Welcome to the APME Liverpool 2025 conference. Here, you’ll be able to register for the conference and update your Sched profile. We encourage you to browse the various presentations and to create a custom schedule. If you have any questions, please visit our conference website or contact us at conference@popularmusiceducation.org We look forward to coming together as a community July 22–24, 2025!
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5 Elements of Voicework is a philosophical framework and learning methodology in vocal (personal) development informed by 5 Element and Yin Yang Theories. This model has been enriched with the integration of Polyvagal Theory; presenting scope to be utilised as a teaching resource for therapeutic practitioners and those exploring creative modalities to support trauma-experienced individuals.
The human voice, like a paintbrush, crafts rich auditory textures. This study explores Circle Singing methods, enhancing vocal proficiency and social-emotional skills. Participants engage in structured and improvisational vocal expression, including instrumental singing and body percussion, transforming their voices and bodies into dynamic performance tools.
Terminology in vocal studies often varies, causing confusion for vocalists trying to develop their skills. This presentation highlights research on vocal pedagogy in HPME, addresses the disparities in terminology used for vocal studies and introduces the creation of a unified framework that integrates language and terminology from various existing vocal pedagogies.
