The incredible Gemma Sugrue joins Alexa this week to take a deep dive into the world of mix voice and belt techniques. We’re thrilled to explore this topic with Gemma, especially after our enlightening conversation with John Henney in episode 101.

KEY MOMENTS

‘I call it entering into the option area’ 
‘A mix is anything that’s connected and still in mode one’
‘I like to start with refining the engine first before adding the gas’
‘As you sing, there’s a different pressure quality to each note’ 
‘We want a larynx that’s on the move’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Artists referenced: Sia; Jessie J; Whitney Houston; Beyonce 
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.46 How to Develop Lasting and Positive Habits with Gemma Sugrue
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.101 How to Belt with John Henny
• John Henny
• The work of Johan Sundberg 
• Voice Science Works (David Harris & Laurel Irene)
• Kerrie Obert
• Heidi Moss
• Ken Bozeman
• Chris Johnson
• Teach Voice
• Feldenkrais
• Alexander Technique
• Andrew Byrne
• Lisa Popeil
• 5 Things You Must Know About Belting with Lisa Popeil
• Ian Davidson
• Dave Stroud

ABOUT THE GUEST
Gemma is an artist coach and the founder/director of Pro Vocal Artist, an online mentorship program for original music artists. Gemma also co-founded Voiceworks Studio, an Irish company that offers choir training and lessons for singers.
Gemma's performance credits as a vocalist include working as a singer for hire for various TV shows (Dancing with the Stars, The Late Late Show) and for artists including Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Maverick Sabre, Rosin Murphy, the RTE Concert Orchestra, The RTE Symphony Orchestra and many more.
Gemma is a sought after contemporary vocal coach and is currently working with artists including Cian Ducrot and Ryan Mack. She is a former board member of vocal coaching network, Vocology in Practice and artist consultant for LA based organisation VocalizeU.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Website
Pro Vocal Artist

Social Media
Handle: @gemmasugrue
Youtube

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