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Introduction To Performance Psychology

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

This short course is an introduction to topics relating to performance psychology which are covered in the MA in Performance Coaching.

This session is designed to give prospective students and otherwise interested educators or performance professionals an opportunity to explore an array of topics relating to the aspects of wellbeing, psychology, and performance anxiety that performing artists (dancers, actors, singers, and musicians) may experience throughout their career and its development.

Mel Toy

Mel is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach specialising in contemporary commercial music. As a vocal coach, in addition to her private practice...

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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.