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14 Feb 2022
Golden Nuggets 14th Feb - nerves, confidence, vocal technique & poop
In the Golden Nuggets Week of 14th February, we're talking about nerves, confidence, vocal technique versus story telling, and poop. We're sharing gems from Webinar 5 - Exams Auditions and Competitions - and how to ace the audition. You'll hear Gillyanne and I talking about the cycle of nerves and why it's important to know that your cycle might not be my cycle. The surprising fact about peak heart rate and when it occurs for a performer. And we chat to Rachel Lynes of @TheSingSpace on how much vocal technique we should be thinking about during a performance. And finally, our Inspiration of the Week centres around poop. Listen to the end to find out more
More of the interview with Rachel Lynes @TheSingSpace is on the Vocalprocess YouTube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/vocalprocess
The Learning Lounge with Belting Explained, Exams Auditions & Competitions, My Singer Has A Voice Problem, and over 50 free previews is available here https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge
Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach (paperback, ebook and audiobook) is available here https://amzn.to/3HgdQHP
Successful Singing Auditions paperback is available here https://amzn.to/3B4Tsan
The original blog interview with Dr David Roland is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/interview-the-confident-performer/ Dr Roland's book is available here https://amzn.to/3spe7SB
21 Feb 2022
Golden Nuggets 21st Feb - Chickens, wind, exams & happiness
How do you handle singing exams, vocal auditions and voice competitions? Do you know exactly what to do or are you a gibbering wreck?
In this week's Golden Nuggets singing experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat about their resources on how to ace the singing audition.
The introduction was recorded during Storm Eunice and they share the tale of chickens and wind, and how they had to move their chicken coops to higher ground because of flooding - how prepared are you when anything out of the ordinary happens?
And in Inspiration of the Week Gillyanne & Jeremy discuss happiness and Mo Gawdat's book Solve For Happy.
What does breathing mean for you if you're a singer? Do you breathe in exactly the same way whatever you sing? Do you have enough breath? Too much breath? Can't get to the ends of phrases? Only have a breathy tone?
In this week's Golden Nuggets singing experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat about troubleshooting breathing for singers.
This was the most requested Webinar topic by singing teachers in 19 countries, and it's the thing that most singers worry about, whether they sing as a profession or for recreation.
And in Inspiration of the Week Gillyanne talks about the rise of the death cafe
Breathing exercises are fine but what about when you have to sing a song? Is breathy sound in singing always bad? Can you sing healthily with abducted vocal folds? What's the difference between breathy and leaky sound? And should you be breathing in through your mouth or your nose? Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher dive into the answers to all these questions in this Golden Nuggets.
This is part 2 of our Golden Nuggets on breathing - it's such a huge topic for singers and singing teachers, and we have so many resources already in the Learning Lounge, in our books and in this podcast series.
And in Inspiration of the Week Jeremy talks about overwhelm, the prefrontal cortex and finding yourself doing strange things
Jeremy's flying solo this week as Gillyanne's recovering from heart surgery. He's sharing thoughts on Successful Singing Auditions, how to cut a song, and how to win at the 16-bar audition. We're including footage of Jeremy's and Gillyanne's analysis of the song "I'm Alive" from Next To Normal, feedback from the Successful Singing Auditions Q&A webinar, and behind the scenes writing Gillyanne's second book.
And the Inspiration of the Week is linked to Daytime Television.
Bestselling author and singing audition coach Jeremy Fisher on how to tackle singing auditions to get a job in London's West End.
This week's Golden Nuggets from the book Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach include the full process for singing auditions for a West End musical.
The Cattle Call - your best 16 bars or even less
The First "private" audition - what does the audition panel want to see
The Recall system - how to deal with each round of recalls to stay on top and get the role.
Jeremy shares the story of his first two West End jobs - The Sneeze with Rowan Atkinson at the Aldwych Theatre, and Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre
And there's a special guest for this week's Inspiration of the Week that involves Gillyanne's pyjama days.
Vocal warmups. What are you warming up? Should you change your warmup depending on the job? What happens long-term when you do a targeted warmup? Gillyanne shares a case history of creating a targeted warmup for a professional singer, and Jeremy tells the story of MD-ing the national tour of Calamity Jane and how the cast knew his warmups were different. There are excerpts from Webinar 6, "What's In A Warmup", now on the Learning Lounge. And we talk about the SIX areas a singer needs to warm up.
This week, Inspiration of the Week is all about the ultimate cool-down.
Vocal warmups are an essential tool for singers, but do you even think about warming up your SPEAKING voice?
You use your speaking voice far more than you use your singing voice, so it makes sense to warm that up first. In this week's Golden Nuggets Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher share excerpts from two of their best resources for speaking voice exercises and warmups: "Pitch, Pace & Power", and "the 1 Minute Voice Warmup App".
There are excerpts from Webinar 11, "Pitch, Pace & Power", now on the Learning Lounge. And we talk about changing your pace, variety in your voice to make it more interesting, and Daleks.
This week, Inspiration of the Week is all about the impact you've already made. Plus there's a challenge for you that some might find a little scary!
The 1 Minute Voice Warmup App, produced with SpeechTools and an NHS specialist speech & language therapist, is aimed at helping people find and keep a healthy voice. It's particularly relevant now in this age of Covid and Long Covid, was featured in several magazines including the UK's leading computer magazine ComputerActive as the only paid health app to use in the recommendations of the week.
The app is available on GooglePlay (a #1 app) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
and on Apple Appstore (a #3 app) https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251?mt=8 Go to the Vocal Process Learning Lounge for the full "Pitch, Pace & Power" webinar, plus 600 more videos and resources here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Book a coaching session to refresh your voice and get a bespoke vocal warmup created by Gillyanne or Jeremy https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/
Or sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter to read Jeremy's articles here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
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This special podcast episode celebrates the annual World Voice Day. The motto this year is "Lift Your Voice". We are Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher, and we're chatting about our #1 bestselling book on vocal technique, This Is A Voice. Hear how we were commissioned to write the book, which exercises people love, and how we practise our own exercises. We'll take you through one podcast listener's favourite exercise - Toothbrush Talk - so you can hear how to do it, and what effect can have on your voice. And we give you a sneak peek into our brainstorming walks in the hills, and how to ace the "brain dump" in a singing lesson - it'll make your lessons a whole lot better.
This Is A Voice book https://amzn.to/3iEXQ7Z https://World-Voice-Day.org The Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge Cerys Matthews https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p03rb3xm Cerys Matthews part 2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0410sd1 Teaching Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye to yodel https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011cd7
16 May 2022
The Straws and Bubbles exercise from our This Is A Voice book
In the first of a new series, Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher take you through the Straws & Bubbles exercise from the bestselling book This Is A Voice Find out the upgrades we now add to the written exercise, and why we'd change some of the instructions Listeners share their successes using straw exercises including tackling anxiety and singers with PTSD And Gillyanne discusses some of the SOVT facts she discovered at last week's PAS7+ conference from Brazil, including why SOVT exercises might be very good for shy singers We announce the launch of the SOVT 1 Training Course, now included in your Learning Lounge Membership And we include some of the bloopers that happen when we record!
In the second episode of a new series, Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher take you through the two Breathy-Light Archetype exercises from the bestselling book This Is A Voice Jeremy demonstrates different versions of the breathy-light archetype at different points in his vocal range (covering almost 2 octaves), and Gillyanne uses the archetype to narrate part of "Arthur The Rat". Find out the upgrades we now add to the written exercise, and why we'd change some of the instructions We've left in the bloopers again - listen to Jeremy cracking on an upper note before controlling it, and how he has to change breath pressure AND vibrato type to sing in a different range. Both Jeremy and Gillyanne demonstrate the difference between the Breathy-Light archetype in the book and abducted then abducted falsetto - just because it's breathy doesn't mean it's falsetto!
Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Tor Spence joins us for a chat. She's become an expert on coughing - what it is, how we can control it and what it does to your voice. We break down the physiology of a cough, and describe the technique of mindful coughing.
Tor also talks about the process of vocal diagnosis, both within the ENT structure and "sight unseen" in the 2-week wait clinic. Find out what the cycle and the seesaw have to do with coughing, and why Jeremy loves filtering in diagnosis (and what that actually means).
ENT UK - here's a link to the Patients section of ENT UK (the professional membership body representing Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery) https://www.entuk.org/patients/conditions
The work-life balance might be easier to find if you know the difference between hobby, job, career and vocation. Jeremy & Gillyanne chat about Jeremy's new blog post, based on a video by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love.
What our hobbies are and why I discovered I was messing them up
Why a job isn't a career, and what the real purpose of a job is
Why I was worrying (needlessly) about my lack of career and how I discovered I already had one
Why people working in the arts get confused about their vocation, and why it could be deadly for your job
And how we've been helping people on our Singing Teacher Accreditation programme discover their skills & strengths as teachers, and how changing direction can help you find satisfaction in your vocation
We asked you for your opinions of six different logo designs. Wow, you did not disappoint. Your comments were brilliant, hilarious and outstandingly rude. In this episode we share the beginning-to-end process for choosing a new logo and brand look, and the worst of the comments you made
the design brief we wrote
the advice we were given (some great, some bad)
the design competition we set up
choosing between the 353 designs we received
the feedback on six of the designs (OMG!)
how we came to trust our own instincts and why
We're summing up the experience as fascinating, terrifying and very funny.
If you want to have a 1-1 vocation advice session with Jeremy, click on my calendar or drop us an email To find out more about voice, vocal health and singing techniques, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - full access to 16 years of voice training resources for less than the price of one singing lesson https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
18 Jul 2022
Musicality, training and a meeting of minds, with Cate Frazier-Neely
We're joined by Cate Frazier-Neely, singer, author, pedagogue, collaborative pianist, composer and multi-instrumentalist, for a meeting of minds across the Pond. We chat about -musicality v musicianship -how we wrote the beatboxing chapter in our This Is A Voice book -working with spoken and sung voice -four different types of air supply -translating voice science into practical teaching (and Jeremy's pet hate) -diction and audience cues -gradient in voice exercises and soo, soo much more. If you want to hear us shoot the breeze with a like-minded singer/teacher/musician, check this video out!
In this wide-ranging episode of This Is A Voice Podcast we chat with singer, author, musician and teacher Cate Frazier-Neely on:
Working in the trenches - what it's like to be a singing teacher with an eclectic career (2.01)
Jeremy's first terrifying job with Scottish Opera and how he stayed just one step ahead of the singers (5.00)
The difference between playing a piano part and an orchestral reduction for singers - Jeremy is very clear on this! (6.30)
Gillyanne's and Cate's personal experience of voice problems - what happened and how they solved it (14.00)
The role of the singing teacher in voice rehabilitation, and the "no-man's land" between the SLP and the singing teacher - crossing lanes, staying in lanes, reactions from the medical profession. (19.12)
It's a funny, deep and moving episode, and a real meeting of minds across the Pond.
Experiencing the voice conference. Gillyanne & Jeremy join the Pan European Voice Conference in Tallinn, Estonia and share their experience of the city, the speakers, the voice science papers and the behind-the-scenes moments.
https://www.pevoc2022.ee/ Catch up on this year's PEVoC in Tallinn, Estonia https://www.pevoc2024.com/ For the next conference in Santander, Spain
12 Sep 2022
PRESENTING at an international voice conference - the scary bit!
What's it like to PRESENT at an international voice conference?
Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher presented at PEVoC14 in Tallinn, Estonia. Gillyanne's first Round Table organisation, and Jeremy's first solo Workshop The nerves, the outcomes, the feedback, the content, the preparation We reveal all!
Check out some of Jeremy's video examples from his workshop "Get On, Sing, Get Off"
On the day of Queen Elizabeth's funeral, Petra Borzynski, cognitive behavioural therapist & somatic vocal coach, joins Gillyanne and Jeremy for some expert wisdom on dealing with emotion.
Singing is an emotional act. And we sometimes need to sing, or to teach singing, when we're emotional. How do we deal with our own wobbles, and when should we deal with the wobbles of our singing students?
There are questions from listeners on anxiety in singing lessons - when do we hold the space for people's feelings and when do we hand over to a professional therapist. Petra shares some of the red flags to look out for.
And how can we make our studio a safe space for people who might have experienced trauma? Petra's answer might surprise you.
A hugely useful episode for singing teachers, singers and performers alike on the subject of anxiety, nerves and trauma in singing.
Petra Borzynski, singer, cognitive behavioural therapist & somatic vocal coach, is back with Gillyanne and Jeremy for more wisdom on dealing with emotion.
Teacher boundaries, the difference between trauma and emotional discomfort, and why you don't need to be your student's therapist.
There are questions on somatic exercises for performance nerves, and Jeremy shares what he did to deal with the extreme nerves in his workshop at the PEVoC conference last month.
And a question on which exercises might stimulate the vagus nerve, and a discussion on polyvagal theory.
Also why you don't need to be an expert in every field (and what Jeremy thinks causes that problem). And building a network of like-minded experts around you.
It's an incredibly deep and useful episode for singing teachers, singers and performers alike.
You can see Gillyanne being (but not sounding) nervous and how she deals with it at the beginning of her Round Table at the Pan European Voice Conference here https://youtu.be/76w9dvWr9kw
Gillyanne & Jeremy are back demonstrating the exercises in the This Is A Voice book. This week they're kicking and elongating consonants. Gillyanne takes Jeremy through Exercise 24, Consonant Awareness, in the Speaking Effectively section. Breaking down the plosives! Jeremy speaks and sings tongue twisters with two different ways of using the consonants. You'll hear why one way is better than the other for singing in a non-classical style, and what changes Jeremy has to make to sing in a more legato classical style. Discover which famous actor elongated his consonants in an iconic role in a British film series. How elongating consonants can add an extra spice to your diction. And why Jeremy thinks of diction and intelligibility as very different experiences for the audience. 17 minutes of vocal expertise that'll change the way you do your words.
This Is A Voice book is here https://amzn.to/3UFEPng in the UK and here https://amzn.to/3Se1uFQ in the US
The new online course "5 Days to Better Singing Teaching" is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
Join the Learning Lounge for more on diction, intelligibility, performance techniques and vocal exercises here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Vocal pedagogue Dr Gillyanne Kayes challenges vocal coach Jeremy Fisher to show how a ventriloquist can sing words clearly. Using @Darci Lynne 's excellent Creep video https://youtu.be/KB-390oClpw, Jeremy breaks down the movements needed to sing all the vowels and consonants in the song without moving your lips. Judge for yourself how well Jeremy does singing the first four lines of the Radiohead song Creep - does he move his lips? Can you follow the instructions and do the same?
All the exercises are in the chapter on Ventriloquism and Mimicry in our book This Is A Voice - 99 Exercises to Train, Project and Harness the Power of Your Voice https://amzn.to/3uSw66c
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge, with 16 years of voice training resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - check out 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
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17 Oct 2022
Vocal trainers break down how consonants work - instant voice coaching online!
#ThisIsAVoice Vocal trainers Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher show you how to find easy and accurate consonants in your songs. It's like having private singing lessons but with the very best vocal coaches!
Jeremy and Gillyanne go deep into vocal articulation and the effect consonants have on vowels when you sing. When is a t not a t? When does an s become a z? What are your favourite singing genres and does it make a difference to the way you make your consonants?
Watch Jeremy give a clear definition of the difference between vowels and consonants (7 minutes in)
Why is where we PITCH a consonant so important for musical style and vocal technique? Hear the demonstrations 11 minutes in.
What's the physiological difference between a B and an M? And what does your soft palate have to do with creating consonants? Check out the answers 26 minutes in.
It's like instant vocal coaching online with two of the best vocal trainers.
All the exercises are in our book "This Is A Voice - 99 Exercises to Train, Project and Harness the Power of Your Voice" https://amzn.to/3uSw66c in the UK or https://amzn.to/3EvCBS6 in the US
Jeremy's info on Belting The Money Note is in the book "Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach? Stories, tips and hacks from the studio of a voice expert" https://amzn.to/3Vzgccn in the UK https://amzn.to/3s2vngS in the US
Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher chat about putting their flagship vocal training course fully online for the first time, and describe the amazing content on each day of the course.
And this episode they focus on consonants and false vowels, with an incredibly simple vocal technique to create more resonating space for awkward consonants, allowing you to match resonance more easily while singing words
Discover why Jeremy says there isn't one way to breathe. And the thing you shouldn't do when practising breathing for singing (5.02)
Check out the process for vocal diagnosis that we've been using for years but have only this year shared with our teachers (8.48)
Why we think academia and singing teaching don't really mix (10.23)
Our definition of nasality (we created an entire DVD on voice techniques for nasality) and why it's confused with "forward tone"
And why the Creep Challenge in our episode on ventriloquism sparked an interest in false vowels (and how to make them easier)
They describe how the Pandemic was a positive influence on their teaching, and what it's like to work with a group of people from completely different backgrounds.
More instant vocal coaching from two of the best vocal trainers
For more information on nasality check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
What is good singing? Singer and pedagogue Dr Irene Bartlett joins vocal trainers Gillyanne & Jeremy to talk about good singing, function and style. It’s an honest conversation between vocal trainers separated by 10,000 miles but together in spirit.
Is it divisive to separate classical, CCM and Musical Theatre music? Irene has a great one-sentence answer to this (2.40)
Is there a difference between classical singing lessons and musical theatre singing lessons? How do classical singers react to their first heavy metal, or newbies react to their first opera? It’s a fascinating part of the conversation about vocal technique, sound output, performing environment and genre.
What happens when you look at a spectrogram of a classical versus a contemporary singer? (5.36 onwards)
What do a lot of acoustically trained singers get wrong about working with a mic? (8.10)
And what does Irene do first in a singing lesson (that Gillyanne and Jeremy applaud her for)? (10.30)
Which “standard” MT vocal technique does Gillyanne think needs a flight correction? (11.19)
And why does Jeremy think your “vocal look” isn’t relevant in Musical Theatre but is relevant in CCM? (16.45)
Tune in to find out!
The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
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07 Nov 2022
Coaching Austin Butler for Elvis & training teachers - Irene Bartlett returns
What does a movie musical vocal coach do? Singer and pedagogue Irene Bartlett is back to chat with vocal trainers Gillyanne & Jeremy about coaching Austin Butler to sing Elvis in the latest movie, and how she works with singing teachers in the Pedagogy Programme at Griffith University in Brisbane.
What was the first thing Irene needed to do when meeting Austin (or any singer) for the first time? (3.00) What is she listening for when working with professional singers? (6.53) How do we know whether a singer has real tension or whether they're adding it "for effect"? (12.00) How do you teach singing teachers to become BETTER singing teachers? We're all in agreement, but on what? Jeremy clarifies (22.40) Why might "the 5 note scale" be a problematic exercise for singers? (24.00 and 25.40)
It’s an honest conversation between vocal trainers separated by 10,000 miles but together in spirit.
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
No? Yes! What makes a voice more interesting to listen to? Tone? Volume?
Pitch patterns help your listeners understand your emotions and meaning. In this episode, expert vocal trainers Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher riff on pitch patterns and meaning in speaking voice.
Exercise 26 on page 84 of our This Is A Voice book is a brilliant vocal technique exercise for improving your speaking (and singing). We go step by step through the instructions and demonstrate how the exercise works in both male and female voice.
Jeremy demonstrates monotonous voice, a very boring version of the test sentences. And both Gillyanne and Jeremy speak with extreme pitch changes, giving a totally different meaning to the same words.
And we walk you through a pitching exercise in our One Minute Voice Warmup app too.
It's a cracking episode, one of our best so far.
If you want to discover how to increase your speaking range, improve your voice use and get your listeners more interested in what you're saying, tune in to this episode!
Get the This Is A Voice book here https://amzn.to/3A9steN
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1
Sam and Garry at Speechtools are here https://speechtools.co/
Anne Leatherland of Vocal Intuition is here https://anneleatherland.co.uk/
Susie Millen of MyVocalFitness is here https://www.myvocalfitness.com/
We've also got this! ↓ The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal
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21 Nov 2022
Change your pitch, change your meaning. Vocal exercises from This Is A Voice book
Feed the dog! Changing your pitch patterns can help your listeners understand your emotions and meaning. In this week's This Is A Voice podcast (Season 6 Episode 12), expert vocal trainers Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher use the sentence "Feed the dog" to showcase different pitch patterns and meanings.
We read out the instructions from the second half of exercise 26 (page 84 of This Is A Voice) and show you step by step how to change meaning, intonation and interest in your speaking voice.
Jeremy reads out a paragraph of text with two very different pitch patterns (it's almost like singing), and Gillyanne shares a very simple exercise to help non-singers process their own spoken voice pitch patterns.
Jeremy also demonstrates two different pitch patterns that can become irritating if repeated - the upward inflection and the creak down.
There's a BRILLIANT exercise borrowed from UCL's phonetics department for speaking voice inflection that's very close to science fiction, and Jeremy demonstrates all four versions of the exercise to create four different emotional states. (You can go to the free preview of our Pitch, Pace & Power webinar where we explore this more here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge/lectures/27906956)
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Ever wondered what it's like to do a PhD in vocal pedagogy? Or how that PhD might translate into teaching singing? Want to know exactly why we think classical vocal training doesn't work for contemporary commercial music singers?
We go deep with Dr Marisa Lee Naismith, author of Singing Contemporary Commercial Music Styles, a pedagogical framework:
How difficult is it to juggle the work of a PhD, family life and a full-time business? Marisa and Gillyanne compare notes (3.00)
Why is CCM pedagogy still not thought of as legitimate? Marisa gives us the background (9.00)
What is the single biggest difference between classical and CCM music, and therefore the biggest requirement for teaching CCM singers that classical teachers don't usually do? Jeremy shares his thoughts. (16.50)
Marisa prods Jeremy about bias - what's his answer? (18.30)
What is the 1% that Marisa is talking about, and what was the survey Gillyanne & Jeremy did that confirms it? (26.40)
And what IS the job of a singing teacher? Marisa reveals her take on what needs to happen in a singing lesson.
It's a fascinating conversation, and this is just part 1! Drop in and join us
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Dr Marisa Lee Naismith is back talking to Gillyanne & Jeremy, and we get a bit heated!
How to work with authenticity in singing and finding a student's "mode" (1.00).
Our own reactions to witnessing authenticity in our classes (we're all different - 4.50)
Marisa takes us step by step through a lesson with a CCM (contemporary commercial music) singer plus what to listen for and what to ignore (9.25)
Why Jeremy thinks there's an expert on the song in the room (and it's not us - 13.20)
The thing that singing teachers may do in a CCM lesson that Marisa thinks there is no excuse for (16.28)
And why Jeremy thinks the music, performance and rules of teaching need to change when moving from teaching classical to contemporary commercial or contemporary musical theatre singers (17.25)
It's a fascinating discussion between three expert vocal trainers - with insights, rants and laughs.
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews
The last time we did a Best Bits was 43 episodes ago! So here are three of our favourite episodes from the last 18 months (part 1)
1. Vocal folds and hydration (S2 Ep9) - why singers have to be careful how MUCH water you drink (with a real-life horror story) - different types of dehydration + research into hydration and the effects on your voice - And which country has a different idea of how much water is enough
2. Songs, Lyrics and Life with Georgia Mancio (S2 Ep10). One of our personal favourite episodes, this is a deep dive with the excellent jazz singer Georgia Mancio - Having a vocal injury as a recording artist - Habilitating her voice with Gillyanne - Being a singer and lyric writer, and the influences in her lyric writing Plus excerpts from two of her stunning songs from the album Quiet Is The Star
3. The Breathy-Light Archetype exercises from our This Is A Voice book (S5 Ep2) - For this new format in season 5 Gillyanne takes me step by step through exercises from the book for the breathy-light archetype - I demonstrate "Arthur the Rat" using the clear/strong and breathy/light archetypes - Gillyanne prods me to speak with different breathy-light versions - And we do it wrong - the pushed version that makes Jeremy go dizzy!
Every podcast episode we do is different so choosing is hard! There are more Best Bits to come next week
Get the This Is A Voice book here https://amzn.to/3A9steN
My article, Hydration and the Vocal Folds - But What If I'm Wrong? is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/hydration-vocal-folds/
Verdolini et al article on Changes in Phonation Threshold Pressure With Induced Conditions of Hydration is here https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0892199705801390
The EFAD video tutorial on hydration is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriEzqrYrLM
Georgia Mancio's details and album are here https://www.instagram.com/georgiamancio/ (click on Linktree in her bio to buy the album)
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1
We've also got this! ↓ The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
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This is part 2 of our Best Bits from the last 4 series of This Is A Voice podcasts! We've got four glittering presents for you, beautifully wrapped under the tree.
1. Impostor Syndrome (S3 Ep1) - the dictionary definition of imposter and why it isn't impostor syndrome - different types of impostor syndrome by Valerie Young, based on the work of Clance and Imes. Which one are you? - Why we recognise different types of imposter syndrome in our own lives
2. THE BREATH! (S3 Ep3) One of our most popular episodes - Why the diaphragm isn't an animal - Why we need breath for singing, and what happens when we think we don't - And what the real function of breath is
3. Consonants, ventriloquism, Darci Lynne and Creep (S6 Ep6) - Darci Lynne's video of singing Creep as a ventriloquist - Which techniques she is using (Jeremy lists 6 different ones from the This Is A Voice Book chapter on ventriloquism and mimicry) - Jeremy's lip-perfect version (check it out)
4. Change your Pitch, Change your Meaning (S6 Ep12) - The research that triggered this episode (from UCL) - Why you don't need to understand music to read the "notes" in this exercise - Jeremy's four characters saying the same sentence - listen out for the dalek
Let us know which episodes you want to hear again.
My article, Seven Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome, is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/7-ways-to-deal-with-imposter-syndrome/
Darci Lynne's full video of Creep is here https://youtu.be/KB-390oClpw
Our Creep Challenge is here! https://youtube.com/shorts/s2pcF4GvKTc?feature=share
All the exercises are in the chapter on Ventriloquism and Mimicry in our book "This Is A Voice - 99 Exercises to Train, Project and Harness the Power of Your Voice" https://amzn.to/3uSw66c in the UK or https://amzn.to/3EvCBS6 in the US
The pitch rise/fall patterns come from our Webinar on Pitch, Pace and Power - check out the free preview in the Learning Lounge here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge/lectures/27906956
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1
We've also got this! ↓ The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal
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06 Mar 2023
Classical versus Musical Theatre - which is healthiest to sing? Is there one vocal technique for both?
Voice experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher share their thoughts about classical versus musical theatre. Is there one technique that works for both? Is one inherently healthier to sing than the other? Should we be teaching different genres to young singers?
We have comments and questions sent in by our This Is A Voice podcast listeners too - there are some strong opinions!
We share our own backgrounds and talk about knowing yourself. And why recognising the "filters" through which you view the world is important.
We describe how the knowledge of vocal function might bypass musical taste and expectation, and why we prefer to talk about different balances for different contexts.
Check it out!
Today's featured resource is the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - over 600 videos, lists and resources for the curious singer and singing teacher, for less than the price of one singing lesson. Click here to find out more and watch the free previews: https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
13 Mar 2023
Classical v Musical Theatre part 2 - Advice, techniques and a rant
Gillyanne & Jeremy answer more questions about classical vocal technique versus musical theatre vocal technique. Which is best, should you teach either or both, what do you teach students at different ages?
Great questions submitted from our listeners too: How can I make "So In Love" stop sounding like Puccini? Do you teach a 16 year old classical AND musical theatre or choose one? With a new young MT student do you focus on legit or belting?
Gillyanne talks about her PhD research into different genres, and Jeremy has a gentle rant about style, why the notes between F4 and F5 are vital, and vibrato.
Mentioned in the podcast: Singing and the Actor - the definitive book on musical theatre vocal training, now in its 23rd year https://amzn.to/3T7dCcQ
Successful Singing Auditions book - An excellent guide to the whole horrible process (The Singer Magazine) https://amzn.to/422XU6P
Vocal Process Teacher Accreditation interview playlist - see what our Accredited Teachers have to say about the Accreditation Programme https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDwxiBt-MOXNxCmRALabELj1fJGtVD_P
Webinar 4 Finding the YOU in every song. We analyse performances of So In Love sung by Elenor Steber (opera), KD Lang (CCM) and Rachel York (Musical Theater) PLUS we analyse the style differences between Evelyn Tubb (classical) and Sting (CCM) singing Come Again Sweet Love by John Dowland. Only available in the Vocal Process Learning Lounge here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
We've also got this! ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter and get your free Build-Your-Own-Larynx template https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
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Self-promotion can feel like a dirty word, but as a singing teacher, vocal coach, choir leader or vocal health worker positioned in the arts, how do you show up in the world?
How important is a website today? What should you have on it? How "big" should it be?
We've just updated and upgraded the https://vocalprocess.co.uk website (it's live today) and it's been a fascinating process. We reduced our mega-website (250+ pages) to about 20+ pages plus blogs, AND we've now (for the first time) got everything we do in one place. And it made us examine what our values, our focus and our as vocal trainers and as a voice training business. Because make no mistake, we're all in the business of business. If you are worried about "self-promotion" or you think it's a dirty word, you need to hear what we have to say about showing up in the world.
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on self-promotion. This episode of our This Is A Voice podcast is on websites - planning, building, populating, and the reason they are there. Part 2 will be on your CV, your resumé, your Curriculum Vitae. How can you bring it up to date, who is it aimed at and what needs to be in it?
We've also got this! ↓ The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
What does your CV or resumé actually say about you? Is it up to date? Does it reflect who you are, what you want to do and who you want to work with?
Expert vocal coach & career consultant Jeremy Fisher shares his process for rewriting your CV to attract the clients and jobs you want. Together Gillyanne and Jeremy discuss the right questions to ask, and share several examples of different CVs for teachers and singers.
If you want your career to take off, you need to lead with your CV. Listen to this short This Is A Voice podcast episode, then book your session with Jeremy asap!
For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
A World Voice Day Special. Jeremy and Gillyanne interview Kate Bassett on her vocal surgery and recovery. This year's World Voice Day topic is Your Voice Matters. In this 2-Part podcast, singer Kate Bassett shares her story of acute vocal injury, therapy, vocal fold surgery and voice rehabilitation
In Part 1 0:00 stigma and vocal injury 5:13 how the vocal injury happened 6:48 what happened next 9:10 the missing piece of information 11:22 needing more than just voice rest 12.43 going to the voice clinic 17:43 the impact of a voice problem 21.07 the diagnosis and therapy 24:49 habilitating the voice with Gillyanne 28.14 speech therapist or singing teacher - the difference 30:05 the first gig after the injury 33.22 where to find more on Kate's case history
It's a fascinating and generous story that could happen to any singer (spoiler alert, everything is now fine)
In part 2 (Season 7 Episode 6) Kate will be sharing why she opted for vocal surgery, going through the process, why a conversation about rucksacks tipped the balance, and how Gillyanne helped her back into full-time gigging within 3 months.
A World Voice Day Special In part 2 of "Vocal Surgery and Beyond", Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher interview singer Kate Bassett on why she decided to go for vocal fold surgery. Kate talks through the decision and the second opinion, and the sentence that helped her decide (it involves rucksacks) How the surgery went and how long she was on "voice rest" (it might surprise you!). The voice therapy sequences she used and how Gillyanne built on them to move from speaking voice to singing voice The deadline for Kate's next full-time singing role after surgery (3 months!) and the differences that Gillyanne helped her to embed Red flags and boundaries for a singer And Kate shares the one piece of advice she'd give herself and every other singer.
0:00 Introduction 0:36 Making the decision to have vocal surgery - the rucksack 3:25 Getting a second opinion 6:23 Getting financial help for the operation 7:45 Going through the vocal fold surgery and the risks 11:00 How long recovery took (it surprised us) 14:02 When did the singing start again? 15.11 Going back to full-time singing 17.15 Tour behaviour, tailor-made warmups & drunk Frida 20:29 What has changed since the voice operation? 23:56 What advice would Kate today give to singers? 26:32 Finding out more about Kate
This 2-part podcast is a #worldvoice day special. The theme for World Voice Day 2023 is Your Voice Matters.
You can watch Vocal Surgery and Beyond Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/sElRIbxmyfs
We've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching/
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
Why DO we do professional development? We're already professionals! What IS comfort zone and when should we be in it or out of it? Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher chat about comfort zone, continuing professional development (CPD) and their most recent injection of new thoughts via voice surgeons and SLTs. Why they attended a phoniatricians' conference and what they learned about extreme voice (distortions), vocal tremor, transgender voice surgery and themselves. Part 1 of 2.
0:00 Introduction 0:32 What is comfort zone? When should you be in it? 1:21 Our own CPD at a conference with voice surgeons 4.25 Finding your place in the world 7:25 Getting nervous and the effect on Jeremy's voice 9:20 Cathrine Sadolin and extreme vocal sounds 11.47 Nerves, experience and fitting in 18:10 Being flexible with your presentation 20:15 Watching transgender voice operations 23:32 Learning about vocal tremor 25:03 Declarative or procedural learning and Kittie Verdolini Abbott
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
What's the most efficient way to practice? And how can you set up your singing students to practise successfully? Jeremy's been doing it for years but we had it confirmed by Kittie Verdolini Abbott at our latest conference - Jeremy talks Variable Practice! Gillyanne shares how she collected a multi-disciplinary team for her Round Table conversation at UEP in Turkey on voice problems, boundaries and vocal challenges. Things you need to tell a surgeon if you're having surgery of any kind. And why we do CPD AND why we offer it to other singers and teachers. Oh, and Jeremy learned a new term - marsupialising!
Part 2 of 2
0:00 Introduction 0:35 "It was good when I did it at home" - Variable versus constant practice 2:48 Bringing variable practice into your singing studio 5:35 Gillyanne's panel - My Singer Has A Voice Problem 8:28 What a singing teacher should never do 12:01 Leave it in their hands 13:34 Why a "qualification" may not mean what you think 15:05 What you need to tell your voice surgeon 15:56 Medical jargon and marsupialising 17:00 Expanding your horizons - professional development 17:57 Our CPD - The Deep Dive 19:25 Our CPD - 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching 20:34 Our CPD - The Accreditation Programme 22:05 The process to Accreditation
Kittie Verdolini Abbott's article on how singers learn is here https://learningmethods.com/downloads/pdf/verdolini--principles.of.skill.acquisition.pdf
Jeremy's video on breaking down the concepts in Kittie's article is here https://youtu.be/utNmfLG8A0w
We teach multiple onsets/offsets in the online course Best Practice Update, part of the Learning Lounge Deep Dive. Here's a free preview of the hover breath going into the smooth onset - check it out! https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/learning-lounge-l2-deep-dive/lectures/30620222
And here's the link to the Learning Lounge Essentials and Deep Dive https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
Here's the link to the new International Association of TransVoice Surgeons https://transvoicesurgeons.com/
We've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
You've probably seen our books, you've listened to the podcasts, but you may not know what we really do in our 1-1 lessons and masterclasses. We're Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher, and we own and run VocalProcess. We'll be sharing with you some examples of what we do in our 1-1 singing and coaching sessions, and why we do it.
0:00 Building new brain pathways 2:28 Talking about our singing lessons 3:54 Being client led & power imbalance 4:40 The extremes and Guru Gone Mad 8:15 The purpose of vocal mechanics is self-discovery 10:19 Exercises to raise self-awareness in a student 12:25 Comparison to embed new vocal techniques 17:00 Target practice for singers 20:36 Belting not shouting 23:31 Masterclasses & power imbalance - a horror story 28:42 Waving your magic wand 29:37 Watch us live in London 33.35 Watch our prerecorded masterclasses and judge us 35.45 Join in one of our live masterclasses online?
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
Wonder what we do in our private coaching sessions? It's a secret.
We don't normally reveal what happens (or who we work with) but in this podcast episode we're sharing some of the techniques and "happenings" that make up a great mentoring session.
Jeremy has a particular passion for mentoring other singers, singing teachers, Musical Directors, vocal coaches and choir leaders. He describes why his Career Mentoring sessions are becoming so popular. Where do you want to be in a year? A small upgrade to your existing career, or a major change to get where you want to be? Your answers change his coaching!
Gillyanne has been helping singers with post-surgery habilitation back into singing for decades. She shares the types of voice problems that appear in her Vocal Habilitation sessions.
0:00 Career mentoring - how many sessions? 3:54 The most important thing Jeremy does 6:58 How being a collaborative pianist helps 9:22 Gillyanne's collaboration story 10:54 Using the skills you've got 12:36 Gillyanne on vocal post-rehabilitation 13:39 Difference between technical issue & voice problem 16:38 Gillyanne's personal voice problem story 19:41 Where to see Gillyanne's case histories 23:17 Gillyanne's other happy place 26:05 Why we don't have an agenda
We've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
Our special guest for this week's This Is A Voice #podcast is jazz singer, recording artist, composer, educator and past president of the British Voice Association Louise Gibbs. It's a meeting of three practical minds in a deep & fascinating conversation about authenticity (for the singer and for the music), training authentic singers, exploring style envelopes and when to push their boundaries.
00:00 Being yourself to stand out 02:10 Why Gillyanne didn't like "I don't know how to love him" 03:12 Personal authenticity versus style authenticity 06:00 Jeremy on authentic self v authentic context 07:20 Playing devil's advocate - home studios 08:54 Why you're co-creating even when working alone 11:17 Is music ever misappropriated? 15:00 Jeremy on what music is and isn't 18:24 How do we train singers to be authentic? 23:04 Authenticity in the recording studio + the engineer 27:40 Energy flow, study, practice, rehearsal, performance
We've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/
Watch us give a masterclass live online, where we work with singers we've never met and then share what we did to help them improve instantly https://vocalprocess.ck.page/products/more-than-a-masterclass-july-12-2023
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
Part 2 of our deep conversation with jazz singer, composer & educator Louise Gibbs. Has Beyonce been teaching you this week? Moving from imitation to authenticity, finding your "groove" and dealing with bad self-talk. ***Warning! Some swearing, mostly from Gillyanne***
0:00 Dealing with bad self-talk 1:37 Artistry - who is teaching you this week? 3:53 Study practice rehearse perform 7:11 Being in the moment 9:50 Dealing with self-editing singers 12:04 Why Louise is a singer not a pianist 13:43 Jeremy on communication modes 15:07 Know yourself and your outlook 17:03 Louise & Jeremy on the importance of rhythm 21:07 Different genre different rhythm feel 23:45 The importance of groove, beat & pulse 27:30 Positive pedagogy (we agree)
Discover Louise Gibbs' album 7 Deadly Sings here https://amzn.to/3NSeIZj
We've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/
Watch us give a masterclass live online, where we work with singers we've never met and then share what we did to help them improve instantly https://vocalprocess.ck.page/products/more-than-a-masterclass-july-12-2023
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
We've been off the air for two months - so where were we? And where are we going? In this opening episode for Season 8, we reveal our future plans for singers, singing teachers, choral leaders and theatre MDs
00:00 Our 80th podcast episode! 01:05 Our Teacher Accreditation Programme 02:14 Our discoveries on the Discovery Calls 06:10 SIXTY contact hours 07:32 Changes to our online singing teacher courses 08:45 In-person appearances and masterclasses 12:33 Podcast guest and AI 15:36 The inspiration for our articles 19:50 Getting angry over nothing 22:16 Going for a singing teacher job interview 23:24 MusicalCon in London 24:52 This Is A Voice has been honoured
We mention multiple resources so the link list this week is long. Make sure to check everything out!
Social media expert Karen Michaels joins us for a fascinating discussion on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of singing, voice education and singing teacher marketing.
Karen shares her wealth of knowledge on harnessing the power of apps and AI in your socials. We’re chatting about the importance of authenticity in your online presence, avoiding burnout on social media and curating your feeds to create a positive and inspiring online environment for yourself.
Karen’s sharing her real-life experiences (including being our own social media manager) with tips on connecting with your audience and staying ahead of the curve.
Whether you’re a seasoned voice professional with a large following, or just getting started in the world of voice training, you need to watch this episode!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave your comments below. What do you think of AI in the world of singing and singing teaching?
0:00 The 1st blooper from Jeremy 2.12 Why AI for social media? 5:04 What is AI? 6:22 AI for social media? 8:19 Is it cheating? How to use AI right 12:09 How can we tell how good your teaching is? 17:01 Planning and the chickens! 20:52 Social media and burnout 22:26 Curating your social media feeds
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23.
She's back! Social media expert and app lover Karen Michaels shares her favourite tools for your singing studio
We explore finding your "voice" (your social media persona) and how to write your value statement in 1 hour. Analysing who you love working with and shifting your business to embrace them. How to coach a song even when you've not heard it before. And Karen shares her three best apps for helping you in the singing studio.
It's a cracking episode and we're rocking and rolling!
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
Today we're asking the question "What matters to you?" Do you already know, or do you need time to think about it? As singing teacher and vocal coach we can direct our careers to include doing what we love and what matters to us. In this episode we share the important things in our lives, what we MUST do for our own peace of mind. The parts of our individual careers that bring us joy. What brings you joy? Answers on a postcard...
0:00 Aiming your career 1:47 What matters to Jeremy - piano playing 3:10 NOT playing piano in the masterclass 5:05 What Jeremy listens for in new singers 8:43 Confidence as a teacher 11:30 What matters to Gillyanne - working with voices 14:01 What is curiosity? 18:24 Working with students over several years 19:23 Our Teacher Pathway 20:29 The joy of collaboration 24:04 Gillyanne and the academic brain 27:15 Values and the Accreditation Programme
07 Nov 2023
Exploring Values and Beliefs in Teaching Voice, with Anne Leatherland
In This Is A Voice podcast S8 Ep5 we dive into the fascinating world of values and beliefs with our special guest, Anne Leatherland of Vocal Intuition. We discuss how understanding your values can transform your teaching and coaching, help you to align with your true self and move your career towards a life that’s more fulfilling and enjoyable.
Anne Leatherland started her professional life as a chemistry teacher. As a recreational singer she had no qualifications and did not go to “music college”. But a sense of her own values and determination led her through a singing diploma to singing teacher, training with VocalProcess and now co-teaching with us on our Accreditation Programme.
• 00:00 Introducing Anne Leatherland of Vocal Intuition. • 01:03 From teaching chemistry to teaching singing • 03:33 Embracing failure as improvement. • 06:17 Vocal Toolkit mentoring beginner teachers. • 08:56 Aligning beliefs with personal values. • 11:03 Moving from being “right” to “helpful” • 12:23 How your core values influence your life. • 18:35 How “beliefs” can shape our actions. • 22:48 How “beliefs” can conflict with core values. • 24:18 Transforming your life & career with your values • 25:21 Tackling beliefs & values in the Accreditation Programme. • 26:29 The importance of listening • 27:36 Invitation
This episode explores the deep connections between personal values, beliefs, and effective teaching, shedding light on how understanding and aligning these aspects can lead to transformative growth in both teaching and life. Anne Leatherland's insights provide valuable guidance for educators and coaches in the field of voice training. Join us for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and professional development.
Find Anne and VocalIntuition here https://anneleatherland.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vocalintuition LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/anneleatherland Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anne.leatherland/
Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/
We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html
We've also got this ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
21 Nov 2023
Breaking the bias - a conversation about transformative voice coaching with Anne Leatherland
Join us in an insightful and empowering episode with our Associate Trainer, singing teacher and life coach Anne Leatherland. In Season 8 Episode 6 Anne returns to share her unique approach to helping women find their voice, both literally and metaphorically, in professional settings.
We discuss the challenges women face regarding voice perception in the workplace and explore strategies for communicating with confidence and impact.
Voice is a key component of identity, and we discuss ways to align internal and external voices, and adapt to societal expectations without losing personal authenticity. It's a fascinating conversation
00:00 Voice in the business community 03:11 Problems for the female voice in business 05:08 Woman Interrupted 09:00 A voice is linked to a person 12:53 Why should I change? 17:33 Working against your goals 19:11 Your vocal fingerprint 20:50 Trusting yourself and confidence 22:01 We have three voices 26:33 Confidence for singers
Find Anne and VocalIntuition here https://anneleatherland.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vocalintuition LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/anneleatherland Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anne.leatherland/
The Woman Interrupted App http://www.womaninterruptedapp.com/en/
Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/
We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html
We've also got this ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
05 Dec 2023
Overcoming vocal shame - how singing teachers & vocal coaches can support their singers
In This Is A Voice podcast S8 Ep7 we're diving into the sensitive topic of shame in the singing world. In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Gillyanne Kayes, Jeremy Fisher and special guest Lisa Perks, we explore how shame can shape and limit a singer's journey, regardless of their background. Whether you're an amateur vocational singer or a seasoned professional performer, you need to know about this crucial hidden aspect of vocal artistry.
00:00 Shame used as a weapon 01:41 Lisa's journey 03:13 The impact of voice problems 04:21 The role of shame in singing and teaching 05:35 The impact of shame on singers 06:45 How teachers can help manage shame 08:17 The dangers of objectification in singing 09:20 How shame in singing manifests 10:46 "Name and shame" 19:57 Social censorship 25:59 The importance of compassion in teaching
We'll be unpacking the impact of vocal shame in singing and how it can inhibit a singer's true potential. Guest insights from Lisa Perks about her personal journey with vocal shame and how it influenced her singing career. Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher provide their professional insights on how to navigate and overcome shame in singing, and how singing teachers and vocal coaches can shape and support a healthy, shame-free learning environment. Real-life anecdotes and strategies for singers to deal with and move beyond shame, enhancing their vocal expression. Fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for all voices, regardless of genre or background.
A must-listen episode for singers, singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders, essential for anyone in the vocal profession seeking to understand and overcome the barriers of shame.
Find Lisa Perks at https://Epiphanyvocalstudio.com
Here's Lisa's interview with John Henny https://johnhenny.com/episode-344-the-price-of-vocal-shame-with-lisa-perks/
And here's a PDF of the article on Voice Shame by Tiri Bergesen Schei and Edvin Schei https://hvlopen.brage.unit.no/hvlopen-xmlui/bitstream/handle/11250/2596061/schei.pdf?sequence=4&isAllowed=y
Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/
We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html
We've also got this ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
19 Dec 2023
The Singer's Safe Haven - Building confidence through compassionate coaching
In This Is A Voice podcast S8 Ep8 Lisa Perks returns to talk about creating a safe space in the vocal studio for singers to discover their voice and individuality. Lisa shares with Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher insights and techniques to nurture each singer on their vocal and emotional journey
00:00 No room for shame 01:32 Discussing the concept of good disagreement 03:39 The power of asking 'Why?' 04:50 Patient empowerment in medical contexts 07:32 Research on the impact of shame on musicians 11:18 Taking charge of what you do 12:54 Creating safe spaces for singers 17:26 The importance of singing for self-connection 18:52 The changing role of singing teachers 24:21 The importance of diagnosis in singing lessons 29:32 Singing as therapy doing
We're talking about: Empowering Individuality: Emphasizing the importance of seeing each singer as a unique individual and respecting their personal vocal journey. Creating Safe Spaces: Discussing the creation of a non-judgmental and supportive environment in vocal training sessions. The Role of Empathy in Coaching: Highlighting how understanding and empathy can enhance the teaching and learning experience in vocal arts. Navigating Disagreement Constructively: Exploring the concept of 'good disagreement' and its role in fostering healthy, open communication between teachers and students. Agency and Self-Awareness in Singers: Encouraging singers to own their journey, understand their voice, and express themselves authentically. Overcoming Vocal Challenges: Addressing how to positively navigate and learn from vocal injuries and other challenges faced by singers. Mental Health and Singing: Delving into the connection between singing, mental health, and the importance of addressing anxiety and depression in the music industry. The Evolving Role of Vocal Teachers: Examining how the role of vocal teachers is changing, moving towards a more holistic and individual-focused approach. The Therapeutic Power of Singing: Acknowledging the therapeutic aspects of singing and its impact on personal growth and self-discovery. Cultivating a Community of Respectful Listening: Discussing the responsibility of both teachers and students in creating a culture of respectful listening and mutual growth.
It's a packed episode! #mentalhealth #vocalcoach #singer
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
We're about to record our "Best of 2023" episode and YOU can help us choose. This mini-bonus episode of our This Is A Voice podcast contains four polls to help you choose your favourite episodes of 2023. There are 20 episodes to choose from and we've divided them into four groups of 5.
Vote for your favourite episode in each group (so choose 4 episodes in total). We'll collect the votes and add one Wildcard episode of our own to make the Top Five of 2023, to be broadcast between Christmas and New Year. You can vote in each poll by following the links above, or email us at podcast @vocalprocess.co.uk
We want to know which episodes you loved the most (so we can do more of them!). Cheers Jeremy and Dr Gillyanne
We're rounding off the year with our annual Best Of selection. We broadcast 20 episodes in 2023, so we divided them into four groups of five and got our listeners (and watchers on YouTube) to vote for their favourite episode in each group. Then we chose the "WildCard" fifth episode ourselves.
We're introducing excerpts from each of the top five episodes as voted for by you. If you don't want to know which episodes we chose, look away now...
Top episode from January-March - Season 7 Episode 5 with Kate Bassett, Vocal Surgery and Beyond part 1, Injury, signs and rehab
Top episode from April-June - Season 7 Episode 10, Career Mentoring and Vocal Habilitation - secrets of our 1-1 private coaching revealed
Top episode from June-October - Season 7 Episode 11 with Louise Gibbs, Authenticity in Singing, what is it and can it be taught?
Top episode from October to December - Season 8 Episode 7 with Lisa Perks, Overcoming Vocal Shame - how teachers can support their singers
The Wild Card - Season 8 Episode 5 with Anne Leatherland, Exploring Values & Beliefs in Teaching Voice
Thank you for being with us in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 with a new series. See you there! Cheers, Jeremy & Dr Gillyanne
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
Celebrating 90 episodes of our This Is A Voice Podcast! Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher share how they deal with a bad review - and this one's just plain rude. And they celebrate 20 years of their groundbreaking voice teacher Accreditation Programme. Welcome to This Is A Voice Season 9 Episode 1, the podcast where we get vocal about voice. 00:00:00 – Stodgy & Humble – the dynamic duo of voice training 00:01:20 – Unpacking a Cringe-worthy Review 00:04:49 – Dealing with Criticism - a Catalyst for Discussion 00:07:16 – Celebrating 20 years of Training Teachers 00:09:59 – Creating the Accreditation + Our Guest Experts 00:13:33 – Innovative Voice Teaching and Energy Exercises 00:18:23 – Evolution of Voice Training Towards a Holistic Approach 00:22:20 – Working With the Singer in the Room 00:26:28 – Effects of Being on the Accreditation Programme 00:30:39 – Embracing Cognitive Dissonance in the Learning Process 00:33:42 – What Happens in a Mentoring Session 00:37:18 – Why You Don’t Need To Know EVERYTHING 00:39:24 – The Enduring Power of Curiosity in Voice Training
Dive into this insightful episode to explore the intersection of voice mastery, personal growth, and the vibrant community of voice professionals. Whether you're a seasoned voice teacher or an aspiring vocal coach, there's something in this episode for everyone passionate about the art and science of voice. Stay curious and join us on this vocal journey!
#VoiceTraining #VocalCoaching #SingingTeacher #
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For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
19 Mar 2024
Breath, Pressure & Flow. Dos & don'ts of breathing for singers - balancing a voice for sound & style
Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher on misunderstandings, misconceptions and personal insights about breathing and breath management for singing. Untrue statements, pressed phonation, relentless twang, breathy versus leaky tone, everything is up for discussion. Plus five areas where we can control breathing, and details on using two contrasting airstreams at the same time (introducing the "Granny Kiss"... With research from Ian Howell and Heidi Moss Erickson on back pressure and brain function (used with permission)
00:00:00 Breathe Out To Sing Personal insights on the misunderstood aspects of breath in vocal training
00:03:31 Misconceptions About Breathing in Singing Discussing common misunderstandings and clarifying the role of breath in vocal technique
00:07:20 Different names for Breath and Breath Management Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work
00:09:47 Vocal Fold Dynamics and Airflow Understanding the relationship between vocal folds, airflow, and sound production
00:13:30 You must never... Jeremy gets annoyed When people try to explain something but make it worse
00:18:37 The Artistry of Vocal Timbre and Dynamics The importance of varied vocal timbres and dynamics in expressive singing
00:21:00 Calibration and Personalization in Vocal Technique Tailoring breath, pressure, and flow techniques to individual singers and styles
00:23:42 A clear definition of "back pressure" Dr Ian Howell's take on back pressure and flow resistance
00:28:16 Singing as predictive behaviour Heidi Moss Erickson on singing in the brain
00:32:25 Calibrating your breathing Ideas and techniques for calibrating breathing as an experienced singer and as a beginner
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
Heidi Moss Erickson's article "A Copernican Shift: Reframing How We Think About Breathing" is downloadable here https://www.heidimosserickson.com/writings
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For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
16 Apr 2024
The Health Fix and the Vagus nerve - with GP & bestselling author Dr Ayan Panja
For this World Voice Day Special edition of our This Is A Voice podcast we're delving into the Vagus Nerve and health diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja. Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"
Voice experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher share thoughts, stories and advice with Dr Ayan and bust some of the myths about singing, breathing and the vagus nerve.
00:00 A great start! 01:36 The Health Fix and how we diagnose 04:35 What is a symptom? 07:03 Pattern Recognition 10:55 Systems + pattern interrupts 12:47 Lifestyle and the monkey brain 19:21 The vagus nerve and humming 23:13 Dr Ayan's One Minute Recharge 26:33 Singing and changing the way you breathe 29:01 Singing and COPD 34:19 Four stages of pitch matching 36:27 Finding your truth as a singer 37:47 Singing and style envelopes 40:15 Jeremy gets contentious
For the second half of our World Voice Day Special edition, we're talking belief systems and diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja.
Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"
00:00 What motivates a working GP? 04:01 Putting health into context 06:25 Different cultures and body psychotherapy 08:13 The first lifestyle medicine course 11:11 Beliefs and diagnosis for singers 13:08 Beliefs and diet 15:55 There isn't a single balance 17:20 Stop chasing the symptom! 19:00 Jeremy rolls his eyes... 21:00 Singers, doctors and antibiotics 23:13 Sore throats, acid reflux and mucus 26:40 Rolling with resistance 28:30 Looking for the fix 31:19 Taking part in your own health
Get Dr Ayan Panja's book (highly recommended) The Health Fix here https://amzn.to/49xGTUL
Listen to Ayan's podcast Saving Lives In Slow Motion here https://open.spotify.com/show/3608nfD5nUcRyKtgAba6DT
ADHD for adults: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adult-adhd#takeaway
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
14 May 2024
Our 25th anniversary, Hamburg StimmSymposium, Breathing, singing and support
In this landmark episode of This Is A Voice (S9 Ep5), Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher take a stroll down memory lane to celebrate a remarkable 25 years since founding their voice education company VocalProcess. From being the UK's first private company to pioneer online voice webinars to sharing insights from their latest experience at the esteemed Hamburg StimmSymposium, this episode is packed with nostalgia, innovation, and forward-thinking in the world of voice education.
What to expect in this episode: - A heartfelt look back at our journey and key milestones - Our groundbreaking work in voice education and online learning - Exclusive highlights and takeaways from the Hamburg StimmSymposium - Fun anecdotes and a peek into what it's like running a company as a married couple
00:00 25 years together 05:23 Hamburger StimmSymposium - Do we speak German? 08:05 Highlights Day One 12:09 Diagnosis and causality 18:18 Highlights Day Two 21:07 Breathing for singing 23:07 Breathing, speaking & singing compared 25:38 The round table on “support” 29:04 What does support mean to you? 34:51 More than a masterclass – the Bond theme 37:44 Billie Eilish, am I prejudiced? 44:42 God made high notes louder so you don’t have to
Whether you're a voice coach, an aspiring singer, or a long-time listener, this episode offers something for everyone. Join us as we reflect, celebrate the past and look towards the future of voice education.
Remember to subscribe to stay updated with "This is a Voice" podcast episodes, and share your thoughts and stories with us on social media!
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
28 May 2024
Cutting the legato, breathing truth bombs and little green men
This Is A Voice podcast S9 Ep6 focuses on our More Than a Masterclass experience at the Hamburg StimmSymposium last month. Coaching a singer in the big belt number from the musical Vanara - Prayer To The Moon. How Jeremy changed her style with a single physical instruction. And why she needed less flow, not more to make the belt notes and approaches work. And we share more highlights from the Symposium including an almost wordless epic warmup class from conductor Craig Anthony Lees, and a truth bomb from osteopath Jacob Lieberman
00:00 More Than a Masterclass in Hamburg 03:26 Getting the singer to feel an exercise 08:26 Changing the shape of a difficult song 10:33 Changing the vowel on a difficult note 12:44 Our process for giving a masterclass 14:36 Meeting our teachers for the first time 16:22 Craig Anthony Lees and Declan Davies warmup 18:53 Practical coaching for singing pedagogies 22:22 Putting it into practice with Cleo Laine 25:36 Jacob Lieberman drops a truth bomb about breathing 30:02 Beliefs, the diaphragm and little green men
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The Cleo Laine recording we refer to is On A Clear Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSLxdLIoHj4
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
04 Jun 2024
Just How Boring Are You? Jeremy launches a new book
Jeremy Fisher launches his new book called "Just How Boring Are you? How to be a great podcast guest, captivate your listeners and polish your vocal skills". In this bonus podcast episode Jeremy is interviewed by Karen Merstik-Michaels - singer, musician, social media manager and podcast host, on why he wrote the book and what potential podcast guests can learn from it
0:00 A bonus podcast episode 01:07 Overcoming crippling shyness 02:49 Applying music skills to spoken voice 03:37 Why podcasting is different from public speaking 05:24 Jeremy's first big radio interview - a lesson 06:19 Most common mistake for podcast guests 11:07 Five Minute Vocal Warmup + Microsoft Headquarters 16:53 Harvard research on hating the sound of your voice 18:29 The worst habit Jeremy has changed 20:00 "Not just my opinion" - Jeremy's special interviews
You can get your copy of the ebook "Just How Boring Are You" PLUS all the Mp3s of the Five Minute Vocal Warmup on this link: https://bit.ly/JustHowBoringAreYou
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
07 Jun 2024
Crafting beats - songwriting and collaboration in Drum and Bass with DJ, singer-songwriter Ruth Royall
In this episode of 'This Is A Voice' podcast, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher are joined by singer-songwriter Ruth Royall. They discuss Ruth's diverse career journey, her pivot to become a prominent artist in the drum and bass genre during the lockdown, and her personal songwriting process. Ruth shares insights on the importance of collaboration in the music industry, particularly within the drum and bass community. We play an excerpt from her song "Help You Stay", created in conjunction with Technimatic, and she shares the story behind the song and its emotional resonance. We dive into how art and creativity work through collaboration, vulnerability, and personal experience for all of us, and we hear more about the communal and experimental nature of the drum and bass scene.
00:00 Introduction to Songwriting and Creativity 01:51 Ruth's Musical Journey 03:37 Pivot During Lockdown 04:34 Exploring Drum and Bass 07:16 Collaboration and DJing 11:02 Understanding Drum and Bass 13:48 Help You Stay (song with Technimatic) 18:44 Songwriting Process 20:16 Dreaming a complete song 24:17 Trust the word vomit 26:51 Collaborative musician
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#ThisIsAVoice #drumandbass #vocals #songwriting
Find out more about Ruth Royall on Instagram and TikTok (ruthroyallmusic) All Ruth's music is on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68mfV6tyHCTHZrNWNbVXmu?si=imypgyElRYGjR75OX7nRuA
Or iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/ruth-royall/282081141
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
09 Jul 2024
The Omnivorous Voice - navigating taste & cultural expectations in singing with Guro von Germeten
Join Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher in a fascinating and deep episode on the omnivorous voice, featuring Dr. Guro von Germerten. Guro shares the highlights from her PhD on musical tastes and vocal techniques. From her emotional childhood experience as a pianist to her groundbreaking research on the omnivorous voice, Guro discusses the complexities of taste, tradition, and cultural expectations in musical performance. From the process of PhD defence in Europe, to the concept of musical omnivorousness, and the hidden problems of musical taste, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in music education, vocal performance, and the evolving dynamics of taste and authenticity in the arts.
00:00 Crushing dreams with a single comment 02:17 How did Gillyanne and Guro meet? 03:10 How a PhD defence works in Europe 05:36 The omnivorous voice 08:13 Cultural and ethical implications in Musical Theatre 13:24 Shortcutting in casting musicals 16:07 Uncovering your own biases 19:18 The role of taste in music and performance 27:08 A rebel with an accordian 31:17 Does the composer actually know? 33:30 Taste and values on the Accreditation Programme 35:22 We are also music lovers 38:30 When musical tastes collide
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Guro's episode! 👇
Find out more about Guro YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMK7LpMRkYvfWTK1DynaKw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gurovongermeten/ Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
25 Jun 2024
Keep It Real in the Music Industry - Ruth Royall on Confidence, Community & Touring While Pregnant
DJ, singer-songwriter, vocal coach and inspiration Ruth Royall joins Gillyanne and Jeremy to share the amazing story behind the #KeepItReal movement and its impact on the drum and bass community. In this episode: The importance of self-confidence for artists and the crucial role of supportive networks. Insights on artist mentoring and establishing your identity and boundaries in the music industry. Ruth’s personal journey of touring while seven months pregnant and the unique challenges she faced. The development and success of her new live dance music project, Royall Sound, and plans for the future.
Ruth’s candidness about her experiences, from dealing with unrealistic beauty standards to the realities of touring while pregnant, is both inspiring and empowering.
00:00 The Birth of #KeepItReal Movement 00:53 Welcome Back, Ruth Royall! 01:33 The Importance of Self-Confidence for Artists 03:57 The Impact of Positive Communities 12:13 Touring While Pregnant: Ruth's Experience 18:37 Introducing Royall Sound 22:22 Ruth's Latest Release: Electricity 25:15 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells
🔗 Links and Resources:
Follow Ruth Royall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthroyall/ Listen to the Keep It Real Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/66Mx6plPp9Huj6oUqgYE8c?si=7238caf11c1a4fa8 Check out Ruth’s latest release "Electricity" on her label Royall Sound: Listen Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mNFjQiPaQQ
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Ruth’s journey! 👇
What's changing in musical theatre, and what needs to change? And what is authenticity in performance anyway? In their 100th episode, Gillyanne and Jeremy chat with singer researcher Guro von Germeten on her research into gender, authenticity and musical theatre. How does taste influence your vocal training? How is gender identity challenging musical theatre casting? Guro shares her passion on flexibility of vocal sounds, the role of recordings in musical theatre education, and the importance of providing a safe space for vocal experimentation If you're passionate about musical theatre, join this podcast and discover how the industry is developing. Perfect for singers, singing teachers and musical theatre enthusiasts wanting to innovate their craft
0:00 Authenticity versus believability 01:36 Students investigating musical taste 04:46 Taking time to explore in a masterclass 06:25 We're not aiming for perfect 08:42 Using recordings in musical theatre training 10:21 Analysing multiple singers in a role 12:02 Putting their recordings onto your voice 13:30 Singing is not just sound 15:53 Training, history and attractor states 19:14 What is authenticity for a singer? 22:12 Billie Eilish is a genre 23:32 Is authenticity just commitment? 28:12 Confidence, Clarity and Commitment 31:07 Who am I that listens? 32:48 Non-binary voice in musical theatre
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Guro's episode! 👇
Find out more about Guro YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMK7LpMRkYvfWTK1DynaKw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gurovongermeten/ Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
22 Oct 2024
Redefining Gender Identity & Authenticity in Musical Theatre Training, with Naomi Lee Schulke
In this thought-provoking and unusual episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher sit down with Naomi Lee Schulke, a passionate singing teacher / researcher at Falmouth University. Naomi shares her journey through Vocal Process's Teacher Accreditation Programme and her fascinating work in supporting gender identity in musical theatre training.
🎭 From overcoming imposter syndrome to finding authentic expression in a world of rigid vocal expectations, Naomi opens up about the importance of collaboration, identity, and creating safe spaces for trans and non-binary performers.
🎙 Listen as we dive into the challenges of navigating gender expression in vocal training and how this work is reshaping the future of musical theatre. Whether you're a professional singer, vocal coach, or an actor passionate about the performing arts, this conversation is a must-listen!
📌 Topics covered:
The role of identity and authenticity in musical theatre Supporting gender-diverse performers Redefining vocal training for trans and non-binary singers Insights into musical theatre's evolution post-pandemic Watch now and join the conversation on the future of vocal education in musical theatre!
00:00 Gillyanne & Jeremy set the scene 01:27 Naomi on “enlightening & scary” 06:44 No competition among singing teachers 11:48 Losing your identity as a student 16:02 How your feel isn’t how you sound 18:02 Gender expression 21:26 Choir parts and non-binary singers 26:46 Whose opinion is choral part allocation? 29:14 Problem of coming out in EVERY performance 32:59 Changing the industry at university level 38:29 Arrangement versus composition
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort25 https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
12 Nov 2024
From Panic to Purpose: Real stories of growth from vocal coaches, choral leaders & singing teachers
Ever wondered how professional vocal coaches, singing teachers, and choir leaders overcome the challenges of their craft?
In Season 9, Episode 12 of the 'This is a Voice' podcast, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher take you inside the transformative experiences of six Registered Teachers from different backgrounds, including Amy Housley (actor and singing teacher), Tim Uffindell (gospel singer & choir leader), and Laura Thomas (SLT and singer), Amy Jenkins ( CCM singer/teacher and NLP practitioner), Naomi Lee Schulke (MT singer/teacher and trans voice trainer) and Hannah Grandy (opera singer and MT coach)
Listen as these professionals share raw and inspiring stories about overcoming self-doubt, rediscovering their passion for teaching, and the power of community support.
Hear how the unique peer support and buddy system within our Accreditation Programme empowers teachers to thrive, experiment with new techniques, and grow both personally and professionally.
Discover why collaboration, creativity, and context are crucial in modern vocal pedagogy.
If you're looking to deepen your teaching skills, connect with peers, or reignite your passion for voice work, this episode is for you. Are you ready to join a community that lifts you up and transforms your teaching?
🔗 Book a discovery call and join a community where you belong: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
00:00 Amy J on bit of a panic 02:16 Putting two video streams together 03:34 Amy H on new techniques with the choir 04:41 Hannah on discovering more about my voice 06:36 Introducing peer support 07:29 Tim on no sense of competition 09:15 Laura on the wonderful buddy system 13:11 Naomi on watching each other’s lessons 14:45 Amy J on breaking down vocal exercises 17:24 Hannah on a powerful change in identity 19:38 Amy H on the emotion of finding your level 22:24 Confidence, certainty, context, collaboration, creativity
Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇
You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort25. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
28 Jan 2025
The Hidden Singing Teacher - Why group singing matters now more than ever
Why are humans naturally drawn to sing together? And why do we need this now more than ever? Join us as we explore this deeply human experience.
In Season 11, Episode 1 of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher kick off the new season with an inspiring deep dive into the transformative power of group singing. Explore the often-overlooked role of choir leaders as hidden voice teachers and uncover the profound ways communal singing can strengthen social bonds, combat loneliness, and boost mental well-being. With contributions from special guest choir leaders James Sills (Sofa Singers), Jessa Liversidge, Kerry Green, and Cerys Purser, this episode highlights personal stories and expert insights into how singing together fosters connection and healing. Whether you're a choir leader, a singing enthusiast, or curious about the science behind group singing, this episode is for you.
00:00 Shaping singing without 1-1 training 00:59 Breaking news – Bantam of the Opera 02:52 James Sills on connection in the age of loneliness 04:44 Why participation matters more than applause 07:24 Jessa Liversidge on choir singing and Mental Health 09:43 Singing your way to the green zone 11:49 Kerry Green on the power of group singing for aphasia 14:05 When words are lost, songs remain 15:50 Cerys Purser on bringing an entire town together in music 18:15 Empowering voices through choral leadership 20:38 From isolation to harmony – singing as social health 24:01 The power of group singing to unite and transform
Find more about our guests here: James Sills https://james-sills.com @jsillsmusic The Sofa Singers https://www.thesofasingers.com/ Bantam of the Opera https://www.bbc.co.uk/cityofculture/bradford2025/bantam-of-the-opera/ James interviewed on BBC Radio 3 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0026wsx?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile Starting at 1:18:00
Kerry Green Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kerrygreenmusic/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kerrygreenvocals/ Glasshouse https://theglasshouseicm.org/press/five-minutes-with-choir-leader-kerry-green/
Cerys Purser https://www.facebook.com/people/Cerys-Purser-at-Create-Voice/100085634885190/ https://vocalprocess.co.uk/about-vocal-process/meet-the-team/ Warwick - a Singing Town https://warwicksingingtown.co.uk/
You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
04 Mar 2025
Coaching West End leads in musical theatre - Claire Underwood on Les Mis, Hamilton, Cabaret & more
How do actors and singers deal with performing in long-running shows? And what is the role of a vocal coach - is vocal technique only part of the puzzle?
In this episode of This Is A Voice, we sit down with Claire Underwood — the vocal coach behind Hamilton, Les Misérables, Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera and more in London's West End — to explore: 🎭 How top-level singers stay healthy in high-pressure roles 🎶 Why individuality matters more than copy-pasting a “perfect sound” 🧠 How mindset, belief, and identity impact performance 🗣️ The difference between coaching actors vs. singers 💡 Why the singing isn’t the goal — the storytelling is.
Three high-level vocal coaches, all with West End clients, sharing thoughts on how to support professional performers in musical theatre.
00:00 Claire Underwood’s amazing resume 02:21 A holistic approach 04:11 Finding themselves in the role 05:47 Reinventing a long-running show 07:32 Is there an industry sound? 10:06 Individuality moving from drama student to professional 12:22 Earning the sounds your character makes 14:54 Dealing with conflicting advice in the show 16:12 Why quick fixes might not work 18:36 It’s not my job to… 20:35 Taking over a long-running role 24:21 Working with actors not known for singing 27:51 Difference between actor and singer mentalities 29:41 When “singing” isn’t the goal
Whether you're a professional singer, vocal coach, choir leader, or musician supporting performers, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about thriving in this industry without losing their voice — or themselves.
🎧 Watch the full episode now and find out what’s really going on behind the scenes: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVe-7G6hitI
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇
You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
Are you constantly chasing the next goal without celebrating your wins? You might have Success Amnesia—and it could be holding you back. In this episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher dive into why high-achieving singers, teachers, and performers forget their own success, how this mindset can lead to burnout & imposter syndrome, and—most importantly—how to break the cycle.
We also explore: 🎤 Why singers, voice teachers, and performers are particularly vulnerable to Success Amnesia 🧠 How this relates to ADHD, burnout, and high-performance careers 🚀 Practical strategies to track, celebrate, and harness your achievements for growth 💡 The game-changing Success Bank method
If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along by now or your successes don’t count, this episode is for you
💬 Join the conversation: Do you experience Success Amnesia? What’s your strategy for recognizing your achievements? Tell us in the comments!
📖 Read the full blog on Success Amnesia here: https://vocalprocess.co.uk/success-amnesia/ 📚 Book mentioned: Now It All Makes Sense by Alex Partridge https://amzn.to/4l0g4zF 📚 Article mentioned: Singing Voice Teaching and Voice Science: Where is the Meeting Point? By Gillyanne Kayes and Irene Bartlett https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/425/article/935196/pdf
🔗 Follow us for more insights on voice, singing, and performance: 👉 YouTube: https://youtube.com/vocalprocess 👉 Website: https://vocalprocess.co.uk
Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇
You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
How do West End lead singers handle vocal demands, perfectionism, and the pressure of 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Claire Underwood, West End resident vocal coach, to uncover more behind-the-scenes realities of training musical theatre stars.
🔹 What you'll discover in this episode: ✔️ How lead performers balance storytelling with vocal technique ✔️ The role of a vocal coach in a West End production ✔️ How to manage conflicting notes from directors, MDs, and coaches ✔️ The secret to vocal safety & longevity in high-pressure performances ✔️ The myth of perfection and why it's sabotaging singers ✔️ Why audience energy plays a crucial role in live theatre
00:00 Helping actors understand music 03:39 Dealing with conflicting directions 05:13 Experienced versus young performers 06:58 The confidence to do what you do 09:56 Sore points, butter knives and velcro 11:21 Perfectionism and the Hamilton Pressure 17:13 The “Good Enough” envelope 20:10 Vocal safety & sustainable performance levels 23:06 Managing the mental pressure of being a lead 25:46 The comfort zone myth
Whether you're a musical theatre performer, vocal coach, or theatre lover, this episode is packed with insights on voice, performance psychology, and surviving the demands of professional theatre.
You can watch the first part of Claire's interview here 👉 https://youtu.be/MLZoBdVq-dQ
🔔 Hit the Subscribe button for more expert vocal insights 💬 What’s the best piece of vocal advice you've ever received from a vocal coach? Drop it in the comments!
You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess
What does it take to keep a Broadway voice strong, expressive, and injury-free through 8 shows a week?
🎤 In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mike Ruckles — vocal coach, pianist, musical director, and the quiet powerhouse behind Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning singers and actors.
✅ How Mike balances vocal science and artistic nuance ✅ The real challenges of coaching Broadway performers ✅ Tools for building sustainable technique under pressure ✅ Behind-the-scenes stories of vocal breakthroughs ✅ Moving away from voice training "Models"
Whether you’re a singer, vocal coach, or just obsessed with what makes Broadway tick — this episode will inspire and challenge your thinking.
0:00:00 - Why Artists and Educators Need Each Other 0:05:22 - Mike’s Unexpected Start in Vocal Coaching 0:08:12 - The Arrival Moment: When a Singer Owns It 0:10:45 - What's Your Auditory Target? 0:13:49 - Coaching Elphabas and Hamilton Voices 0:17:05 - What Role Does Safety Play in Singing? 0:20:11 - Are You *You* in a Casting? 0:23:10 - The Trap of Fitting a Vocal Mould 0:26:12 - When Technique Doesn’t Match the Voice 0:29:14 - Singing is About Identity, Not Just Sound 0:32:05 - Should We Have Homogeneity in Training? 0:35:00 - Honouring Uniqueness in Every Performer 0:37:51 - Celebrating the Graduates Who Don’t Fit the Box
📢 Share this with a singing teacher or performer who needs to hear it
Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇
You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
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01 Jul 2020
Who we are and what we do (including surviving Lockdown)
In our first podcast episode, vocal experts and bestselling authors Dr Gillyanne Kayes (Singing teacher) and Jeremy Fisher (Vocal coach) chat about all things voice. AMA!
How we started, writing the book This Is A Voice for the Wellcome Trust, surviving the cancellation of all our international courses during Lockdown, creating the Online Singing Teacher Training (and selling out three times).
Every episode will include AMA (Ask Me Anything), and we have a whole musical box tin of questions for you. This episode the questions are: 1. Teaching the opposite gender and demonstration - how do we manage that? 2. Accompanying skills - how important are they for a singing teacher and can I apply for jobs in colleges without them? 3. Ask students to sing the whole song first or work on fragments first in a singing lesson?
This podcast is sponsored by CANU Publishing, the publishers of Jeremy's new book "Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach? Stories, tips and hacks from the studio of a voice expert" https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084QDLT7C
Married couple Dr Gillyanne Kayes (singing teacher) and Jeremy Fisher (vocal coach) thrash out the differences & similarities between the two jobs. Vocal warmups in singing lessons, singing as a visceral act, what the job is, performance coaching, voice building, the BIG FOUR in singing, and collaboration. AMA A typical 40 minute lesson - how long on the warmup/song/techniques?
What's the best way to learn a song? Voice experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat about four different ways to learn a song from scratch, how to use YouTube to learn a song successfully, why it's not so easy for singers to change key, and why teaching singers the melody from the piano isn't a good thing.
AMA: 10 minutes to learn a song - HELP! What to focus on if you only have 10 minutes.
What makes good practising? How do we practise? Vocal coach Jeremy Fisher and singing consultant Dr Gillyanne Kayes chat about techniques, tips and hacks for getting your singing practice focused and effective.
Learning, memorising, things you need to practise, putting it together - they are all different. How do you help singers to know what to practise and how to practise - what's the difference between understanding what to practise and experiencing what to practise? What does a singer need to practise that instrumentalists don't? If you get a skill wrong, can you undo it and how does neuroplasticity fit in? Whose responsibility is it if your student keeps getting things wrong?
Hear the 3 AMAs we chose that were recorded on https://Speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess How much time in a lesson is it reasonable to practice [supervised]? How can I stay still when I'm practising instead of walking around the room? What's the difference between practising and rehearsing?
We also have news of a survey on singing practise aimed at 7-18 year-olds around the world - please listen then fill in the survey! https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/S2HXB3G
Today's podcast is sponsored by Vocal Process The Featured Resource today is: What's In A Warmup? The online training webinar on great vocal warmup tools, and the difference between a warmup and a skill. https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/VocalWarmupSecrets
Go behind the scenes as Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher reveal the facts, the myths and the realities of writing their first 2 books - Singing and the Actor, and Successful Singing Auditions. What did Jeremy do to make Gillyanne finish the book? Why was Singing and the Actor groundbreaking at the time (it might not be what you think) Why did Jeremy create the FOAL process for Successful Singing Auditions? What do Jeremy and Gillyanne recommend for writing your first book? All this and more (including being on the receiving end of THOSE reviews)
Every singer is individual, with their own voice, skills and background. Does your singing teacher work with "the singer in the room" or do they try to fit you into their templates? International vocal consultants Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher break down working with different voices
how important context is
what they listen for in each voice
the problem with "industry sounds"
the difference between demonstrating and modelling
different training timelines for different genres
why your voice isn't my voice and what to do about it
This podcast is sponsored by Vocal Process and our featured resource is our professional development online Webinar Finding the YOU in Every Song. This streaming resource is filled with exercises, analysis and vocal information. We break down five completely different song performances from singers in different genres, and give you five things that matter most when you sing. Get Webinar 4 - Finding the YOU in Every Song in the Learning Lounge here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher reveal more stories behind the stories on their vocal technique books. This episode focuses on two extremes written at the same time - the Singing Express series for children and the Oxford Handbook of Singing for academics.
How we found our writing voice for each audience Behind the scenes on creating and filming Singing Express Collaborative writing (and why it took us 16 years to really make it work between us) Working with a team of composers and arrangers for songs in different genres The four stages of pitch matching in children (and some adults) Why we chose to write songs of just a seventh in range The biggest differences between writing for children and academics Writing song transcriptions for the Oxford Handbook of Singing (Jessye Norman and LeAnn Rimes)
What are the turning points in your life? What drives you to make life-changing decisions? Vocal experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher share some of their turning points. What crisis led to their meeting? What Gillyanne said after leaving the Estill organisation What happened when Jeremy damaged his hand (twice) Why crises in your life might be good for you And what happened in Jeremy's worst audition ever
Today's podcast is sponsored by Canu Publishing The Featured Resource today is: Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach? Stories, tips and hacks from the studio of a voice expert Ebook/paperback https://amzn.to/3aXuq1w Audiobook https://amzn.to/3QNl23R
"Okay, as you can tell, we have absolutely no idea where this podcast is going" Voice experts and authors Gillyanne and Jeremy riff about how they do what they do.
The good and bad bits of being creative teachers.
The three most important things that make us great teachers
What it means to create 130+ resources in different formats
Musical experience (and the difference between musical learning and application)
Why we love words (and what type of books we read)
Communication and context, rhythm and pulse and singing AND speaking
Our different takes on “the interconnectedness of things”
Finding song repertoire by voice type, range, genre, composer, show, lyricist or period for different ages and abilities.
A real behind-the-scenes peek at how two talented musicians live and create together.
Sponsored by Vocal Process Three Songlists (General, Specialist MT female, Specialist MT male) https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/LessonPlans Online Professional Development Webinars https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/Webinars Online courses (Popup workshops and Online Singing Teacher Training) https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/Singingcoursesandretreats
The One Minute Voice Warmup app Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-warmup/id1212802251 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup
Gary Provost "This sentence has five words" text: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/373814-this-sentence-has-five-words-here-are-five-more-words
Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat with one of their own #LockdownHeroes, Oren Boder. Oren is the creator of the SOVT Singing Straw (patent-pending), a brilliant variable length/width metal straw for singers and speakers. In part 1 of a 2-part interview, listen to Oren's story as he shares how he started, how he navigated the multiple stages of creating a brand new singing resource while in Lockdown, and how bringing your skills together can help you survive and thrive during the Covid19 pandemic. Discover from Oren's research the science behind Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract exercises and techniques.
You can get Oren's brilliant metal straw (we highly recommend it) from https://www.sovtstraw.com/?ref=VOCALPROCESS - and type in the code Vocalprocess to get 15% off your shiny new straw
This episode is sponsored by the One Minute Voice Warmup App, a collaboration between https://vocalprocess.co.uk and https://Speechtools.co Offering vocal warmup exercises lasting 1 minute or less, the App has been approved by the NHS for healthy voice and Covid-19 related voice work. Apple Android
SOVT expert Oren Boder answers six of the top AMAs we received on semi-occluded vocal tract exercises & science. We discuss: Why the angle of the straw in water might make a difference - 3.50 Why you might be bypassing the benefits of straws without realising it - 5.30 Why matching resistance of your straw to your personal glottal impedance is important, and when to break that rule! - 7.10 Understanding the relationship between the depth of the water and the resistance (as opposed to how full the bottle is) - 12.40 What Eruptive Bubbling is, what causes it and why Oren doesn't recommend it - 14.30 And Jeremy joins in with information on SOVT and playing a wind instrument
You can get Oren's brilliant metal straw (we highly recommend it) from https://www.sovtstraw.com/?ref=VOCALPROCESS - use the code Vocalprocess to get 15% off your shiny new straw
This episode is sponsored by the One Minute Voice Warmup App, a collaboration between https://vocalprocess.co.uk and https://Speechtools.co Offering vocal warmup exercises lasting 1 minute or less, the App has been approved by the NHS for healthy voice and Covid-19 related voice work. Apple Android
Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat with another of their own #LockdownHeroes, James Sills. James is a passionate choral leader, the founder of The Sofa Singers, and the author of Do Sing. James shares how Sofa Singers ran from a quirky idea to international recognition (almost overnight), why singing together is vital for our wellbeing, and how his background shaped his view of music as an everyday essential.
Do Sing is available in paperback, ebook and audiobook formats from the DoBook Company https://thedobook.co/products/do-sing-reclaim-your-voice-find-your-singing-tribe or Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Sing-Reclaim-Voice-Singing/dp/1907974709
You can get more information on James's choirs here: The Sofa Singers https://www.thesofasingers.com/ All James's choirs including the Bebington Bitter Men can be found here https://www.jamessillsmusic.co.uk/regular-choirs-singing-sessions/ And you can find out more about forest bathing here https://www.forestbathewales.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/jsillsmusic https://www.facebook.com/jsillsmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/jsillsmusic/
This episode is sponsored by the Amazon #1 bestseller This Is A Voice: 99 exercises to train, project and harness the power of your voice. Offering step-by-step vocal exercises for speaking voice, singing voice (classical and contemporary), mimicry, ventriloquism and beatboxing, we can safely say there is no other vocal technique book like it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Voice-exercises-project-harness/dp/1999809025/
By popular demand, #SOVT expert Oren Boder, creator of the SOVT Singing Straw, is back! We had so many more AMAs for Oren following our SOVT Workshop together that we invited him back for SOVT AMAs part 2 (part 1). In part 1 of this two-part return, Oren, Gillyanne and Jeremy answer questions on:
what SOVT really is
the difference between active and passive SOVT
which way should you move - straw to singing or singing to straw
the difference between airflow, subglottal pressure and backpressure
specific exercises for moving from straw work to sung phrases
differences for the singer between steel and silicone straws
should you hear the airstream down the straw or not
which end of the SOVT Singing Straw you should blow down and why
why feeling resistance in the abdominal wall during SOVT exercises is a byproduct and not a focus
You can get Oren's brilliant metal straw (we highly recommend it) from https://www.sovtstraw.com/?ref=VOCALPROCESS - use the code Vocalprocess to get 15% off your shiny new straw
We had so much material on SOVT techniques, straws and AMAs that we had to split it in 2! Here is part 2 of Oren Boder's return visit. All 3 of us answer questions on:
Athletic vocal exercises - what does that mean?
The difference between athletic, therapeutic and agility SOVT work
A/C versus D/C backpressure and what it means for your vocal folds
Lumpy runs and how to avoid them
When not to use straws
Why you might want to match your straw to a lower glottal impedance before building resistance
Oren's take on teachers who claim SOVT isn't as useful for M2 singing
Why SOVT exercises DON'T force a change in vibration and what they DO change
Using "Puffy cheeks" and straws
A top tip from Oren, Jeremy and Gillyanne to take away
You can get Oren's brilliant metal straw (we highly recommend it) from https://www.sovtstraw.com/?ref=VOCALPROCESS - use the code Vocalprocess to get 15% off your shiny new straw
Gillyanne & Jeremy open series 2 (and 2021) with chat about tea, purpose, happiness and coffins They share more on their legacy and how to incorporate legacy into your life, why they stopped selling books, Konmari-ing Vocal Process and getting rid of 1900 dead people. They also reveal plans for more podcasts and their guest wishlist
Also in this episode: Gillyanne's the Queen's Blend tea comes from https://cupoftea.co.uk
We're talking to Nic Redman and Leah Marks from the excellent podcast TheVOSocial How Leah and Nic got into voiceovers What a portfolio career means for an actor Voiceover genres Finding your niche Dream jobs Why Gillyanne and Nic are passionate about vocal education How Leah and Jeremy found podcasts as a playground for their talents And of course, What's in your mug?
FYI The disaster that you hope never happens, happened. Yes, we lost all of Jeremy's original sound files. So the version that you are listening to is a cobble (technical term) of the Zoom audio recording, plus selected dropins from Nic's and Leah's emergency recordings. So if you hear the sound "stuttering" a little, forgive us just this once.
Don't be like Jeremy, check while you're recording!
Also in this episode: Gillyanne's the Queen's Blend tea comes from https://cupoftea.co.uk
Why we don't do "vocal coach reacts to" videos, and when we might The single most important difference between a singer and a singing teacher (and the simple reason why great singers might not be great teachers) Vowel shaping When to listen to the speaking voice of a singer and why Teaching two different people the same Belt technique And Jeremy demonstrates exactly what's being discussed with a line from a "legit" musical theatre piece
We're talking about Covid and voice, breathing and singing. Phoene Cave, music therapist, singer, trainer and developer of the Singing For Lung Health sequences chats to us about her life, singing for people who have chronic lung conditions, and what she thinks is the single most underrated skill for singing leaders. Why Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction is sometimes misdiagnosed as asthma What you need as a Singing for Lung Health leader (and why you need to know what your vocal techniques actually do) Why she's started writing her own songs again after 20 years And of course, the unpredictable effects of Covid
The theme for World Voice Day 2021 (April 16th) is One World, Many Voices. To celebrate being part of that One World of voice, we thought it would be great to hear the best bits from our vocal expert guests.
We start with the first of our #LockdownHeroes, our SOVT expert Oren Boder Oren made four appearances altogether on Podcasts 10, 11, 13 and 14 answering your SOVT questions and sharing so many insights.
James Sills, author of Do Sing and creator of The Sofa Singers, shared some moving thoughts in Season 1, Episode 12 on community, singing in a group, and the Sofa Singers manifesto.
Season 2 Episode 2 was a fun podcast with VOSocial leaders and voiceover experts Nic Redman and Leah Marks. We had a hoot arguing about tea, butter and being a bit lentilly.
And we finish with Phoene Cave in Season 2 Episode 4 on breathing, lung health and Covid. Check out Phoene's heartfelt and challenging thoughts at the beginning of her episode.
We're giving a special World Voice Day shoutout to Dr Marisa Lee Naismith and her new podcast A Voice And Beyond. We were guests ourselves on her podcast this month, and our chat is spread out over two episodes for World Voice Day (really, once we get going you can't get a word in edgeways...) https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/podcast/
Check out the excellent VOSocial podcast for everything to do with spoken voice and voiceovers https://www.thevosocial.com/the-vo-social-podcast, and a quick mention to Nic's new podcast The Voice Coach Podcast - look for it on your favourite podcast player.
Phoene Cave's website http://www.themusicalbreath.com/ has details of her training courses on Singing for Lung Health with a host of resources for you to enjoy
If you want to find out more about Gillyanne and Jeremy's training resources, check out the brand new Vocal Process Learning Lounge - over 500 training videos and vocal resources for less than the price of one singing lesson
Gillyanne and I have some more best bits we'd like to share with you, this time from Series 1 Episodes 6-9 and Series 2 Episodes 1, 3 & 5.
Episode 6 - The Singer in the Room. Industry sounds, why my belt isn't your belt, and at what point a singer needs to be "fixed" in their technique. And we answer Joanna's question about students and "when do you give up?"
Episode 7 - Stories Behind the Stories Part 2. Behind the scenes on the Oxford Handbook of Singing, Jeremy's transcriptions of classic recordings, and the sometimes tricky business of collaborative writing.
Episode 8 - Turning Points. How we've changed what Vocal Process does for us over the last 21 years, what it's like to create voice training resources in different formats, and how the biggest turning point of all changed the way we teach for good.
Episode 9 - Making it work. The two things that help us create new resources for entirely different audiences - context and purpose.
Series 2 Episode 1 - What's in Your Mug? Gillyanne explains what sparked the idea, and Jeremy describes two staples of every course we teach - the WOW Card and the Lionel Card.
Series 2 Episode 3 - Analysing Voices and Relationships. What we listen for, how we use reverse engineering, how to sound the same as someone else without "cloning", and Jeremy demonstrates one of our signature vocal techniques in a line from "South Pacific".
Series 2 Episode 5 - Registers, What's in a Name? We tackle one of the biggest cans of worms in vocal training, Vocal Registers. M1/M2, Chest/Head, Modal/Falsetto. We talk about Mixing, and Jeremy demonstrates a whole heap of mixes in M1 and M2, featuring and disguising his primary gearchange.
Gillyanne & Jeremy tackle two controversial AMAs in this episode: What they REALLY think about "thick and thin folds", and why the topic of vocal fold hydration is so confusing.
Gillyanne and Jeremy go in depth into vocal fold behaviour, why the terms thick and thin are misleading, how we can change pitch and volume while singing, and which words they now use in their teaching. And in answer to four people's questions on hydration, Jeremy shares some of the research findings on hydration (systemic and topical), why the answer to "how long does it take to hydrate" isn't as straightforward as it sounds, the different types of dehydration, and why you can drink too much water.
MORE ABOUT US Find out more about our work in the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 15 years of voice training resources in one place, for less than the price of one singing lesson https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge
Georgia’s chosen charity is https://SafePassage.org.uk, supporting unaccompanied child refugees to find safety and a new start
BTW Jeremy's recording equipment stopped working halfway through the interview, so the 2nd half of the podcast is taken from the zoom recording - don't judge us!
If you want to find out more about Gillyanne and Jeremy's training resources, check out the brand new Vocal Process Learning Lounge - over 500 training videos and vocal resources for less than the price of one singing lesson
Gillyanne and Jeremy riff about life after lockdown, the Accreditation programme, and different ways of working with us (the Ziggurat) How life has changed since our first podcast episode a year ago Finding an envelope for your creativity Working with us offline, online and live The Vocal Process Teacher Accreditation Programme (launching 4th July) The Learning Lounge Our new Circle Community, and so much more
Impostor Syndrome is real. We're chatting about Jeremy's recent blog post Seven Ways to Deal With Impostor Syndrome, and sharing our own journeys feeling like impostors. Jeremy describes the five types of impostor:
Perfectionist
Expert
Natural Genius
Soloist
Superman/woman
Discover which ones we are (and which ones we think each other might be). And we go into more detail about the seven Impostor Buster techniques that we've used to deal with Impostor Syndrome, and how we help our singing teacher clients to deal with their own impostor syndrome:
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge, where you can access over 500 videos and downloadable resources instantly, including the full recordings of the day-courses "Mastering Musical Theatre" and "Best Practice Update". Watch how we tackle questions and challenges from the audience on vocal and performance techniques! https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
We're talking business, singing and marketing with founder of the Speakeasy Cooperative (SECO) Michelle Markwart Deveaux
We share what happened when Michelle coached us in our own business (Vocal Process), and the two MAJOR decisions we made that have turned our lives around.
We find out
The main reason why it's difficult to make your singing studio work financially
Why marketing yourself is essential in these days of the internet and the Pandemic
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