Carrie Birmingham

Carrie was selected to present upcoming research (as part of her MA studies in Voice Science) at the UKs very first Voice Geek Conference (in association with VoiceWorkshop Ltd.) which took place in Essex April 2018, and again in April 2019 to present her current findings on the subject matter 'The effects of ear canal occlusion upon the singing voice.'

Her research was also selected to be presented at BVA Choice for Voice conference which took place in September 2021, after being delayed for 1 year due to the COVID19 Pandemic. In August 2021 Carrie's current research into the impact of ear canal occlusion was also selected for presentation at the Pan American Vocology Association, online Singing Symposium conference.  

In 2018 Carrie bridged her teaching journey over to higher education training and has served 2years as Associate Tutor in Vocal Technique to singers studying Ba(Hons) Musical Theatre at Edge Hill University, as well as joining the team of Singing Teachers in the short courses team at the Leeds Conservatoire where she trains further and higher education singers studying Popular Performance, Song Writing and Music Production.

In July 2018 Carrie began as a volunteer at the Royal Liverpool Broadgreen Hospital voice clinic learning a greater depth of knowledge about the 'injured-singer'. As of March 2022 Carrie is now an accredited and approved BAPAM Vocal Rehabilitation Coach. 

In September 2019 Carrie was pleased to join the School of Performance and Producation at Leeds Conservatoire as a Pop Vocals Lecturer. In August 2021 she was promoted to the position of 'Senior Lecturship' at Leeds Conservatoire. 

As of September 2020, Carrie is a part-time PhD research student focusing on studies into Auditory Processing of the Singing Voice at the School of Music, University of Leeds, Due for completion by July 2027.