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Scotland Area 2022 Professional Development Day

Peak Performance …  being the best we can be with Heather Nicoll 8 May 2022 2.00pm–5.00pm This series of gentle workouts for the mind are designed to strengthen your mental well-being as teachers and artists. Beneficial mindful strategies will be introduced and consolidated through mindfulness meditation practice to help break bad habits, manage stress and…

The Singing Teacher’s Guide to Healthy Speech for Themselves and their Students with Sally Dennis, SLT Sunday 5 February 2023 Box Studios, 17 Boundary Street, Liverpool, L5 9UB During this event, the nuts and bolts behind speech production will be discussed, and insights shared into commonly observed issues singing students and singers present with when…

It’s only a larynx; demystifying MT & CCM With Emma Trow Sunday 5 March 2023 Edinburgh Society of Musicians An exploration of contemporary vocal styles; how to understand the technical musical theatre and pop/rock vocal set ups and experiment with simple ways to achieve them in the studio. A creative and interactive guide to help…

An Integrative Approach to Vocal Health: Ethics, Knowledge and Empowerment with Jenna Brown Sunday 26 February 2023 1532 Arts Centre, Bristol Grammar School, Bristol This session will explore how singing teachers can navigate the boundaries of trans-disciplinary, vocal health aware practice. It explores how practical strategies can be applied ethically within a person-centred context to…

Notes from the Voice Clinic with Lynne Wayman Sunday 23 April 2023 The Music School, Trent College, Long Eaton Lynne Wayman, Vocal Rehabilitation specialist and recommended teacher for Nottingham and Guys and St Thomas’ Voice Clinic, will lead us in an exploration of the techniques used in the rehabilitation of the singing voice. The day…

Break down vocal barriers with movement With Chris Johnson Sunday 23 April 2023 Francis Holland Sloane Square, 39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF Chris Johnson will present and explore in a scientific yet practical way the role of movement as assessment in the voice studio. He will offer examples, systematic diagnostic tools and simple solutions…

South East Area Development Day Auditioning for Higher Education 11:00 – 4.30 (registration from 10:30) Speakers 11:00 – 1:00 Nicholas Sears Head of Singing at The Royal College of Music 2:15 – 4:15 Wendy Gadian Pathway Leader BA Musical Theatre Course at Central School of Speech and Drama. Both will give a talk followed by…

It’s only a larynx; demystifying MT & CCM With Emma Trow Sunday 5 November 2023 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow An exploration of contemporary vocal styles; how to understand the technical musical theatre and pop/rock vocal set ups and experiment with simple ways to achieve them in the studio. A creative and…

“Colours of Pop” – gain confidence in singing and teaching authentic pop improv and harmony With BexX Sunday 11 February 2024 Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD Gain confidence in singing and teaching authentic pop improv and harmony to both groups and individuals. An inspiring, engaging day with a specific focus on ‘tools…

“Everyone on Board” – breaking down barriers to inclusion for singers With Dr Kathleen Cronie Sunday 3 March 2024 Victoria Hall, Stirling Road, Dunblane, FK15 9EX This workshop will focus on what singers need from teachers and song leaders to allow them to participate meaningfully in their practice. Beginning with a reflection on why singers…