Creator of Teach Voice and one half of The Naked Vocalist, Chris Johnson discusses vocal registers and keeping your dynamic range long term. He also explains abduction and adduction and explores the TA/CT dominance debate.

KEY MOMENTS

‘Most pedagogues will have changed their ideas over time as more evidence comes out’

‘If you don’t practice functional chest, then you will effect your ability to be dynamic in the long run’ 

‘Chest voice is a perception, it’s not a reality’ 

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• The Naked Vocalist Podcast: https://www.thenakedvocalist.com/
• Glottal Configurations by Christian Herbst & Jan Svec
• Dr Ingo Titze
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Episode 31 - Where to Start with Digital Marketing with Candi Louise.
• LCA = Lateral Cricoarytenoid
• IA = Interarytenoid
• Falsetto Voice Example: Robin Thicke (Lost Without You)
• Principles of Voice Production by Dr Ingo Titze
• Vocology by Dr Ingo Titze and Kitty Verdonlini
• Nathalie Henrich Bernardoni
• National Association of Teachers of Singing: https://www.nats.org/
• NATS Snakepit: YouTube.com/watch?v=zcFi6QvEduA

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Chris Johnson started his performance career in a casual choir before working as a professional singer for 12 years. During the early part of his career, Chris’s busy schedule took its toll on his voice. Narrowly missing a serious vocal injury, he relearned his instrument and started on a never-ending journey of vocal development.

After seeking help and turning his own seemingly ‘hopeless’ voice around, Chris realised he might also be able to help other singers and moved into vocal coaching.

Chris has worked with major label artists, West End leads, backing vocalists, singer/songwriters and vocal coaches. He also helps singing teachers worldwide to up-skill, navigate the overwhelming amount of pedagogical options, and develop their own technical and business acumen.

 Chris has also trained in manual laryngeal therapies and studied with scientists in vocal acoustics, physical and somatic therapy, and laryngology. He’s also one half of The Naked Vocalist podcasting/blogging duo.

EPISODE RESOURCES

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Guest Website

• Teacher Training: https://www.teachvoice.com
• Artist Coaching: https://www.chrisjohnsonvocalcoach.com

Social Media:

• @teachvoicetraining
• @chrisjohnsonvocalcoach

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