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The Developing Voice

Thursday 2nd September 2021, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

At every age vocal function is dependent on how the body progressively and constantly changes.

This presentation will outline those changes alongside the consequential expectations for the coordinated effort and interplay of respiration, vibration, and resonance when singing. 

What changes impact expectations at different times during the life span?  Hormones? Breath? Vibration? Resonance?

  1. Youth
  2. Young Adult
  3. Senior Adult
  4. Best practices across the life span
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
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📜 Certificate of attendance available

Karen Brunssen

Mezzo-soprano, Karen Brunssen is Professor and Co-chair of the Department of Music Performance at Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University. 

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