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Missed the Live Session? Meet the Authors of 'Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices'

Tuesday 1st April 2025

Missed the live session? Watch the 'Meet the Author' session with Christina Shewell and Dr Rockford Sansom, the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed book Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices. Discover their collaborative process, explore key areas of their work, and uncover insights from their latest research.

Watch the session below:

 

About the Book: 

"Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices" is a comprehensive guide that balances rigorous scholarship with practical insights. The second edition, published in January 2025, includes numerous new colour illustrations, extensive chapter revisions, and updated references. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • The history of voice work
  • Public speaking and voice work online
  • Voice and emotions, mindfulness, and imagery
  • Voice work and well-being
  • Applications of technology in voice work
  • Practitioner supervision and additional techniques and exercises

This book is an invaluable resource for spoken voice teachers, singing teachers, and speech and language therapists. It offers guidance for developing the voice alongside detailed, up-to-date insights into the work of voice instruction.

 

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