Presenter

Kim is a regular presenter at national & international vocal conferences, workshops, masterclasses, chosen due to her high profile in the field of contemporary singing pedagogy.

 

Conference Presentations

• AOTOS “Autumn Conference” day. Opening presenter: “Demystifying the Pop Voice – a detailed approach for contemporary vocal style and interpretation.” (Hammersmith, 2011).

• BVA “Interactive Rock and Pop” day. Event organiser, presenter and MC (“Headliners” Comedy Club, Chiswick, 2011).

• “9th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVOC9)” 3-day event. Workshop: “Beyond the Major Scale – Contemporary Vocal Exercises for a New Generation” (Marseille, France, 2011) [click here to read abstract]

• “Singing and Health Day” (Liverpool, 2010)

• ANATS “Balansing Act: National Conference ” 3-day conference. Keynote speaker – four separate presentations (Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane, 2010)

• BVA “Choice For Voice 2010 ” 3-day conference. Workshop: “Authentic ‘CCM’ (Contemporary Commercial Music) Song Interpretation” and Paper: “So you want to be a vocal coach? A multi-disciplinary perspective on teaching singing” (Royal Academy of Music, London, 2010) [click here to read]

• BVA “Interactive Rock and Pop” day. Event organiser, opening presenter and MC (“Headliners” Comedy Club, Chiswick, 2009).

• “8th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVOC8)” 3-day event. Topic: “The Use of a Decibel Meter in Singing Training” (Dresden, Germany, 2009) [click here to read abstract]

• BVA Study Day “Tricks of the Trade”. Topic: “Rhythm is gonna get you!”, a variety of fun and relevant rhythm and articulation exercises from the pop coach’s ‘arsenal’ (International Student House, London, 2009).

• “Occupational Voice Symposium”  Topic: “The Pressures and Pitfalls of a Session Singer” (University College London, 2009)

• BVA “Choice For Voice 2008 ” 3-day conference. Topic: “An Interactive  Introduction to Commercial Pop Style for the Non-Pop Singer/Teacher” (Guildhall School of Music, London, 2008)

• BVA “Interactive Rock and Pop” day. Topic: “Vocalise Xtreme!” (Royal Academy of Music, London, 2007).

• “7th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVOC7)” 3-day event. Topic: “Advanced Vocalises for Pop Singers” (Groeningen, Netherlands, 2007) [click here to read abstract]

• "6th Pan European Voice Conference (PEVOC6)" 3-day event. Topic: “Beyond the Major Scale – A Proposal for Change” (Royal Academy of Music, London, 2005) [click here to read abstract]

• BVA “Rock, Pop and Noise” 3-day conference (Royal Academy of Music, London, 2004)

 

Workshops / Masterclass Presentations

• A series of vocal workshops for The Academy of Music and Sound (Hitchin, Swindon, Southampton, Birmingham, 2011)

• Vocal workshops as part of the BVA’s “Road Show” for Mary King’s VOICELAB (Royal Festival Hall, London, 2011, 2009)

• Guest lecture at Solent University (Southampton, 2011)

• Full day vocal workshop of INSET training for peripatetic singing teachers (Birmingham, 2011)

• Vocal workshops for Primoatto Productions (Ritz Studio, Putney, 2011)

• Vocal workshops at the Royal Academy of Music (London, 2011, 2010)

• Vocal teacher training for Tech Music School (Acton, 2011, 2010)

• “Contemporary Vocal” adjudicator for the Portsmouth Music Festival (Portsmouth, 2011)

• Vocal workshop for Academy of Contemporary Music (Guildford, 2011)

• Vocal workshop for Sense of Sound (Liverpool, 2010)

• Leeds College of Music : Vocal masterclasses (2010, 2009, 2008) + external examiner (2010)

• 2-day Vocal workshop in tandem with Dane Chalfin for their Advanced Vocal Boot Camp (Manchester, 2010)

• Vocal workshop at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Brisbane, 2010)

• Vocal workshops at the Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, 2010)

• Guest presenter for a weekend workshop at the Progressive School of Music (Jersey, 2010)

• Guest presenter for a teacher training workshop at City Lit (London, 2010)

• Vocal workshops at the London College of Music (2010, 2009, 2007)

• Vocal workshops at the Jazz and Rock Academy (Boston, 2010)

• Complete Vocal Institute: day-long vocal masterclass (Copenhagen, Denmark, 2008)

• “Advanced Teacher Training” for 21st Century Singer® – Dane Chalfin. Day-long vocal masterclass (Manchester, 2008)

• Royal Northern College of Music: half-day vocal masterclass (Manchester, 2008)

• Vocal workshop for “Sony Singstar” (Manchester, 2007)

• Vocal workshop for “DJArts” (Brisbane, Australia, 2006)

• Vocal workshop – Hextable School (Kent, 2006)

• “Speech Level Singing” 10-day vocal camp with SETH RIGGS:  leader of the twice daily ‘Background Vocals’ class (Hollywood Hills, USA, 2006)

• “Art of Backing Vocals” masterclass for Sing Vocal Studio (London, 2006, 2005)

• Vocal workshop – Oundle Music School (Peterborough, 2004)

• Vocal workshops for BBC Radio 1 (Bolton and Brighton, 2003)

 

Vocal Research Involvement

• Julian McGlashan, Cathrine Sadolin, Henrik Kjelin  “Singing Teacher Terminology research study” (2011)

• Lisa Popeil and Edrie Means Weekly (Shenandoah University) “Absolute Range in Singers” (2010, 2011)

• John Nix (University of Texas)  “An International Survey of Singer Self-Perceptions Regarding Vocal Performance with and without Vibrato” (2010)

• Lisa Popeil  “Sub-genres of Belting” (2009)

• Gillyanne Kayes “Tessitura and CCM Singers” (2008, 2011)

• Helen Rowson and Ed Blake “Use of Abdominal Muscles in Support” (2008)

 

Endorsements

• TC Helicon “Voice Council” (since 2007)

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