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
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 30th January 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Science vs Artistry: Key Issues in the Imagery Debate
Jenna Brown
This practical and interactive course will introduce attendees to key issues surrounding imagery-use in singing pedagogy.
Friday 31st January 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
Working with Neurodiversity: The Voice in Neurodiversity-Affirmative Music Therapy and other Music-based Work
Hilary Davies
This lecture, delivered from a lived experience perspective, will begin with an explanation of the key concepts around neurodiversity, the neurodiversity paradigm, and some prominent neurodiversity-informed theories, including a brief exploration of autistic communication and culture.
Tuesday 4th February 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
A Voice Teacher’s Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders
Dr. Jane Clukey
Have you or your singing students ever experienced jaw pain or tension during or after singing? This class is for you!