Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.232 The Vocal Athlete: Inside Touring Life with Mindy Pack


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Ever wondered how world-class singers keep their voices strong night after night on global tours? In this episode, we go behind the curtain with Mindy Pack — elite vocal coach to stars like Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Sabrina Carpenter, and Justin Timberlake — to explore the science, strategy, and stamina behind life on the road. Discover how artists build vocal endurance, plus the secrets behind Mindy’s legendary 'Vocal 911 Kit' From vocal warm-ups and bodywork to tour prep and mental resilience, this conversation is packed with tips for singers, teachers, and music lovers alike.

WHATS IN THIS PODCAST? 

2:22 Creating a blueprint for a touring artists

11:35 Teacher-Artist rapport

14:38 Giving demonstration

15:58 Choosing keys and set lists 

19:00 Treadmill training  

21:57 Working with vocal injury 

26:21 Mindy’s ‘Vocal 911’ kit 

29:30 The Vocalzone debate

31:20 When is the best time for massage, stretch and warm-up? 

33:49 What is it like being a vocal coach on tour? 

About the presenter HERE

RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.40 Integrated Skills: Teaching Singing to Dancers 

Bemer System

BAST Article - Vocalzone, Saviours or Destroyers? 

ABOUT THE GUEST

Mindy Pack is a globally respected vocologist, vocal coach, and voice specialist known for her innovative, science-based approach to vocal performance and health. Blending decades of stage experience with deep expertise in voice science and physiology, she helps singers, actors, and speakers achieve peak performance while protecting their vocal longevity.

As co-founder and director of the SVARA Project with Dr. Reena Gupta, Mindy collaborates with leading ENTs, laryngologists, and speech-language pathologists to provide advanced vocal rehabilitation and manual therapy. She works with clients worldwide from her studios in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, offering one-on-one coaching, biofeedback sessions, and bodywork focused on vocal endurance and optimization.

Her clients include some of the biggest names in entertainment—Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Noah Kahan, Brandi Carlile, and The Lumineers—as well as Broadway performers, voice-over artists, and emerging talent. Many credit her signature Vocal Tract Reconditioning method as essential to their success on tours, award shows, and global stages.

Mindy is also the creator of The Voice Straw, a groundbreaking vocal training tool used by performers worldwide. Beyond coaching, she is a passionate educator, frequent conference presenter, and humanitarian dedicated to empowering future leaders.

Driven by a lifelong love of voice and performance, Mindy’s mission is simple: to help every artist unlock their full vocal potential.

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