This Is A Voice

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 diagnose04:35 What is a symptom?07:03 Pattern Recognition10:55 Systems + pattern interrupts12:47 Lifestyle and the monkey brain19:21 The vagus nerve and humming23:13 Dr Ayan's One Minute Recharge26:33 Singing and changing the way you breathe29:01 Singing and COPD34:19 Four stages of pitch matching36:27 Finding your truth as a singer37:47 Singing and style envelopes40:15 Jeremy gets contentiousGet 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 SingPersonal insights on the misunderstood aspects of breath in vocal training00:03:31 Misconceptions About Breathing in SingingDiscussing common misunderstandings and clarifying the role of breath in vocal technique00:07:20 Different names for Breath and Breath Management Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work00:09:47 Vocal Fold Dynamics and Airflow Understanding the relationship between vocal folds, airflow, and sound production00:13:30 You must never... Jeremy gets annoyedWhen people try to explain something but make it worse00:18:37 The Artistry of Vocal Timbre and Dynamics The importance of varied vocal timbres and dynamics in expressive singing00:21:00 Calibration and Personalization in Vocal Technique Tailoring breath, pressure, and flow techniques to individual singers and styles00:23:42 A clear definition of "back pressure"Dr Ian Howell's take on back pressure and flow resistance00:28:16 Singing as predictive behaviourHeidi Moss Erickson on singing in the brain00:32:25 Calibrating your breathing Ideas and techniques for calibrating breathing as an experienced singer and as a beginnerYou 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/writingsWe'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 training00:01:20 – Unpacking a Cringe-worthy Review00:04:49 – Dealing with Criticism - a Catalyst for Discussion00:07:16 – Celebrating 20 years of Training Teachers00:09:59 – Creating the Accreditation + Our Guest Experts00:13:33 – Innovative Voice Teaching and Energy Exercises00:18:23 – Evolution of Voice Training Towards a Holistic Approach00:22:20 – Working With the Singer in the Room00:26:28 – Effects of Being on the Accreditation Programme00:30:39 – Embracing Cognitive Dissonance in the Learning Process00:33:42 – What Happens in a Mentoring Session00:37:18 – Why You Don’t Need To Know EVERYTHING00:39:24 – The Enduring Power of Curiosity in Voice TrainingDive into this insightful episode to explore the intersection of voice mastery, personal growth, and the vibrant community of voice professionals. Whether you're a seasoned voice teacher or an aspiring vocal coach, there's something in this episode for everyone passionate about the art and science of voice. Stay curious and join us on this vocal journey!#VoiceTraining #VocalCoaching #SingingTeacher #We've also got this ↓ For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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 rehabTop episode from April-June - Season 7 Episode 10, Career Mentoring and Vocal Habilitation - secrets of our 1-1 private coaching revealedTop 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 singersThe Wild Card - Season 8 Episode 5 with Anne Leatherland, Exploring Values & Beliefs in Teaching VoiceThank you for being with us in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 with a new series. See you there!Cheers, Jeremy & Dr GillyanneBook a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to youhttps://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24.Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ We've also got this ↓The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251  Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB     Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS    Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess    📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess   📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess 

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 journey00:00 No room for shame01:32 Discussing the concept of good disagreement03:39 The power of asking 'Why?'04:50 Patient empowerment in medical contexts07:32 Research on the impact of shame on musicians11:18 Taking charge of what you do12:54 Creating safe spaces for singers17:26 The importance of singing for self-connection18:52 The changing role of singing teachers24:21 The importance of diagnosis in singing lessons29:32 Singing as therapy doingWe'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/XGY3MMFuS33iDaJb7Vote 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.ukWe want to know which episodes you loved the most (so we can do more of them!).CheersJeremy 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 weapon01:41 Lisa's journey03:13 The impact of voice problems04:21 The role of shame in singing and teaching05:35 The impact of shame on singers06:45 How teachers can help manage shame08:17 The dangers of objectification in singing09:20 How shame in singing manifests10:46 "Name and shame"19:57 Social censorship25:59 The importance of compassion in teachingWe'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=yBook a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to youhttps://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.htmlWe've also got this ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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 conversation00:00 Voice in the business community03:11 Problems for the female voice in business05:08 Woman Interrupted09:00 A voice is linked to a person12:53 Why should I change?17:33 Working against your goals19:11 Your vocal fingerprint20:50 Trusting yourself and confidence22:01 We have three voices26:33 Confidence for singersFind Anne and VocalIntuition here https://anneleatherland.co.uk/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VocalintuitionLinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/anneleatherlandInstagram 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 youhttps://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.htmlWe've also got this ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/  If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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 InvitationThis 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/VocalintuitionLinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/anneleatherlandInstagram https://www.instagram.com/anne.leatherland/Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to youhttps://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.htmlWe've also got this ↓ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/  If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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 career1:47 What matters to Jeremy - piano playing3:10 NOT playing piano in the masterclass5:05 What Jeremy listens for in new singers8:43 Confidence as a teacher11:30 What matters to Gillyanne - working with voices14:01 What is curiosity?18:24 Working with students over several years19:23 Our Teacher Pathway20:29 The joy of collaboration24:04 Gillyanne and the academic brain27:15 Values and the Accreditation Programme

She's back! Social media expert and app lover Karen Michaels shares her favourite tools for your singing studioWe 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 voice3:43 Jeremy’s favourite clients5:07 Karen does a shoutout6:55 Teaching songs we don’t know8:21 AI tools – EVITA11:15 AI tools – MOISES12:32 Erol Singer’s Studio13:37 Your artist versus your librarian15:31 Humanity’s job17:23 Singing teacher’s job is changing20:38 What Karen loves to doKaren's given our podcast listeners a VERY generous 50% discount on her sessions! Use this link only https://cal.com/butterflysinger/vocal-process-digital-marketing  And here's the link to sign up forKaren'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-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/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=VOCALPROCESSFind us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess  📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess  

Social media expert Karen Michaels joins us for a fascinating discussion on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of singing, voice education and singing teacher marketing.Karen shares her wealth of knowledge on harnessing the power of apps and AI in your socials. We’re chatting about the importance of authenticity in your online presence, avoiding burnout on social media and curating your feeds to create a positive and inspiring online environment for yourself.Karen’s sharing her real-life experiences (including being our own social media manager) with tips on connecting with your audience and staying ahead of the curve.Whether you’re a seasoned voice professional with a large following, or just getting started in the world of voice training, you need to watch this episode!Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave your comments below. What do you think of AI in the world of singing and singing teaching?0:00 The 1st blooper from Jeremy 2.12 Why AI for social media? 5:04 What is AI? 6:22 AI for social media? 8:19 Is it cheating? How to use AI right 12:09 How can we tell how good your teaching is? 17:01 Planning and the chickens! 20:52 Social media and burnout 22:26 Curating your social media feeds Karen's podcast Your Creative GPS https://www.podpage.com/your-creative-gps/  The Social Butterfly Group https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.htmlJeremy’s ChatGPT video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yd0t9fP7JPU?si=7Sor_4-acgxlt2Bp We've also got this! ↓ For real1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singingstudio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teachingcourse online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises anda 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, checkout the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources(over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Clickon the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/If you want to discover if our singingteacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the processfor joining Cohort23.  Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletterhttps://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it'sgot 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_GBCheck 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 - 

We've been off the air for two months - so where were we? And where are we going?In this opening episode for Season 8, we reveal our future plans for singers, singing teachers, choral leaders and theatre MDs00:00 Our 80th podcast episode!01:05 Our Teacher Accreditation Programme02:14 Our discoveries on the Discovery Calls06:10 SIXTY contact hours07:32 Changes to our online singing teacher courses08:45 In-person appearances and masterclasses12:33 Podcast guest and AI15:36 The inspiration for our articles19:50 Getting angry over nothing22:16 Going for a singing teacher job interview23:24 MusicalCon in London24:52 This Is A Voice has been honouredWe mention multiple resources so the link list this week is long.Make sure to check everything out!Blog - More Than Just Content Creators? https://vocalprocess.co.uk/more-than-... The Accreditation Programme Discovery calls https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalPro... 12 Hours To Better Singing Teaching online course https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-ac...  Northwest Voice CEN Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/applied-vocal-skills-client-relevant-strategies-with-vocal-process-tickets-710673061257 Pro-vox masterclass https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu1HeLbsNI9/ Hamburger Stimmsymposium https://hamss.de/anmeldung/Jeremy’s ChatGPT video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yd0t9fP7JPU?si=7Sor_4-acgxlt2Bp Rayvox https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Part 2 of our deep conversation with jazz singer, composer & educator Louise Gibbs.Has Beyonce been teaching you this week? Moving from imitation to authenticity, finding your "groove" and dealing with bad self-talk.***Warning! Some swearing, mostly from Gillyanne***0:00 Dealing with bad self-talk1:37 Artistry - who is teaching you this week?3:53 Study practice rehearse perform7:11 Being in the moment9:50 Dealing with self-editing singers12:04 Why Louise is a singer not a pianist13:43 Jeremy on communication modes15:07 Know yourself and your outlook17:03 Louise & Jeremy on the importance of rhythm21:07 Different genre different rhythm feel23:45 The importance of groove, beat & pulse27:30 Positive pedagogy (we agree)Discover Louise Gibbs' album 7 Deadly Sings here https://amzn.to/3NSeIZjWe've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/ Watch us give a masterclass live online, where we work with singers we've never met and then share what we did to help them improve instantly https://vocalprocess.ck.page/products/more-than-a-masterclass-july-12-2023The 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=VOCALPROCESS Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #careermentoring #professionaldevelopment #CPD #vocaltechnique #voicetraining #thisisavoice #vocalcoach  #singingteacher #voice

Our special guest for this week's This Is A Voice #podcast is jazz singer, recording artist, composer, educator and past president of the British Voice Association Louise Gibbs. It's a meeting of three practical minds in a deep & fascinating conversation about authenticity (for the singer and for the music), training authentic singers, exploring style envelopes and when to push their boundaries.00:00 Being yourself to stand out02:10 Why Gillyanne didn't like "I don't know how to love him"03:12 Personal authenticity versus style authenticity06:00 Jeremy on authentic self v authentic context07:20 Playing devil's advocate - home studios08:54 Why you're co-creating even when working alone11:17 Is music ever misappropriated?15:00 Jeremy on what music is and isn't18:24 How do we train singers to be authentic?23:04 Authenticity in the recording studio + the engineer27:40 Energy flow, study, practice, rehearsal, performanceWe've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/ Watch us give a masterclass live online, where we work with singers we've never met and then share what we did to help them improve instantly https://vocalprocess.ck.page/products/more-than-a-masterclass-july-12-2023The 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=VOCALPROCESS Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #careermentoring #professionaldevelopment #CPD #vocaltechnique #voicetraining #thisisavoice #vocalcoach  #singingteacher #voice

Wonder what we do in our private coaching sessions? It's a secret.We don't normally reveal what happens (or who we work with) but in this podcast episode we're sharing some of the techniques and "happenings" that make up a great mentoring session.Jeremy has a particular passion for mentoring other singers, singing teachers, Musical Directors, vocal coaches and choir leaders. He describes why his Career Mentoring sessions are becoming so popular. Where do you want to be in a year? A small upgrade to your existing career, or a major change to get where you want to be? Your answers change his coaching!Answer the questions on this simple form and find out more https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/CareerMentoringForSingingTeachers Gillyanne has been helping singers with post-surgery habilitation back into singing for decades. She shares the types of voice problems that appear in her Vocal Habilitation sessions.0:00 Career mentoring - how many sessions?3:54 The most important thing Jeremy does6:58 How being a collaborative pianist helps9:22 Gillyanne's collaboration story10:54 Using the skills you've got12:36 Gillyanne on vocal post-rehabilitation13:39 Difference between technical issue & voice problem16:38 Gillyanne's personal voice problem story19:41 Where to see Gillyanne's case histories23:17 Gillyanne's other happy place26:05 Why we don't have an agendaWe'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=VOCALPROCESS Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #careermentor #careermentoring #singingteacher #vocalcoach #musicaldirector 

You've probably seen our books, you've listened to the podcasts, but you may not know what we really do in our 1-1 lessons and masterclasses.We're Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher, and we own and run VocalProcess. We'll be sharing with you some examples of what we do in our 1-1 singing and coaching sessions, and why we do it.0:00 Building new brain pathways2:28 Talking about our singing lessons3:54 Being client led & power imbalance4:40 The extremes and Guru Gone Mad8:15 The purpose of vocal mechanics is self-discovery10:19 Exercises to raise self-awareness in a student12:25 Comparison to embed new vocal techniques17:00 Target practice for singers20:36 Belting not shouting23:31 Masterclasses & power imbalance - a horror story28:42 Waving your magic wand29:37 Watch us live in London33.35 Watch our prerecorded masterclasses and judge us35.45 Join in one of our live masterclasses online?Here's the link for our 1-1 coaching Calendar for Gillyanne or Jeremy https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php Here's the link to the Learning Lounge Deep Dive https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/And here's the link to the free preview of the Mastering Musical Theatre masterclasshttps://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/learning-lounge-l2-deep-dive/lectures/33138757 We've also got this! ↓For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click  on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESSFind us - follow us on the socials!🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess

What's the most efficient way to practice? And how can you set up your singing students to practise successfully? Jeremy's been doing it for years but we had it confirmed by Kittie Verdolini Abbott at our latest conference - Jeremy talks Variable Practice!Gillyanne shares how she collected a multi-disciplinary team for her Round Table conversation at UEP in Turkey on voice problems, boundaries and vocal challenges.Things you need to tell a surgeon if you're having surgery of any kind.And why we do CPD AND why we offer it to other singers and teachers.Oh, and Jeremy learned a new term - marsupialising!Part 2 of 20:00 Introduction0:35 "It was good when I did it at home" - Variable versus constant practice 2:48 Bringing variable practice into your singing studio5:35 Gillyanne's panel - My Singer Has A Voice Problem8:28 What a singing teacher should never do12:01 Leave it in their hands13:34 Why a "qualification" may not mean what you think15:05 What you need to tell your voice surgeon15:56 Medical jargon and marsupialising17:00 Expanding your horizons - professional development17:57 Our CPD - The Deep Dive19:25 Our CPD - 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching20:34 Our CPD - The Accreditation Programme22:05 The process to AccreditationKittie Verdolini Abbott's article on how singers learn is here https://learningmethods.com/downloads/pdf/verdolini--principles.of.skill.acquisition.pdfJeremy's video on breaking down the concepts in Kittie's article is here https://youtu.be/utNmfLG8A0wWe teach multiple onsets/offsets in the online course Best Practice Update, part of the Learning Lounge Deep Dive. Here's a free preview of the hover breath going into the smooth onset - check it out! https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/learning-lounge-l2-deep-dive/lectures/30620222And here's the link to the Learning Lounge Essentials and Deep Dive https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/Here's the link to the new International Association of TransVoice Surgeons https://transvoicesurgeons.com/We've also got this! ↓For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyannehttps://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 Levelhttps://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 ratingAppstore 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 - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #thisisavoice #vocalcoach #singingteacher #voice #vocalhealth #voicetraining #professionaldevelopment #CPD

Why DO we do professional development? We're already professionals! What IS comfort zone and when should we be in it or out of it?Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher chat about comfort zone, continuing professional development (CPD) and their most recent injection of new thoughts via voice surgeons and SLTs. Why they attended a phoniatricians' conference and what they learned about extreme voice (distortions), vocal tremor, transgender voice surgery and themselves.Part 1 of 2.0:00 Introduction0:32 What is comfort zone? When should you be in it? 1:21 Our own CPD at a conference with voice surgeons4.25 Finding your place in the world7:25 Getting nervous and the effect on Jeremy's voice9:20 Cathrine Sadolin and extreme vocal sounds11.47 Nerves, experience and fitting in18:10 Being flexible with your presentation20:15 Watching transgender voice operations23:32 Learning about vocal tremor25:03 Declarative or procedural learning and Kittie Verdolini AbbottKittie Verdolini Abbott's article on how singers learn is here https://learningmethods.com/downloads/pdf/verdolini--principles.of.skill.acquisition.pdf Jeremy's video on breaking down the concepts in Kittie's article is here https://youtu.be/utNmfLG8A0w We teach multiple onsets/offsets in the online course Best Practice Update, part of the Learning Lounge Deep Dive. Here's a free preview of the hover breath going into the smooth onset - check it out! https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/learning-lounge-l2-deep-dive/lectures/30620222 And here's the link to the Learning Lounge Essentials and Deep Dive https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ Here's the link to the new International Association of TransVoice Surgeons https://transvoicesurgeons.com/ We've also got this! ↓ For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/ The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click  on the link and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmu

A World Voice Day SpecialIn part 2 of "Vocal Surgery and Beyond", Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher interview singer Kate Bassett on why she decided to go for vocal fold surgery.Kate talks through the decision and the second opinion, and the sentence that helped her decide (it involves rucksacks)How the surgery went and how long she was on "voice rest" (it might surprise you!).The voice therapy sequences she used and how Gillyanne built on them to move from speaking voice to singing voiceThe deadline for Kate's next full-time singing role after surgery (3 months!) and the differences that Gillyanne helped her to embedRed flags and boundaries for a singerAnd Kate shares the one piece of advice she'd give herself and every other singer.0:00 Introduction0:36 Making the decision to have vocal surgery - the rucksack3:25 Getting a second opinion6:23 Getting financial help for the operation7:45 Going through the vocal fold surgery and the risks11:00 How long recovery took (it surprised us)14:02 When did the singing start again?15.11 Going back to full-time singing17.15 Tour behaviour, tailor-made warmups & drunk Frida20:29 What has changed since the voice operation?23:56 What advice would Kate today give to singers?26:32 Finding out more about KateThis 2-part podcast is a #worldvoice day special. The theme for World Voice Day 2023 is Your Voice Matters.You can watch Vocal Surgery and Beyond Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/sElRIbxmyfsWe'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 Gillyannehttps://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.phpThe 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching/For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click  on the link and choose a Levelhttps://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 ratingAppstore 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&pli=1Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journalFind us - follow us on the socials!🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #thisisavoice #vocalcoach #singingteacher #voice #vocalhealth #voicetraining