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 is a voice-specialized psychologist with a PhD from The New School for Social Research in New York. Her concentration is the relationship...

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Mental Health Informed Practitioner Certificate with Dr George Musgrave (4 week course)
Tuesday 30th April 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(London Time)

Mental Health Informed Practitioner Certificate with Dr George Musgrave (4 week course)

Dr George Musgrave

Join Dr George Musgrave – co-author of Can Music Make You Sick? Measuring the Price of Musical Ambition (2020), an Amazon Number 1 Bestseller in the Sociology of Work – for a deep dive into the social and psychological experiences of musical career creation and development, as well as the effects of the music industry and its practices on mental health.

The Gospel Choir Sound: A Practical Pedagogical Exploration
Tuesday 30th April 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)

The Gospel Choir Sound: A Practical Pedagogical Exploration

Jaron M. LeGrair

'The Gospel Choir Sound: A Practical Pedagogical Exploration' is a course that is meant to help all types of singers and voices understand some of the essential methods behind the gospel choir sound in the African-American church and to hopefully have the ability to access and make use of these tactics and techniques in a tangible and efficient way.

The Effect of Body Alignment on Voice Production
Thursday 2nd May 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(London Time)

The Effect of Body Alignment on Voice Production

Jennie Morton

Voice production involves not just the respiratory and laryngeal mechanisms, but all of the structures of the body. This session will deepen your understanding of the role of whole body mechanics in voice production and give you practical tools and strategies to assess and address issues of body alignment for yourself and your students.