you like to be a certified public speaking coach? Join the renowned John Henny for this exciting new online course! This six-week online certification course is designed to equip voice teachers with the specialised skills needed to work with public speakers, corporate trainers, educators, and presenters. Unlike a general public speaking course, this program is specifically tailored to train-the-trainer, giving voice professionals structured methodologies, coaching techniques, and applied skills to enhance vocal delivery, confidence, and influence in professional speakers.

Transitioning From Soprano To Mezzo-Soprano - Pedagogical Approaches!
Thursday 24th July 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)

Transitioning From Soprano To Mezzo-Soprano - Pedagogical Approaches!

Dr Caitlin Moore

This workshop will explore the considerations for transitioning from soprano to mezzo-soprano. We will examine the history and vocal science related to voice classification as well as interviews with singers and voice teachers. Interviews feature singers who have experienced this Fach change themselves, as well as voice teachers who have helped singers navigate this shift.

Towards a Jazz Pedagogy: Lessons from Legends and Educators!
Tuesday 29th July 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Towards a Jazz Pedagogy: Lessons from Legends and Educators!

Dr Autumn Griffin

Join Dr Autumn Griffin as she explores the foundational tenets of jazz pedagogy as both a conceptual and practical framework for teaching, in this two-hour workshop. Drawing from her research in “Towards a Jazz Pedagogy: Learning with and from Jazz Greats and Great Educators,” she’ll investigate how jazz (its historical and cultural legacy, structure, improvisation, and relationality) can be mobilized to inform dynamic, liberatory educational practice!