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Healthy mind, Healthy Voice

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2020

Presented online via Zoom

Multiple factors can impact on healthy vocal production. This event will present strategies from experts in different fields on how to enhance our understanding of these issues as well as practical tools and advice.

Speakers

Petra Raspel Borzynski: Vocal Coach, Performance Psychology Specialist and Cognitive Behavioural Coach
Lucinda Heyman: Vocal and Performance Coach
Rebecca Moseley-Morgan: Singer, Researcher Specialist in the Mature Voice
Pippa Anderson: Voice, Singing and Rehabilitation Coach
Dr. Jenevora Williams: Singing Teacher and Rehabilitation Coach
Emily Foulkes: Practitioner Researcher
Lucinda Allen: Teaching Fellow in Vocals (ICMP)
Rosario Mawby: BMus Popular Music Performance Deputy Programme Leader (ICMP)

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programme

Each session will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A

Saturday 27th June 2020

13.30–13:45
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13:45–02:00
Introductions

14:00–15:00
Petra Raspel Borzynski (Keynote)
'What we focus on expands: Cognitive-Behavioural and Somatic Approaches to Peak Performance for Voice Users with Performance Anxiety'

15:30–16:00
Lucinda Heyman
'Creating a Confident Performer'

16:30–17:00
Rebecca Moseley-Morgan with contributions from Pippa Anderson
'Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Studio'

Sunday 28th June 2020

09:30–09:45
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09:45–10:00
Introductions

10:00–11:00
Dr Jenevora Williams (Keynote)
'Emotions and Voice: What are emotions and how can our response to them be both an advantage and a challenge for a performer?'

11:30–12:00
Emily Foulkes
'Trauma and Mental health Informed Approaches to Singing and Voice with Examples from One to One Work with Children and Young People.'

12:30–13:00
Lucinda Allen and Rosario Mawby
'Creative Approaches to the Healthy Voice: Considerations for Higher Education Practices'

13:15–13:30
Round-up

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The presentations in this event will be recorded, the Q&A sessions will not be recorded.