A Critical Overview of Perceptual Motor Learning: Coaching Implications
Tuesday 13th January 2026, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (London Time)
Perceptual motor learning (PML) theory is characterised by the convergence of perception and action. PML focuses on how we teach, not what we teach, in order to optimise learning and ultimately, performance.
This short course will outline strategies for teaching and coaching with both long- and short-term goals in mind. These strategies have been adapted for the voice from motor learning theory and the Alexander Technique.
Specific topics discussed will include:
- How we learn: A quick overview
- Relevance of motivation
- Optimising practice strategies
- Perception and sensory feedback
- Tactics to interrupt and break injurious habits
- Developing customised practice guidelines
- Locus of attention
- Intrinsic and extrinsic feedback
- Matching extrinsic feedback to students’ level and goals
- Coaching modifications preceding performance
- Relevance of the Alexander Technique
Expert-level performance strategies discussed will include automaticity and attentional flexibility.
The goal of this course is to provide adaptive guidance for effective learning that includes PML research, coach or teacher expertise, and the viewpoint of the student.
🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
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📜 Certificate of attendance available
Michele Capalbo
Michele Capalbo is a performer, adjudicator, lecturer, teacher and researcher. A Canadian singer with over two decades of international performance experience in opera and concert, her specialty is the music of Verdi and Puccini.
Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.
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