Progressive Procedures: Applying the Alexander Technique to the Voice from Release to Re-engagement
Thursday 3rd August 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
A brief introduction of Alexander Technique principles frames this workshop’s practical explorations.
The sequential application of procedures commonly applied to voice work invites participants to discover challenges linked to altering habits.
This overview, from tension release to muscular re-engagement, encourages participants to investigate the vocal impact of an altered head/neck balance, as well as excessive and inefficient rigidity.
Michele Capalbo
Michele Capalbo is a Canadian singer, voice teacher and adjudicator currently based in the United States. Specialising in the music of Verdi and Puccini, she has performed internationally for over 20 years in principle operatic roles...
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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Thursday 28th March 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Money Notes for Days: Sustainable Singing for Popular Styles
Meredith Colby
In this workshop, you’ll begin to train your ears to what you’ve been missing in popular styles. We’ll identify the 'it' factor, and learn how it can be the magic to sustainable high, rock 'belt'; the sound singers of contemporary music theatre, R&B, indie, rock and jazz, and your singer-songwriters nearly all want to achieve.
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Singing for Lung Health: The Basics
Dr Rachel B. Goldenberg
According to a 2016 study, nearly 1 in 5 people living in the UK have received a diagnosis of lung disease, making it highly likely that clinicians and voice teachers will encounter a singer living with a lung disease. In this presentation, we will explore the current available research and theories about why singing is beneficial to people living with impairments in the respiratory system.
Thursday 4th April 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)
SOVT Exercises: What, How, When, and Why?
John Nix
SOVTs (Semi-occluded vocal tract postures or exercises) have become widely used by singing teachers and voice therapists. Professor Nix's presentation will begin by defining and describing the various kinds of SOVTs...