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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Christopher Cayari and Dr. Fellix Graham as we dive deep into the world of voice training for transgender and gender non-conforming singers. In this episode, we'll tackle crucial topics and common misconceptions in the field, including:
Vocal Health: How should vocal health be managed during periods of significant vocal change for transgender students?Repertoire Recommendations: Discover favorite sources for gender-affirming repertoire suitable for those in early or mid-vocal transition.Effective Exercises: Beyond SOVT exercises, which specific exercises are recommended for voices undergoing changes due to testosterone?Impact of Hormonal Treatments: Learn about how estrogen and testosterone impact vocal training and what voice teachers should be aware of.Vocal Labels and Dysphoria: Examine the impact of traditional vocal labels on gender dysphoria and explore alternative labeling approaches.Voice Dysmorphia and Dysphoria: How do we support clients struggling with voice dysmorphia or dysphoria, particularly when progress is hard to perceive?Advice for Educators: Gain practical advice for voice teachers who are new to working with transgender students.We are planning on a 2-part series, where we lay the groundwork for understanding and supporting transgender and gender non-conforming singers. Stay tuned for part two, where we'll continue to explore topics and answer questions that couldnât be covered in this episode. Do you have questions? Send them in for part 2.
Dr. Christopher Cayari (he/they; @ DrCayari on all the social media) is an associate professor of music at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. They specializes in popular music vocal styles such as vocal jazz, show choir, and musical theater. He has maintained a private voice studio since 2000, now located in the Chicago Loop and online. Christopher is an accomplished researcher-performer who blends research and art through autoethnography, a way to research society through exploring oneâs own lived experiences. His one-person musical theater research revues have been performed across the US, Canada, and the UK. Their newest show premiered off-Broadway at the Musical Theater Educators Alliance conference in 2023, and they has also been a featured performer in Trans Voices Cabaret Chicago and Transcend Choir of NYC (which is the brainchild of my other guest, Dr Felix A Graham **like how I built in the TRANSition for you).
Felix Graham, ED.D.C.T., is an NYC-based musician, writer and teaching artist whose practice explores the juxtaposition of voice, gender & identity. He has had two careers as a performer: initially as a classical singer & pianist, then post-transition branching into cabaret/queer musical theatre, resulting in, among other things, singing as the first openly trans-masculine artist at the Friarâs Club.
As a teaching artist, Dr, Graham works with trans/GNC singers and gives workshops nationally on trans voice, music & identity, and creating secure musical learning spaces for marginalized communities. He is the founder of TRANScend Choral & Community Music Foundation â a non-profit dedicated to gender-inclusive music and music education in New York City.Support the show
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Join us for an enlightening episode of "Gargles and SOVT: Techniques with an SLP," where we dive into the world of Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises and the benefits of gargling for voice health. In this episode, we explore the do's and don'ts of these essential vocal techniques with Sarah K. Brown, a highly respected singing teacher and licensed speech pathologist based in NYC.
About Sarah K. Brown: Sarah K. Brown is a singing teacher and licensed speech pathologist based in NYC. Before launching her own voice studio and going into full-time private work, Sarah maintained a clinical caseload at the Voice Center of Mount Sinai for 5 years, as well as an adjunct faculty position at Pace University. Her research has covered a wide variety of topics in voice, and she has presented nationally at the Fall Voice Conference. Sarah also regularly teaches singing masterclasses, most recently with Yale University School of Drama. Her specialized combination of singing background, performance experience, and clinical expertise have enabled her to serve Broadway performers, Metropolitan Opera singers, and TV/film actors. She holds a BM in Vocal Performance from Chapman University and an MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.
In this episode, Sarah shares her expert insights on:
The fundamentals of SOVT exercises and why they're crucial for vocal health.The proper technique for gargling and how it can aid in vocal care.Common mistakes to avoid when performing these exercises.Tips for incorporating SOVT exercises and gargling into your daily vocal routine.Whether you're a professional singer, a voice coach, or simply interested in maintaining a healthy voice, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical advice. Tune in to learn from one of the best in the field and take your vocal care to the next level!
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Join host Christine Schneider on The Visceral Voice Podcast as she welcomes Marita Stryker, an esteemed Assistant Professor of Music at St. Olaf College and Director of Musical Theatre, for an enlightening discussion on her groundbreaking research and dissertation focused on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). In this episode, Marita delves into the intricacies of working with students who have POTS in the voice studio, sharing insightful modifications and techniques to support these students' unique needs.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on how to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with POTS, drawing from Marita's extensive experience and expertise in voice science and contemporary singing styles.
About Marita Stryker:
Marita Stryker is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Music at St. Olaf College, where she directs the Musical Theatre program and teaches voice and contemporary singing styles. She is a PAVA-recognized Vocologist and movement specialist, whose teaching philosophy integrates contemporary singing, accessible voice science, and the mind-body connection essential for balanced and receptive artists.
Marita has held prestigious teaching positions at Shenandoah Conservatory, Oklahoma City University, and Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo. Her notable performance credits include the national tour of John Doyleâs Sweeney Todd and Tokyoâs 2019 duo-language production of The Last Five Years as Cathy. Beyond academia, Marita maintains a small virtual voice studio, coaching working artists in New York City, Austin, LA, and Tokyo.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of POTS in the voice studio and learn from Maritaâs extensive experience and passion for accessible and inclusive voice education.
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In today's episode I have a conversation with Clinton Sherwood. Clinton is a multi-disciplinary performer and educator living in New York City with his husband and miniature poodle.
Clintonâs decade-long career in musical theatre spans from performing on broadway and national tours to becoming an accomplished music director and choreographer, creating award-winning dance-theatre pieces and supporting the development of new works in New York City.
Clinton studied musical theatre and dance at Millikin University, and went on to earn an MFA in musical theatre from San Diego State University. Clinton first began developing what has become a careerâs work in understanding and disrupting the harmful and far-reaching consequences that some artistic education spaces can have on young artists. Clintonâs graduate thesis, âThe Ego and The Educatorâ, was the catalyst that has led to Clintonâs ongoing research and practice in anti-oppressive facilitation.
Currently, Clinton teaches private voice to BFA musical theatre students at Pace University. They also work alongside former podcast guests Joey Harrell and Jared Trudeau at BroadwayVox, where Clinton teaches dance and voice to students and working professionals here in New York.
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In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Alien PartljiÄ, a certified Modern Vocal Training coach and regional mentor for the Balkan area. Alien brings a unique perspective to the table as he delves into the intriguing topic of hypermobility and its profound effects on the voice.
Drawing from his extensive experience and training, including completion of a vocal massage therapy course with Stephen King and Robert Price, Alien sheds light on how hypermobility intersects with vocal performance. As a hypermobile individual himself, Alien's personal journey and curiosity have fueled his exploration into understanding the nuances of this condition and its implications for vocalists.
Through his Level 3 - Advanced vocal coach training course, Alien has embarked on in-depth research, uncovering valuable insights into the relationship between hypermobility and vocal capabilities. Tune in as we uncover the intricacies of this subject, exploring Alien's findings and how he incorporates them into his teaching methodology.
Whether you're a vocalist, vocal coach, or simply curious about the intersection of hypermobility and voice, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and perspective. Join us as we navigate through the fascinating realm of vocal dynamics with Alien PartljiÄ.
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I am beyond excited to bring you a captivating conversation with the incredible Susan, a renowned voice teacher and consultant based in the heart of NYC, extending her expertise worldwide through online platforms.
In this episode, Susan shares her wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working with opera singers, musical theatre performers, cabaret artists, and recording talents across the globe. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of voicing and navigating the challenges that come with menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause.
Susan, a cherished friend, offers insights, tips, and wisdom gathered from her extensive career in helping voices reach their full potential. From the unique demands of the operatic stage to the nuanced world of recording studios, we explore how the voice evolves and adapts during different phases of life.
Check out Susan's Peri thru Post Course at susaneichhornyoung.comBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!
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In this episode, I have a conversation with my colleague Erika Young. Erika is a movement specialist and postpartum personal trainer with expertise in the pelvic floor, breath mechanics and posture. Erikaâs work has helped many performers resolve muscle tension dysphonia, avoid vocal surgery, improve breath support and optimize the body to improve vocal power and stamina.
Erika lives and works in Tennessee, where she cares for many of Nashvilleâs biggest voices.
Her client list includes Grammy winners, Country Music Hall of Fame artists, Broadway performers, actors, newscasters and other professional voice users. Erika helps them to prepare for the demands of the road and find more freedom and ease in their voices.
She has three teenage children and has personal experience in restoring the core and pelvic floor. Her athletic background includes gymnastics, track, triathlon and long track speedskating. Her work is also informed by her history of traumatic brain injury, sensory integration and continuing education through the Postural Restoration Institute. Erika works with the Vanderbilt University Voice Center, the Dayani Center, and in her private practice, Erika Young Coaching.
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Dive into a profound exploration of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on The Visceral Voice Podcast with your host Christine Schneider. In this episode, Christine sits down with
Eloise Strager, a Licensed Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist in western CT specializing in working with people with hypermobility conditions such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. She is diplomate certified with the Upledger Institute, and also a certified study group leader, teaching assistant, and techniques examiner.Briefly explore a few of the 14 types of EDS, with a spotlight on the most prevalent one - hypermobility. Eloise shares invaluable insights into the common comorbidities, signs, and symptoms associated with EDS, providing a comprehensive understanding of this often misunderstood condition.
Discover the importance of building a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with EDS in their unique journeys. Eloise delves into practical strategies, empowering both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Join Christine and Eloise in this enlightening conversation that aims to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire compassion for those navigating life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found in community.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Ron Hruska, founder of The Postural Restoration Institute. We discuss the human body as a pressure system, the bodies innate asymmetries, common compensatory patterns, and how it relates to the hypopharynx, larynx, mandible and cranium.
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In this episode, i have a conversation with Alex Green of Red Beard Somatic Therapy.
Alex Greene is a somatic coach and licensed bodywork therapist with certifications and training in mutiple somatic approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, DARe attachment work, TREÂź Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises, Structural Integration, the Feldenkrais Method and others. Alex is founder and director of Red Beard Somatic Therapy - a group practice specializing in multimodal somatic therapies both online and in Boulder, Colorado and Madison, Wisconsin. Besides his one on one client work, Alex is a passionate educator as a Certification Trainer for TREÂź as well as the host of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Philip Andrew Doucette. We discuss voice rehabilitation and the different roles of a SLP, SVS and a Vocologist. We then talk about the evolution of the 'Children's Chorus' and the framework around it.
Phil Doucette ("doo-SET") is member of the Voice Care Team at Philadelphia Ear Nose and Throat Associates. He is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist.
His interest in voice has taken him down many paths as a performer, collaborator, teacher, conductor, researcher, and clinician. As a performer and artistic collaborator, he has extensive professional experience in a variety of styles including opera, oratorio, operetta, choral, musical theater, folk, rock, and pop, and jazz, as well as non-western traditions including classical Arabic and Indian (Hindustani and Carnatic) song.
Phil is an active choral conductor, serving as the Associate Director of the Wilmington Children's Chorus since 2009. He is also Associate Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir.
He has been a featured presenter on issues relating to testosterone-dominant voice change at regional American Choral Directors Association events and has been a presenting lecturer at several colleges and universities on a variety of issues including voice health and pedagogy as well as care for the high-performance voice user. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Voice.
Phil holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from West Chester University. He is a member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing, The Voice Foundation, The American Speech and Hearing Association, the American Guild of Musical Artists, and The American Choral Directors Association.
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In this mini episode I have a conversation with my dear friend, colleague and co-founder/co-creator of Performance Movement Restoration (PMR), Chris Kelly.
Performance Movement Restoration (PMR) is a comprehensive movement practice and certification program meticulously crafted for private studio practitioners and professional voice users alike. With a structured progression comprising four distinct levels, PMR offers a series of enlightening seminars with supportive weekly virtual sessions that seamlessly build upon one another. Through this transformative curriculum, PMR empowers participants to unlock the full potential of their movement and vocal abilities, optimizing both performance and overall well-being.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with my dear friend, Matt Cahill about his work as an artist, actor, teacher, alexander practitioner, and producer and how he integrates movement and nature into his work as a teacher and with his company Hogfish.
Matt Cahill performs internationally in musical theater, opera, film, and television and is dedicated to teaching the next generation of singer-actors in all genres.
Matt has taught, administrated, directed productions, and developed curriculum for the 21st century singing-actor at pre-eminent organizations from grade school through professionals. Currently he teaches at the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program of the Metropolitan Opera, the Circle in the Square Theatre School, and privately in New York and Maine.
Matt recently founded Hogfish, a regenerative arts and artist training company. Hogfish is building an artistic sanctuary and body of work dedicated to restoring creative and physical health to individuals, communities, and the earth.
Check out their summer program at www.hogfish.org
@mattymocahill @hogfishme
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In this episode I have a conversation with my amazing colleague Melissa Wegner about adjudicating elite vocal competitions. We discuss what is involved in adjudicating, various judging categories, what the judges are looking for, the difference between competitions for the artist vs for the teacher, her experience as the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition, and more.
Melissa Wegner is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Operaâs Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition. She is responsible for identifying, awarding, and developing the worldâs most promising operatic talent. Having joined the artistic staff of the Met in 2011, she hears artists in stage and screening auditions at the Met and is additionally responsible for casting the Metâs New Opera Commissions workshops.
To learn more please go to Metopera.org/LYADP and metopera.org/competition
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In this episode, I have a conversation with physiotherapist Tierney Gunthorpe. We discuss sleep disorders, sleep apnea, sleep bruxism, how to prepare for a good nights sleep, and more.
Tierney Gunthorpe has been a physiotherapist for over 17 years and during this time she always worked in private practice. She obtained her Bachelor of Science In Physical Therapy from Queen's University in 2005 and then her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy in 2012 from Curtin University, in Perth Australia.
Since she become a physio, she doesn't just focus on your area of pain, she identifies and corrects the root cause. She believes in whole client treatment, giving you an all-around treatment approach that has better results than just treating the symptoms.
And when she started to have her own sleep issues after she stopped nursing her son during the night, she wanted to find out why she was having a sleeping issues and not just take sleeping pills.
She hated the women she was becoming - impatient, cranky, short tempered, tired all the time, inability to do her job well so she knew she had to change.
So after taking several courses in sleep, reading and researching sleep, she became a sleep coach after she fixed her sleeping issues as she realized that there is a huge gap between the health care system in sleep.
Sleep is the foundation of our health. We break down our bodies during the day and repair them at night time.
She cares about her clients and provides an individualized approach to your sleep issues. She takes the time to listen to your story, do a full assessment to completely understand your problem, the root causes, and identify core areas to focus on in order to improve your sleep quality.
There is no greater satisfaction than helping someone waking up rested with a clear mind, feeling good to take on another good day.
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https://optimizesleepquality.com/
IG handle - https://www.instagram.com/tierney_sleepingcoach
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In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. David Hanscom, author of Back in Control, and Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? - Take Control with a Surgeon's Advice about chronic pain and the physiological state of anxiety and stress.
David Hanscomâs orthopedic spine surgery practice focused on patients with failed back surgeries. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from his own battle with it. His book, Back in Control is associated with an action plan, âThe DOC Journeyâ, which guides patients in solving mental and physical pain. Here is a link to his resources: https://backincontrol.com/resources-2/
His latest book is, Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? â Take Control with a Surgeonâs Advice is intended for health care providers and patients alike to make an informed decision about undergoing spinal surgery.
www.backincontrol.com
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In this episode, I have a conversation with fitness director/producer Mason Bendewald. Mason is the host and founder of MEGAMACE Fitness and has produced and directed hundreds of top titles, and brands like P90X and
DailyBurn.com
Visit www.megamace.com
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Nic Redman from The Voice Coach Podcast about her experience with coaching voice over actors. Check it out and listen for some of her helpful tips.
Nic is a voiceover artist, vocal coach and podcaster based in the UK. She provides voice, speech and recording coaching to podcasters, actors, comedians, public speakers, business professionals via 1-2-1 sessions, group workshops and residential retreats. She is the founder of Voice & Accent Hub group on Facebook, a 5000 strong community of fellow voice geeks and writes/hosts The Voice Coach Podcast offering insights into spoken voice training. Nic also co-presents the award winning Voiceover Social podcast, offering insights into the voice over and audio world.
As a voice actor, Nic works internationally voicing commercial, corporate and character scripts with a client list including Tesco, NSPCC & the BBC.
www.nicredmanvoice.com
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In this episode, I have a conversation with Randy Detrick, owner and founder of Blueridge Estate Vineyard and Winery. I met Randy a few years ago, and have always been blown away by his energy and positivity. This conversation is no exception. Randy discusses his work in the medical industry, his experience as a World Cup ski racer, and owning an operating Blueridge Estate Vineyard and Winery from a place of joy and purpose. Spoil alert, the purpose is not wine.
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In this episode, I have a conversation with my colleague and good friend, Joey Harrell. Joey talks with us about programing as a power lifter and a professional voice user, and the ability to do both.
Are you interested in learning more? Joey and I have a 7 Day Reset releasing this December. Check out www.thevisceralvoice.com to view and purchase. The program includes vocalizations, self-release, breathing, some of our favorite food and beverage recipes, and 7 days of movement training.
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