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We're rounding off the year with our annual Best Of selection.
We broadcast 20 episodes in 2023, so we divided them into four groups of five and got our listeners (and watchers on YouTube) to vote for their favourite episode in each group.
Then we chose the "WildCard" fifth episode ourselves.

We're introducing excerpts from each of the top five episodes as voted for by you.
If you don't want to know which episodes we chose, look away now...

Top episode from January-March - Season 7 Episode 5 with Kate Bassett, Vocal Surgery and Beyond part 1, Injury, signs and rehab

Top episode from April-June - Season 7 Episode 10, Career Mentoring and Vocal Habilitation - secrets of our 1-1 private coaching revealed

Top episode from June-October - Season 7 Episode 11 with Louise Gibbs, Authenticity in Singing, what is it and can it be taught?

Top episode from October to December - Season 8 Episode 7 with Lisa Perks, Overcoming Vocal Shame - how teachers can support their singers

The Wild Card - Season 8 Episode 5 with Anne Leatherland, Exploring Values & Beliefs in Teaching Voice

Thank you for being with us in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 with a new series. See you there!
Cheers, Jeremy & Dr Gillyanne


Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you
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If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24.

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/

We've also got this ↓
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/

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!
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In This Is A Voice podcast S8 Ep8 Lisa Perks returns to talk about creating a safe space in the vocal studio for singers to discover their voice and individuality. Lisa shares with Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher insights and techniques to nurture each singer on their vocal and emotional journey

00:00 No room for shame
01:32 Discussing the concept of good disagreement
03:39 The power of asking 'Why?'
04:50 Patient empowerment in medical contexts
07:32 Research on the impact of shame on musicians
11:18 Taking charge of what you do
12:54 Creating safe spaces for singers
17:26 The importance of singing for self-connection
18:52 The changing role of singing teachers
24:21 The importance of diagnosis in singing lessons
29:32 Singing as therapy doing

We're talking about:
Empowering Individuality: Emphasizing the importance of seeing each singer as a unique individual and respecting their personal vocal journey.
Creating Safe Spaces: Discussing the creation of a non-judgmental and supportive environment in vocal training sessions.
The Role of Empathy in Coaching: Highlighting how understanding and empathy can enhance the teaching and learning experience in vocal arts.
Navigating Disagreement Constructively: Exploring the concept of 'good disagreement' and its role in fostering healthy, open communication between teachers and students.
Agency and Self-Awareness in Singers: Encouraging singers to own their journey, understand their voice, and express themselves authentically.
Overcoming Vocal Challenges: Addressing how to positively navigate and learn from vocal injuries and other challenges faced by singers.
Mental Health and Singing: Delving into the connection between singing, mental health, and the importance of addressing anxiety and depression in the music industry.
The Evolving Role of Vocal Teachers: Examining how the role of vocal teachers is changing, moving towards a more holistic and individual-focused approach.
The Therapeutic Power of Singing: Acknowledging the therapeutic aspects of singing and its impact on personal growth and self-discovery.
Cultivating a Community of Respectful Listening: Discussing the responsibility of both teachers and students in creating a culture of respectful listening and mutual growth.

It's a packed episode!
#mentalhealth #vocalcoach #singer

Find Lisa Perks at https://Epiphanyvocalstudio.com

Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you
https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24.

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ 

We've also got this ↓
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching 

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ 

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
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We're about to record our "Best of 2023" episode and YOU can help us choose.
This mini-bonus episode of our This Is A Voice podcast contains four polls to help you choose your favourite episodes of 2023.
There are 20 episodes to choose from and we've divided them into four groups of 5.

POLL 1, January-April episodes https://forms.gle/7TsTsVcdVJpj5KZZ9

POLL 2, April-June episodes https://forms.gle/TKmgRchZcynFURqm6

POLL 3, June-October episodes https://forms.gle/A6oxVtdqesK4YdDG8

POLL 4, October-December episodes https://forms.gle/XGY3MMFuS33iDaJb7

Vote for your favourite episode in each group (so choose 4 episodes in total). We'll collect the votes and add one Wildcard episode of our own to make the Top Five of 2023, to be broadcast between Christmas and New Year.
You can vote in each poll by following the links above, or email us at podcast @vocalprocess.co.uk

We want to know which episodes you loved the most (so we can do more of them!).
Cheers
Jeremy and Dr Gillyanne

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In This Is A Voice podcast S8 Ep7 we're diving into the sensitive topic of shame in the singing world. In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Gillyanne Kayes, Jeremy Fisher and special guest Lisa Perks, we explore how shame can shape and limit a singer's journey, regardless of their background. 
Whether you're an amateur vocational singer or a seasoned professional performer, you need to know about this crucial hidden aspect of vocal artistry. 

00:00 Shame used as a weapon
01:41 Lisa's journey
03:13 The impact of voice problems
04:21 The role of shame in singing and teaching
05:35 The impact of shame on singers
06:45 How teachers can help manage shame
08:17 The dangers of objectification in singing
09:20 How shame in singing manifests
10:46 "Name and shame"
19:57 Social censorship
25:59 The importance of compassion in teaching

We'll be unpacking the impact of vocal shame in singing and how it can inhibit a singer's true potential.
Guest insights from Lisa Perks about her personal journey with vocal shame and how it influenced her singing career.
Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher provide their professional insights on how to navigate and overcome shame in singing, and how singing teachers and vocal coaches can shape and support a healthy, shame-free learning environment.
Real-life anecdotes and strategies for singers to deal with and move beyond shame, enhancing their vocal expression.
Fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding for all voices, regardless of genre or background.

A must-listen episode for singers, singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders, essential for anyone in the vocal profession seeking to understand and overcome the barriers of shame.

Find Lisa Perks at https://Epiphanyvocalstudio.com 

Here's Lisa's interview with John Henny https://johnhenny.com/episode-344-the-price-of-vocal-shame-with-lisa-perks/ 

And here's a PDF of the article on Voice Shame by Tiri Bergesen Schei and Edvin Schei  https://hvlopen.brage.unit.no/hvlopen-xmlui/bitstream/handle/11250/2596061/schei.pdf?sequence=4&isAllowed=y

Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you
https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ 

We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html

We've also got this ↓ 
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching 

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ 

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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Join us in an insightful and empowering episode with our Associate Trainer, singing teacher and life coach Anne Leatherland. 
In Season 8 Episode 6 Anne returns to share her unique approach to helping women find their voice, both literally and metaphorically, in professional settings. 

We discuss the challenges women face regarding voice perception in the workplace and explore strategies for communicating with confidence and impact.

Voice is a key component of identity, and we discuss ways to align internal and external voices, and adapt to societal expectations without losing personal authenticity.
It's a fascinating conversation

00:00 Voice in the business community
03:11 Problems for the female voice in business
05:08 Woman Interrupted
09:00 A voice is linked to a person
12:53 Why should I change?
17:33 Working against your goals
19:11 Your vocal fingerprint
20:50 Trusting yourself and confidence
22:01 We have three voices
26:33 Confidence for singers

Find Anne and VocalIntuition here https://anneleatherland.co.uk/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vocalintuition
LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/anneleatherland
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anne.leatherland/

The Woman Interrupted App http://www.womaninterruptedapp.com/en/

Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you
https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/

We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html

We've also got this ↓ 
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching 

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ 
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ 

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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In This Is A Voice podcast S8 Ep5 we dive into the fascinating world of values and beliefs with our special guest, Anne Leatherland of Vocal Intuition. We discuss how understanding your values can transform your teaching and coaching, help you to align with your true self and move your career towards a life that’s more fulfilling and enjoyable.

Anne Leatherland started her professional life as a chemistry teacher. As a recreational singer she had no qualifications and did not go to “music college”. But a sense of her own values and determination led her through a singing diploma to singing teacher, training with VocalProcess and now co-teaching with us on our Accreditation Programme. 

• 00:00 Introducing Anne Leatherland of Vocal Intuition.
• 01:03 From teaching chemistry to teaching singing
• 03:33 Embracing failure as improvement.
• 06:17 Vocal Toolkit mentoring beginner teachers.
• 08:56 Aligning beliefs with personal values.
• 11:03 Moving from being “right” to “helpful”
• 12:23 How your core values influence your life.
• 18:35 How “beliefs” can shape our actions.
• 22:48 How “beliefs” can conflict with core values.
• 24:18 Transforming your life & career with your values
• 25:21 Tackling beliefs & values in the Accreditation Programme.
• 26:29 The importance of listening
• 27:36 Invitation

This episode explores the deep connections between personal values, beliefs, and effective teaching, shedding light on how understanding and aligning these aspects can lead to transformative growth in both teaching and life. Anne Leatherland's insights provide valuable guidance for educators and coaches in the field of voice training. Join us for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and professional development.

Find Anne and VocalIntuition here https://anneleatherland.co.uk/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vocalintuition
LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/anneleatherland
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anne.leatherland/

Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne and explore what matters to you
https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/

We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html

We've also got this ↓ 
The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching 

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ 
 
If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/ 

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! 
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Today we're asking the question "What matters to you?" Do you already know, or do you need time to think about it?
As singing teacher and vocal coach we can direct our careers to include doing what we love and what matters to us.
In this episode we share the important things in our lives, what we MUST do for our own peace of mind. The parts of our individual careers that bring us joy.
What brings you joy? Answers on a postcard...

0:00 Aiming your career
1:47 What matters to Jeremy - piano playing
3:10 NOT playing piano in the masterclass
5:05 What Jeremy listens for in new singers
8:43 Confidence as a teacher
11:30 What matters to Gillyanne - working with voices
14:01 What is curiosity?
18:24 Working with students over several years
19:23 Our Teacher Pathway
20:29 The joy of collaboration
24:04 Gillyanne and the academic brain
27:15 Values and the Accreditation Programme

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20:38 What Karen loves to do

Karen's given our podcast listeners a VERY generous 50% discount on her sessions! Use this link only https://cal.com/butterflysinger/vocal-process-digital-marketing  

And here's the link to sign up for
Karen's newsletter https://socialbutterflygroup.substack.com/

EVITA.ai https://www.evita.ai/ 

MOISES.ai https://moises.ai/products/ 

Erol Singer’s Studio https://www.erolstudios.com/index.html 

Jeremy's article about the Artist and Librarian - https://vocalprocess.co.uk/feeding-your-inner-artist-and-your-cataloguer/

Book a coaching session with Jeremy or Gillyanne
https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/ 

We've also got this! ↓ 

 The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/

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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Social media expert Karen Michaels joins us for a fascinating discussion on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of singing, voice education and singing teacher marketing.

Karen shares her wealth of knowledge on harnessing the power of apps and AI in your socials. We’re chatting about the importance of authenticity in your online presence, avoiding burnout on social media and curating your feeds to create a positive and inspiring online environment for yourself.

Karen’s sharing her real-life experiences (including being our own social media manager) with tips on connecting with your audience and staying ahead of the curve.

Whether you’re a seasoned voice professional with a large following, or just getting started in the world of voice training, you need to watch this episode!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave your comments below. What do you think of AI in the world of singing and singing teaching?

0:00 The 1st blooper from Jeremy 
2.12 Why AI for social media? 
5:04 What is AI? 
6:22 AI for social media? 
8:19 Is it cheating? How to use AI right 
12:09 How can we tell how good your teaching is? 
17:01 Planning and the chickens! 
20:52 Social media and burnout 
22:26 Curating your social media feeds 

Karen's podcast Your Creative GPS https://www.podpage.com/your-creative-gps/  

The Social Butterfly Group https://www.facebook.com/thesocialbutterflygroup/

We're on the NATSCast list! https://www.nats.org/NATSCast.html

Jeremy’s ChatGPT video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yd0t9fP7JPU?si=7Sor_4-acgxlt2Bp
 

We've also got this! ↓ For real
1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing
studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://DrGillyanneKayesJeremyFisherInspirationSession.as.me/

The 12 Hours to Better Singing Teaching
course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and
a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/12-hours-to-better-singing-teaching

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 and choose a Level https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/

If you want to discover if our singing
teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process
for joining Cohort23.  

Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/news-and-media/freebies/

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

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We've been off the air for two months - so where were we? And where are we going?
In this opening episode for Season 8, we reveal our future plans for singers, singing teachers, choral leaders and theatre MDs

00:00 Our 80th podcast episode!
01:05 Our Teacher Accreditation Programme
02:14 Our discoveries on the Discovery Calls
06:10 SIXTY contact hours
07:32 Changes to our online singing teacher courses
08:45 In-person appearances and masterclasses
12:33 Podcast guest and AI
15:36 The inspiration for our articles
19:50 Getting angry over nothing
22:16 Going for a singing teacher job interview
23:24 MusicalCon in London
24:52 This Is A Voice has been honoured

We mention multiple resources so the link list this week is long.
Make sure to check everything out!

Blog - More Than Just Content Creators? https://vocalprocess.co.uk/more-than-...

The Accreditation Programme Discovery calls https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalPro...

12 Hours To Better Singing Teaching online course https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-ac... 

Northwest Voice CEN Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/applied-vocal-skills-client-relevant-strategies-with-vocal-process-tickets-710673061257 

Pro-vox masterclass https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu1HeLbsNI9/

Hamburger Stimmsymposium https://hamss.de/anmeldung/

Jeremy’s ChatGPT video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Yd0t9fP7JPU?si=7Sor_4-acgxlt2Bp

Rayvox https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS