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Join Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher in a fascinating and deep episode on the omnivorous voice, featuring Dr. Guro von Germerten. 
Guro shares the highlights from her PhD on musical tastes and vocal techniques. From her emotional childhood experience as a pianist to her groundbreaking research on the omnivorous voice, Guro discusses the complexities of taste, tradition, and cultural expectations in musical performance. From the process of PhD defence in Europe, to the concept of musical omnivorousness, and the hidden problems of musical taste, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in music education, vocal performance, and the evolving dynamics of taste and authenticity in the arts.

00:00 Crushing dreams with a single comment
02:17 How did Gillyanne and Guro meet?
03:10 How a PhD defence works in Europe
05:36 The omnivorous voice
08:13 Cultural and ethical implications in Musical Theatre
13:24 Shortcutting in casting musicals
16:07 Uncovering your own biases
19:18 The role of taste in music and performance
27:08 A rebel with an accordian
31:17 Does the composer actually know?
33:30 Taste and values on the Accreditation Programme
35:22 We are also music lovers
38:30 When musical tastes collide


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Find out more about Guro
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzMK7LpMRkYvfWTK1DynaKw
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gurovongermeten/
Guro's full PhD Dissertation on The Omnivorous Voice can be found here: https://nmh.no/en/research/projects/guro-von-germeten-completed-phd


You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

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For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
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DJ, singer-songwriter, vocal coach and inspiration Ruth Royall joins Gillyanne and Jeremy to share the amazing story behind the #KeepItReal movement and its impact on the drum and bass community.
In this episode:
The importance of self-confidence for artists and the crucial role of supportive networks.
Insights on artist mentoring and establishing your identity and boundaries in the music industry.
Ruth’s personal journey of touring while seven months pregnant and the unique challenges she faced.
The development and success of her new live dance music project, Royall Sound, and plans for the future.

Ruth’s candidness about her experiences, from dealing with unrealistic beauty standards to the realities of touring while pregnant, is both inspiring and empowering.

00:00 The Birth of #KeepItReal Movement
00:53 Welcome Back, Ruth Royall!
01:33 The Importance of Self-Confidence for Artists
03:57 The Impact of Positive Communities
12:13 Touring While Pregnant: Ruth's Experience
18:37 Introducing Royall Sound
22:22 Ruth's Latest Release: Electricity
25:15 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells

🔗 Links and Resources:

Follow Ruth Royall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthroyall/
Listen to the Keep It Real Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/66Mx6plPp9Huj6oUqgYE8c?si=7238caf11c1a4fa8
Check out Ruth’s latest release "Electricity" on her label Royall Sound: Listen Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mNFjQiPaQQ

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#Podcast #MusicIndustry #RuthRoyall #KeepItReal #DrumAndBass #VocalCoaching #WomenInMusic #Confidence #Community #TouringWhilePregnant #RoyallSound

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In this episode of 'This Is A Voice' podcast, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher are joined by singer-songwriter Ruth Royall. They discuss Ruth's diverse career journey, her pivot to become a prominent artist in the drum and bass genre during the lockdown, and her personal songwriting process. 
Ruth shares insights on the importance of collaboration in the music industry, particularly within the drum and bass community. We play an excerpt from her song "Help You Stay", created in conjunction with Technimatic, and she shares the story behind the song and its emotional resonance. 
We dive into how art and creativity work through collaboration, vulnerability, and personal experience for all of us, and we hear more about the communal and experimental nature of the drum and bass scene.

00:00 Introduction to Songwriting and Creativity
01:51 Ruth's Musical Journey
03:37 Pivot During Lockdown
04:34 Exploring Drum and Bass
07:16 Collaboration and DJing
11:02 Understanding Drum and Bass
13:48 Help You Stay (song with Technimatic)
18:44 Songwriting Process
20:16 Dreaming a complete song
24:17 Trust the word vomit
26:51 Collaborative musician

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Find out more about Ruth Royall on Instagram and TikTok (ruthroyallmusic)
All Ruth's music is on Spotify: 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/68mfV6tyHCTHZrNWNbVXmu?si=imypgyElRYGjR75OX7nRuA

Or iTunes: 
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/ruth-royall/282081141

You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
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Jeremy Fisher launches his new book called "Just How Boring Are you? How to be a great podcast guest, captivate your listeners and polish your vocal skills".
In this bonus podcast episode Jeremy is interviewed by Karen Merstik-Michaels - singer, musician, social media manager and podcast host, on why he wrote the book and what potential podcast guests can learn from it

0:00 A bonus podcast episode
01:07 Overcoming crippling shyness
02:49 Applying music skills to spoken voice
03:37 Why podcasting is different from public speaking
05:24 Jeremy's first big radio interview - a lesson
06:19 Most common mistake for podcast guests
11:07 Five Minute Vocal Warmup + Microsoft Headquarters
16:53 Harvard research on hating the sound of your voice
18:29 The worst habit Jeremy has changed
20:00 "Not just my opinion" - Jeremy's special interviews

You can get your copy of the ebook "Just How Boring Are You" PLUS all the Mp3s of the Five Minute Vocal Warmup on this link: https://bit.ly/JustHowBoringAreYou 


You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
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 This Is A Voice podcast S9 Ep6 focuses on our More Than a Masterclass experience at the Hamburg StimmSymposium last month.
Coaching a singer in the big belt number from the musical Vanara - Prayer To The Moon. How Jeremy changed her style with a single physical instruction. And why she needed less flow, not more to make the belt notes and approaches work.
And we share more highlights from the Symposium including an almost wordless epic warmup class from conductor Craig Anthony Lees, and a truth bomb from osteopath Jacob Lieberman

00:00 More Than a Masterclass in Hamburg
03:26 Getting the singer to feel an exercise
08:26 Changing the shape of a difficult song
10:33 Changing the vowel on a difficult note
12:44 Our process for giving a masterclass
14:36 Meeting our teachers for the first time
16:22 Craig Anthony Lees and Declan Davies warmup
18:53 Practical coaching for singing pedagogies
22:22 Putting it into practice with Cleo Laine
25:36 Jacob Lieberman drops a truth bomb about breathing
30:02 Beliefs, the diaphragm and little green men

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The Cleo Laine recording we refer to is On A Clear Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSLxdLIoHj4

You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
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In this landmark episode of This Is A Voice (S9 Ep5), Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher take a stroll down memory lane to celebrate a remarkable 25 years since founding their voice education company VocalProcess. From being the UK's first private company to pioneer online voice webinars to sharing insights from their latest experience at the esteemed Hamburg StimmSymposium, this episode is packed with nostalgia, innovation, and forward-thinking in the world of voice education.

What to expect in this episode:
- A heartfelt look back at our journey and key milestones
- Our groundbreaking work in voice education and online learning
- Exclusive highlights and takeaways from the Hamburg StimmSymposium
- Fun anecdotes and a peek into what it's like running a company as a married couple

00:00 25 years together
05:23 Hamburger StimmSymposium - Do we speak German?
08:05 Highlights Day One
12:09 Diagnosis and causality
18:18 Highlights Day Two
21:07 Breathing for singing
23:07 Breathing, speaking & singing compared
25:38 The round table on “support”
29:04 What does support mean to you? 
34:51 More than a masterclass – the Bond theme
37:44 Billie Eilish, am I prejudiced?
44:42 God made high notes louder so you don’t have to

Whether you're a voice coach, an aspiring singer, or a long-time listener, this episode offers something for everyone. Join us as we reflect, celebrate the past and look towards the future of voice education.

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#ThisIsAVoice #VoiceEducation #AnniversarySpecial #Hamss #VoiceCoaching #PodcastCelebration

You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   
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For the second half of our World Voice Day Special edition, we're talking belief systems and diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja. 

Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"

00:00 What motivates a working GP?
04:01 Putting health into context
06:25 Different cultures and body psychotherapy
08:13 The first lifestyle medicine course
11:11 Beliefs and diagnosis for singers
13:08 Beliefs and diet
15:55 There isn't a single balance
17:20 Stop chasing the symptom!
19:00 Jeremy rolls his eyes...
21:00 Singers, doctors and antibiotics
23:13 Sore throats, acid reflux and mucus
26:40 Rolling with resistance
28:30 Looking for the fix
31:19 Taking part in your own health


Get Dr Ayan Panja's book (highly recommended) The Health Fix here https://amzn.to/49xGTUL

Listen to Ayan's podcast Saving Lives In Slow Motion here https://open.spotify.com/show/3608nfD5nUcRyKtgAba6DT

ADHD for adults: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adult-adhd#takeaway


You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   
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For this World Voice Day Special edition of our This Is A Voice podcast we're delving into the Vagus Nerve and health diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja. Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"

Voice experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher share thoughts, stories and advice with Dr Ayan and bust some of the myths about singing, breathing and the vagus nerve.

00:00 A great start!
01:36 The Health Fix and how we diagnose
04:35 What is a symptom?
07:03 Pattern Recognition
10:55 Systems + pattern interrupts
12:47 Lifestyle and the monkey brain
19:21 The vagus nerve and humming
23:13 Dr Ayan's One Minute Recharge
26:33 Singing and changing the way you breathe
29:01 Singing and COPD
34:19 Four stages of pitch matching
36:27 Finding your truth as a singer
37:47 Singing and style envelopes
40:15 Jeremy gets contentious

Get Dr Ayan Panja's book (highly recommended) The Health Fix here https://amzn.to/49xGTUL

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Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher on misunderstandings, misconceptions and personal insights about breathing and breath management for singing. Untrue statements, pressed phonation, relentless twang, breathy versus leaky tone, everything is up for discussion. Plus five areas where we can control breathing, and details on using two contrasting airstreams at the same time (introducing the "Granny Kiss"...
With research from Ian Howell and Heidi Moss Erickson on back pressure and brain function (used with permission)

00:00:00 Breathe Out To Sing
Personal insights on the misunderstood aspects of breath in vocal training

00:03:31 Misconceptions About Breathing in Singing
Discussing common misunderstandings and clarifying the role of breath in vocal technique

00:07:20 Different names for Breath and Breath Management 
Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work

00:09:47 Vocal Fold Dynamics and Airflow 
Understanding the relationship between vocal folds, airflow, and sound production

00:13:30 You must never... Jeremy gets annoyed
When people try to explain something but make it worse

00:18:37 The Artistry of Vocal Timbre and Dynamics 
The importance of varied vocal timbres and dynamics in expressive singing

00:21:00 Calibration and Personalization in Vocal Technique 
Tailoring breath, pressure, and flow techniques to individual singers and styles

00:23:42 A clear definition of "back pressure"
Dr Ian Howell's take on back pressure and flow resistance

00:28:16 Singing as predictive behaviour
Heidi Moss Erickson on singing in the brain

00:32:25 Calibrating your breathing 
Ideas and techniques for calibrating breathing as an experienced singer and as a beginner

You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here 
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

Heidi Moss Erickson's article "A Copernican Shift: Reframing How We Think About Breathing" is downloadable here 
https://www.heidimosserickson.com/writings

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   
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Celebrating 90 episodes of our This Is A Voice Podcast! Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher share how they deal with a bad review - and this one's just plain rude.
And they celebrate 20 years of their groundbreaking voice teacher Accreditation Programme.
Welcome to This Is A Voice Season 9 Episode 1, the podcast where we get vocal about voice.
00:00:00 – Stodgy & Humble – the dynamic duo of voice training
00:01:20 – Unpacking a Cringe-worthy Review
00:04:49 – Dealing with Criticism - a Catalyst for Discussion
00:07:16 – Celebrating 20 years of Training Teachers
00:09:59 – Creating the Accreditation + Our Guest Experts
00:13:33 – Innovative Voice Teaching and Energy Exercises
00:18:23 – Evolution of Voice Training Towards a Holistic Approach
00:22:20 – Working With the Singer in the Room
00:26:28 – Effects of Being on the Accreditation Programme
00:30:39 – Embracing Cognitive Dissonance in the Learning Process
00:33:42 – What Happens in a Mentoring Session
00:37:18 – Why You Don’t Need To Know EVERYTHING
00:39:24 – The Enduring Power of Curiosity in Voice Training

Dive into this insightful episode to explore the intersection of voice mastery, personal growth, and the vibrant community of voice professionals. Whether you're a seasoned voice teacher or an aspiring vocal coach, there's something in this episode for everyone passionate about the art and science of voice. Stay curious and join us on this vocal journey!

#VoiceTraining #VocalCoaching #SingingTeacher #

We've also got this ↓ 

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. 
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating 
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  
 
Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS 
 
Find us - follow us on the socials! 
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  
📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess