Short Courses & Events / Archive

The Necessity Of Trauma-Informed Voice Practices: Impact, Research, Scope

Thursday 9th June 2022, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

In this course, participants will learn about the definition and importance of the term “trauma-informed”.

We will discuss mental health and trauma-related factors in professional singers.

We will also learn about the incidence and impact of trauma and explore ways for voice professionals and voice users to embody a trauma-informed approach feeling comfortable in their own role and scope.

Dr Elisa Monti

Dr. Elisa Monti has a PhD in Cognitive, Social, and Developmental Psychology from The New School for Social Research. Her concentration is the relationship between psychological trauma and voice. Her mission is to contribute to further our understanding of this relationship.

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Kodaly and Dalcroze - inspired Learning for Choir Leaders!
Thursday 12th November 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Kodaly and Dalcroze - inspired Learning for Choir Leaders!

Amy Bebbington

Enhance your choral leadership by grounding vocal direction in physical, experiential movement. Drawing from the pioneering methodologies of Zoltán Kodály and Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, join Amy Bebbington for this practical and highly engaging session exploring how kinaesthetic gestures can revolutionize the way you lead singing.

Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills (IPAS): Online Information Session & Q&A
Monday 16th November 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)

Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills (IPAS): Online Information Session & Q&A

Debbie Winter

Interested in developing your academic skills or exploring a pathway onto our MA Voice Pedagogy? Join our free online information session to learn what IPAS involves, how it works and whether it's right for you.

A (Very) Brief Course in Linguistics!
Tuesday 17th November 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

A (Very) Brief Course in Linguistics!

Miranda Guettlein

Join Miranda Guettlin (editor of the Voice and Speech Review) for an empowering introductory course in linguistics designed specifically for voice and speech practitioners. She will break down the six major subfields (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) in order to provide voice and speech practitioners in with a more clear understanding of the components of language and usable tools to incorporate into their teaching.