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TRUSTED BLOGS, Books + Podcasts
Vocapedia: “Vocapedia features audio, video and text resources that will provide rational thinking and facts related to the study of voice.”
SingWise: “SingWise is an information-based resource for singers and singing teachers.”
Voice Science Works: “We take contemporary research on the voice and translate it into directly applicable information.”
Get Body Smart: “Articles, diagrams and quizzes that explain the structures and functions of the human body systems”
Singing Teachers Talk: “Interviews, conversations, and panel discussions to inspire and inform singing teachers and singers who want to teach.”
This is a Voice: “Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher have been chatting about voice for more than 20 years - this time they've switched the microphone on.”
The Naked Vocalist: “A podcast for singers and singing teachers which shares practical information on singing, including technique, style, health and business.”
Singing and the Actor by Gillyanne Kayes: “Classical singing training is no longer relevant for the theatre performer today. So how does an actor train his singing voice?”
The Vocal Athlete by Wendy D. LeBorgne and Marci Daniels Rosenberg: “This book is ripe with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice.”
Singing and Teaching Singing by Janice L. Chapman: “A holistic approach to classical voice.”
The Ultimate Guide to Singing: Gigs, Sound, Money and Health: “Contributions from over 100 singing stars, producers, engineers, coaches, doctors, agents, managers, and social media gurus.”
Practical Vocal Acoustics by Kenneth Bozeman: “The most important vocal acoustic principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers.”
Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice by Matthew Syed: “If you’ve ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer.”
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TRAINING FOR vocal coaches
Estill Voice Training: “Speakers, singers, and therapists are using this unique and powerful system every day. Our cutting-edge system, valuable voice feedback tools, and standardized certification program can help you achieve your personal vocal goals!”
Vocal Process: “Learn, improve and expand your professional development with Vocal Process. Courses and resources in vocal technique and voice science, to take your singing teaching or performance to a whole new level.”
BAST Training: “We provide training, qualifications, CPD and support for singing teachers of all levels so you can build a successful business around teaching others to sing, perform and care for their voices.”
Evolving Voices: “Creating an environment where teachers feel comfortable to explore their students' potential through play and experimentation. Building on knowledge foundations and helping young singers to love performing.”
Vocal Health Education: “Vocal Health Education provides training for people who want to know how to look after their voices and the voices of others. This training is at many levels, from basic maintenance of your own vocal health right through to restoring the health and wellbeing of our clients.”
Voice Care Centre: “Providing the UK’s first and finest in-person Vocal Massage Training course for singing teachers, speech therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, doctors and other body workers.”
Voice Study Centre: “Voice Study Centre facilitates the study of Voice Pedagogy (Vocal Pedagogy). Since our incorporation in 2017, we are rapidly building an international reputation as a provider of excellence, having already achieved high regard at a national level.”
Education FOR aspiring SINGERS
Academy of Music and Sound: “Specialists in music performance & production education since 1994 – AMS prepares you for a career in the modern music industry. With highly-recognised, funded qualifications and options to study in-centre or online.”
Access Creative College: “Access Creative College is the UK’s largest national independent training provider with 30 years of experience in educating creative 16-18 and 19+ year-olds.”
ACM: “ACM is a highly specialised education provider with a unique cross disciplinary approach to teaching music performance: from vocals, orchestras, live production, songwriting, electronic production, sound engineering to games development, animation, visual arts, business and entrepreneurship.”
BIMM: “At BIMM University, we provide an extensive range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking, and creative technology to over 8,000 students across 14 schools in the UK, Ireland, and Germany.”
DBS Institute: “We are more than just an educational institution. We are nurturing a powerful wave of creative professionals, driven by their passion and skills, who are set to make a meaningful impact on the world.”
ICMP: “ICMP, based in London, has been developing and delivering music education and training to students of contemporary music for over 30 years, longer than any other UK school.”
LIPA: “LIPA is a world leading provider of university-level performing and creative arts training. An international community of creatives, performers, technicians, filmmakers and business people who learn by working together on fully realised productions and projects.”
Point Blank Music School: “The Point Blank concept for modern music education was established during the DIY music revolution that exploded out of the UK in the 1990s.”
WaterBear: “WaterBear offers BA (Hons) degree and master’s courses made for today’s musicians, artists and industry professionals. We’re about smaller class sizes, flexible course delivery, bespoke one-to-one mentoring and exclusive work experience and career development opportunities.”
My digital offerings
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Essential E-Book
I’ve distilled my 20+ years of vocal training into the most fundamental lessons to help you get started on your singing journey. Best of all, it’s totally free.
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Online course
Want a taster of singing lessons without committing to in-person appointments? Enrol on my course ‘10 Steps to a Strong Singing Voice, hosted on Udemy.
SHOUT OUT TO MY SINGING TEACHERS
Charlotte Xerri
Voice Your Potential
Charlotte was the leader of my first Estill Levels 1 & 2 course. Plus, she helped me gain my Certificate of Figure Proficiency. She has a canny knack of putting people at ease due to her warmth and openness.
Ian Nicholas + Tim Richards
How The Voice Works
Ian and Tim taught me privately (or should I say ‘put up with me’?!) while I studied for my music degree. They are both incredibly patient and nurturing. And sometimes a little stern too!
Anne-Marie Speed
The Voice Explained
Anne-Marie led my second Estill Levels 1 & 2, as well as the advanced course and several specialist day courses. Anne-Marie’s clarity is stunning - any overwhelm or confusion will be put to rest immediately.
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