Singers use their physical body as a significant component of their instrument; a degree of kinaesthetic fluency is required to make music healthily. Embodiment is critical for success in the voice studio, requiring students to tune into their own bodies and make personalized discoveries that combine their lived experience with a foundational understanding of accurate,…
Stand up, take a breath, Tell the truth – A Choral Singing Workshop Singing possesses a profound emotive power that transcends both language and culture. Whether it’s a soulful ballad, an uplifting anthem, or a heartfelt lullaby, singing has the remarkable ability to convey a wide spectrum of feelings – from joy and love to…
SingLates: “Voice in Motion — Redefining Vocal Training Through Pilates, Vocal Exercises, and Breath” About the SingLates Method SingLates was developed in response to a growing need in voice education for a more integrated approach that connects functional movement, core stability, and voice production. SingLates is a transformative practice that integrates Pilates, vocal training, and…
Vocal Versatility: The Modern Singer’s Imperative Cross-training singers in both musical theatre and classical vocal techniques equips performers with the versatility demanded by today’s dynamic performance landscape. While styles differ, both approaches emphasize resonance, breath support, and sustained tonal control, with certain repertoire prioritizing speech-driven clarity, dramatic immediacy, and stylized projection, including belting. This session…
In my workshop you will learn 12 powerful and rapid ways to stop fear, worry and nervousness, utilizing the latest research in neuroscience and mind/body medicine. Stage fright before a concert is a natural phenomena and widely prevalent: shaky knees, dry mouth, excessive heart palpitations. But adrenaline is also positive and helps us to be…
The singers-body Theme We explore the hidden possibilities of our moving body and our voice with the variety of expression through the supporting and sustaining function of the breath. Questions What more can our breath mean for our singing? How can Iintegrate a variety of breathing experiences and expression into the singing lesson? What can…
The Lucerne School of Music is the only university in Switzerland that offers a degree programme in folk music. The Swiss Night will feature music performed by current and former students from this programme. Both instrumental and vocal folk music will be performed. The evening will be organised and hosted by Prof. Nadja Räss (Head…