Episodes
The many-splendored, amazingly useful messa di voce!
Published 02/01/22
Published 02/01/22
Peter T. Harrison, the British pedagogue, and his proposed comprehensive training for singing artists.
Published 01/15/22
We discuss the pros and cons of having voice programs as four-year degree programs, from the point of view of private teachers who prepare students for the competitive admissions process.
Published 12/30/21
Dogma - where does it come from? How is it supported? How can it be overcome to make way for something better?
Published 12/16/21
Eden and Brian discuss tech used in streaming performances, and how she helps clients to learn how to perform online.
Published 11/15/21
Brian talks with Eden Casteel about her performing life, streaming performances, and how to adapt to teaching and singing online.
Published 10/30/21
Today's featured guest is Nikki Loney of Full Voice Music.
Published 10/15/21
Highlights of the new season
Published 09/23/21
A lively conversation with Michelle and Christin of the Speakeasy Cooperative!
Published 06/15/21
A jolly analysis of vibrato in various recordings across time and genres!
Published 05/30/21
Onset, attack, start of tone, whatever you call it, why is it important?
Published 05/15/21
Discussion of standards in voice teaching
Published 04/30/21
Published 04/15/21
Published 03/15/21
Challenging one’s own beliefs in teaching can open new vistas and consolidate one’s pedagogy on an ongoing basis.
Published 03/02/21
Impressions of Kari Ragan’s recent book, “A Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application.” Herbert Witherspoon's "Fads and Fancies", showing us that some gimmicks change very little over time.
Published 02/14/21
Power. Volume. Loudness. RAWR!
Published 01/31/21
We examine the whys and hows of the foreign language requirements in voice degree programs, and the issues around singing and listening to songs that you cannot digest without a translation.
Published 01/15/21
A philosophical discussion on the idea of masculinity in the singing voice.
Published 12/27/20
We don't know what we don't know!
Published 12/09/20
Justin and Brian begin their discussion of Herbert Witherspoon's important book on singing.
Published 12/09/20
Keeping learning fresh at any age.
Published 12/09/20
An exploration of a little-known innovator in voice pedagogy
Published 12/09/20