Building a Community for Singers in the South West of England

Rose Kimberly and Claire Williamson join Alexa Terry in Ep.162, to discuss the South West Voice Hub, a network they created to connect voice practitioners and singers in the South West of the UK. The hub aims to provide a local network for all things voice-related, including referrals, training, and support. They discuss the challenges of finding voice professionals in the South West and the importance of building a community in the region. The hub offers different membership tiers for practitioners, singers, and students, with benefits including access to forums, discounts on CPD events, and a profile on the website. They also mention their upcoming launch event, which will feature workshops and networking opportunities.
BEST MOMENTS
"We want to make voice services more accessible and affordable, reducing the need to travel to larger cities."
"It's important to work holistically with people, and having a network of professionals is crucial."
"We're aiming to support and educate the local voice community, making it stronger and more connected."
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Guest Website:
www.southwestv...
Social Media:
Instagram: @southwestvoicehub
Contact Claire & Rose directly: [e-mail]
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Stephen King: voicecarecentr...
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Exeter Phoenix Centre: exeterphoenix....
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rose Kimberley is a Vocal Coach/Singing Teacher based in South Devon, where she runs The Vocal Studio Devon. Trained in 2012 with BAST, she has enhanced her skills through various CPD courses, including VHE's Vocal Health First Aid. A professional singer and solo artist, Rose combines industry knowledge with a passion for helping others develop and care for their voices. She also teaches music, artist development, and songwriting for the Barbican Theatre in Plymouth.
Claire Williamson trained as a singer at LIPA and worked professionally as a singer and actress before becoming a Speech and Language Therapist at UCL. She has extensive NHS experience with children’s speech, language, and communication needs, and now works in private practice with both adults and children with voice disorders. Claire specialises in client-centred, evidence-based treatment of voice difficulties, with a special interest in helping professional voice users.
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