Become a stellar voice teacher and grow your singing studio! Learn from world class voice experts what it takes to be a truly great voice teacher. Gain science backed insight into the voice and learn from those with decades of experience.
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If you're a voice teacher or choir director who sometimes sees your students struggling with mindset or mental health, this podcast is for you! Take in this treasure trove of resources, education, and how to easily apply them so that you can better help, support, and advocate for your students.
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A teacher sharing his ideas with other teachers.
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The vision of this podcast is for participants and learners - YOU - to listen for and notice advocacy needs in your school communities for yourself and your students. By learning from other advocacy leaders’ stories and evaluating the needs of your own personal experiences and your students’ experiences, you will be illuminated and empowered to lead others, creating a plan of action with a list of strategies to improve the lives of your students, as well as your own.
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University Diversity in Music with Matt Edwards
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Summary In this conversation, Aimee Geddes interviews Matt Edwards, an associate professor at Shenandoah University, about his innovative work in voice pedagogy, particularly focusing on pop rock music. They discuss the development of unique degree programs, the importance of diversity in music education, and the challenges faced by contemporary mu…
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S2 E1 American Idol Secrets...Get YOUR students through!
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Learn the ins and outs of the NEW American Idol audition process! Kyle Khou is a Casting Producer for American Idol and he gives the inside scoop into what to expect with auditioning for the show, how to help your students to succees in the process and how to encourage authenticity in your singers. This is a MUST Listen!…
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34. Emotional Literacy with Rebecca Soelberg
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Tune in for my conversation with Rebecca Soelberg - acting coach, vocal coach, professional choral singer, and teacher of the Emoverity method: an acting curriculum that teaches performers how to access emotions physiologically rather than relying on memory recall. We talk all about why using our own memories to create emotional authenticity on sta…
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33. Regaining Self-Trust in your Artistry with Jess Baldwin
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Tune in for my conversation with Jess Baldwin - vocal coach, creativity coach, and creator of The Self Led Artist. We talk about why singers and artists in general often lose trust in themselves and in their ability to make art, and then how to regain that trust and begin healing. Jess shares vulnerable and inspirational experiences, proving that w…
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32. Managing Anxiety with Allysa Packard
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Tune in for my conversation with Allysa Packard - opera singer and vocal coach - as she shares about her experience with anxiety. She talks about the impact that anxiety had on her life, her auditions, and her performances, and how she worked to learn more about anxiety. This helped her to manage the symptoms and begin to heal so that she could con…
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Finishing Big Projects with John Henny
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In this episode we are joined by the brilliant voice teacher and entrepreneur John Henny. We talk about... Getting started with teaching Egos Peaks and Valleys Imposter syndrome Show people how you can help them Writing books Pomodoro technique Finishing big projects Investing in yourself Connecting with groups bigger than yourselves Reach John at …
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31. Tuning In for Self Healing with Katherine Werbiansky and Melissa Guttman
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Tune in for my conversation with Katherine Webiansky and Melissa Guttman. Katherine is an ADHD/Autistic vocal coach with additional expertise in (but not limited to) Internal Family Systems and Somatic Stress Relief. Melissa is a vocal coach, board-certified music therapist, licensed creative arts therapist, with expertise in (but not limited to) I…
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30. Connecting Your Internal and External Voice with Nethaniëlle Mattison
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Tune in for my conversation with South African Music Therapist, Nethaniëlle Mattison. We talk about the differences between our internal and external voices, and how decreasing the gap between them leads to overall wellbeing and healing. We also talk about the power of breathing, humming, and drumming, in discovering our voices. Your voice matters,…
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29. Changing the Way We Talk about Singing with Devin Davis
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Tune in for this conversation I have with Devin Davis - vocal coach, choir teacher, and performer extraordinare! Together we debunk some vocal myths and talk about the importance on getting clear about the way we talk about singing.Par Laura Seipert
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28. Guided Meditation to Feel Gratitude for your Voice
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Tune in to this unique podcast episode where I share a guided meditation with you that will help you experience more gratitude for the beautiful gift of your voice. To get on my email list to receive FREE positive affirmation warm-ups on Wednesdays, sign up HERE. MUSIC THERAPISTS - If you are interested in registering for/getting on the wait list f…
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27. How to Overcome Stage Fright with Dr. Jon Skidmore
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Tune in for this conversation with Dr. Jon Skidmore, Psy. D. - Performance psychologist, educator, author, and singer, as we not only talk about stage fright, but delve deeply into the psychology of performance. Dr. Skidmore shares his 5-step process to "Peak Performance," that can not only transform your performances, but your approach to life. Th…
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Tune in as I share some changes that are taking place in the podcast, and then talk about the importance of remembering your why. As singers, we each have a story of why we chose to pursue singing in the first place. I share some of my experiences from my life, and how they have helped me to stay motivated to continue pursuing music despite the str…
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25. What does it mean to be Trauma-Informed? with Megan Durham
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Tune in for this awesome conversation with Megan Durham, voice teacher and trauma-informed voice care facilitator of Respire Vocal Wellness. We talk about what it actually mean to be a trauma-informed teacher and how might change some of our practices and shift our mindset to provide safe spaces for the singers we work with. You will come away with…
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Beyonce, Krysta Rodriguez, and Defining Mix
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Aimee and Sam define Mix in their own way and use Beyonce and Krysta Rodriguez as prime examples. Highlights include: What is mix? What is not Mix? The “Mix Tent” The 0-10 scale Sam talks about the subtle transitions that happen on every note and how each note can be considered a bridge. Krysta Rodriguez sings “Safer” and Aimee and Sam analyze her …
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Aimee shares how helping a student use vocal fry and breathiness contributed to getting the student to sound more authentic. Sam shares ideas on using natural sounds, even UGLY ones, to help students discover sounds that work for them. The importance of teaching students to listen objectively to the sounds they make and label them without judging. …
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24. How to Feel your Feelings for Greater Vocal Freedom with Gracie Calvaneso
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Tune in for my conversation with Gracie Calvaneso, vocal coach, life coach, vocal artist, and overall spiritual bombshell! She shares her story about how becoming more aware of her singing and spirituality through mindfulness practice helped her heal from vocal injury. She shares how she has helped many singers find personal healing and transformat…
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Aimee got to improv for an 80s night and found out just how much she didn’t know! Sam reminds her it’s ok to not know everything, and they have a lively discussion about how important it is to help students be ok with making ALL the sounds, not just the ones they think are “OK.” The difference between classically trained singers and pop singers whe…
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23. Anxiety: My Superpower! with Melissa V. Cartwright
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Tune in as I talk to Melissa V. Cartwright, vocal coach and founder of MVC Performance, as well as podcast host of Cafecito with the Coach. She shares her story about learning about her anxiety diagnosis, and how it has helped her have more compassion for herself, and hold space for her students. Melissa lovingly shares tips and advice as to how yo…
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22. Making Sense of the Mind-Body Connection with Sarah Whitten
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Have you ever wondered how healthy movement practice positively impacts the singing voice? Well then, tune in for this awesome conversation with Sarah Whitten, movement educator and vocal coach. She shares her journey from being a singer to healing her body through yoga and other movement practices. We talk about how so much of what is happening in…
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21. The Power of Hypnotherapy with Voice Training with Katie Crooks
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Tune in as I talk with Katie Crooks, hypnotherapist and vocal coach, about the journey that brought her to being a teacher and a hypnotherapist. She talks about what exactly is hypnotherapy and shares stories about the transformation it has had on herself and her students. She shares tips about how teachers can be more emotionally present for their…
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Sam and Aimee share insights into helping students make breakthroughs when you feel stuck. Highlights include: What to do when students become “unteachable” and stop listening to you. Is it ok to suggest students take a lesson from another voice teacher? Sometimes you have to keep doing what you are doing and it just needs more time. Validating a s…
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Tune in as I talk all about mindfulness and how to incorporate it more into your lessons. I share about my own personal journey with understanding mindfulness, talk about the benefits, and then share some simple and short tips about how you can easily add it into your lessons. Once you give it a try, contact me and let me know how it's going! You c…
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19. Healing your Relationship with Singing with Anna Mosoriak
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Tune in for my conversation with Anna Mosoriak, vocal coach and owner of Sing Anyway Studio, as she shares her personal story about experiencing vocal burnout, healing, and allowing big shifts and changes in what she thought her career would be. You will be inspired as she shares how her experience has helped her be a more compassionate and support…
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18. Singing as a Mindfulness Practice with Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini & Toni Crowder
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Tune is for my conversation with Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini & Toni Crowder, authors of the new book The Mindfulness of Singing: Creating a Harmonious Mind, Body, and Spirit. Denise and Toni share their personal stories with singing and mindfulness practice, as well as their thoughts on working together to write a book. We discuss what makes singi…
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17. Why use Positive Affirmations with your Singing Students with Aliah Elliott
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Tune in as I talk with Aliah Elliott, voice teacher and mindfulness expert, about positive affirmations - in particular, what they are, why they are effective, and how can you integrate them easily into lessons with your students. Enjoy this heartfelt and personal conversation that will change the way you view positive affirmations. If you are inte…
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16. How to Solve Any Problem with EmyLee McIntyre
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Tune in for my conversation with EmyLee McIntyre, life coach extraordinare. She shares a set of tools that help you to examine what is going on in your mind and find solutions to any problem that you may have. We delve into some common problems that voice teachers and choir teachers may encounter, and she walks me through how to use the tools in th…
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Imposter Syndrome with Dr Jon Skidmore
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Jon Shares his journey to becoming a Performance Psychologist and tools for teachers to successfully navigate lessons when they feel less than stellar Mentioned on the show: Imposter Syndrome Dealing with your first response and how to let it go The 5 Ands It’s not about Mastery, it’s about running a “Practice” like a doctor Ask yourself “How will …
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15. Regulate Your Nervous System to Free Your Inner Artist with Ruby Rose Fox
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Tune in for this amazing conversation I have with Ruby Rose Fox, multi-award winning musician and performer. In 2020, she created the very first nervous system state-shifting class for performers, based on cutting-edge research by Dr. Stephen Porges, which has transformed hundreds of performers. We talk all about the science behind trauma, how it e…
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14. A Fresh Take on Goal-Setting
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Tune in as I talk about goal setting in a way that maybe you haven't thought about before - for both you and your students. I'd love to hear from you! Contact me through Instagram - @themindfulvoiceteacher, or through email - lauraseipert@gmail.com. You can also leave comments and questions as a review. To get on my email list to receive FREE posit…
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Aimee feels distraught after Sam’s IVTOM Master Class and Richard’s brilliant (yet moronic;) podcast. Sam and Aimee discuss the fears that come along with teaching voice as well as being surrounded by incredible minds. Dealing with anxiety and how it plays into teaching voice. Finding strength when you feel weak. “Choose your comparisons wisely” fr…
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13. Imposter Syndrome with Lauren Ireland
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Tune in for this awesome conversation with Lauren Ireland - Vocal Coach and owner of Singsana Studio. We talk all about imposter syndrome - what it is, why we get it, and how we can work through it and come out confident! Lauren and I both share personal experiences that are both vulnerable and relatable. I know you are going to love this episode. …
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How to sing a G6 with Richard Lissemore
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Transitioning to teaching online after thinking of himself as an “In-person” kind of guy. How the voice and spirit are connected. The tweak, proceed, tweak, proceed then retreat as needed process. Getting the correct setup. Benefits to using the full range of your voice throughout your life. The “Octave Rule.” Hormonal changes and how they affect o…
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12. The Power of Lyrics with Lessia Bonn
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Tune in as I speak with Lessia Bonn - songwriter, vocal coach, choir director, and engaging storyteller - about her experience leading a choir of teenage girls. We discuss the power of involving students in the creative process of song-writing and arranging, as well as the influence of inspiring lyrics. To get access to Lessia's songs and other res…
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Diversify Your Studio with Mary Ann Kehler
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Mary Ann’s Journey from Computer Programmer to theater program director to world class voice teacher and IVTOM president. Skills students need to be successful in a College Musical Theater Program or career: Work ethic, Intelligence, Talent. Teaching students to interview universities not just be interviewed by them. The 10,000 hour rule and paying…
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11. Building Confidence with Renee Maranan
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Tune in to this conversation with Renee Maranan, voice teacher and life coach. We talk about the mental and emotional complexities of singing, and how to help our students navigate them. We also talk about the keys to building confidence in not only your voice but also in yourself, and how learning to sing builds life skills. Enjoy this uplifting a…
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Fun with Fricatives and First Formants
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Aimee and Sam talk about their favorite exercises from the past week. Adjustments to a /z/ buzz What's in a singer's control to encourage the voice to 'turn over' Find more about Sam Johnson at: www.vocalease.net and Aimee Geddes at www.breakthrough-studios.com Find the International Voice Teachers of Mix at: www.ivtom.org Intro and outro theme son…
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10. How to be a Supportive Teacher with Samuel Pond
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Tune in for my conversation with Samuel Pond, LCSW. Sammy is a therapist and runs his own private practice, as well as a past guitar, ukulele, and voice instructor. He shares insight from his experience as a teacher and now a therapist as to what teachers can do to truly support their students and meet them where they are at. You don't want to miss…
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9. How do Your Nerves Effect Your Singing?
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Tune in as I talk to Kimberly Moller, founder of Vocal Kinesthetics, about using neuro-centric techniques in singing and vocal coaching. We chat about: - How everything in our bodies are connected, and the pain threshold that effects performance. - Different techniques and drills to bring our bodies in greater alignment and in turn positively effec…
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8. Resilience Over Burnout with Ami Kunimura, M.A., MT-BC
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Tune in and listen to my conversation with board-certified music therapist, and founder of The Self-Care Institute, Ami Kunimura. We talk all about and answer these questions: - What is self-care and what are some common misconceptions that surround self-care? - Why is burnout so prevalent and what are typical symptoms of burnout to be aware of? - …
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Building a Theater Program From Scratch with Veronica Hodgson
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Veronica’s journey from being Classically trained and using “breath support” as the answer to everything to becoming a Mix Professional and expanding her teaching toolbox. How she went from teaching at home to opening a multi-teacher studio and full-fledged drama program. Lesson Pricing and demographics. How Veronica overcame her “Snobbery” and joi…
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"How do I find a balance between helping my students meet their goals and meeting them where they are today?" I answer this question using a relatable metaphor-story from my personal life. Learn more about my online course HERE To sign up for the "Master Your Mindset" webinar with Dr. Jon Skidmore, do so HERE. Use promo code LAURA15 to get 15% off.…
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6. Cultivating Self-Compassion with Christina Kent
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Tune in as I talk to Christina Kent, vocal coach, certified meditation instructor, and opera singer about the story behind her passion for teaching and mindfulness practice. In our conversation we also talk about : - What it means to have a mindful approach to teaching. - How we cultivate self-compassion for ourselves and in our students. - How we …
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How to Sing like Kristin Chenoweth
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Mentioned on the show: Aimee shares her journey being compared to Kristin Chenoweth since college Fun facts and similarities in Aimee’s and Kristin’s facial anatomy Using songs/artists to mentor your own singing Exercises Aimee used to help her find her mix and improve her voice Aimee did NOT make choir in high School. Say what?!? Aimee was in a gi…
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5. Implementing Meditation in Your Lessons with Annie Little
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Tune as I talk with the incredible Annie Little about her experience as a voice teacher and how she implements meditation into each of her lessons with students. I learn about Annie, her background, and how she herself came to appreciate meditation for her own mental, emotional, and physical wellness. We also talk in depth about helping students fo…
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4. Handling Trauma Responses with Christina Ritchie M.A., MT-BC
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Tune in as I talk with my friend, Christina, about her experience working with trauma. Specifically, we talk about: - What is trauma and what is it not? - What are some common ways that students might show they are having a trauma response? - What can you as the teacher help and support a student when they are having a trauma response? - How do you…
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Should Every Voice Teacher Be on YouTube?
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Find out in today’s episode! Today’s discussion includes: Sam’s journey to becoming a youtube sensation with 89 Million total views! What can/should voice teachers post on Youtube? How to handle negative comments and criticism How often to post for success Which is better if you are just starting? Youtube or TikTok? Having an abundance mindset and …
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3. Building Resiliency through Teaching Your Ideal Student w/ Allie Tyler
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Tune is to hear my conversation with the amazing Allie Tyler, creator of The Voiceprenuer. We chat about: - The importance of intentional self-care - How to avoid burnout - How teaching your ideal students helps to build resiliency and in turn helps grow a successful business "Make Up Lessons from an Economist's Point of View" by Vicky Barham - htt…
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Whoop it Up! Vocal Acoustics with Ken Bozeman (Part 2)
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Get Ken’s Book: Practical Vocal Acoustics Here, use code RLFANDF30: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538174647/Practical-Vocal-Acoustics-Pedagogic-Applications-for-Teachers-and-Singers?fbclid=IwAR2B68cxBWLVEw7msn0Qlcl1_22KMlSPIRAFTWc6vKKqhSW34B_NJcsabCE Download past IVTOM conference recordings to catch up on any knowledge you may have missed! www.ivtom…
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2. The Problem with Musician Identity with Kensley Behel PhD
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Listen in as I talk with Kensley all about: - The importance of being mindful of physical and mental health as a musician. - What is "musician identity" and how might it be a detriment to the health of professional musicians. - What can professional musicians and teachers of future/current musicians do to encourage optimal physical and mental healt…
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Whoop it Up! Vocal Acoustics with Ken Bozeman (Part 1)
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Kenneth Bozeman’s journey from being a singer to a voice professor, then a world-renowned and respected voice pedagogue. Using natural sounds and affects to affect the voice into the proper coordination to get the desired sound. Using a whoop timbre. Adding warmth to the tone. Get Ken’s Book: Practical Vocal Acoustics Here, use code RLFANDF30: http…
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