Motor Theory of Articulation: Optimising Efficiency in Diction And Language
Thursday 13th January 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
This short course will view our articulator mechanism from the top-down.
A deeper understanding of how the brain executes a complex, coordinated task like speech and singing, will enable singers and teachers to design more targeted approaches with greater efficiency.
Recent research in neuroscience, using bold in vivo approaches to dissect how the tongue, lips, and jaw are coordinated in the brain, reveal a dynamic relationship between timing, location, and order.
We will also revisit some historical ideas from linguistics which complement the newer data and further refine our understanding of singing.
In addition to the science, practical pedagogical applications will be explored that open the door to simplicity in our view of these processes.
Heidi Moss Erickson
Heidi Moss, is a Bay Area performer, educator, and scientist. Noted for her “rich and radiant soprano” (Edward Oriz, Sacramento Bee) has performed on national and international stages...
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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.
Thursday 9th April 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
The Acoustics and Mechanics of Whistle Voice
Dr Ingo Titze
Join Dr Ingo Titze for this 2-hour session, as he dives deep into the physiological and acoustic mysteries of the human "whistle voice"—the highest register of the human vocal range. While often compared to a flute or a lip whistle, recent research suggests the biological reality is far more complex than simple aerodynamics!
Wednesday 15th April 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 16th April 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Mitigating Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) Within the Teaching Studio: Theories & Practical Strategies
Dr David Juncos
In recent years, an alternative model for treating MPA has shown great promise among practitioners - training music teachers to use interventions from evidence-based coaching models aimed to treat MPA, rather than continually referring students with MPA to receive psychotherapy like CBT.
Thursday 16th April 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Nutrition and Exercise for Singers – The Missing Link in Vocal Health and Longevity
Duncan Rock
Discover the essential role that nutrition and exercise play in enhancing vocal health and ensuring a long-lasting singing career in our upcoming seminar, "Nutrition and Exercise for Singers – The Missing Link in Vocal Health and Longevity."