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.
Tuesday 11th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Beyond the Notes: How Opera Singers Express Emotion Through Voice and Face
Tiago Lima Bicalho Cruz
This course dives deep into the multimodal communication of emotions in opera, focusing on how facial movements align with vocal acoustics to convey anger, joy, fear, and sadness.
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.
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.