Shouldering The Blame - Exploring the Upper Body In Voice Training & Rehabilitation
Tuesday 16th February 2021, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)
One reasonably well explored principle in voice production is how the breathing system can and does adapt to the larynx, be it the register, resistance or possibly a pathological problem.
As we explore this principle, there are common adaptations that happen in the upper body that can be assessed using the arms.
This makes the arms and shoulders a valuable part of assessing singers understanding the singing ‘system’ and eventually deciding the training route.
All sessions are recorded and will be sent out to all registered participants.
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson's performance career began in a casual choir, but then the joy (and, sometimes the fear) of stepping out in-front of hundreds of people...
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Thursday 1st May 2025
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Thursday 29th May 2025
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Trauma-Informed Voice Professional Certificate with Dr Elisa Monti

Dr Elisa Monti
This five-part certificate course is designed to help participants learn the theory and practice of trauma-informed approaches. The concepts and activities included are tailored to meet the needs of voice specialists who want to acquire more specific tools to navigate the space with their students and colleagues.

Tuesday 6th May 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 7th May 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 9th May 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Acceptance & Commitment Coaching for Beginners: An Overview and Guide for Using it to Address Common Performance-Related Problems of a Psychological Nature (3-part course)

Dr David Juncos
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Coaching (ACT) is an empirically-supported psychotherapy & coaching intervention for a variety of common issues facing student and professional musicians from across the world. Some of these include performance anxiety, perfectionism & self-criticism, procrastination, and work-related stress & burnout.

Wednesday 7th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 14th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Wednesday 28th May 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday 4th June 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills - Join Live!

Debbie Winter
Are you ready to elevate your academic journey? Hosted by our very own Debbie Winter, join our comprehensive Introduction to Academic Skills course, designed to equip you with essential tools and strategies for success in higher education. Perfect for bridging the gap between undergraduate and postgraduate study, this course offers a pathway to our full MA for students without an existing degree. We offer both live, interactive sessions and standalone, pre-recorded content.