This is a single presentation recording from the live Focus On: The Body and the Singer event held on June 27th 2022
The Focus On series is an in-depth look at topics relevant to singing teachers. Delivered by industry experts and experienced pedagogues.
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In this session Jennie explores the anatomical relationships throughout the whole body that support optimal breath and vocal mechanics – and explains how to integrate these concepts into dynamic vocalizing. This session will give you a clearer understanding of the myofascial system and kinetic chain that connect foot placement and whole body alignment to voice production. Learn also about optimal breath mechanics and the dual action of muscles for breath and postural control.
About Jennie Morton
After a long performing career as a ballet dancer, West End musical theatre performer, and lead singer of a London big band, Jennie is now a Clinical Osteopath specialising in Performing Arts Medicine. She provides treatment for musculoskeletal, neuro-biological, and psycho-physiological issues from her base in Los Angeles. She also works as a performance coach for singers and actors, focusing on anatomical efficiency, the embodiment of artistry, movement education, and rehabilitation from vocal injury. Jennie co-created the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College, London, and lectures internationally to artists, arts educators, and healthcare professionals on the subject of performance-related injuries. She is the author of three books: The Authentic Performer: Wearing A Mask And The Effect On Health; The Embodied Dancer: A Guide To Optimal Performance; and Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger. Her website jenniemorton.com contains many of her published articles and educational resources, as well as links to her online courses on a range of health topics.
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