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  • Redefining Gender Identity & Authenticity in Musical Theatre Training, with Naomi Lee Schulke
    2024/10/22

    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


    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.
    https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/

    If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort25
    https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

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  • Breaking down barriers - gender, taste and authenticity in vocal performance with Guro von Germeten
    2024/07/23

    What's changing in musical theatre, and what needs to change? And what is authenticity in performance anyway? In their 100th episode, Gillyanne and Jeremy chat with singer researcher Guro von Germeten on her research into gender, authenticity and musical theatre.
    How does taste influence your vocal training? How is gender identity challenging musical theatre casting?
    Guro shares her passion on flexibility of vocal sounds, the role of recordings in musical theatre education, and the importance of providing a safe space for vocal experimentation
    If you're passionate about musical theatre, join this podcast and discover how the industry is developing.
    Perfect for singers, singing teachers and musical theatre enthusiasts wanting to innovate their craft

    0:00 Authenticity versus believability
    01:36 Students investigating musical taste
    04:46 Taking time to explore in a masterclass
    06:25 We're not aiming for perfect
    08:42 Using recordings in musical theatre training
    10:21 Analysing multiple singers in a role
    12:02 Putting their recordings onto your voice
    13:30 Singing is not just sound
    15:53 Training, history and attractor states
    19:14 What is authenticity for a singer?
    22:12 Billie Eilish is a genre
    23:32 Is authenticity just commitment?
    28:12 Confidence, Clarity and Commitment
    31:07 Who am I that listens?
    32:48 Non-binary voice in musical theatre

    Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Guro's episode! 👇

    Find out more about Guro
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMK7LpMRkYvfWTK1DynaKw
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gurovongermeten/
    Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd


    You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here
    https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

    We've also got this ↓

    For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
    Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

    If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

    Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
    Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

    Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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

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    39 分
  • The Omnivorous Voice - navigating taste & cultural expectations in singing with Guro von Germeten
    2024/07/09

    Join Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher in a fascinating and deep episode on the omnivorous voice, featuring Dr. Guro von Germerten.
    Guro shares the highlights from her PhD on musical tastes and vocal techniques. From her emotional childhood experience as a pianist to her groundbreaking research on the omnivorous voice, Guro discusses the complexities of taste, tradition, and cultural expectations in musical performance. From the process of PhD defence in Europe, to the concept of musical omnivorousness, and the hidden problems of musical taste, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in music education, vocal performance, and the evolving dynamics of taste and authenticity in the arts.

    00:00 Crushing dreams with a single comment
    02:17 How did Gillyanne and Guro meet?
    03:10 How a PhD defence works in Europe
    05:36 The omnivorous voice
    08:13 Cultural and ethical implications in Musical Theatre
    13:24 Shortcutting in casting musicals
    16:07 Uncovering your own biases
    19:18 The role of taste in music and performance
    27:08 A rebel with an accordian
    31:17 Does the composer actually know?
    33:30 Taste and values on the Accreditation Programme
    35:22 We are also music lovers
    38:30 When musical tastes collide


    Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most from Guro's episode! 👇

    Find out more about Guro
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMK7LpMRkYvfWTK1DynaKw
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gurovongermeten/
    Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd


    You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here
    https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

    We've also got this ↓

    For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
    Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

    If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

    Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
    Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

    Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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

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    44 分
  • Keep It Real in the Music Industry - Ruth Royall on Confidence, Community & Touring While Pregnant
    2024/06/25

    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

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    26 分
  • Crafting beats - songwriting and collaboration in Drum and Bass with DJ, singer-songwriter Ruth Royall
    2024/06/07

    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

    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 #drumandbass #vocals #songwriting

    Find out more about Ruth Royall on Instagram and TikTok (ruthroyallmusic)
    All Ruth's music is on Spotify:
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/68mfV6tyHCTHZrNWNbVXmu?si=imypgyElRYGjR75OX7nRuA

    Or iTunes:
    https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/ruth-royall/282081141

    You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here
    https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

    We've also got this ↓

    For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
    Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

    If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

    Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
    Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

    Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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

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    30 分
  • Just How Boring Are You? Jeremy launches a new book
    2024/06/04

    Jeremy Fisher launches his new book called "Just How Boring Are you? How to be a great podcast guest, captivate your listeners and polish your vocal skills".
    In this bonus podcast episode Jeremy is interviewed by Karen Merstik-Michaels - singer, musician, social media manager and podcast host, on why he wrote the book and what potential podcast guests can learn from it

    0:00 A bonus podcast episode
    01:07 Overcoming crippling shyness
    02:49 Applying music skills to spoken voice
    03:37 Why podcasting is different from public speaking
    05:24 Jeremy's first big radio interview - a lesson
    06:19 Most common mistake for podcast guests
    11:07 Five Minute Vocal Warmup + Microsoft Headquarters
    16:53 Harvard research on hating the sound of your voice
    18:29 The worst habit Jeremy has changed
    20:00 "Not just my opinion" - Jeremy's special interviews

    You can get your copy of the ebook "Just How Boring Are You" PLUS all the Mp3s of the Five Minute Vocal Warmup on this link: https://bit.ly/JustHowBoringAreYou


    You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here
    https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

    We've also got this ↓

    For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
    Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

    If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

    Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
    Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

    Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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

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    24 分
  • Cutting the legato, breathing truth bombs and little green men
    2024/05/28

    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

    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 #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!
    🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess
    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess
    📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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    35 分
  • Our 25th anniversary, Hamburg StimmSymposium, Breathing, singing and support
    2024/05/14

    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
    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess
    📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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    46 分