Contemporary Voice Specialist Julie Dean talks about navigating anxiety in herself and her students during COVID-19.
Incorporating Basic Trauma Awareness into the Voice Lesson // Jess Baldwin
Contemporary Voice Specialist Jess Baldwin discusses ways we can be sensitive to the effects of trauma in our studios.
How to Collaborate with an Engineer Like a Boss // Laura Donohue
Nashville Voice Teacher Laura Donohue provides the second part of her discussion on helping singers prepare for different scenarios in sound technology microphones.
Working the Voice Back from the Brink, Part 2 // Judy Rodman
Nashville Vocal Coach Judy Rodman follows up on her last post with exercises and techniques to help your students work their voices back from the brink.
Online Teaching Resources
If you need some help getting online teaching set up, here are some resources we’ve found.
Working the Voice Back from the Brink, Part 1 // Judy Rodman
Independent Voice Specialist Judy Rodman discusses ways to help singers struggling with loss of voice.
A Starting Place for Creating Your Own Vocal Exercises // Jess Baldwin
Contemporary Voice Specialist Jess Baldwin provides a starting template for creating effective vocal exercises.
I Hear Dead People // Mark Baxter
Independent Teacher Mark Baxter discusses how struggling singers usually have no clue that an invisible entourage is to blame for their vocal restrictions, and how their ghostly gang should be the first thing you address.
Imitation vs. Originality—What Makes a Singer Unique? // Kelly Hoppenjans
Independent Teacher Kelly Hoppenjans discusses the relationship between imitation and originality.
How Microphone Technology Throws Vocalists for a (Auditory Feedback) Loop and What to Do About It // Laura Donohue
Independent Teacher Laura Donohue discusses ways to help singers trust their voices when switching sounds systems and venues.
