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  • #125. The Voice as an Energetic Instrument with YogaVoice Part 2

    This week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome back to the show Kristin Roney and Mark Moliterno for part two of their two-part interview. Mark and Kristin are highly trained classical singers with very successful performance careers, and together they form YogaVoice®. It is a unique pedagogical program that combines several traditions of Yoga philosophy and practice with Systematic Voice Technique to develop authenticity and wellness in the art of singing and personal communication.

    Kristin and Mark believe that the voice is an energetic instrument that manifests through a physical mechanism, and YogaVoice® is a gateway to functional efficiency in the voice, irrespective of style. Their approaches help singers access what is already there within them and their own voices. They explain that your body tells you the truth, and you just have to know what to listen for. In this episode, Mark and Kristin further describe the benefits of YogaVoice®, how this work and applied in the voice studio, their teaching philosophies of balancing science and yoga, and the importance of student learning and there is so much more.

    Once again, this is such a brilliant interview with Kristin Roney and Mark Moliterno. I encourage all voice teachers to listen with a healthy balance of being receptive to learning about different modalities so that our students can benefit from our open-mindedness. I am sure you will love the information we have to offer in this episode, and remember this is part two of my interview with YogaVoice®, and you can find part one in last week’s episode no. 124.

    In this Episode
    1:15 – Introduction
    5:03 – How a session could look like
    16:44 – Start with your own space first
    28:34 – Teaching is being vulnerable
    30:48 – Student-centric approach 
    39:39 – Their advice for the singing community

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    47 min
  • #124. The Voice as an Energetic Instrument with YogaVoice Part 1

    As voice teachers it is important, we have a healthy balance of being open to different modalities that can help our students communicate who they truly are in the most authentic way possible. This week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome Kristin Roney and Mark Moliterno, who formed YogaVoice® together. This is a two-part interview as there is so much to unpack around our discussion on YogaVoice®; a unique pedagogical program that combines several traditions of Yoga philosophy and practice with Systematic Voice Technique to develop authenticity and wellness in the art of singing and personal communication.

    Both Mark and Kristin are accomplished classical singers with extremely successful performance careers and have studied vocal pedagogy in higher education. Mark studied with Richard Miller for many years and tells us that the work of Richard Miller is the backbone of YogaVoice® and what they do vocally in YogaVoice® is the gateway to functional efficiency in the voice, irrespective of style. It is not exclusive to classical singing. They believe that "the voice" is an energetic instrument that manifests through a physical mechanism, and YogaVoice® is a way to help singers access what is already there within them and within their own voices.

    In this episode Mark and Kristin also dispel many of the myths around the practice of yoga, such as it being a spiritual practice, and they best describe yoga as a technology, which in their practice, is a gateway to ultimately elevate, empower, and free the voice. And for those who believe that one needs to be fit and flexible to undertake this program, Mark and Kristen tell us that they meet the individual needs of their clients with an ease, steadiness and comfort in their practice. Mark and Kristin explain the benefits of YogaVoice®, how this work is applied in the voice studio, the philosophies behind the program, and much much more.

    This is such an enlightening interview with Kristin Roney and Mark Moliterno, and remember that this is only part one of a two-part interview with YogaVoice® with part two will be released next week.

    In this Episode
    1:15 – Introduction
    6:35 – How Mark and Kristin started
    15:28 – Yoga’s impact on singing
    34:04 – What makes YogaVoice Unique
    21:33 – Scientific, Pedagogical, and Yoga
    41:48 – The 7 Chakras


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    50 min
  • #123. How to Stop Viewing Your Life Through A Distorted Lens

    Today, I talk about those aspects in your life that create a distorted lens and prevent you from finding the joy, contentment, and success you desire. It’s crazy how easily we can be seduced by those thoughts and beliefs that don’t serve us, especially around things such as inadequacy and lack. These stories we tell ourselves suggest that we are viewing our lives as incomplete, and we are constantly searching for that missing piece of the puzzle to complete us. 

    In this episode, I delve into what may be keeping you from feeling complete and how you can set yourself free from some of this internal dialogue and those external attachments that are distorting the lens through which you view your life. It is time to reclaim your thoughts and enable your empowering beliefs that are going to propel you forward. It is time to take off your distorted lens and live a life full of possibility, a life you truly deserve. You are worthy, always have been, and always will be.

    In this Episode
    1:09 – Introduction
    4:54 – Take charge and win back your life
     8:44 – I'm always a work in progress
    14:53 – It's not possible to please everybody
    18:27 – Start valuing ourselves
    25:54 – Set ourselves free


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    31 min
  • #122. Living My Unimaginable Life with Shirin Etessam

    This week on A Voice and Beyond we welcome Shirin Etessam, who is an entrepreneur, author, as well as, a transformational speaker. Shirin has built a massive reputation as a seasoned and highly successful media executive and has produced numerous films, original television series, and specials.

    In this episode, Shirin begins by sharing her personal story about a pivotal event that upended her life in 2013 that led to a realization that everything in her life was internally broken, even though she had checked off all the external markers and accomplishments that had been set by others. Shirin explains that we are taught, at an early age, that to be worthy, to find true happiness, and to be “somebody,” you have to accomplish many things, but those accomplishments may not bring you true satisfaction and joy. Shirin describes the journey which inspired her to write her book FREE TO BE: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul, released last June 20th. It guides the reader through her six-week program to rewrite their personal story.

    The lessons found in the book are those that she has used with major corporate clients including Apple, ABC, BBC, Virgin, Intel, Facebook, and many more. This interview is peppered with moving personal stories, as well as, scientific-based studies to help us understand how we can move from a place of living to the expectations of others to living a more satisfying and fulfilling life on our own terms. This is a beautiful and candid interview with Shirin Etessam.


    Find Shirin Online
    Website: https://www.shirinetessam.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirinetessam/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shirinetessam
    Book: FREE TO BE: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul

    In this Episode
    1:15 – Introduction
    5:54 – How she got started in the film industry
    14:27 – The pressure to leave a mark
    32:53 – Spiritual Health and Wellness
    38:56 – Breaking down the book into 6 weeks
    49:30 – When we are the most humble, we are most open
    1:04:56 – Advice for people who are living a muted life


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    1 hr 12 min
  • #121. A Masterclass in Managing Vocal Health and Well-being in Singers

    This week on A Voice and Beyond, I am so excited to announce that we have quite a treat for you as we replay a "tease" from three of my favourite guest interviews. This throwback episode is a masterclass to help raise awareness around how we, as voice teachers, can manage some of the most common issues relating to the care of our students when they are most in need.

    I offer these to you as I believe that as a voice teaching community, it is important to keep an open mind to the various kinds of modalities that can be of assistance to a singer who may be suffering from a voice disorder or requires help to manage their anxiety, especially around stage performance.

    Our return guests include Walt Fritz who was featured in Episode #75. Walt is a licensed physical therapist who has been teaching Myofascial Release continuing education since 1995. In 2020, Walt rebranded and launched Manual Therapies Seminars, a new training program where he continues to teach all types of therapists internationally.

    Our second guest is Dr David Juncos, a clinical psychologist, performance coach, voice workshop lecturer, and co-author of the book ACT for Musicians, David is a "third wave" therapist, with additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, otherwise known as (ACT). David describes ACT as an evidence-based psychotherapy that aims to promote mindfulness and acceptance and he explains how he has been able to successfully treat performance anxiety in musicians, as well as singers, using this treatment approach. You can check out David's full interview in episode #55.

    Our final guest is Lori Sonnenberg, our guest on episode #60. Lori is a Chicago-based Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Voice Specialist, and Singing Voice Specialist whose clients include professional performers, educators, and speakers. In her voice clinic, Lori works exclusively with voice and breathing disorders and specializes in muscle tension dysphonia-related disorders, recovery from voice injuries, professional voice care and support, post-operative voice recovery, and problematic technical voice issues for singers.

    This is an episode you don’t want to miss out on as our brilliant lineup of guests offers their insights, approaches, and philosophies relating to the health and care of singers in the voice studio.

    In this Episode
    1:15 – Introduction
    5:32 – Walt Fritz
    20:45 – Typical types of problems Walt works on
    32:49 – Dr. David Juncos
    37:52 – Third wave behavioral therapy
    56:42 – Lori Sonnenberg
    1:02:21 – Muscle tension dysphonia

    Walt Fritz
    WaltFritz.com
    Facebook.com/walt.fritz/
    waltfritzseminars.com/resource-page/

    Dr. David Juncos
    actformusicians.com
    Facebook.com/dave.juncos
    Researchgate.net/David-Juncos

    Lori Sonnenberg
    sonnenbergvoice.com
    facebook.com/sonnenbergvoice
    Instagram.com/sonnenbergvoice
    Linkedin.com/in/lori-l-sonnenberg

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    1 hr 24 min
  • #120. Are you Taking Your Daily MEDS for a Positive Mindset?

    Tranquility has been described as the new modern-day luxury, and peace of mind is something that we can all gift ourselves. However, the problem is that most of us don’t know how!! In life, you cannot rely on the randomness of the world and the randomness of life to bring you joy. Every day you need to spend time planting the seeds of a healthy, positive mindset in the soil of the day ahead. You won’t feel positivity by accident. You need to set the intention and take those actions in your life. You need to activate a healthy and joyful mindset. Peace of mind can come at no cost, and you can achieve this state of tranquility by having a regime of taking your MEDS every day to help you maintain a positive mindset.

    In this episode, I am going to prescribe the MEDS that will help make the shift you need for a more joyful and positive mindset. I promise you, you won’t have to visit the drugstore, you won’t be out of pocket, and there are no side effects, just the shift you need to experience the joy of life. Such experiences can have transformative effects on your quality of life so that in the moments that matter, you’re able to anchor down and go for it.


    In this Episode

    1:09 – Introduction
    2:44 – Peace of mind by taking your MEDS
    4:35 – M is for Meditation
    9:41 – E is for Exercise
    14:31 – D is for Diet
    19:15 – S is for Sleep
    24:38 – Conclusion


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    29 min
  • #119. Extending the Healthy Human Lifespan with Jo Bhakdi

    Our guest on A Voice and Beyond this week is JO BHAKDI, the founder and CEO of Serenity. Jo has a Master’s in Economics and has held numerous executive positions with a focus on business model innovation and technology. 

    However, the sudden passing of his mother through cancer, made him question the medical system and he was further inspired to found The Serenity system. Jo describes this system as the most advanced genomic and AI-driven preventative care system in the world. He tells us that Serenity has been created with a vision of extending the healthy human lifespan by a decade within a decade. He believes that early detection is key in many of our 21st-century illnesses and that preventive medicine can reduce our risk of early death very dramatically.

    In March this year, Jo launched a new preventative healthcare platform called 20QUESTIONS.life, which is a first-of-its-kind platform. In today’s episode, Jo talks about the gaps in our current global healthcare system, the importance of preventative medicine and early detection, and how his healthcare platform can direct us to a healthier future.

    This is a most fascinating and eye-opening interview with Jo Bhadki, one you don’t want to miss especially if you care about your health and longevity.

     
    Find Jo Online

    • Jo's Websites: CHOOSESERENITY & 20QUESTIONS 
    • Jo's Instagram 
    • Jo's YouTube
    • Jo's LinkedIn


    In this Episode

    1:15 – Introduction
    4:28 – How Serenity Came to be
    15:22 - What is 20Questions? 
    29:36 – Standard of Care
    32:09 – For people who can’t afford the system
    34:42 - Ai in healthcare  



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    49 min
  • #118. Teaching the Child Singer Part II with Dana Lentini

    This week on A Voice and Beyond, we have part 2 of a two-part episode with Dana Lentini, a noted pedagogue who is an expert in teaching the child singer. In today’s episode, Dana delves deeper into some of the methodologies she has developed for training young singers. Dana describes some of the pathways she has created to teach technique in its most simplest form for children, in order to give them a whole comprehensive experience in the singing lesson.

    Dana debunks many of the myths surrounding teaching young children, such as, it is dangerous to teach children to sing, that it is not possible to teach them technique, and that children do not have the attention span to sit through a singing lesson. Dana explains that it is all good things in moderation for the child singer, especially when it comes to intensity and duration. Dana also shares some of her concerns around the master-apprentice model and tells us that it is important to be student-focused when we teach children. We must pace lessons for them so they stay engaged and have fun, even while they are still learning the fundamentals of singing.

    Dana believes that if we are receptive to the idea of working with this age group, not only can it open our doors to a larger community of students, but it can be a most joyful and rewarding experience.

    This episode is packed with so much valuable information, remember this is part 2 of my interview with Dana Lentini, and if you missed part 1, it was last week’s episode no 117.

    Find Dana Online

    • Dana's Website
    • Dana's Facebook
    • Dana's Instagram
    • Dana's LinkedIn
    • Dana's Book


    In this Episode
    1:15 – Introduction
    3:41 - Teaching fun little foundational techniques
    9:00 - Dana's book and how it came to be
    21:04 - Myth around teaching children voice lessons and technique
    28:28 - How to deal with the children's parents
    40:15 - Advice in wrapping up the episode 


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    45 min
  • #117. Teaching the Child Singer Part I with Dana Lentini

    This week on A Voice and Beyond, we have part 1 of a two-part episode with Dana Lentini, who is a noted pedagogue and the author of Teaching the Child Singer: Pediatric Pedagogy for Ages 5-13. Dana is an expert in teaching methodologies for this age group, and her articles and podcasts have been distributed worldwide.

    In this episode, Dana addresses many of the myths surrounding teaching young children and why there is such a resistance towards teaching pre-pubescent singers amongst many teachers. Dana firmly believes that there needs to be a mindset shift around teaching this age group, because if teachers do so, they will find there are many benefits, not only for children, but also their parents e.g., singing does not require the purchase of an expensive instrument but will still offer many musical benefits for the child. Everyone, irrespective of age can discover and celebrate their unique voice through singing, including children. Dana affirms that teaching children to sing can set them up for success while they go through the voice transition during puberty.

    Dana also shares her ideas around the master-apprentice model and tells us that teaching children in the same way we were taught at a university, is not the way to teach this age group. We must pace lessons for children, so they stay engaged and have fun – even while they are still learning the fundamentals of singing. Dana describes some of the pathways she has created to teach technique in its most simplest form, in order to give a whole comprehensive experience in the singing lesson.

    This episode is packed with so much valuable information, and remember it is only part 1 of my interview with Dana Lentini and part 2 will be released next week.

    Find Dana Online
    Website: https://www.born2singkids.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dana.lentini
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lentinidana/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-lentini-9a480537/
    Book: https://www.halleonard.com/product/371932/singing-kids-songbook-level-1

    In this Episode
    1:15 – Introduction
    5:51 – Singing as a child for Dana.
    9:33 – How she started teaching children. 
    15:02 – Singing doesn't require the purchase of an expensive instrument.
    28:11 – Benefits of group classes
    34:49 – Impact of cultural traditions on children’s singing voice
    41:47 – Born to sing kids


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    46 min
  • #116. Are you Dealing with a Narcissist?

    This podcast episode is deeply personal to me but I just had to share it, because I am over the trap of dealing with a narcissistic. This is a personality disorder in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. A narcissist charges through life as though everything they embody, from their ideas, to their pursuits, to their problems, to their needs, is a way higher priority than yours. They love nothing more than bathing in themselves—their accolades, their dramas, their ideas and even their victimhood.

    This kind of behaviour is so destructive, in fact for me, it was not only destroying me, but it has torn a family apart. In life, there comes a time when enough is enough, and you have to walk away because you are losing an ongoing pointless battle. This is such a toxic situation which can manifest and impact your mental well-being.

    In this episode, it is my intention to share my own experiences around narcissism, and I am going to break down what a narcissist is, the typical traits of a narcissist, and how you can deal with a narcissist.

    A little disclaimer though, I am not a mental health expert, and I am not here to give advice. I will just share some scenarios with you that may help you if you are dealing with this in your own life right now. Just know that it is not you. You could very well be dealing with a narcissist.

    In this Episode
    1:09 - Introduction
    7:28 - What is a narcissist?
    11:51 - Living with a narcissist
    18:14 - How to deal with a narcissist
    21:57 - Conclusion


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    28 min

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