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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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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
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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
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Guro's episode! 👇
Find out more about Guro
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMK7LpMRkYvfWTK1DynaKw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gurovongermeten/
Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd
You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/
We've also got this ↓
For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme
Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS
Find us - follow us on the socials!
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess
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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
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Ruth’s journey! 👇
#Podcast #MusicIndustry #RuthRoyall #KeepItReal #DrumAndBass #VocalCoaching #WomenInMusic #Confidence #Community #TouringWhilePregnant #RoyallSound -
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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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!
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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 -
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
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess
📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess -
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
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📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess -
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
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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!
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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
Appstore -
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 -
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
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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
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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
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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 -
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 changing20:38 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-marketingAnd 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 feedsKaren'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-teachingFor 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/id1212802251Google 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=VOCALPROCESSFind us - follow us on the socials!
🐦 Twitter -
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