Paper presentations

Dr Matthew Allen. Insights into the technique of R&B/Soul belting from global pedagogues and practitioners. 

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Michaele Archer. Breath and the body: Exploring the muscle chain. 

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Claire Burrell-McDonald. Rediscovering Handel. 

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Dr Karen Cummings. The democratisation of music theatre voice.

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Dr Jacqui Hall Cuny. Let’s explore SASS! (Strategies for Acting Singing Synergy). 

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Professor Jane Davidson. L’incoronazione di Poppea: Historical approaches to opera training in 2025. 

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Jenny Duck-Chong, Nicole Thomson and Josephine Allan. Close to home: Exploring Australian art song.

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Jo Fabro. “Don’t worry, I’ll just sing louder”: The beginner’s guide to microphones and PA systems for the teaching studio.

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Tania Grant. Inspiring the next generation of vocal directors in non-professional secondary school musical theatre.

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Christina Grønborg. Inspiring young adolescent female singers to manage voice change.

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Dr. Ajhriahna Henshaw. Cross-training for CCM singers. 

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Chuting Huang. Broadway to Beijing: The power of cross training for musical theatre belt singers. 

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Professor Diane Hughes. Pedagogical content to broaden understanding of vocal interrelatedness. 

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Shelli Hulcombe. Cross training for classical singers. 

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Dr Trevor Jones. Musical theatre for classical singers.

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Henry Kafoa and Dr Irene Bartlett. The future of music theatre pedagogy: A question of style identity.

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Seamus Kirkpatrick. Can a non-singer be taught to sing? The impact of a developed model on non-singers. 

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Victoria Lambourn. The Melofonetica Method: Inspiring better Italian lyric diction. 

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Timothea Lau. "Singing-it-Safe": a Delphi study to explore collaborative co-design with vocal experts. 

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Susannah Lawergren, Marjorie Butcher & Annika Hinrichs. Inspiration as motivation for singers with ADHD. 

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Naomi Lewandoski. Games and gadgets in the singing studio: Inspiring ways to create new vocal habits. 

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Nadine Manion. Supporting Australian transgender and gender-diverse singers: Insights for singing teachers.

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Sarah Mann and Ella Luhtasaari. Inspiring our audience: The effect of affect.

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Freya Meredith-Hanson. Breaking systemic barriers in singing education: An Indigenous-led roadmap for change.

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Dr Julia Nafisi. Sounds2c: Visualising vowel-sounds through colours. 

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Dr Marisa Lee Naismith. Adapting Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) repertoire through critical listening and technological integration.

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Carol Power. Honouring the Treaty of Waitangi through Waiata: Integrating Te Reo Māori in education for cultural understanding and inclusion. 

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Wendy Rolls. Keeping the flame alive for adolescent girls during voice change.

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Wendy Todd. How personality and well-being inspire singers’ creativity.

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Samantha U’Ren and Dr Debbie Phyland. The high risk of the quick fix: Steroids and the singer's voice. 

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Jacqueline Ward. Tension today, freedom tomorrow: A guide for singing teachers on ankyloglossia (‘tongue-tie’).

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Emma Wilson. Voice care for the voice caregiver: Examining voice self-care practices in singing teachers. 

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Simon Ward. New insights into the psychology of singing, anxiety and vocal teacher well-being.

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Katrina Waters. Brünnhilde Bleeds: The impacts of hormonal change on the professional dramatic soprano. 

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Rebecca Yarnold. The supportive stage: Creating anxiety-free performance environments for child vocalists.

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Wei Yi and Professor Diane Hughes. Hear my songs: Inspiring multi-language singing.

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Stephanie Acraman. Inspired singing: The importance behind the interpretation of what we sing.

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Samantha Bartholomeusz. Inspiring voices in regional areas: Building community through music.

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Dr Jacqui Cuny. Find your “It Factor”: Power up your Performance Quotient.

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Professor Jane Davidson and Dr Gillian Howell. Singing for climate change: Pragmatic pedagogy for 2020s.

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Jenny Duck Chong and Nicole Thomson. The Australian Art Song Resource: A powerful new tool inspired by teachers.

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Dr Helen Rae Glindemann. Multi-genre song performance: Inspiring a new generation of singers and teachers of singing!

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Shelli Hulcombe. Not so classic: Modern trends in the classical voice industry.

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Caroline Hodson. How connection in voice creates a community.

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Mel Lathouras. From passion to profit: Elevating your singing business with online tools.

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Sarah Mann. Inspiring our audience: How does singing affect our brains and bodies?

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Charlotte Mclean. Jazz improvisation: Teaching and learning through ear, harmony, and articulation.

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Eric Yates. Exploring self-directed learning in singing: Helping your students learn outside the studio.