Heather Baker, Founding Director of the Institute for Vocal Advancement, explains how gestures enhance vocal training by providing an additional modality for the brain to learn new vocal skills. She explores the connection between gestures and the brain, sharing examples of personalised and meaningful gestures.

KEY MOMENTS 

"Observing gesture can impact the way singers breathe and produce sound"

"Performing the gesture oneself is more effective than just observing"

"Gesture is something I have always used in my teaching"

 ABOUT THE GUEST 

Heather Baker, a Contemporary Voice Teacher in Northern England, is the Founding Director of the Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA) and an IVA Ambassador. With an MA in Vocal Pedagogy, her research spans cognitive and neuroscience of singing, pitch problems, and vocal pedagogy. She presents globally, runs adult choirs, and co-hosts the Vocal Advancement Podcast, sharing her expertise and passion for voice teaching.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Guest Website:

• thesingingteacher.biz
• vocaladvancement.com

Social Media:

• facebook.com/heatherbakersingingstudios
• instagram.com/heatherbakersingingstudios
• YouTube.com/the.singingteacher
• TikTok.com/the.singingteacher

Relevant Links & Mentions: 

• Kerrie Obert: Click Here
• Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency Energy with Kerrie Obert
• Julia Nafisi: Click Here
• Jenna Brown: Click Here
• Lisa Popeil: Click Here
• Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.155 & 156: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
• The work of Ko

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