I have been teaching singing for many years as an addition to my portfolio as a performer. I have studied and taken various pedagogy CPD courses, focussing on vocal health, Estill, SOVT techniques, Accent Method and ageing voices. Many of my students are semi-pro choral singers and others have been referred to me to help with technical challenges or confidence and anxiety about singing and even speaking. I can also help with repertoire coaching in French, German and Italian. In addition I am also trained in vocal massage therapy.

What is vocal massage therapy?

Vocal Massage (or Manual Therapy) is a non denominational treatment process comprising of Manual Maxillofacial Therapy, Clinical Massage, Myofascial Release techniques, Stretches, Medical Acupuncture and even Low Level Laser Therapy.

Dancers and movement artists will regularly see a physio or massage therapist as part of their litany of self-care and injury prevention, so there is no reason why singers and professional voice users shouldn't do the same, as there are limitless benefits to be had; it can be simply a part of a holistic, responsible and self-directed programme of self-care and injury prevention. It is painless and non-invasive. 

Some singers and voice users may, of course, have a specific issue and manual therapy is one pathway to exploring change. Others may use it to reset the larynx after a taxing work or rehearsal period. The larynx is a small complex moving mechanism and as such responds quickly to even the gentlest of movement and touch. The structures that surround it also play a role in how it moves and sits, structures and muscle groups we use all the time in speaking, eating and swallowing.

Barbara trained at the Voice Care Centre, London.

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Please reach out to me on my contact page to enquire about singing lessons or about vocal massage therapy.