My Tongue Goes Where? And does it really matter?
Thursday 23rd March 2023, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (London Time)
In this course the anatomy and physiology of the tongue will be discussed with particular reference to how its mis-use in singing causes so many problems.
There will also be some practical suggestions for dealing with the most common “tongue faults”, Tongue Root Tension and the Tongue and Jaw marriage.
Dr Ron Morris
Dr Ron Morris is a speech therapist, audiologist and counter-tenor. Ron graduated from the University of Queensland with an honours degree in Speech...
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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Thursday 18th April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Honing the Heart-Brain Connection to Enhance Energy and Optimise Performance
Brenda Belohoubek
The HeartMath® system includes a unique form of biofeedback that focuses on the heart-brain connection through heart rhythm coherence. It has been extensively researched and adopted by over 10,000 health professionals, hospitals, and organisations. This course will adapt these techniques for singers, enabling you to reach a high-performance state and maintain your overall health, allowing for greater creative potential and optimal performance.
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)
The Voice in Neurodiversity Affirmative Music Therapy with Autistic People
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 neurodiversity-informed theories within autism research, including a brief exploration of autistic communication and culture.
Thursday 25th April 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
(London Time)
Queering Country Music: Conceptualising LGBTQIA+ Voices in a Contested Genre
James Barker
This course considers the way songs by LGBTQIA+ artists navigate country music aesthetics and definitions of genre, looking at the voice as a medium for articulating and reworking ideas of authenticity and genre identity. The presentation explores particular songs in depth...