Singing in the Brain
Thursday 20th August 2020, 10:00 AM - Thursday 27th August 2020 3:00 PM (London Time)
This 5 hour series on Singing in the Brain will be structured as follows:
- THE BASICS: anatomy and physiology of the the singer-brain
- EVOLUTION and VOCAL LEARNING: a paradigm for practice
- MOTOR LEARNING THEORY: understanding the applications for a unique system
- EMOTIONS: what are they? how do we use them (or not use them) in singing?
- CURRENT RESEARCH: applying new ideas to vocal pedagogy
Heidi Moss Erickson
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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(London Time)
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Dr. Rita Patel
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Tuesday 18th March 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(London Time)
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Joshua Lee-Cummins
This three-week course provides voice professionals with a structured and interactive approach to defining their identity, connecting with their audience, and implementing small but impactful changes to enhance their practice.


Tuesday 18th March 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)
Understanding Muscle Physiology: Towards an Applied Framework for Singing Voice Training and Rehabilitation

Dr. Mary Sandage
If singers are vocal athletes, then muscle physiology considerations should be part of our training and rehabilitation programs. A web search for guidance to train up for a 5k will yield millions of hits, while strength and conditioning requirements for recital preparation yields very little.