Tag: emotion

Coming in June: Speaking for the IVA and a Theatrical Voice Conference

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I’m delighted that in June of this year (2026) I will be speaking for the Institute for Vocal Advancement on Practical tools for working with emotion in the singing voice. The session will be held on the 25th of June 5pm BST. Details below: Singing is communication; it is an expression of ourselves or of […]

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VASTA conference 2025 presentations

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I was very pleased to present two short talks at the VASTA conference this October for their hybrid day. Here’s what I spoke about: Accents and Dialects: Why does emotion get in the way? At points of heightened emotion, it is common for actors working in an accent or dialect to default to their natural […]

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Two new online courses with Louisa at the Voice Study Centre

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Certificate in Acting Approaches for Singing Teachers Are you a singing teacher looking to elevate your students’ performances? Following on from Louisa’s short course earlier this year introducing some of the key concepts of Acting Through Song, this 8-week lunchtime course takes a deeper dive into acting approaches that singing teachers can use to integrate […]

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