Safe & Beautiful Belting Techniques
Tuesday 9th July 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
In this workshop, participants will learn the difference between traditional and modern styles of belting, what belting is and is not, and will experience numerous innovative techniques to produce and teach belting that are safe, natural, even beautiful, all while protecting the vocal folds from hyperadduction and vocal injury.
Topics will include how to create precise sub-glottal pressure for effortless high M1 (chest voice); resonator shaping for various belting sub styles; exercises to train belting at any volume such as sirens, pressure sounds, calls and nasals; clarifying vocal registers with the latest in high-speed videography research; hacks to thicken and thin vocal folds without changing register; explore 5 different belting substyles and their use in musical theatre and commercial voice styles.
Lisa Popeil
Lisa Popeil, MFA in Voice, has studied voice for 60 years and has taught professionally in a variety of styles of singing for over 40 years. Based in Los Angeles, California, Lisa is the creator of the Voiceworks® Method, the Total Singer DVD and the Total Singer Workshop.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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Certificate in Coaching Emotional Vocal Expression
Louisa Morgan
Understanding emotions is crucial for coaching performers towards more authentic and compelling performances. However, working with emotions can be challenging, both physiologically and mentally. This course will introduce you to theories of emotion and the connections between the brain, body, and voice. We will then discuss how to work effectively with emotions when coaching speakers or singers, considering the physical and mental demands.
Monday 27th April 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 28th April 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 29th April 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 30th April 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 1st May 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 5th May 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Certificate In Applied Neuroscience And Voice with Voice Scientist Heidi Moss
This six-day course is designed to provide an introduction to the neuroscience of vocalization. It aims to provide a foundation for those who are looking to fuse science with art and understand that the voice is so much more than an instrument.
Tuesday 28th April 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Teaching Children in Group Voice Settings: Structure, Pedagogy, and Practice!
Dana Lentini
Join Dana Lentini as she explores practical and pedagogical strategies for designing and teaching successful group singing classes for children. Drawing on principles of pediatric vocal pedagogy and classroom teaching practice, participants will learn how to structure classes that balance vocal development, musicianship, and creative engagement. Particular attention will be given to a five-stage teaching framework that progresses from mind–body awareness and breath coordination through musicianship, vocal technique, and repertoire study.