Cathryn Robson - Singing and Voice Coach

Calling voice, body and curious peeps!

I am facilitating an introduction to Fitzmaurice Voicework at RCSSD, London, April 21st to June 9th.

For info and registration see:
https://www.cssd.ac.uk/short-courses/artist-development-programme/introduction-fitzmaurice-voicework

And please DM me if you have any queries I can help with.

Adam Wallis and I are teaming up to offer a workshop on Fitzmaurice Voicework and text for the British Voice Association's 'WORDS, WORDS, WORDS' event on 6th September.

It's going to be a super day full of interesting sessions and speakers. Check out BVA events for more info:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bva-presidents-study-day-2025-tickets-1549601001309?aff=oddtdtcreator

Voice peeps interested n Fitzmaurice Voicework - join at the upcoming intro at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

- 6th of May to 24th June
- Eight weeks of Destructuring, Restructuring, Presence and Play
- Somatic practice and approach
- Facilitated by Associate Teacher Cathryn Robson

Info at: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/short-courses/artist-development-programme/introduction-fitzmaurice-voicework

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🎉 Live in London - Adventures in Fitzmaurice Voicework!✨️

I'm teaming up with Royal Central on this six-week short course, which runs 2nd May to 6th June, 19.00-21.00 on Thursday evenings.

This extended Fitz experience is for curious beginners or the 'already-initiated' who want to go deeper within consistent classes.

Fitz principles of Destructuring, Restructuring, Presence and Play are included in the six weeks.

More details at: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/short-courses/artist-development-programme/introduction-fitzmaurice-voicework

..or message me for more information.

Happy New Year! In the Northeast English tradition of first-footing, wishing warmth, nourishment and prosperity to everyone in 2024 - in all the ways these things can manifest.

🎉 I'm thrilled to be offering an intro to Fitzmaurice for Spotlight, UK on the 17th of May at Old Diorama, London.

And I'm even more thrilled to be working alongside fellow Fitzer Adam Wallis on the day! Whoop, whoop! 🎉

This intro is now full but Spotlight members, there is a waitlist. Just saying...

If you are a Spotlight member and are coming let me know below ⏬ and I'll look out for you on the day.

Going, going, gone! There are still a few places available for the Fitzmaurice Intensive in London on 12th November. Just saying 😉.

For more details please DM or visit
https://thevoicecentre.com/book-sessions/ola/services/fitzmaurice-voicework-intensive-12th-november-2022.

Oh, I do love a success story!

Singer-songwriter, Jimmy Brixton, has passed on how he uses Fitzmaurice Voicework before his shows in NYC.  

As Jimmy says 'it grounds me and I do the Tremoring while running some warm up vocal exercises - and it helps!"

Jimmy and I worked together in the Big Smoke before he crossed the pond to the Big Apple. Made in Italy but 'Made of London', Jimmy is a sublime artist to work with - unique, visionary and utterly dedicated.

Do pop by his IG and check him out - jimmybrixton_official.

And for peeps in the city that never sleeps - Jimmy is next appearing at berlin.undernyc on 25th October.

Buona fortuna JB!

Come on - let me know! How do you use your Fitz? Pop into the comments below (or if you prefer, a nickname of your favourite city will suffice...)

Hello all

I am hosting a Fitzmaurice Voicework intensive on 12th November, in London.

As we will be doing the entire Destructuring sequence on the day, the workshop is ideal for people who already have some familiarity with Fitz and who want to go a bit deeper - but any interested newbies who would like a taste of the work are also welcome.

Details are attached and info can also be found at : https://thevoicecentre.com/book-sessions/ola/services/fitzmaurice-voicework-intensive-12th-november-2022

Please DM me if you have any questions. Hoping to see you there.

Another 'food for thought' quote - this one from the composer and saxophonist Branford Marsalis.

So, the question is - what is the homework?

A few years ago I might have said 'practicing a voice progression regularly'. That might do the trick for some people, and that is fine.

Now, however, I would say, practicing a voice progression regularly - with intention.

Sitting still and listening.

Trusting instinct.

Observing how I feel, physically and emotionally while communicating.

Tuning into my body language through Fitzmaurice Voicework.

Forgiving myself if I feel I am an 'echo' and not a 'voice'. Probing as to why.

Being comfortable saying - I don't know. Right now.

Saying - let's see what happens.

What is the homework for you?

Dynamic. The Greek for power (δύναμις), in all the glory and nuance of that word.

A process of constant change.
Positive. Energetic. Innovative.
Varying levels of volume.
A 'vibe'.

Also - the physical shapes that constitute the Destructuring sequence in Fitzmaurice Voicework.

This one is called the Wave.

The Dynamics in the sequence start with the individual lying on the floor and eventually moving to standing, but each stage can be explored independently. Anyone who does Fitz has some 'go to' shapes.

Within one Dynamic, there can be a process of constant change, innovation, energy release and a range of body-voice volume explored. That is one of the beauties of this work. You can dive deep into one part of it and find out more about yourself and your habits.

All in the service of voice, communication and presence.

Photo: Kyia Grandi and Aste Stankunaite working together at the June 2022 Fitzmaurice Voicework Certification, London.