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Masterclass Insights: Applying the Meisner Technique to Singing with Jillian Paige
Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 4th August 2026Yesterday, the Voice Study Centre recently welcomed back Jillian Paige, founder of Meisner in Music, for an interactive workshop exploring how Sanford Meisner’s renowned acting methodology can be transformed into a practical framework for vocalists. While traditional acting approaches often prioritize internal character analysis or objective-driven choices, the Meisner Technique operates on a foundational principle: to sing freely and express fully, your focus must be directed outward. So what did we learn?
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Too Much, Too Little, Just Right! The Balancing Act Model
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 29th July 2026Finding "balance" in singing and vocal pedagogy is often talked about, but what does it actually mean? During a recent Voice Study Centre short course session, renowned singer, author, and master teacher Robert Edwin shared insights into his Balancing Act Model (BAM). With over 50 years of experience as a performer and teacher, Robert unpacked how exploring vocal extremes - hyper (too much) and hypo (too little) - helps singers and pedagogues find a dynamic, adaptable "just right".
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Unclenching the Jaw: Key Takeaways from Our Short Course with Walt Fritz
Voice Study Centre
Friday 10th July 2026We recently welcomed back international manual therapy expert Walt Fritz, PT, for an insightful short course exploring jaw tension through a modern physiotherapy lens. Attended by a diverse group of vocal coaches, singing teachers and SLPs, the session challenged traditional, purely physical models of tension and offered a more holistic, client-centred approach. Whether you missed the live event or want a quick refresher, here are the core themes and practical strategies from the course.
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Short course review: The Acoustics and Mechanics of Whistle Voice - what did we learn? 😮💨
Voice Study Centre
Monday 13th April 2026Have you ever wondered how singers hit those impossibly high, bird-like notes known as the whistle register? On 9th April, we were delighted to host the venerable Dr. Ingo Titze, to discuss this very topic. So what did we learn?
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Course Review: Increasing Your Perceived Value: Strategies for Voice Teachers with John Henny
Voice Study Centre
Thursday 22nd February 2024John Henny’s short course on increasing your perceived value began by describing the overall journey of the voice teacher, noting that small steps are powerful, imperfections should be accepted, and “it’s not what you do but who you are” (you are uniquely you, connecting with your audience in your own unique way).
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Course Review: Singing and Postnatal Mental Health with Professor Rosie Perkins
Voice Study Centre
Friday 2nd February 2024Royal College of Music (RCM) Professor of Music, Health, and Social Science Rosie Perkins delivered a comprehensive one-hour presentation on ‘Singing and Postnatal Mental Health’, featuring key questions such as why postnatal mental health is important and ‘why music?’, as well as detailing recent research studies, implications and next steps.
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Course Review: An Introduction to the Buteyko Breathing Method with Kate Cubley
Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 30th January 2024Voice Study Centre Ambassador and associate lecturer Kate Cubley’s introduction to the Buteyko breathing method focused on “breadth not depth”, covering a wide range of material including the method’s uses, benefits and potential implications for singers and other voice professionals.
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Course Review: An Exploration of Mixing with Amanda Flynn
Voice Study Centre
Friday 12th January 2024Following on from the success of her ‘An Exploration of Belting’ short course in August 2023, Amanda Flynn delivered ‘An Exploration of Mixing’ this time round. The course began with a short introduction during which she explained that mixing is very convoluted (even murkier territory than belting!) and that there is so much we don’t know and also so much we disagree on.
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Course Review: Essential Elements for Voice Teaching Success with Justin Stoney
Voice Study Centre
Friday 3rd November 2023New York Vocal Coaching Founder and President Justin Stoney broke down his practical and engaging ‘Essential Elements for Voice Teaching Success’ course into five easy-to-digest categories – Technique Essentials, Professional Development Essentials, Lesson Strategy Essentials, Business Essentials and Inner Journey & Confidence Essentials – which in turn contained five essential elements each.
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