If you are still considering enrolling as a Voice Study Centre student, we've put together a list of 5 reasons why you should let us help you invest in your academic development.
Academic support is second to none.
Students will have access to 1:1 tutorials with their assigned tutor at a time that suits them.
Our tutors include Sophie Scott, Pippa Anderson, Mel Toy, Claire Thomas,
Louisa Morgan, Joseph Griffiths-Bloor and Joshua Lee-Cummins.
Government student funding is available for UK MA students.
The course fee can be split into more manageable instalments for all students.
We understand that life is unpredictable, therefore we have designated
in-house student support. The University of Essex also offers a free 24-hour helpline
for all our MA students, which provides assistance on a wide range of issues
such as legal, financial, medical, or life matters.
We host around 60 online short courses every year, in addition to the
existing internal classes and events, all of which are free to our students.
Students also have access to The University of Essex academic online library,
which includes 24/7 access to e-books, e-journals, specialist databases,
online newspapers, and much more.
As a student with us, you will have the opportunity to
negotiate your own research topic(s) within the broad field of voice.
We have access to a wealth of leading industry experts and are more than
happy to introduce you for specialist tutorials, at no extra cost to you.
Recent Posts
After The Session
After The Session: Pop Pedagogy - an Overview with Kim Chandler
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 28th October 2026A recap of our recent session with Kim Chandler, broadcast live from a recording studio in Marbella, southern Spain. When a session singer, industry vocal coach and academic walks into one room, you get a very particular kind of masterclass. Kim brought all three hats to our latest short course, a two-hour "whistle-stop tour" of the 15 areas she believes a pop-specific vocal pedagogy should cover. Fittingly, she taught it from the very room where the vocals for Kung Fu Fighting in Kung Fu Panda 3 were recorded.
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Student Interviews
Negotiating Authenticity: Tre Cooper Explores Cross-Genre Singing and Stylistic Decision-Making
Voice Study Centre
Friday 23rd October 2026What does it mean for a singer to sound authentic when performing in a genre outside their usual style? And how can voice teachers help singers develop stylistic versatility without losing their individual artistic identity?
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After The Session
After The Session: Practical Magic*: The Art & Science of Balancing Voices with SOVTs and VFEs with Melanie Tapson
Voice Study Centre
Thursday 22nd October 2026What makes a vocal exercise effective? Is it the tool itself, the way we use it, or our understanding of what happens when we put it into practice? In Practical Magic: The Art & Science of Balancing Voices with SOVTs and VFEs, voice teacher and professional singer Melanie Tapson explored the science behind two widely used approaches to voice training: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTs) and Vocal Function Exercises (VFEs). Combining scientific explanations with practical demonstrations and interactive activities, the session examined how these techniques can support vocal efficiency, stamina and sustainable voice use.
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