Heasman-Cossins, C., Winter, D., & Juncos, D. (2025). Using Vocal Improvisation Within the Vocal Coaching Studio to Mitigate Music Performance Anxiety: An Exploratory Study of Three Cases. Music & Science, 8. https://doi.org/10.1177/20592043251327047 (Original work published 2025)
Christabel Heasman-Cossins has worked professionally as a contemporary commercial music (CCM) singer since leaving school. Her extensive performance experience spans roles as a session singer, lead vocalist and band leader, backing vocalist, top-line writer, voice-over artist, and band agent, working across genres including soul, pop, dance, and jazz.
Alongside her singing career, Christabel has worked as a vocal coach for over 20 years, delivering 1:1 coaching, teaching in schools and performing arts institutions, and leading amateur and community choirs. She currently divides her time between private vocal tuition, choir leadership, and ongoing professional performance work. Keep reading
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Celebrating Another Alumni Achievement: Christabel Heasman-Cossins Published in Music & Science!

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Wednesday 4th June 2025We're excited to share that our wonderful alumna, Christabel Heasman-Cossins, has recently had her paper published by Music & Science!
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