Short Courses & Events / Archive

Voice-Movement Skills And The Dimension Of PLAY!

Thursday 2nd February 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

This workshop explores the voice-movement relationship in breath management, the vocal tract, voice qualities, pitch range, articulation and phrasing (singing and speaking), and extended voice use.

Then participants are invited to “physicalize” a spoken or sung text—playfully allowing the body to lead—before doing a bit of the text in performance mode.

Questions, requests and comments are welcome, and muting is not required!

Please dress comfortably and have floor space available for movement and exercise.

Dr Joan Melton

Dr Joan Melton, is a leading researcher in cross-disciplinary performance techniques, and a pioneer in the integration of singing pedagogies...

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Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.

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We have plenty of upcoming short courses coming soon. See details of some of them below or look at the full list of short courses.

The Art and Science of Accents and Dialects: Bridging Linguistics and Dialect Coaching
Thursday 20th November 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
(London Time)

The Art and Science of Accents and Dialects: Bridging Linguistics and Dialect Coaching

Louisa Morgan

The Voice Study Centre in partnership with the University of Essex are delighted to be hosting a free-to-attend symposium event on the 20th of November 2025: The Art and Science of Accents and Dialects: Bridging Linguistics and Dialect Coaching. The session will include a two-hour online roundtable panel discussion including time for a 30-minute Q&A from the audience at the end.

Singing In Regional Accents: Introducing a Strategy!
Tuesday 25th November 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Singing In Regional Accents: Introducing a Strategy!

Jennifer Rhodes

Do you find your students lean towards a particular accent when they sing? Is there a discrepancy between their spoken and sung accent, or have they have been instructed to change their accent when they sing? Changing an accent can change the way a song is sung, and may unearth unforeseen technical vocal challenges. Join Jennifer Rhodes as she unpicks the latest research on this topic!

Voice Study Centre Online Symposium 2025
Wednesday 26th November 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(London Time)

Voice Study Centre Online Symposium 2025

Join us for our very first online symposium, dedicated to bridging the gap between artistic training and athletic conditioning for performers! Bridging the gap between artistic training and athletic conditioning, a diverse group of speakers and researchers will be delivering presentations and papers, focusing on promoting longevity and health of musical theatre performers. This symposium aims to elevate awareness surrounding the unique demands of performers, define best practices for training and care, and bridge the gap between different disciplines.