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🎙 This Is A Voice with Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes
The podcast where we get vocal about voice.

This special finale (Season 12 Episode 12) brings together unforgettable moments from across Season 12, featuring bite-sized excerpts from powerful conversations about singing, voice, performance, creativity, identity, burnout, boundaries, connection and what it really means to use your voice.

From the emotional reveal of “The Secret Singer” to conversations about vocal health, creative resilience, performance psychology and human connection, this episode is a showcase of the insight, honesty and expertise that made Season 12 so special.

Featured topics include:
• Singing and identity
• Vocal coaching and performance
• Burnout and creative wellbeing
• Boundaries and resilience
• Voice science and artistry
• Communication and connection
• The emotional power of singing

Whether you're a singer, vocal coach, teacher, performer, creative professional or simply fascinated by the human voice, this episode is the perfect introduction to the podcast.

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What does a real week look like when you run a vocal coaching business?

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our actual working week, the conversations, the decisions, the small wins, and the moments that don’t usually make it onto social media.

We talk about the reality of being a singing teacher or vocal coach, including the balance between teaching, running a business, supporting a community, and navigating the constant question of value and pricing. We also reveal some of the conversations and techniques we share with our Registered Teachers, our latest cohort of singing teachers and choir leaders, and our private 1-1 performance coaching and teacher training sessions.

This is the unpolished version. No highlight reel. Just what the work actually looks like.

If you’re a singing teacher or vocal coach, you’ll probably recognise more of this than you expect.

Our Master-Apprentice Model survey link is here - please fill it in if you are an independent singing teacher, vocal coach or choir leader.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/Master-Apprentice-Model-In-Singing-Teaching

Making Music That Matters, the book by Melissa Forbes we talk about, is here:
https://www.routledge.com/Making-Music-That-Matters-Positive-Music-Leadership-for-Social-Health/Forbes/p/book/9781032724157
Gillyanne said this about it: "Extensively researched, theories of positive psychology and leadership are interwoven with reports from singing and music leaders. For any musician looking to make a difference for themselves and their communities."

Claire Underwood's This Is A Voice episodes on guiding high-profile actors in new singing roles are here https://youtu.be/yI0y7gEQAXg
and here https://youtu.be/MLZoBdVq-dQ

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In vocal health and voice rehabilitation, where does the speech language therapist's role end and the singing teacher’s role begin?

In part 2 of this conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes go deeper into the relationship between the singing teacher and the SLT/SLP, exploring where the overlap is helpful, where boundaries matter, and why referral is sometimes the most professional thing you can do.

They unpack some of the practical questions raised while teaching SLTs on a recent course in Northern Ireland, including breath management, phonation, pressure and flow, resonance strategies, vocal identity, and the challenge of helping singers transfer healthy voice function into real speech and singing.

This episode also gets into the human side of voice work. What happens when a change in speaking or singing function feels like a change in identity? Why can the right exercise feel completely wrong to a vulnerable singer? And how can both professions work together without overstepping their expertise?

You’ll also hear some wonderfully odd but effective voice exercises, including pitch-play, negative practice, conversation training therapy, and toothbrush intelligibility work.

If you heard part 1, this episode takes the conversation further, into the real-life overlap between professions, and why mutual respect, collaboration and clear boundaries are essential for healthy voice work.

In this episode:
00:00 Teaching vocal function to SLTs
02:01 Breath, phonation, registers, pressure and flow
04:32 “That’s not me”, identity and singing sound
07:45 Registers, chest voice, fluty soprano, and bridging mechanisms
09:18 Why a new vocal setup can feel out of tune
13:42 Weird exercises that actually work
14:56 Permission slips, silliness, and experimentation
16:04 Humming, inner hearing and finding pitch
19:10 Meaning, melody & “Feed the dog”
20:13 Starting with real speech, not isolated drills
24:37 The toothbrush exercise for intelligibility, jaw release & tongue freedom
29:05 What singing teachers can learn from clinical practice
31:15 Respect the boundary, keep the collaboration

Listen if you’re a singing teacher, SLT, vocal coach, choir leader, voice trainer or singer who wants a clearer sense of who does what, and why it matters.

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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
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What's the difference between a speech and language therapist (or pathologist) and a singing teacher? Where do those roles overlap and where should the boundaries be?

In this episode of This Is a Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes explore the similarities and differences between the work of an SLT/SLP and a singing teacher, especially when singers or professional voice users arrive with voice problems, vocal fatigue, or concerns about vocal health. The conversation begins after teaching a course for SLTs in Northern Ireland, where questions about overlap, gaps & boundaries kept coming up.

Gillyanne and Jeremy unpack the difference between a more medicalized approach and a more functional one, showing how clinicians may be focused on diagnosis, pathology, red flags and referral pathways, while singing teachers and vocal coaches are often focused on efficiency, stamina, clarity, range, coordination and performance goals.

• when a singer should be referred onward
• why singing teachers need to stay inside their scope of practice
• how to think about vocal load
• why voice problems are often multifactorial, a “perfect storm”
• what singing teachers can legitimately observe and ask

00:00 Singing teachers training SLTs
01:30 Why this SLT training course was different
03:45 Overlaps, gaps and boundaries
05:57 Singing teachers can help retrain coordination
08:33 Medicalized vs functional voice work
11:42 Multifactorial voice problems and boundaries
15:43 Perfectionism, performance pressure and voice recovery
19:57 Case study, effortful voice through 2 different lenses
23:29 What to hear, see and ask before giving exercises
25:24 Why context matters more than generic exercises
26:33 What is my job today in this room?
28:00 Case history, profiling and trial interventions
31:34 Being a detective, testing and evaluating exercises

If you’re interested in voice therapy, vocal pedagogy, functional voice training, singing teaching, rehabilitation vs habilitation, and referral decisions, this episode is packed with practical insight from two voice experts who train speech therapists

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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
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In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes welcome back psychologist Michelle Robinson for a deeper conversation about the singer-teacher relationship, motivation, wellbeing, and what voice training can learn from sport psychology.

Michelle introduces Self-Determination Theory, breaking down the three psychological needs that help people flourish: autonomy, competence and relatedness. Michelle, Gillyanne and Jeremy explore how these ideas apply to singers, teachers, performance and the learning environment.

The episode also highlights:
why external validation never really lasts
how teaching can support both artistry and wellbeing
the difference between performing “correctly” and performing authentically
what classical music training can learn from more person-centred approaches
Michelle’s own distressing experience of music college, and how difficult teaching relationships can leave a lasting mark
her research into singer-teacher relationships, including a new questionnaire designed to measure closeness, commitment and complementarity
* why musicians deserve the more holistic support that athletes often receive

This is an honest, thoughtful episode about voice, identity, teaching and the kind of support that helps artists thrive.

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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
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What if the teacher-student relationship in a singing lesson is not just the backdrop to vocal training, but the engine that shapes confidence, motivation, wellbeing and even performance anxiety?

In Season 12 Episode 7 of This Is A Voice, we’re joined by Michelle Robinson (singer, psychologist and researcher) to explore what the research says about relationship quality in one-to-one music teaching, and why it can determine whether learning feels safe and survivable, or tense and threatening.

We talk about:
Why the teacher–student relationship is mutually influential (it’s not one-way)
The three core ingredients of healthy learning relationships: Closeness, Commitment, Complementarity
How relationship quality links to motivation, autonomy, and wellbeing
The master–apprentice tradition, where it helps, where it can harm
What “good teaching” looks like in micro-behaviours, not slogans
Repairing ruptures, rebuilding trust, and creating studios where singers can truly sound like themselves

This one is for singers, vocal coaches, singing teachers, choral directors and people who cares about high standards without fear-based training.

00:00 – Why relationships matters more than we admit
01:34 – Meet Michelle: singer → psychologist → researcher
06:37 – “The relationship is mutually interdependent”, what that really means
08:26 – What does the teacher need?
10:48 – Jeremy’s hard lesson about different energies
17:51 – TWO humans in the room
24:30 – The 3 pillars: closeness, commitment, complementarity
29:02 – When “closeness” becomes unhealthy (blurred boundaries)
31:34 – IS there an inherent power dynamic?
33:09 – Students and safeguarding

👍 If you found this helpful, hit like, subscribe and share it with a teacher or singer who needs to hear it. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most!

singing #vocalcoach #voiceteacher #performinganxiety #musiceducation #psychology

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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
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In this episode of This Is A Voice (S12 Ep6), Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes continue the story from “The Secret Singer” (Ep5) and go deeper into what happens when a singer’s path gets interrupted.

Gillyanne shares what came after stopping singing in her late 20s, how she rebuilt confidence (slowly and with care), and why her “happy ending” wasn’t about chasing the stage again. We talk identity, grief, agency and the surprisingly liberating idea that loving singing doesn’t require loving performance.

Then we zoom out into the bigger picture, how singing skills transfer into teaching, leadership, presenting, training and research. Plus, we unpack the difference between rehearsal and performance as totally different nervous system tasks, and why connection with the audience can change everything.

If you’re a singer, teacher, vocal coach, choir leader, or anyone who’s ever felt like you need to “prove” your voice, this one’s for you.

Chapters

00:00 “Singer Interrupted”
01:14 The happy ending (and the grief)
02:45 Returning to singing, rebuilding confidence, technique + agility
05:12 Seven years off singing, and why that can still lead somewhere good
06:15 “Performing spoils my day/week”, permission to redefine success
08:22 Singing identity vs public performance
10:45 What would your happy ending be if you didn’t have to prove anything?
12:19 Teaching, training, presenting, research, performance changes shape
16:47 Connection with the audience, social engagement, polyvagal lens
18:24 Transferable skills singers forget they have
20:04 Rehearsal vs performance, what the audience changes
24:09 Starting from your real emotion, plus “it’s OK to be crap for 10 minutes”
28:37 Nervous system expectations in performance, what helps

Mentioned:
Melissa Forbes, Stop Chasing Perfection, Start Singing for Connection (This Is A Voice Season 11, Ep13 https://youtu.be/r5-Lq4ithDc

Safe Space 2 - Polyvagal Theory for Performance - our new online course with Franka van Essen
https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/safe-space-2-polyvagal-theory-for-performance-with-franka-van-essen

The Master-Apprentice survey - please fill in this survey (10-20 mins)
https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/Master-Apprentice-Model-In-Singing-Teaching

If this episode resonates, drop a comment, what part hit home for you? And tell us, where do you “perform” even when you’re not on a stage?

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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

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In this episode of our This Is A Voice podcast, we do something we've never done before.

We have a “special guest”, not in the studio but on a recording, one that hasn't been played for more than 40 years. You'll have to listen to the first few minutes to discover who the special guest is!

This conversation goes straight into the stuff singers quietly carry:
The feeling that “good enough” is a place you never reach.
How training can install a deficit narrative.
Why the master-apprentice model can turn learning into permission-seeking.
How confidence regresses when the teacher-student dynamic isn’t handled with care.

There’s also a very practical tangent Gillyanne and I both care about.
If you never sing music with scales written in them, stop treating scales like the goal. Build exercises from the repertoire you actually perform. Stop singing scales, start practising riffs!

We close the episode with a second archival excerpt. Same “special guest”. Same question underneath it all.
What would change if you stopped auditioning for permission, and started making music from ownership?

Apologies for the slightly variable sound quality, our microphones weren't working properly

Credits
Archival excerpt 1, Handel (German aria excerpt “Meine Seele hört im Sehen”)

Archival excerpt 2, Mozart (Concert Aria K490, "Non temer, amato bene")

Special guest singer: ???
Violin: Penelope Wayne Shapiro
Piano: Jamie Clarke
Recorded 1983

Master-Apprentice Survey link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/Master-Apprentice-Model-In-Singing-Teaching

The Birmingham Vocal Coach blog on Rethinking Vocal Coaching https://www.thebirminghamvocalcoach.co.uk/blog

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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
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Most singers can learn the notes and the words. That isn’t the part that gets in the way. The real block sits under the surface. It’s the moment where the song should land and somehow doesn’t. You can feel it. The audience can feel it. Something is missing.

In this episode, we dig into that missing piece
How singers learn songs too fast
How the ear follows the recording but not the key
How interpretation can be lovely but still empty
And how inhabiting a song changes everything

We talk through the internal logic sitting inside every piece of music
The logic of the harmony
The logic of the text
The tiny decision points singers often sail past without noticing
The moments of energy change, tempo change, key change, and emotional shift that carry the story

There are real examples from our masterclasses, including:
A classical song that suddenly locked into tune once the chords were stripped back.
A singer who delivered a perfect interpretation but didn’t sound like himself until we dug for his version of the truth.
A musical theatre song that revealed its turning point in the silence between phrases.

00:00 Why your song isn't landing
01:24 A shift in vocal technique
03:32 Being honest about your background
05:17 Helping a singer with tuning
08:39 Learning the song but not the key
10:15 Change points help you map the song
11:23 Do you memorise too quickly?
12:23 The Speed Run and other techniques
13:40 Acting without acting training
16:14 Green Finch and Linnet Bird
19:23 Not For The Life Of Me - Hidden in the text
21:47 Gimme Gimme - When ARE decisions made?
24:03 I Remember Sondheim
25:54 I Don't Sound Like Me!
30:30 Interpretation versus Inhabitation
35:06 The "studio-perfect" voice myth
37:44 This is our context, what's yours?

If you teach singers, this episode gives you tools to diagnose why a performance isn’t landing.
If you’re a singer, it shows you how to slow down, listen differently, and find the place where your voice actually sits inside the song.

Tell us how you approach learning or teaching songs.
What do you notice, break down, strip back, or question?
We’d love to hear it.

I Cain't Say No (Oklahoma) analysed by FlyNorthTheatricals https://www.tiktok.com/@flynorththeatricals/video/7566630322780081439

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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
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Burnout can creep up quietly - until one day you realise you’ve got nothing left to give.

In this honest, wide-ranging conversation, Dr Gillyanne Kayes, Jeremy Fisher and guest Dr Marisa Lee Naismith (host of A Voice and Beyond) talk about burnout in the performing arts: how it happens, what it feels like, and what recovery really takes.

We explore:

The link between trauma, stress, and burnout

Boundaries and learning to say “I don’t have the capacity”

Why people-pleasing drives exhaustion

The real brain changes in burnout and how to reset

What it means to honour yourself as a creative

This episode includes insights from Stress Burnout Reset by Kerry Norton, reflections on somatic recovery, and practical tools for singers and teachers finding their way back to balance.

00:00 Intro and Phlegm Alert
02:10 When Burnout Creeps Up On You
03:23 Losing Everything and Working Harder
05:39 Adversity vs Trauma
07:53 Burnout in the Performing Arts
08:41 Self-Worth and People-Pleasing
11:11 Learning To Say No And Setting Boundaries
15:19 The 24-7 Access Problem
19:28 The Power Of Saying "I Don't Have The Capacity"
22:07 What Burnout Does To The Brain
25:25 Recovery Tools and Somatic Practices
33:45 Maria's Final Reflections - Honouring Yourself

Watch, reflect, and share your experience of burnout in the comments.

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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

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If you’ve ever felt exhausted, cynical or “not good enough,” this episode will help you spot the signs, set boundaries and start recovering - without guilt.

What really causes burnout in musicians, singers, teachers, and students?
In this second episode of This Is A Voice on burnout, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher discuss the physical, emotional, and systemic roots of burnout - with two special guests offering different perspectives.

Dr Ayan Panja (NHS GP, Saving Lives In Slow Motion podcast) explains why burnout isn’t just “being tired” - and what really happens when empathy and perfectionism collide.

Richard Delaney (Programme Leader, BA Hons Acting: Contemporary and Devised at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama) reveals how time poverty and constant assessment are burning out a generation of creative students.

Plus, Gillyanne and Jeremy share their own stories of freelance burnout, people-pleasing and finding balance as performers and coaches.

Listen now and share it with a friend who might need it.
Featuring clips from Saving Lives In Slow Motion (used with permission).

You can find out about Ayan's work and join his podcast on https://drayan.co.uk/

You can find out about Richard's work on https://www.richardddelaney.com/

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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
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Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” For many musicians, singers, and creatives, it creeps in quietly until suddenly you can’t think clearly, you can’t create, and you feel stuck in cycles of exhaustion.

In Season 12 Episode 1 of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes open up about their own experience with burnout, how it affected their work and creativity, and what they did to recover.

They’re joined by singer and coach Franka van Essen, who explains burnout through the lens of Polyvagal Theory - and why creatives often toggle between burnout, boredom and overdrive.

We talk about:

The real signs of burnout (that you might be ignoring)

Why freelancing makes burnout more likely

How Polyvagal Theory can help you recognise the “zones” you live in

Practical ways to step back into rest, creativity, and connection

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or wondered “is this burnout?”, this episode will help you recognise it - and give you hope that you can recover.

burnout #singerburnout #polyvagaltheory #musicianmentalhealth #vocalcoach #singingteacher

00:00 Mood swings and despair

01:19 What burnout looks like

02:56 Measuring burnout

05:21 Jeremy’s change of behaviour

07:12 Franka on how burnout can start

09:19 Singing teachers and burnout

12:16 Musicians and task switching

13:49 Polyvagal theory and the zones

17:10 Toggling between the zones

19:01 Compassion fatigue

22:25 Household boundaries

25:08 A plate of raspberry puddings

25:44 Getting back in the green zone

28:44 Learning to say no

You can contact Franka van Essen on
http://www.voice2blossom.nl/
Instagram and Facebook voice2blossom
LinkedIn Franka van Essen

And Franka’s short course on Polyvagal Theory for singers, teachers and coaches is included in our monthly Learning Lounge membership here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

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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
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Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

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What does it take to be an effective singing leader?
Why is community music is so vital for social health?
How can positivity counteract our innate negativity bias?

In this powerful follow-up with Dr Melissa Forbes, we talk about how singing transforms lives far beyond the stage. From rethinking the deficit mindset of traditional music training to leading groups for people with Parkinson’s, Melissa challenges us to see singing through a new lens:

Connection, not perfection.

Whether you're a singer, teacher, coach, or someone who just loves voices, this episode will shift how you think about music, leadership and human connection.

musicleadership #positivity #mentalhealth

00:00 The singing skill no-one talks about
05:09 Performative versus Experiential music
07:28 What makes a great singing leader?
09:52 Singing for health and Parkinson’s choirs
15:02 A moving story about the power of choirs
19:04 Negativity bias & deficit mindset in music training
22:36 Helping people see beyond their limitations
24:46 Melissa’s three-word mantra

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Dr Melissa Forbes worked in law for 10 years until the firm's partner told a story about a bucket of water. That speech sent her straight to a jazz conservatorium, then to the research lab, and finally into community halls where group singing is healing real-world isolation.

In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher & Dr Gillyanne Kayes chat with Melissa on

• the “flight-corrections” that reboot a creative life
• how positive psychology reframes practice, strength and burnout
• why participatory choirs can out-perform stadium shows in human impact
• tips for choir leaders & voice teachers who feel stuck in the “performance-only” loop

Whether you belt for Britain, lead chamber choirs, or run a voice studio, the twists and turns in Melissa’s story will spark new ideas for you and your singers.
Hit play, grab a cuppa, and let’s get vocal about making music that matters!

00:00 – A Jazz Singer, A Lawyer & A Bucket of Water Walk Into a Bar...
05:05 – Bringing the lawyer brain to music
08:50 – Is singing research a dry subject?
13:55 – Losing (& refinding) your joy in music
17:45 – Turning points for different people
22:09 – How singing helps with a crisis of social health
24:12 – Music for health and wellbeing

CommunityChoir #PositivePsychology #VoiceScience

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Here's the link to Melissa's article on pivoting from music performance to music on prescription (it's free to access):
https://research.usq.edu.au/download/58f90447e97bc759d586fcb70ab91a7d3114d02bd6fdade8d31dbc0b1e02b81f/449105/forbes-et-al-2025-from-music-performance-to-prescription-a-guide-for-musicians-and-health-professionals.pdf

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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
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Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

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This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a five-year deep-dive into the voices, lives and lessons of singers, teachers and coaches around the world.

In this special fifth anniversary episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Dr. Gillyanne revisit the most powerful, personal, and punch-in-the-gut moments from over 100 episodes.
From life-changing reflux wake-ups, to the moment a singer’s voice disappeared on stage, to a viral blog on “Success Amnesia”... this is Dealer’s Choice.

Whether you're a singer, coach, SLP, SLT or voice-curious creative, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, taste, recovery, self-worth and biscuit tins.

Featuring:

Vocal injuries (and how to recover)
The truth about reflux for voice users
Why your "classical voice" isn't a prison
When technique isn’t the answer (but safe space is)
What to do when you forget your own success

00:00 Vocal For 5 Years - Here's What We've Learned
01:00 Our First Episode & Gillyanne's Dad's Biscuit Tin
02:00 Sing the Whole Song or Work on Fragments?
04:56 This Popular Episode on Reflux Might Change Your Teaching
10:38 Singers: Doing What You Love Or Just Coping?
14:53 Her Voice Cut Out On Stage. What Happened Next?
23:29 "Why Don't I Feel Successful?" This Might Be The Reason
30:28 The Artist's Curse: Always Onto The Next Thing
32:54 Are You Vocally Biased? The Need-To-Know About Taste
37:05 Teachers Can Be Cruel To 10-Year-Olds
39:50 80% of Voice Coaching Is This (It's Not Technique)
45:58 MT Singers: This Mindset Shift Will Change Your Singing
47:14 Share Your Favourite Episode

Perfect for: musical theatre singers, contemporary artists, classical performers, vocal coaches, SLPs, and anyone who’s ever lost their voice — literally or metaphorically.

voicelossonstage #refluxandsinging #musicaltheatre

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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

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"One of the greatest repositories of knowledge for singing and for performance in existence"

What if you had 700 expert voice teaching tools at your fingertips—any time, any day?

In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Gillyanne get personal about the Vocal Process Learning Lounge — a powerhouse online resource designed for singing teachers, vocal coaches, choir leaders, and voice users.

You’ll hear how the Learning Lounge came to life, who it’s for, and why it’s become a go-to CPD (continuing professional development) hub with over 38 accredited hours and growing. #CPDforSingers

Whether you want help with vowel tuning, stylistic coaching, teen voice changes, or even straw-based SOVT exercises — the Learning Lounge has it.

Plus, discover how our live Q&As build real community, create a sounding board, and help teachers implement learning that very same day.

Want to try it or ask a question? Visit https://vocalprocess.co.uk or drop us a message.

Topics in this episode include:

• Bite-sized adult learning for busy singing teachers
• Using reflection points instead of multiple choice
• CPD certificates and lesson-ready content
• Live community Q&As (with real teaching results)
• Bonus trainings from SLPs and guest experts
• New courses like “Creating a Safe Space” (polyvagal theory)

📥 Learn more at https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/

00:00 – 🎉 Birthday podcast! (Yes, we’re that dedicated)
01:15 – "The Learning Lounge is AMAZING" - West End vocal coaches agree
02:53 – Why we built a singing teacher’s dream
04:48 – Built for busy voices and busy lives
06:40 – Videos, workshops & songlists — oh my!
08:22 – Less spoon-feeding, more lightbulb moments
10:02 – CPD without the soul-sucking quizzes
11:50 – A vowel epiphany, courtesy of Steph
14:30 – Musical Theatre, resonance & genre wizardry
17:38 – Q&A sessions - your vocal agony aunt hour
22:06 – Vocal muscle training
23:27 – In person in London, you could touch us
25:52 – Adolescent voice change & tricky transitions
28:25 – SOVT straws and muscle tension
35:02 – Safe Spaces & polyvagal insights
37:10 – Where to find us + what’s coming next

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🎭 In this powerful episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), for a deep conversation about the real challenges - and the hidden joys - of training musical theatre performers today.

💬 From breaking down the myth of "giving 100%" to building stamina, challenging beliefs, decoding "mix", and supporting students' mental wellbeing, this is a masterclass in voice education.
Kevin, Jeremy, and Gillyanne get honest about what it takes to teach sustainably, integrate acting with technique, and prepare students for an evolving industry.

Whether you're a singer, teacher, coach, or student, you'll find something in this episode that resonates. Expect laughter, truth bombs, and a few gentle rants.

voicetraining #musicaltheatre #dramaschool #gsa

00:00 The Give-it-all myth debunked
01:01 Calibration - vocal and dramatic sweet spot
02:00 Building stamina - Jeremy's personal story
05:50 Why Plan B might save your voice
07:16 Beliefs can sabotage your singing
12:06 What great teachers actually do
13:58 That moment you hear more than E5
15:43 When students start coaching themselves
17:34 What's heartbreaking? "I can't sing a high Bb"
21:15 What's the story behind the sound?
23:55 Stop teaching exercises in a vacuum
27:03 Congrats on your mix, now WHY?
31:35 What singing education needs next
37:30 The role of a drama college today

Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

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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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In this powerhouse episode, Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting, joins Jeremy and Gillyanne for a deep dive into the realities of training musical theatre performers in the 21st century.
Kevin shares what it’s really like to work inside one of the UK’s leading drama schools—and how teaching voice has shifted to reflect individuality, neurodiversity, and longevity.

🎭 Individuality vs Industry Expectations
→ How GSA nurtures authentic vocal identities in a results-driven world
→ Why "cookie cutter" training harms the industry—and the performer

🎓 Bridging Education & Professional Life
→ What students think the industry expects vs what it really needs
→ The critical difference between drama school feedback and audition feedback
→ Helping students navigate casting mismatches and unrealistic vocal ideals

🧠 Pedagogy & Psychological Safety
→ How Kevin builds a "multi-lexical" teaching staff for diverse learners
→ Replacing the toxic “give 110%” mindset with sustainable performance
→ Empowering students to feel they are enough in their own structures

🎤 Practical Voice Training Strategies
→ Why “it doesn’t feel hard” doesn’t mean “it’s not working”
→ Peer-led learning through small group singing sessions
→ Tackling buzzwords like “speechy” and “purple” in professional settings

💼 Career Longevity & Self-Marketing
→ Teaching students to own their instrument as a business asset
→ The new digital skills actors must develop (reels, social, filming)
→ Why some grads succeed in their 30s—not their 20s—and that’s OK

This episode is essential listening for:
✔️ Singing teachers & vocal coaches in drama or music theatre
✔️ Performers navigating conservatoire life or early careers
✔️ Choral directors and educators seeking inclusive, forward-thinking pedagogy
✔️ Anyone frustrated by industry myths around “belting,” casting types, and “sounding right”

🎧 Listen, learn, laugh—and maybe rethink your entire teaching approach.

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
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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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This is the MOST nervous Jeremy's ever been recording a podcast — and for good reason!

In this deep, honest and funny conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes share how the world of Artificial Intelligence has changed their careers.
And Jeremy shares an intensely personal moment where he broke ChatGPT — and what it taught him about trust, frustration, and human connection.

What AI REALLY is (and what it isn't!)

How ChatGPT works — and how it misled us

Why understanding prompts is now an essential life skill for artists

How singers, teachers, and creatives can use AI ethically, powerfully, and authentically

The biggest mistakes people make with AI (and how to avoid becoming "Captain Obvious")

👉 BONUS: We're launching a brand-new LIVE course: Marketing Yourself with AI Without Sounding Like a Robot! Click here to book your place https://book.stripe.com/3csaGtfSh9E65G05kl

00:00 Nervous About AI: Why This Episode Is Different
02:05 Large Language Models Explained Simply
03:31 The Hidden Risks: Why AI Can Mislead You
06:03 Free vs Paid AI: What They Don't Tell You
06:59 How Acrobat and AI Might Leak Your Data
09:37 Mastering ChatGPT Prompts (Human Intelligence Required!)
16:31 Avoiding "Captain Obvious" Syndrome With ChatGPT
18:58 Oh I've Broken it - the Frustration of Dealing with AI
22:13 The Day ChatGPT Lied: A Real Story
23:28 Why I'm Polite to ChatGPT
28:58 The ChatGPT-Led Revelation about Myself
31:17 How to Train ChatGPT to be More You
34:49 Solving the Blank-Page Problem
40:37 Marketing Yourself With AI — Without Losing Your Voice
46:13 The Difference Between Automation and AI Agent
48:35 Jeremy's Mini-me

🌟 Whether you're AI-curious or already using tools like ChatGPT, this episode is packed with wisdom, examples and practical steps for thriving as a singer teacher musician in the AI age.

➡️ Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

SingingTeachers #ChatGPT #Marketing #Creativity #AItools

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
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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 Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
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Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

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What actually happens in a top-tier vocal coach's studio? What is "crack sob" and why is it so common in Broadway belting? What's the deal with voice rehab?
In this episode of This Is A Voice, Gillyanne and Jeremy are joined once again by Mike Ruckles - Broadway vocal coach and Singing Voice Specialist - to explore the fine line between SLPs (SLTs in the UK), ENTs and voice teachers in voice rehabilitation.
From navigating professional boundaries in vocal rehab to decoding the latest Journal of Voice research on "register instability", we're chatting about the world of high-level voice care.
Whether you're a singing teacher, voice professional, or just obsessed with vocal health and performance, this one's a must-watch.

00:00 Vocal health for singers on Broadway
02:12 Singing voice rehab when not an SLP/SLT
06:00 Jeremy’s word of caution on vocal rehab
08:45 The role of an SVS (singing voice specialist)
09:33 Gillyanne’s story of the singer’s diagnosis
12:12 Teaching MT role vs tour gig
15:19 Can we talk about key?
17:53 Researching the crack/sob
22:16 The process of research

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Direct Access via Elsevier https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892199725000918?dgcid=author

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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

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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!

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📚 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

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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.

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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

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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

Jessa Liversidge
https://jessaliversidge.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessaliversidge/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/jessaliversidge

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/

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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

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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

Find out more about Naomi
Naomi @ naomileeschulke.com
https://vocalidentity.co.uk

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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

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Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd

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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

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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!
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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

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Podcast #MusicIndustry #RuthRoyall #KeepItReal #DrumAndBass #VocalCoaching #WomenInMusic #Confidence #Community #TouringWhilePregnant #RoyallSound

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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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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!
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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
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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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ThisIsAVoice #VoiceEducation #diaphragm #Hamss #VoiceCoaching #masterclass

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!
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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!

ThisIsAVoice #VoiceEducation #AnniversarySpecial #Hamss #VoiceCoaching #PodcastCelebration

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
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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
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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

Get Dr Ayan Panja's book (highly recommended) The Health Fix here https://amzn.to/49xGTUL

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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

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
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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 #

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

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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

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'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

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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

Find Lisa Perks at https://Epiphanyvocalstudio.com

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'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
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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.

POLL 1, January-April episodes https://forms.gle/7TsTsVcdVJpj5KZZ9

POLL 2, April-June episodes https://forms.gle/TKmgRchZcynFURqm6

POLL 3, June-October episodes https://forms.gle/A6oxVtdqesK4YdDG8

POLL 4, October-December episodes https://forms.gle/XGY3MMFuS33iDaJb7

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

0:00 Finding your voice

3:43 Jeremy’s favourite clients

5:07 Karen does a shoutout

6:55 Teaching songs we don’t know

8:21 AI tools – EVITA

11:15 AI tools – MOISES

12:32 Erol Singer’s Studio

13:37 Your artist versus your librarian

15:31 Humanity’s job

17:23 Singing teacher’s job is changing

20:38 What Karen loves to do

Karen's given our podcast listeners a VERY generous 50% discount on her sessions! Use this link only https://cal.com/butterflysinger/vocal-process-digital-marketing

And here's the link to sign up for
Karen's newsletter https://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/

EVITA.ai https://www.evita.ai/

MOISES.ai https://moises.ai/products/

Erol Singer’s Studio https://www.erolstudios.com/index.html

Jeremy's article about the Artist and Librarian - https://vocalprocess.co.uk/feeding-your-inner-artist-and-your-cataloguer/

Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne
https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/

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/

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/

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

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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

Karen's podcast Your Creative GPS https://www.podpage.com/your-creative-gps/

The Social Butterfly Group https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/

We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html

Jeremy’s ChatGPT video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yd0t9fP7JPU?si=7Sor_4-acgxlt2Bp

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 -

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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!

Blog - More Than Just Content Creators? https://vocalprocess.co.uk/more-than-...

The Accreditation Programme Discovery calls https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalPro...

12 Hours To Better Singing Teaching online course https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-ac...

Northwest Voice CEN Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/applied-vocal-skills-client-relevant-strategies-with-vocal-process-tickets-710673061257

Pro-vox masterclass https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu1HeLbsNI9/

Hamburger Stimmsymposium https://hamss.de/anmeldung/

Jeremy’s ChatGPT video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yd0t9fP7JPU?si=7Sor_4-acgxlt2Bp

Rayvox https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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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

careermentoring #professionaldevelopment #CPD #vocaltechnique #voicetraining #thisisavoice #vocalcoach #singingteacher #voice

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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

careermentoring #professionaldevelopment #CPD #vocaltechnique #voicetraining #thisisavoice #vocalcoach #singingteacher #voice

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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!

Answer the questions on this simple form and find out more https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/CareerMentoringForSingingTeachers

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

careermentor #careermentoring #singingteacher #vocalcoach #musicaldirector

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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?

Here's the link for our 1-1 coaching Calendar for Gillyanne or Jeremy https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php

Here's the link to the Learning Lounge Deep Dive https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

And here's the link to the free preview of the Mastering Musical Theatre masterclass
https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/learning-lounge-l2-deep-dive/lectures/33138757

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
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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

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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

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.warmu

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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

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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.

Mentioned in this episode:
Our recommended SOVT (semi-occluded vocal tract) course with Gillyanne, Jeremy and Oren Boder - SOVT part 1 with the Bonus voice science videos in the Learning Lounge Essentials here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-1-essentials/
SOVT part 2 in the Learning Lounge Deep Dive here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

12 More Hours to Better Singing Teaching course (part of our Teacher Pathway) is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/12-more-hours-to-better-singing-teaching/

Find out more about Kate Bassett here https://Katebassettsinger.co.uk or Instagram @katebassettsinger

Find our more about Gatsby's Jukebox here https://Gatsbysjukebox.com Instagram @gatsbysjukebox

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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!

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://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/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 on the link and choose a Level
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/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/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

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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

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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/

Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder
https://www.rayvox.co.uk/?ref=VOCALPROCESS (affiliate link)

Find us - follow us on the socials!
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess
📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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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 

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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)
2. the dictionary definition of imposter and why it isn't impostor syndrome
3. different types of impostor syndrome by Valerie Young, based on the work of Clance and Imes. Which one are you?

4. Why we recognise different types of imposter syndrome in our own lives

5. THE BREATH! (S3 Ep3) One of our most popular episodes

6. Why the diaphragm isn't an animal
7. Why we need breath for singing, and what happens when we think we don't

8. And what the real function of breath is

9. Consonants, ventriloquism, Darci Lynne and Creep (S6 Ep6)

10. Darci Lynne's video of singing Creep as a ventriloquist
11. Which techniques she is using (Jeremy lists 6 different ones from the This Is A Voice Book chapter on ventriloquism and mimicry)

12. Jeremy's lip-perfect version (check it out)

13. Change your Pitch, Change your Meaning (S6 Ep12)

14. The research that triggered this episode (from UCL)
15. Why you don't need to understand music to read the "notes" in this exercise
16. 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

Find us - follow us on the socials!
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess
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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)
2. why singers have to be careful how MUCH water you drink (with a real-life horror story)
3. different types of dehydration + research into hydration and the effects on your voice

4. And which country has a different idea of how much water is enough

5. 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

6. Having a vocal injury as a recording artist
7. Habilitating her voice with Gillyanne

8. 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

9. The Breathy-Light Archetype exercises from our This Is A Voice book (S5 Ep2)

10. For this new format in season 5 Gillyanne takes me step by step through exercises from the book for the breathy-light archetype
11. I demonstrate "Arthur the Rat" using the clear/strong and breathy/light archetypes
12. Gillyanne prods me to speak with different breathy-light versions
13. 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.

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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.

Not to be missed.

Get Marisa's book here https://amzn.to/3Oz96Sn

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

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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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

Get Marisa's book here https://amzn.to/3EG7O3p

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

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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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)

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/

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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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

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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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.

Baz Luhrmann's film Elvis with Austin Butler is here https://amzn.to/3E2pWFA

Liz Lerman's Critical Response Process book is here https://amzn.to/3t4Jti8

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/

We've also got this! ↓
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!
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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/

We've also got this! ↓
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/

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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

The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with all these voice techniques and a LOT more, is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching

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

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/

We've also got this! ↓
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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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

The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with all these voice techniques and a LOT more, is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching

The Vocal Process Learning Lounge, with 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've opened the Accreditation for Cohort 22.

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

We've also got this! ↓
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/

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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

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

We've also got this! ↓

The Vocal Process Learning Lounge
https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/

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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

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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

Petra Borzynski's work is here -
https://www.youtube.com/user/singingtuition
https://www.facebook.com/singingsense
Mental Health in the Performing Arts Studio course - https://singingsense.com/products/mental-health-in-the-performing-arts-studio/

Voo breathing Peter Levine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zAseaIyFA

Polyvagal theory -
Organising principles: https://integratedlistening.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/infographic-organizing-principles-of-pvt.pdf
20 page primer: https://integratedlistening.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/polyvagal-primer-from-clinicalapplicationofpolyvagaltheory-3.2019.pdf
Video: https://youtu.be/ec3AUMDjtKQ

Resources from Gillyanne and Jeremy -
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/

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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's work is here –

https://singingsense.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/singingtuition

https://www.facebook.com/singingsense

Mental Health in the Performing Arts Studio course
https://singingsense.com/products/mental-health-in-the-performing-arts-studio/

Resources from Gillyanne and Jeremy -
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/

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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"

·       Glottal onsets/offsets: Beyonce - Single Ladies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY  from 40 seconds in

·       Yodel/flip onsets/offsets: Lizzo - Cuz I Love You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjPqsry7no   First 10 seconds, and last 15 seconds

·       Yodel/flip onsets upwards: Soulounge featuring Roger Cicero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grfw54YagYQ  from 20 seconds in

Find out more about Jeremy's Onsets and Offsets in the Learning Lounge (Best Practice Update course) here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge 

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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

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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.

Cate's website https://Catefnstudios.com

This Is A Voice - 99 Exercises to Train, Project and Harness the Power of Your Voice https://amzn.to/3uSw66c

Singing Through Change - Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause and Beyond https://amzn.to/3IQ9Kb9

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/

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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!

Cate Frazier-Neely’s website
https://Catefnstudios.com

This Is A Voice - 99 Exercises to Train, Project and Harness the Power of Your Voice https://amzn.to/3uSw66c

Singing Through Change - Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause and Beyond https://amzn.to/3IQ9Kb9

Jeremy analysing the Verdolini paper on Skill Acquisition for Singers https://youtu.be/utNmfLG8A0w

Exercise for the four different air supplies in beatboxing from This Is A Voice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po4Jd5pJVYQ&list=PLYDwxiBt-MOUOXHmnryApAumew79wgxGj&index=10

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

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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.

Brand archetypes - https://iconicfox.com.au/brand-archetypes/
Logo design - https://99designs.co.uk/
SECO (SpeakEasy Cooperative) and Michelle Markwart Deveaux - https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/

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

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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

Jeremy's article is on the Vocalprocess website here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/hobby-job-career-vocation-your-life/

Karin's interview on how she changed direction due to the Accreditation programme is here https://youtu.be/_lhh90lyCtE

Elizabeth Gilbert's original video/post is on Facebook here (text) https://www.facebook.com/GilbertLiz/photos/a.356148997800555/948792035202912/
and video here (TikTok) https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNMSSuV1/?k=1

If you want to have a 1-1 vocation advice session with Jeremy, click on my calendar or drop us an email

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She's back! Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Tor Spence returns with in-depth advice on the bane of a singer's life - ACID REFLUX.

• What acid reflux is and what it does
• Two types of acid reflux and why treatment for one might not work for the other
• Nocturnal coughing, upper and lower sphincters and soluble fibre
• We talk about LPR, GERD, PPIs and pepsins, and how effective Gaviscon (and other alginates) are

And if that wasn't enough, we're talking noses.
Nasal breathing and its benefits, why Tor recommends it, and why Jeremy has reservations

Dr Jamie Koufman's book Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet, Cookbook and Cure is here
https://amzn.to/3mtW9vO

The Complete Acid Reflux Diet Plan: Easy Meal Plans & Recipes to Heal GERD and LPR, by Nour Zibdeh MS RDN CLT
https://amzn.to/3Ha9NxS

Tor can be found under the VoiceFit banner here
https://www.instagram.com/voicefituk/
https://www.facebook.com/voicefituk/
https://twitter.com/voicefituk
https://voicefit.co.uk
Here's the link to Tor's online modular course for the developing voice therapist
https://voicefitschool.thinkific.com/courses/voicefit-to-practise

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

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,

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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).

Oh and we're talking mucus.
Lots of mucus.

Tor can be found under the VoiceFit banner here
https://www.instagram.com/voicefituk/
https://www.facebook.com/voicefituk/
https://twitter.com/voicefituk
https://voicefit.co.uk
Here's the link to Tor's online modular course for the developing voice therapist
https://voicefitschool.thinkific.com/courses/voicefit-to-practise

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
https://www.entuk.org/patients/conditions/31/hoarseness

And here's some advice from the Physiotherapy for Breathing Pattern Disorders website
https://www.physiotherapyforbpd.org.uk/self-help/

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

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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!

This Is A Voice book link https://amzn.to/3LcpdBP

Book a coaching session with Gillyanne or Jeremy to discover how much more your voice can do
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/

Oliver Burkeman's article is here - https://www.positive.news/opinion/how-to-become-news-resilient/And his books are here - The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking https://amzn.to/3tetDST
Help! How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done https://amzn.to/3lAGmLa

Dr Rangan Chatterjee's book is here - Happy Mind, Happy Life – 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day https://amzn.to/3NtuhmR

Mo Gawdat's book is here - Solve for Happy https://amzn.to/3z0MUKS

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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!

This Is A Voice book link https://amzn.to/3LcpdBP

The full SOVT 1 course plus bonus voice science videos in the Learning Lounge here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Book a coaching session with Gillyanne or Jeremy to discover how much more your voice can do
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 

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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/

We've also got this! ↓

The Vocal Process Learning Lounge
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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.

Go to the Vocal Process Learning Lounge for the "What's In A Warmup" 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/

Check out Max Richter's Sleep album here
https://www.maxrichtermusic.com/albums/sleep/

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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.

The book Wintering by Katherine May is here:
paperback https://amzn.to/3udylQq
ebook https://amzn.to/3L4gQIP
audiobook https://amzn.to/3ubJnFD

The book Successful Singing Auditions by Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher is here: https://amzn.to/3woqLF6

And the book Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach by Jeremy Fisher is here:
Audiobook https://amzn.to/3wsDman
Ebook https://amzn.to/3N5xEB7
Paperback https://amzn.to/3Jt1FZD

Go to the Vocal Process Learning Lounge for all the Successful Singing Auditions webinar videos plus 600 more videos and resources here
https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Book a coaching session to repurpose your song repertoire for different auditions here
https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/JeremyCoaching

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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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.

Go to the Vocal Process Learning Lounge for all the Successful Singing Auditions webinar videos (75 minutes-worth) plus 600 more videos and resources here
https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Book a coaching session to repurpose your song repertoire for different auditions here
https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/JeremyCoaching

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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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

You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance, including our Troubleshooting Breathing webinar, here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Or check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/rb7TVvB-TaQ

Read Dr Emma Kavanagh's article here https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/24/invisible-threat-had-pushed-us-to-limits-small-wonder-our-brains-overwrought

Or sign up for the newsletter to read Jeremy's articles on superpowers and brain fry here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

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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

You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance, including our Troubleshooting Breathing webinar, here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Or check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/rb7TVvB-TaQ 

Or sign up for the newsletter here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

Read more about death cafes here https://deathcafe.com/what/

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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.

You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Or check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/1Xhd4k0YRqw

Or sign up for the newsletter here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

And you can pick up Mo Gawdat's book Solve For Happy here https://amzn.to/3BAukZD

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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 

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In the Golden Nuggets Week of 7th February, we share Case Histories from our course archive. 
You'll hear Gillyanne share techniques for increasing range and changing timbre. 
Jeremy shares the "before and after" masterclass on using motivation to improve belting.
And he reads a case history in Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach, on coaching out of the box to help a singer use her love of dance to access more passion in a song she knows well.
In our What inspires us this week section, Jeremy's inspiration isn't a singer, it's an app!

Jeremy's on YouTube reading "How Dance Language Can Change Your Singing Audition", from his book Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach https://youtu.be/XTBuPEPmT-g

The paperback, ebook and audiobook are all available here https://amzn.to/3HgdQHP

The Learning Lounge with Belting Explained, My Singer Has A Voice Problem, Troubleshooting Range, and over 50 free previews is available here https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

Check out #Descript's great ad on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Bl9wqNe5J8U 

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In this new This Is A Voice Golden Nuggets series-within-a-series, we share weekly updates on what inspires us, and how we work with and analyse singing, music and voices.
In the Golden Nuggets Week of 31st January, Jeremy reads some of his book Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach, on "same song, different characters", and Gillyanne shares an inspiring podcast episode from Dr Rangan Chatterjee on the vagus nerve and how to "tone" it in times of crisis.
We share thoughts on song analysis, singing in different genres, changing vocal style, legato line, onsets, pronunciation styles, singing diphthongs, and a host of style features.

Jeremy's on YouTube reading from Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach
The paperback, ebook and audiobook are all available here https://amzn.to/3HgdQHP

The Learning Lounge with over 50 free previews is available here https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

Dr Rangan Chatterjee's episode with Dr Ayan Panja is available here https://podcasts.podinstall.com/dr-rangan-chatterjee-gp-author-feel-better-live-more-dr-rang/202201260000-232-why-disease-isnt-inevitable-dr-ayan-panja.html

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So much to share we needed a part 2!
Carrie shares the top symptoms to look out for (according to the RCSLT Voice CEN Survey)
Accessibility decisions for singers experiencing Long COVID
Why "train train train" on a straw isn't the target
Startling advice on singing lessons and dizziness (we agree!)
How using the One Minute Voice Warmup app can support singers in recovery
What to aim for first if you have Long COVID
and a multitude of resources on Long COVID, breathing and voice

Resources mentioned in the show:
Michael Rosen's BBC Radio 4 Word of Mouth episode with Fiona Gillies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000vp3y

The One Minute Voice Warmup App (Apple and Android) from Vocal Process

SOVT Singing Straw https://rayvox.co.uk with the code VOCALPROCESS for 15% off your straw

My Singer Has A Voice Problem (course) in the Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

Listen to our This Is A Voice episode with Phoene Cave on Singing, Lung Health and COVID
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1180343/8039135

Ask us anything - submit your questions on https://speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess

Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker https://amzn.to/33Eutye

British Medical Journal https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2021/02/19/we-need-to-do-more-to-understand-chronic-vocal-symptoms-of-covid-19/Allied Health Professionals webinar - Long Covid Speech and Language Therapistshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olKyibwGiXcNHS England National guidance for post-COVID syndrome assessment clinicshttps://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/national-guidance-for-post-covid-syndrome-assessment-clinics/NHS Supporting your recovery after Covid19 www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk

British Lung Foundation www.blf.org.uk

NHS Voice problems after Covid19 with Paul John McKenna https://youtu.be/Y9QqYuHhSkI

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We're discussing Long Covid and its effects on speaking and singing.
Our guest is highly specialist speech and language therapist, singer and singing teacher Carrie Garrett.
Symptoms of Long Covid (it's a looong list!)
How singing teachers can support students with Long Covid
The difference between Long Covid and post-Covid syndrome
Types of vocal exercises that are useful for Long Covid support
Differences between Long Covid and chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma
And a poem (with permission) from Michael Rosen on working with a voice therapist post-Covid

Resources mentioned in the show:
Michael Rosen's BBC Radio 4 Word of Mouth episode with Fiona Gillies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000vp3y

The One Minute Voice Warmup App (Apple and Android) from Vocal Process

My Singer Has A Voice Problem (course) in the Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

Ask us anything - submit your questions on https://speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess

British Medical Journal https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2021/02/19/we-need-to-do-more-to-understand-chronic-vocal-symptoms-of-covid-19/Allied Health Professionals webinar - Long Covid Speech and Language Therapistshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olKyibwGiXcNHS England National guidance for post-COVID syndrome assessment clinicshttps://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/national-guidance-for-post-covid-syndrome-assessment-clinics/NHS Supporting your recovery after Covid19 www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk

British Lung Foundation www.blf.org.uk

NHS Voice problems after Covid19 with Paul John McKenna https://youtu.be/Y9QqYuHhSkI

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Jeremy Fisher & Dr Gillyanne Kayes chat about collaboration and life

• Why we collaborate with other people
• Has it ever gone wrong? (Has it ever!)
• The most important conversation you can have when you begin your collaboration
• And we announce a new brand for actors, singers and theatre people that say it like it (almost) is – Voicenerdz

Mentioned in this episode

Send us a question on https://speakpipe.com/vocalprocess

After Estill – the speech they couldn’t wait to hear https://vocalprocess.co.uk/after-estill-speech-they-couldnt-wait-to-hear/

Nicola and Embodima https://www.embodima.co.uk/

Suzanne Dibble and the Small Business Legal Academy Black Friday offer of 72% off https://www.smallbusinesslegalacademy.com/black-friday-wait-list?_go=jeremy21 (Use that link until 22nd Nov, then use this one https://www.smallbusinesslegalacademy.com/black-friday?_go=jeremy21)

SOVT and Oren https://Rayvox.com/?ref=Vocalprocess

Voicenerdz – https://voicenerdz.co

Ruth Royall and the Pocket Guide to the Voice https://www.ruthroyall.com/product-page/pocket-guide-to-the-voice

Voiceover Social, Nic and Leah https://www.thevosocial.com/

Paul Meier podcast https://www.paulmeier.com/in-a-manner-of-speaking/

Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye BBC Radio 4’s Add to Playlist https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0011cd7

Michael Rosen BBC Radio 4’s Word of Mouth – Michael Gets Voice Training (sooo good!) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b09nvrs3

Anne Leatherland Singing Teacher’s Toolkit and Practical Phonetics https://anneleatherland.co.uk/services/

Learning Lounge and Carrie Garrett’s course https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

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Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher take a deeper breath and dive lower into part 2 of breathing techniques for singers & speakers.

And we share

• Breathing and tongue position (with demonstrations)
• Is nose breathing better than mouth breathing for singers?
• Is there a difference in pressure between inhaling through the nose and through the mouth?
• Breathing, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system
• Why nasal breathing DOESN’T raise the soft palate
• Different breathing patterns (square, 2-1, coherent) and what they can teach you about your nervous system
• And Gillyanne and Jeremy play a game of breath inflection

RESOURCES
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 550 resources on singing, speaking and breathing techniques for less than the price of one singing lesson https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

SOVT 1 streaming course https://www.rayvox.co.uk/?ref=VOCALPROCESS

SOVT 2 live online course https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/sovt-workshop

Online Singing Teacher Training Weeks 1 & 2 https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online

This Is A Voice: 99 exercises to train, project and harness the power of your voice https://amzn.to/3iEXQ7Z

The health benefits of nose breathing by Dr Alan Ruth https://www.lenus.ie/bitstream/handle/10147/559021/JAN15Art7.pdf?fbclid=IwAR14AvvFa1KiGJ-lkStHSGxR10BBdyzrZvX2aQObp1gkU2CR_1WkHoNStu8

Can influenza viruses be inactivated by a “nose-mouth-nose” breathing technique? Carlos Sanchez https://www.ijirr.com/sites/default/files/issues-pdf/3637.pdf

Ann Coxhead Osteopath https://www.anncoxhead.com/

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Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher dive deep into breathing techniques for singers & speakers.

And we share

• What MDs really shouldn’t do to their singers
• Why one of the classical “rules” really doesn’t serve the singer (and you still hear it on recordings)
• When you don’t need much breath
• Why rhythm is so important for easy singing (and it may not be what you think)
• Why Rib Reserve and Accent Method are opposite breathing techniques and how you might use them together (or not)
• How you can maintain “pressure” in long notes
• Jeremy demonstrates what happens to his voice following an old breathing technique
• And you hear us fact-checking each other on physiology (because after all, we’re humans)

RESOURCES
The Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 550 resources on singing, speaking and breathing techniques for less than the price of one singing lesson https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

SOVT 1 streaming course https://www.rayvox.co.uk/?ref=VOCALPROCESS

SOVT 2 live online course https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/sovt-workshop

Online Singing Teacher Training Weeks 1 & 2 https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online

This Is A Voice: 99 exercises to train, project and harness the power of your voice https://amzn.to/3iEXQ7Z

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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
• Why "nicheing" is better than "all genres, all ages, all levels" to get more (and better) students
• Why being on the internet DOESN'T mean you have to go global
• The difference between local and global, and which "brand" we are and why

The Vocal Process Learning Lounge
https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge
Vocal Process's...
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram

The Speakeasy Cooperative and FaithCultureKiss studio https://thespeakeasycooperative.com/
Michelle's...
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram

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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:

1. Perfectionist
2. Expert
3. Natural Genius
4. Soloist
5. 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:

• Dealing with the loneliness
• Working with criticism
• Getting guidance
• Validating feelings
• Teaching someone else
• Discovering your FOAL area
• How good is good?

The original article from Jeremy https://vocalprocess.co.uk/7-ways-to-deal-with-imposter-syndrome/

Gillyanne's live on "Don't be in the dark, there are no silly questions"
https://www.instagram.com/p/CThc5xHIrCY/

Dr Marisa Lee Naismith's podcast "A Voice And Beyond" https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/podcast/

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

Share your thoughts on this podcast and ask us anything on https://speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess

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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

Mentioned in this episode:
https://instagram.com/Vocalprocess
https://youtube.com/vocalprocess

Choice For Voice, the British Voice Association https://www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk/events_choice-for-voice_2021.htm#KeynotesMasterclasses

Some of our books on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jeremy-Fisher/e/B00FUB8WNQ/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

The Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online

The Vocal Process Learning Lounge https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

Oren Boder and the SOVT Singer Straw at Rayvox https://www.rayvox.co.uk/

Download your free paper larynx (Click the red box "Send me your larynx and feed me more") https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

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Our special guest prizewinning jazz singer Georgia Mancio talks frankly about

• becoming a lyricist almost by accident
• collaboration as a song-writer
• the layers of a song including melody, lyrics, story and social conscience
• dealing with a vocal cyst as a recording artist
• working with Gillyanne on voice habilitation after surgery
• the difference between experiencing a performance, organising a festival, creating an album and writing song lyrics
• winning a best album award in 2020
• influences in lyric writing including bereavement
• and why sometimes the show mustn’t go on

There’s a voicenerd moment when we talk about why Jeremy admires Georgia’s diphthongs!

And we play songs from her latest collaboration with Grammy-winning pianist/composer Alan Broadbent, and Quiet Is The Star

Find out more about Georgia here: https://georgiamancio.com

Social media handles:
Bandcamp https://georgiamancio.bandcamp.com/
Instagram @GeorgiaMancio https://www.instagram.com/georgiamancio/ (click on Linktree in her bio to buy the album)
Facebook GeorgiaMancioMusic https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaMancioMusic
Twitter GeorgiaMancio https://twitter.com/GeorgiaMancio
YouTube GeorgiaMancio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPZqK-hvQS_eaJt39NB64Q

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

https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

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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.

Mentioned in the show:

My supporting article on hydration and the vocal folds is here:
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/hydration-vocal-folds/

The Voice Clinic Handbook (2nd edition, Harris et al) https://amzn.to/3ch17HN

Verdolini-Abbott et al papers
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7823546/ Dependence of phonatory effort on hydration level
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12003510/ Biological mechanisms underlying voice changes due to dehydration

Sivasankar & Leydon The Role of Hydration in vocal fold physiology 2010 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2925668/

Hartley & Thibeault Systemic hydration: relating science to clinical practice in vocal health 2014 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4157110/

Leydon, Wroblewski, Eichorn & Sivasankar A meta-analysis of outcomes of hydration intervention on phonation threshold pressure 2010 https://www.jvoice.org/article/S0892-1997(09)00074-5/fulltext

Marshall et al Systemic but not local rehydration restores dehydration-induced changes in pulmonary function in healthy adults https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00311.2020

Hydration video tutorial from the European Federation of the Association of Dieticians http://www.efad.org/en-us/euhhac-hydration-resource-center/tutorial-on-hydration/

US National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement “Fluid Replacement for the Physically Active” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5634236/

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

Log in to our instantly available online course on SOVT with Oren Boder here https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/sovt-streaming-course

Join us on a live Popup workshop - 2 hours of practical techniques, solid information and helpful activities - https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/Singingcoursesandretreats

AMA - ask me anything. Go to https://speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess and record your question for us to answer on the podcast

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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.

Mentioned in this episode:

Our brand new Vocal Process Learning Lounge: 15 years of groundbreaking voice training resources (over 500 training videos) available in full for less than the price of one singing lesson https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

The Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online
How to Accompany Your Singing Students ebook https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-accompany-your-singing-students-ebook/dp/B07DPTDWHX
Oxford Handbook of Singing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Handbook-Singing-Library-Psychology/dp/0199660778
Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084QDLT7C/

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Gillyanne and I have some best bits we'd like to share with you. Here are the best bits from Series 1, episodes 1-5

• Episode 1 - How our online teaching changed during Lockdown, and does a singing teacher need keyboard skills?
• Episode 2 - What's the difference between a vocal coach and a singing teacher, and when we might swap clients
• Episode 3 - How Jeremy teaches songs to "customer not present" singers and how learning the notes is not the only way to tackle a song
• Episode 4 - The full 10-minute answer to our first recorded AMA - how much time should you spend in a lesson practising?
• Episode 5 - Buzz saws, chickens, book writing in a tiny 1-bedroom council flat and THOSE reviews

Mentioned in this episode:

The Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online
How to Accompany Your Singing Students ebook https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-accompany-your-singing-students-ebook/dp/B07DPTDWHX
Singing and the Actor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Singing-Actor-Gillyanne-Kayes/dp/0713668237/
Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B084QDLT7C/

And a shoutout to our brand new Vocal Process Learning Lounge: 15 years of groundbreaking voice training resources available in full for less than the price of one singing lesson https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

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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/

The SOVT Course we talk about with Oren is now available immediately as a streaming course. Click on https://www.rayvox.co.uk/?ref=VOCALPROCESS and scroll down!

Gillyanne reads out a section of James's book Do Sing - here's a link to the book itself https://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Sing-Reclaim-Voice-Singing/dp/1907974709

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

https://bit.ly/VocalProcessLearningLounge

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Gillyanne and Jeremy tackle the controversial topic of vocal registers

• M1 and M2 - what the M words actually mean
• The difference between M1 and chest voice
• The only way to find out where the mechanisms change (according to the research)
• Why registers help us navigate our pitch range (with examples)
• Why key is vital to registers in different genres
• Why mixing is not about the vocal folds!
• And Jeremy makes a sweeping statement about THE MIX

With live demonstrations of M1 and M2 singing from both Gillyanne and Jeremy

The original article from Jeremy https://vocalprocess.co.uk/modal-falsetto-everything-between/
The M1/M2 popup Workshop https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/m1-m2-workshop
Teacher Other Genders popup Workshop https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/teach-gender

The Vocal Process Hub with all our published training resources for the last 15 years will be available from World Voice Day (April 16th) 2021

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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

Phoene's website The Musical Breath http://www.themusicalbreath.com

Singing For Breathing exercises http://www.themusicalbreath.com/singing-for-breathing-exercises/
(50% of profits go to the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals to support the Singing For Breathing project here) https://www.rbht.nhs.uk/about-us/our-charities-and-rbharts/singing-for-breathing

Twitter link @OmPhoenix

Singing With One Voice - article by Phoene Cave https://lahf.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/singing-with-one-voice/

British Lung Foundation https://www.blf.org.uk/support-for-you/singing-for-lung-health/improve-your-wellbeing

This Is A Voice book by Gillyanne and Jeremy https://amzn.to/3qcEXui

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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

Check out the Popup Workshops and Masterclasses we run here
https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk

Book a 1-1 coaching session or teacher mentoring session with Jeremy or Gillyanne here
https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/

Find out more about vowel tuning, physiology of singing, and some of the vocal exercises we use in our This Is A Voice book, available at any good bookstore
https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Voice-exercises-project-harness/dp/1999809025/

Send us your AMAs on https://speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess, it's quick, easy and direct from your phone, tablet or computer

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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

The Voiceover Social podcast with Nic Redman and Leah Marks https://www.thevosocial.com/

The voice coach podcast with Nic Redman
https://www.podfollow.com/the-voice-coach-podcast 

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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

The Voiceover Social podcast with Nic Redman and Leah Marks https://www.thevosocial.com/

The Doctor’s Kitchen with Dr Rupy Aujla (inc 2 episodes with Dr Ayan Panja) https://thedoctorskitchen.com/

BLA British Laryngological Association https://www.britishlaryngological.org/

A Clear Voice podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1459708

PERFORM study available on the AOTOS website https://aotos.org.uk/

The Speakeasy Cooperative with Michelle Markwart Deveaux
https://www.faithculturekiss.com/speakeasy/

Free larynx template link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/ in the section called Free Stuff

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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

You can learn more about SOVT techniques on Oren's online (hands-off) course here https://www.ob1.co.uk/sovt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS (10% off with the code VocalProcess)

Or join Oren, Gillyanne and Jeremy for a repeat of the LIVE online SOVT workshop here https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/sovt-workshop

Watch Jeremy and Gillyanne use the straw when they coach Musical Theatre vocal and performance techniques https://www.ob1.co.uk/mmt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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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

You can learn more about SOVT techniques on Oren's online (hands-off) course here https://www.ob1.co.uk/sovt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS (10% off with the code VocalProcess)

Or join Oren, Gillyanne and Jeremy for a repeat of the LIVE online SOVT workshop here https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/sovt-workshop

Watch Jeremy and Gillyanne use the straw when they coach Musical Theatre vocal and performance techniques https://www.ob1.co.uk/mmt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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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/

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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

You can learn more about SOVT techniques on Oren's online (hands off) course here https://www.ob1.co.uk/sovt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS (10% off with the code VocalProcess)

Or join Oren, Gillyanne and Jeremy for a LIVE online course here https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/sovt-workshop

Watch Jeremy and Gillyanne use the straw when they coach Musical Theatre vocal and performance techniques https://www.ob1.co.uk/mmt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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.
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Doctor Vox https://www.doctorvox.co.uk/shop/
Lax Vox http://laxvox.com/eng/index.html

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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

You can learn more about SOVT techniques on Oren's online (hands off) course here https://www.ob1.co.uk/sovt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS(10% off with the code Vocalprocess)

Or join Oren, Gillyanne and Jeremy for a LIVE online course here https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/sovt-workshop

Watch Jeremy and Gillyanne use the straw when they coach Musical Theatre vocal and performance techniques https://www.ob1.co.uk/mmt.html?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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

Doctor Vox https://www.doctorvox.co.uk/shop/
Lax Vox http://laxvox.com/eng/index.html

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"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

Oren Boder's SOVT straw and free ebook https://ob1store.co.uk/?ref=VOCALPROCESS
AMAs for Oren (our next podcast) or for us https://speakpipe.com/Vocalprocess

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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://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-need-vocal-coach-Stories/dp/1999978552/
Audiobook https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B089NZYD1H/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-199683&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_199683_rh_uk

Vocal Process Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online

Keep your eyes peeled for the public Popup Masterclasses here: https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/

Singing and the Actor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Singing-Actor-Gillyanne-Kayes/dp/0713668237/
Successful Singing Auditions https://www.amazon.co.uk/Successful-Singing-Auditions-Performing-Arts/dp/071365807X/

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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)

Four Stages of Pitch Matching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFqfVpU8_4w&feature=youtu.be
The Singing Express books and songbooks 1-4 https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=singing+express&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
The Oxford Handbook of Singing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Handbook-Singing-Library-Psychology/dp/0199660778
Amazing Grace transcriptions https://vocalprocess.co.uk/what-is-music-anyway/
How To Sing Legato https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Sing-Legato-Practical-exercises-ebook/dp/B07CP4SXT3/

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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 on https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/Webinars

Our books are available from Amazon worldwide or from Vocal Process here
Singing and the Actor (signed copy)
Successful Singing Auditions (signed copy)
This Is A Voice (signed copy)
Singing Express books 1-4 and Songbooks 1-4

Professional Development Webinars 1-18 available from Vocal Process here

Download your free Build Your Own Tilting Larynx template on https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx

Online course for singing teachers (the currently full one) https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singingcoursesandretreats

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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)

This podcast is sponsored by Canu Publishing, and our featured resource is Jeremy's new book Why Do I Need a Vocal Coach? Stories, tips and hacks from the studio of a voice expert. Book and ebook available from Amazon here
Audiobook from Audible here

Books available from Vocal Process here
Singing and the Actor (signed copy)
Successful Singing Auditions (signed copy)
This Is A Voice (signed copy)
Singing Express books 1-4 and Songbooks 1-4

Professional Development Webinars 1-18 available from Vocal Process here

Joan Melton's book One Voice available from Amazon here

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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

The free Vocal Process Build-Your-Own-Larynx template is at https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

"Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach? Stories, tips and hacks from the studio of a voice expert" book/ebook/audiobook
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-need-vocal-coach-Stories-ebook/dp/B084QDLT7C/

Vocal Process Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online

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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.

Sponsored by CANU Publishing, publisher of #1 bestsellers including Jeremy's latest book "Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-need-vocal-coach-Stories-ebook/dp/B084QDLT7C/
and "How To Sing Legato"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Sing-Legato-Practical-exercises-ebook/dp/B07CP4SXT3/

Vocal Process Online Singing Teacher Training https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/singing-teacher-training-online

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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?

Sponsored by CANU Publishing, publisher of three #1 bestsellers including Jeremy's latest book "Why Do I Need A Vocal Coach" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-need-vocal-coach-Stories-ebook/dp/B084QDLT7C/

Vocal Process Webinar 3 - What's In A Warmup https://store.vocalprocess.co.uk/VocalWarmupSecrets

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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

Jingle specially written for us by Connagh Tonkinson
Oohs and ahhs voiced by members of the company