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VocalFri PodcastVocalFri Christmas IX: Winter Wicked Wonderland!The 9th annual VocalFri Christmas episode, our sequel to last year's Wicked Part 1 review, our Wicked: For Good review. This was also a special reunion episode. Dr. P and Prof. Pigott were joined again by Dr. P's kids, Charlie and Olivia, but also a surprise visit by original podcast co-host Michael, who joined us for the first time since VocalFri Christmas VI.
We gave our overall impressions, covered the Act structure, the new original songs, John M. Chu's directorial vision, our performers, possible award nominations, and the 2 film structure. Everything you've been waiting for, with no worries...
2025-12-231h 34VocalFri PodcastVocalFri Christmas IX: Winter Wicked Wonderland!The 9th annual VocalFri Christmas episode, our sequel to last year's Wicked Part 1 review, our Wicked: For Good review. This was also a special reunion episode. Dr. P and Prof. Pigott were joined again by Dr. P's kids, Charlie and Olivia, but also a surprise visit by original podcast co-host Michael, who joined us for the first time since VocalFri Christmas VI.
We gave our overall impressions, covered the Act structure, the new original songs, John M. Chu's directorial vision, our performers, possible award nominations, and the 2 film structure. Everything you've been waiting for, with no worries...
2025-12-231h 34VocalFri PodcastEmily Siar: Singer Attitudes of Voice Impairment#VocalFam, today we are joined by Dr. Emily Siar to discuss her dissertation research surveying and interviewing singers who have been through voice health issues. Removing the stigma around voice health has been a VocalFri mission for many years now. Please check out Emily's website, linked above, and the BoCo Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop, where Emily is on the faculty.
2025-04-1852 minVocalFri PodcastEmily Siar: Singer Attitudes of Voice Impairment#VocalFam, today we are joined by Dr. Emily Siar to discuss her dissertation research surveying and interviewing singers who have been through voice health issues. Removing the stigma around voice health has been a VocalFri mission for many years now. Please check out Emily's website, linked above, and the BoCo Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop, where Emily is on the faculty.
2025-04-1852 minVocalFri PodcastVocalFri In HouseWe had our first in house episode in a few months with Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and Alice. We finally got a report on Little Women from Sarah. We covered how Sarah and Nick's undergrad practicum are going this semester. Then we had a lively conversation about graduate practicum that led into the difference between knowledge curation and knowledge creation as it relates to graduate theses and dissertations. Come join the #VocalFam!
2025-04-1151 minVocalFri PodcastVocalFri In HouseWe had our first in house episode in a few months with Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and Alice. We finally got a report on Little Women from Sarah. We covered how Sarah and Nick's undergrad practicum are going this semester. Then we had a lively conversation about graduate practicum that led into the difference between knowledge curation and knowledge creation as it relates to graduate theses and dissertations. Come join the #VocalFam!
2025-04-1151 minVocalFri PodcastPractical Practicum ProblemsIt's our first old school VocalFri of the season. Prof. Pigott and Dr. P were going to discuss middle voice musings, but that is now pushed to Feb. 7. Instead, we got lost in a conversation about our respective pedagogy practicum courses. This led to our first very down to earth practical pedagogic conversation maybe all season. Enjoy your weekend #VocalFam!
2025-01-2459 minVocalFri PodcastPractical Practicum ProblemsIt's our first old school VocalFri of the season. Prof. Pigott and Dr. P were going to discuss middle voice musings, but that is now pushed to Feb. 7. Instead, we got lost in a conversation about our respective pedagogy practicum courses. This led to our first very down to earth practical pedagogic conversation maybe all season. Enjoy your weekend #VocalFam!
2025-01-2459 minVocalFri PodcastVocalFri's Wicked Christmas 8!It's a Wicked VocalFri Christmas! VocalFri is joined by Dr. P's teenagers who are now musical theater nerds in the truest sense to review Wicked: Part 1. Come enjoy some holiday festivities as you travel to this season. May your holiday season be filled with love, light, and rest. Happy Holidays #VocalFam!
2024-12-221h 05VocalFri PodcastVocalFri's Wicked Christmas 8!It's a Wicked VocalFri Christmas! VocalFri is joined by Dr. P's teenagers who are now musical theater nerds in the truest sense to review Wicked: Part 1. Come enjoy some holiday festivities as you travel to this season. May your holiday season be filled with love, light, and rest. Happy Holidays #VocalFam!
2024-12-221h 05VocalFri PodcastKimberly Monzón: Singing Through the Cycle#VocalFam we have entered a new VocalFri era with not only our first great guest episode of season 8, but also our first ever episode with our first two CU grad students along for the ride. This week we were thrilled to have Dr. Kimberly Monzón from Baylor University on the pod to discuss her work on AFAB singers and singing through hormonal cycles. Such great advice and wisdom for any voice teacher. Read more about Dr. Monzón on her website.
2024-09-2044 minVocalFri PodcastKimberly Monzón: Singing Through the Cycle#VocalFam we have entered a new VocalFri era with not only our first great guest episode of season 8, but also our first ever episode with our first two CU grad students along for the ride. This week we were thrilled to have Dr. Kimberly Monzón from Baylor University on the pod to discuss her work on AFAB singers and singing through hormonal cycles. Such great advice and wisdom for any voice teacher. Read more about Dr. Monzón on her website.
2024-09-2044 minVocalFri PodcastWords RevisitedOne of our VocalFri philosophies has always been not getting caught up on what terminology we use, as long as we can define and describe how we are using those words. We discussed this on an older episode, but we've seen a lot of recent posts regarding terminology and it seemed like a good time to revisit this topic. An interesting, winding conversation.
2024-03-0857 minVocalFri PodcastWords RevisitedOne of our VocalFri philosophies has always been not getting caught up on what terminology we use, as long as we can define and describe how we are using those words. We discussed this on an older episode, but we've seen a lot of recent posts regarding terminology and it seemed like a good time to revisit this topic. An interesting, winding conversation.
2024-03-0857 minVocalFri PodcastVocalFri Christmas 7VocalFri's 7th Christmas Special! This year's special is a little different. Typically we just cover 1 pop culture happening for our holiday cheer, but this year Sarah and Dr. P finally covered their lean, mean, and green production of Carmen. How could a small music department present such a large masterwork? Listen and find out, then tune in on Thursday for our two premieres of the Carmen film noirs. https://youtu.be/wfgOw29b8vE?feature=shared
Stick around to hear our review of the 3 Doctor Who Christmas specials. Come join the #VocalFam...at Christmas!
Happy Holi...
2023-12-201h 24VocalFri PodcastVocalFri Christmas 7VocalFri's 7th Christmas Special! This year's special is a little different. Typically we just cover 1 pop culture happening for our holiday cheer, but this year Sarah and Dr. P finally covered their lean, mean, and green production of Carmen. How could a small music department present such a large masterwork? Listen and find out, then tune in on Thursday for our two premieres of the Carmen film noirs. https://youtu.be/wfgOw29b8vE?feature=shared
Stick around to hear our review of the 3 Doctor Who Christmas specials. Come join the #VocalFam...at Christmas!
Happy Holi...
2023-12-201h 24VocalFri PodcastFunctional Voice TrainingOld school VocalFri with Dr. P on a soapbox about Functional vs. Task Specific voice training. If you'd like to hear two voice teachers talking about voice teaching, here's your weekly addition! Come join the #VocalFam!
2023-09-0847 minVocalFri PodcastFunctional Voice TrainingOld school VocalFri with Dr. P on a soapbox about Functional vs. Task Specific voice training. If you'd like to hear two voice teachers talking about voice teaching, here's your weekly addition! Come join the #VocalFam!
2023-09-0847 minVocalFri PodcastStudent and Self CareWhoa! This one got a little deep. Sarah, Liz, and Dr. P dive into some heavy discussions for a Friday morning. We all want to do our absolute best for our students, but is there a time you need to realize you are working harder than the student? We also took a strange trip into how we think the profession evaluates our success as voice teachers. Of course we have some recent pop culture news at the end. A true old school VocalFri!
2023-04-211h 08VocalFri PodcastStudent and Self CareWhoa! This one got a little deep. Sarah, Liz, and Dr. P dive into some heavy discussions for a Friday morning. We all want to do our absolute best for our students, but is there a time you need to realize you are working harder than the student? We also took a strange trip into how we think the profession evaluates our success as voice teachers. Of course we have some recent pop culture news at the end. A true old school VocalFri!
2023-04-211h 08VocalFri PodcastVocalFri 200#VocalFam we've officially been together for 200 episodes!!! Very hard to believe. Thank you to each of our #VocalFam who sent us shoutouts! Tune in to hear from many favorite guests from the past 5 1/2 years including Ken Bozeman, Joanne Bozeman, Nancy Bos, Heidi Moss Erickson, Carole Blankenship, John Nix, Caitlin Moore, Em2 Connect: Emily Martin and Elizabeth McDonald, Norman Spivey, Mary Saunders Barton, Leda Scearce, Wendy LeBorgne, Jonathan Price, Jenevora Williams, Joshua Glasner, Alex Carôt, Noel Smith, Ian Howell, and regular recurring guest star Yvonne Redman. Thank you to all our listeners over these past 200 episodes. We're only just g...
2023-02-031h 02VocalFri PodcastVocalFri 200#VocalFam we've officially been together for 200 episodes!!! Very hard to believe. Thank you to each of our #VocalFam who sent us shoutouts! Tune in to hear from many favorite guests from the past 5 1/2 years including Ken Bozeman, Joanne Bozeman, Nancy Bos, Heidi Moss Erickson, Carole Blankenship, John Nix, Caitlin Moore, Em2 Connect: Emily Martin and Elizabeth McDonald, Norman Spivey, Mary Saunders Barton, Leda Scearce, Wendy LeBorgne, Jonathan Price, Jenevora Williams, Joshua Glasner, Alex Carôt, Noel Smith, Ian Howell, and regular recurring guest star Yvonne Redman. Thank you to all our listeners over these past 200 episodes. We're only just g...
2023-02-031h 02VocalFri PodcastA Spirited VocalFri Christmas 6!In the old yuletide tradition Michael rejoins us for our sixth annual Christmas special covering a bit of this year's pop culture favorites. We share our favorite all-time Christmas movies or specials and review the new Will Ferrell/Ryan Reynolds/Pasik & Paul musical retelling of a Christmas Carol: Spirited. We cap off the year with our final thoughts on MCU Phase 4 which finished up with Wakanda Forever in November, and share a few of this year's best from TV and Movies. Happy Holidays everyone!
2022-12-221h 11VocalFri PodcastA Spirited VocalFri Christmas 6!In the old yuletide tradition Michael rejoins us for our sixth annual Christmas special covering a bit of this year's pop culture favorites. We share our favorite all-time Christmas movies or specials and review the new Will Ferrell/Ryan Reynolds/Pasik & Paul musical retelling of a Christmas Carol: Spirited. We cap off the year with our final thoughts on MCU Phase 4 which finished up with Wakanda Forever in November, and share a few of this year's best from TV and Movies. Happy Holidays everyone!
2022-12-221h 11VocalFri PodcastNATS Intern Program: A Giving Tuesday Event#VocalFam! Here is your chance! Your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young singers and teachers of singing. VocalFri is proud to partner with NATS to bring you this #GivingTuesday event to sponsor the NATS Intern Program. Joining Sarah and Dr. P on the panel were familiar faces Liliana Guerrero, John Nix, Karen Brunssen, along with first time guest Douglas Carpenter. Each has their own special connection to the NATS Intern Program, and each shared with us the value it brings to early career teachers of singing. One NATS Intern Program travel stipend can be sponsored...
2022-11-2252 minVocalFri PodcastNATS Intern Program: A Giving Tuesday Event#VocalFam! Here is your chance! Your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young singers and teachers of singing. VocalFri is proud to partner with NATS to bring you this #GivingTuesday event to sponsor the NATS Intern Program. Joining Sarah and Dr. P on the panel were familiar faces Liliana Guerrero, John Nix, Karen Brunssen, along with first time guest Douglas Carpenter. Each has their own special connection to the NATS Intern Program, and each shared with us the value it brings to early career teachers of singing. One NATS Intern Program travel stipend can be sponsored...
2022-11-2252 minVocalFri PodcastElizabeth Benson: Training Contemporary Commercial SingersVocalFri is joined by Elizabeth Benson to discuss her book Training Contemporary Commercial Singers. A great conversation about her journey from classical singer to contemporary voice teacher. Her book combined pedagogic philosophies from many leading experts from across the the globe and varying generations of contemporary voice teachers. An important text for all of us teaching multiple styles of contemporary singers.
2022-10-2859 minVocalFri PodcastLyric Theatre Cross TrainingVocalFri is joined by part of the team from Lyric Theatre at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign including Julie Gunn, Sarah Wigley, and our dear friend Yvonne Redman! We discuss the genesis of their Lyric Theatre BMA degree, how it started, how it functions, and the sorts of outcomes it has. An important message for all of us training students in multiple styles. And admit #VocalFam, aren't we all teaching multiple styles?
2022-05-0652 minVocalFri PodcastSinging Through ChangeVocalFri is joined by Nancy Bos, Joanne Bozeman, and Cate Frazier-Neely to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of their seminal book Singing Through Change. Such an important message regarding women's health, particularly as it applies to the singing voice community. Be sure to check out their virtual conference Celebrate Singing Live which will take place next weekend. You'll find a discount code mentioned during the episode for 25% off the conference fee. Such an honor to have them join the #VocalFam!
2022-04-1553 minVocalFri PodcastNo Way (It‘s VocalFri Christmas V) HomeSTOP...SPOILERS FOR SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME! It's VocalFri and it's Christmas, which means we wrap up the calendar year with a Christmas blockbuster review. If you have not seen No Way Home...GO NO FURTHER! If you have...why don't you please celebrate us HOME like VocalFri invited Kenny Loggins to a Christmas brunch. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays #VocalFam!
2021-12-181h 07VocalFri PodcastNo Way (It‘s VocalFri Christmas V) HomeSTOP...SPOILERS FOR SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME! It's VocalFri and it's Christmas, which means we wrap up the calendar year with a Christmas blockbuster review. If you have not seen No Way Home...GO NO FURTHER! If you have...why don't you please celebrate us HOME like VocalFri invited Kenny Loggins to a Christmas brunch. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays #VocalFam!
2021-12-181h 07VocalFri PodcastIt‘s All Made Up AnywayWords were all made up by someone, and wow do we love words in singing teaching! A little reflection on some registration terminology as we prepare for this Thanksgiving break. Also, a BIG VOCALFRI ANNOUNCMENT! And, we cover this week's pop culture news. Apparently there was a new No Way Home trailer?
2021-11-1959 minVocalFri PodcastAltered Approaches#VocalFam! It's an old school VocalFri where we just talk about SINGING teaching! It's soupy here in VocalFri land and today's episode has great ingredients to warm your voice teaching soul. We discuss being able to alter strategies when a student elicits a negative response to your normal approach. Also, Dr. Perna has altered his teaching of voice acoustics in pedagogy class YET AGAIN, presenting Source Filter Theory alongside Transient Theory. It's globs of soupy timbre on this week's VocalFri!
2021-09-171h 00VocalFri PodcastAltered Approaches#VocalFam! It's an old school VocalFri where we just talk about SINGING teaching! It's soupy here in VocalFri land and today's episode has great ingredients to warm your voice teaching soul. We discuss being able to alter strategies when a student elicits a negative response to your normal approach. Also, Dr. Perna has altered his teaching of voice acoustics in pedagogy class YET AGAIN, presenting Source Filter Theory alongside Transient Theory. It's globs of soupy timbre on this week's VocalFri!
2021-09-171h 00VocalFri PodcastShang Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsOur first pop culture episode of season 5 brings back the original crew! Michael joins us for Shang Chi review, and shares some really heartfelt insight from his life experiences. Relive your favorite moments from the movie that's bringing audiences back movie theaters. Ta Lo awaits, on this episode of VocalFri!
2021-09-111h 11VocalFri PodcastKen Bozeman Returns#VocalFam Ken Bozeman returns for a 3rd time to share about his magnum opus Kinesthetic Voice Pedagogy 2. Such insight and wisdom in this episode for all of us! From chiaroscuro whisper (yes there are examples!) to application of absolute spectral tone color, and some awesome wisdom for our [i] vowel! This is one that really runs to VocalFri's resonance roots! Come join the #VocalFam!
2021-09-0357 minVocalFri PodcastTyrone Davis Jr.BROADWAY REOPENS! Join the #VocalFam for our HUGE Season 5 premiere episode! VocalFri is joined by Waitress on Broadway's own Tyrone Davis Jr.!!! He tells us about his background, career journey, what the pandemic was like as a Broadway artist, and what it was like to be IN. THE. DINER. again for that first rehearsal back together in 18 months. We've all waited a very long time for this one! Tyrone's segment begins at 11:43.
But that's not all! Sarah and Dr. P share some BIG VocalFri NEWS right at the top of the episode. Come join the VocalFam!
2021-08-2756 minVocalFri PodcastTyrone Davis Jr.BROADWAY REOPENS! Join the #VocalFam for our HUGE Season 5 premiere episode! VocalFri is joined by Waitress on Broadway's own Tyrone Davis Jr.!!! He tells us about his background, career journey, what the pandemic was like as a Broadway artist, and what it was like to be IN. THE. DINER. again for that first rehearsal back together in 18 months. We've all waited a very long time for this one! Tyrone's segment begins at 11:43.
But that's not all! Sarah and Dr. P share some BIG VocalFri NEWS right at the top of the episode. Come join the VocalFam!
2021-08-2756 minVocalFri PodcastThe Multiverse is OpenAs promised VocalFri's season 4 official finale with our reviews of BOTH Black Widow & Loki. For those of you who like time codes, we do Black Widow first, then get into Loki around the 20 minute mark. Welcome to the Multiverse!
2021-07-1759 minVocalFri PodcastAngelika Nair: The TongueWrapping out season 4's Plural Publishing author spotlights, VocalFri is joined by Angelika Nair to tell us about her brand new book The Tongue as a Gateway to Voice, Resonance, Style, and Intelligibility. We hear about Dr. Nair's journey as a singer that led to interest in the tongue and how that led her to ultrasound technology. The book is a rich resource and one that the #VocalFam should not miss. Get your copy today!
2021-05-0856 minVocalFri PodcastNow You're a Voice Teacher Part 5: Carole Blankenship and Allen HendersonThe epic saga concludes! Now You're a Voice Teacher Part 5 is ALL ABOUT NATS! VocalFri is joined by NATS President Carole Blankenship and Executive Director Allen Henderson to tell us why you should JOIN NATS, now that you're a voice teacher! From Journal of Singing and Live Learning Center to mentoring opportunities, networking, and professional development, there has never been a more important time for a voice teacher to join and get involved in the NATS community. No better way to celebrate VocalFri's 150 (!!!) episode then with our NATSCast partner organization leaders.
2021-04-171h 09VocalFri PodcastNow You're a Voice Teacher Part 5: Carole Blankenship and Allen HendersonThe epic saga concludes! Now You're a Voice Teacher Part 5 is ALL ABOUT NATS! VocalFri is joined by NATS President Carole Blankenship and Executive Director Allen Henderson to tell us why you should JOIN NATS, now that you're a voice teacher! From Journal of Singing and Live Learning Center to mentoring opportunities, networking, and professional development, there has never been a more important time for a voice teacher to join and get involved in the NATS community. No better way to celebrate VocalFri's 150 (!!!) episode then with our NATSCast partner organization leaders.
2021-04-171h 09VocalFri PodcastNow You're a Voice Teacher Part 3: Rebecca Pieper and Leigh UsiltonOur spring series, Now You're a Voice Teacher continues with Part 3, "The Independent Studio Teacher." Y'all! If you are an indie teacher, or even if you have other employment but teach privately, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU! Studio owners Rebecca Pieper and Leigh Usilton both join VocalFri for the first time and bring an incredible array of wisdom to this episode. We talk about finding your ideal client, finding out who YOU are as a voice teacher, continuing education, networking, finding a community with other voice teachers, and business ownership. I've said it each episode through the series, b...
2021-04-031h 03VocalFri PodcastNow You're a Voice Teacher Part 1: Shannon Coates and Kari RaganVocalFri's spring series for new voice teachers begins! For the inaugural episode of this very special series on teacher mentoring for new voice teachers of all ages, we brought in great members of the #VocalFam Dr. Shannon Coates and Dr. Kari Ragan! Both are experienced singers and teachers, but we wanted to kick off the series with these terrific colleagues because they dedicate a great deal of their professional work to training and mentoring voice teachers. VocalFam if you are new to voice teaching, or if you've been doing it for decades, this is an episode you MUST hear...
2021-03-071h 11VocalFri PodcastIt's Been VocalFri All AlongOur full WandaVision review and finale predictions SURE to go wrong! Is YOUR family sick and tired of you talking non-stop about WandaVision? Well nerds, VocalFri is here for YOU! Give your family a break from wondering whether or not that book really was the Darkhold, or speculating who will be the big celebrity reveal in episode 9, or if you just can't stop crying after reliving all of Wanda's trauma. Join us, for a conversation in your head, so your family is not quite as worried about you thinking you are really in Westview. VocalFri is glad to bring...
2021-02-271h 17VocalFri PodcastIt's Been VocalFri All AlongOur full WandaVision review and finale predictions SURE to go wrong! Is YOUR family sick and tired of you talking non-stop about WandaVision? Well nerds, VocalFri is here for YOU! Give your family a break from wondering whether or not that book really was the Darkhold, or speculating who will be the big celebrity reveal in episode 9, or if you just can't stop crying after reliving all of Wanda's trauma. Join us, for a conversation in your head, so your family is not quite as worried about you thinking you are really in Westview. VocalFri is glad to bring...
2021-02-271h 17VocalFri PodcastCross Training in the Voice Studio with Mary Saunders Barton and Norman SpiveyVocalFri is joined by renowned pedagogues Mary Saunders Barton and Norman Spivey to discuss their Plural Publishing book Cross Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act. Hear about their diverse backgrounds, their collaborations while teaching together at Penn State, and their book's tremendous contribution to contemporary voice pedagogy. After all, we're all cross-trainers now aren't we? A MUST HAVE for the #VocalFam's library here in another Plural Publishing author spotlight.
2021-02-2049 minVocalFri PodcastLeda Scearce: Manual of Singing Voice RehabilitationVocalFri's Plural Publishing author showcases continue with Leda Scearce's Manual of Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach to Vocal Health and Wellness. A must listen for anyone considering transitioning from a singing career into Speech Language Pathology. Go buy the book! A great resource for the #VocalFam!
2021-02-131h 03VocalFri PodcastTeaching Online 2.0: The Future is NowHappy New Year! #VocalFam Ian Howell, Kayla Gautereaux, Chadley Ballentyne, and Joshua Glasner join Sarah and Dr. P for a VocalFri event: Teaching Online 2.0. Our Teaching Online episode is now sorely out of date, despite being only 10 months old, so the full Distributed Music Research Team is back for the first time since their Viral Video Voice Conferencing episode in April. In the wake of 2020 we reflect back on surprises from technological developments we've curated. We share some thoughts about Ian's "What Happens Next" essay, and we discuss our thoughts on what excites us about the possibilities for teaching, re...
2021-01-081h 01VocalFri PodcastVocalFri Christmas IVThe original 4 hosts REUNITE for VocalFri Christmas round 4! The #VocalFam comes together to review the shocking season 2 conclusion of The Mandalorian. Let us help to make your 2020 holiday season bright!
2020-12-201h 06VocalFri PodcastVocalFri Christmas IVThe original 4 hosts REUNITE for VocalFri Christmas round 4! The #VocalFam comes together to review the shocking season 2 conclusion of The Mandalorian. Let us help to make your 2020 holiday season bright!
2020-12-201h 06VocalFri PodcastThe Vocal Athlete with Wendy D. LeBorgne and Marci RosenbergVocalFri's December Plural Publishing author spotlight features superstar authors Wendy D. LeBorgne and Marci Daniels Rosenberg to tell us about their book The Vocal Athlete. Now in it's 2nd edition, TVA is a landmark voice pedagogy text, that was the first of its kind to fully incorporate contemporary and musical theater singing pedagogy alongside classical voice pedagogy in a fully evidence based manner. This is definitely a MUST LISTEN!
2020-12-1256 minVocalFri PodcastA VocalClipShow Holiday SpecialThis one is for the #VocalFam! VocalFri's first ever '80s sitcom style clip show. Highlights from the first 100 episodes through the end of 2019. Highlights of season 1 and 2, exciting openings, legendary guests, vocal wisdom, Dr. P's soapbox, Star Wars, Marvel, all the fun!
2020-12-011h 16VocalFri PodcastTreble Middle VoiceVocalFri brought in a soprano dream team to give the #VocalFam some wisdom about treble middle voice. Sarah and Dr. P were joined by VocalFam Yvonne Gonzales Redman, Kayla Gautereaux, and current MC grad student Sallie Kaye Streeter. It's Perna and 4 sopranos...AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
2020-11-221h 01VocalFri PodcastSoundjack creator Dr. Alexander CarôtYou've heard us babble about Soundjack for months, now hear from the creator himself. VocalFri was honored to host Dr. Alexander Carôt. We talk about the genesis of the program, the explosion of the Soundjack community in 2020, and kite surfing(?)! What a great conversation to join the #VocalFam, or join the #SoundjackFam.
2020-11-1453 minVocalFri PodcastThe Singing Teachers Guide to Transgender Voices: Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian KremerVocalFri was excited to host Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian Kremer as our VocalFri November Plural Publishing author spotlight to talk about their book The Singing Teachers Guide to Transgender Voices. We talk about terminology and language, inclusivity, and voice type. Be sure to grab their book on the Plural website or Amazon. So many needed conversations as the voice community continues to move forward. Join us!
2020-11-0754 minVocalFri PodcastThe Singing Teachers Guide to Transgender Voices: Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian KremerVocalFri was excited to host Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian Kremer as our VocalFri November Plural Publishing author spotlight to talk about their book The Singing Teachers Guide to Transgender Voices. We talk about terminology and language, inclusivity, and voice type. Be sure to grab their book on the Plural website or Amazon. So many needed conversations as the voice community continues to move forward. Join us!
2020-11-0754 minVocalFri PodcastDISCO S3 Epis 1 & 2VocalFri wants you to Live Long and Prosper as we review Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2.
2020-10-3057 minVocalFri PodcastA Chill VocalFri AfternoonSometimes you just need to throw your feet up and relax a bit, right #VocalFam. Come have a nice conversation with Sarah and Dr. P. We chat about her visit with Dr. P's grad CCM Ped course, a little about technology, Dr. P started resonance in undergrad ped, the future of music education in higher ed, and a little pop culture. Join us and forget about what year it is for an hour.
2020-10-171h 01VocalFri PodcastAllen's Aerosol Assessment AdventureVocalFri is again joined by NATS Executive Director, Allen Henderson as he shares his experience going through the Colorado State University aerosol testing protocol. We also talk about upcoming NATS activities, plans, and deadlines.
2020-10-101h 04VocalFri PodcastWhat Every Singer Needs to Know About the BodyVocalFri's next Plural Publishing author showcase with Melissa Malde, MaryJean Allen, and Kurt-Alexander Zeller to tell us all about their book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body, now in its 4th Edition!!! Body mapping, Alexander Technique, Bears and more! Not to be missed.
2020-09-261h 01VocalFri PodcastShaken, Re-evaluated, and StirredVocalFri realizes Mr. Holland's Opus has not aged well, and Dr. P recommends we all re-evaluate our practice and get some peer evaluation or mentoring.
2020-09-201h 01VocalFri PodcastThe Great FastMusic MigrationFastMusicBox Migration did not QUITE go as planned this week. Dr. P's rolling with the fall pedagogy courses. VocalFri Remembers Chadwick Boseman.
2020-09-051h 03VocalFri PodcastKaren BrunssenOur first Plural Publishing author feature! We host immediate NATS Past President Karen Brunssen to discuss the NATS summer and her book "The Evolving Singing Voice: Changes Across the Lifespan." Many thanks to Karen for joining us and to Plural for partnering with VocalFri!
2020-08-2154 minVocalFri PodcastSeason 4 PreviewSeason 4!?!?!?!? How is that possible? It's a VocalFri mishmash. We have a SPONSOR! Listen for more. We've missed you #VocalFam!
2020-08-151h 14VocalFri PodcastChoose Love, Not JudgmentVocalFri addresses "The Webinar." Choose love friends. Not Judgement. That's how we'll navigate through this to a brighter future on the other side.
2020-05-181h 03VocalFri PodcastSocial Distancing SaturdayOld School VocalFri! If you just need a break to hear some friends talk, we're here for YOU this week! A little discussion about what we've learned from online teaching and the future of live music making, but really, just sit back and enjoy your Saturday with some old friends. I can promise a sing-a-long if you tune in through the end. :)
2020-05-021h 12VocalFri PodcastChristian HerbstVocalFri is joined by world renowned voice scientist, Dr. Christian Herbst. We cover all your favorites including "Glottal Configurations" and a great discussion on the electroglottograph signal. A true VocalFri, voice nerd deep dive. Not to be missed!
2020-04-251h 03VocalFri PodcastChristian HerbstVocalFri is joined by world renowned voice scientist, Dr. Christian Herbst. We cover all your favorites including "Glottal Configurations" and a great discussion on the electroglottograph signal. A true VocalFri, voice nerd deep dive. Not to be missed!
2020-04-251h 03VocalFri PodcastLoraine SimsVocalFri is joined by Dr. Loraine Sims from Louisiana State University. She has become an industry leader in voice pedagogy of transgender singers. We discuss issues such as language and voice technique issues with trans singers. We also catch up on her quarantine binge watching.
2020-04-181h 01VocalFri PodcastViral Video Voice Conferencing PlatformsVocalFri is joined by Ian Howell, Kayla Gautereaux, Chadley Ballentyne, and Joshua Glasner (!!!!) to discuss their joint report on online video conferencing platforms! Not to be missed!
2020-04-101h 25VocalFri PodcastChristin Coffee Rondeau & Michelle Markwart DeveauxVocalFri is joined by two of the original creators of The SpeakEasy Cooperative, Christin Coffee Rondeau and Michelle Markwart Deveaux, about their efforts in joint teaching in preparation for their #NATSinKnox session. Sarah, Christin, and Dr. P coach Michelle on how to start her Doctor Who viewing order.
2020-03-211h 19VocalFri PodcastTeaching OnlineA VocalFri encouragement episode as we all move online. Much love #VocalFam! At 13:00 Dr. Spivak and Sarah share their experiences as student & teacher in online voice lessons. At 46:00 Dr. Joshua Glasner tells us about some technical information he is writing up on USB microphones and implications for online perception. 63:00 has a moment about ethics in online teaching. 77:00 Dr. P provides some quick recommendations into moving lecture classes online. Plus so much more in between.
2020-03-141h 32VocalFri PodcastKari Ragan: Evidence Based Voice PedagogyVocalFri is joined by Soprano, Singing Voice Specialist, and NATS Chat host Kari Ragan. She shares her journey into Vocology, her model for Evidence Based Voice Pedagogy, and teases us about her upcoming book due out in June!
2020-03-081h 03VocalFri PodcastPsychoacoustic Set UpDr. P tells Sarah about his framing of Dr. Howell's singing voice perception material in this year's grad acoustics class (with sound files!). Don't miss Picard PhD episode 4 where Dr. Glasner reminds VocalFri about Herbst's "Comparing Chalk With Cheese" EGG article.
2020-02-151h 26VocalFri PodcastAllen Henderson: #NATSinKnoxNATS Executive Director Allen Henderson joins VocalFri to tell the #VocalFam more about the excellent programming for #NATSinKnox and our new podcast network, NATSCast! Super fun times!
2020-02-011h 14VocalFri PodcastEpisode C: The Rise of VocalFri!VocalFri's 100th episode!!! Our SUPER SPOILER Rise of Skywalker Review.
2019-12-221h 30VocalFri PodcastEpisode C: The Rise of VocalFri!VocalFri's 100th episode!!! Our SUPER SPOILER Rise of Skywalker Review.
2019-12-221h 302019-12-151h 34VocalFri PodcastWe're All Gonna Make It!VocalFri is making it through the wild's of voice life in December! Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop Registration is live. Mando Cafe 4! And Rise of Skywalker is so close we can taste it.
2019-12-0653 minVocalFri PodcastThankful Passaggio ThanksgivingVocalFri gives thanks at Thanksgiving. We talk about "passaggi" and Mandalorian Cafe #2.
2019-11-221h 06VocalFri PodcastVocalFri at Southern Region NATSSarah and Dr. P present on Laryngeal Manipulation at Southern Region NATS! Woo hoo!
2019-11-0935 minVocalFri PodcastLinda Balliro: Being a SingerLinda Balliro joins VocalFri to tell us about her new book Being a Singer. The book drops Tuesday Nov. 5. Check it out!
2019-11-0152 minVocalFri PodcastAnd the Winner is...VocalFri announces the winner of the mug GIVEAWAY! Dr. P turns Piano Man into Voce Vista Video Man, your latest Star Wars news, and a bit about Academic Integrity.
2019-10-251h 01VocalFri PodcastPhonation FridayVocalFri is in writing mode, so we talked a little phonation, we talked a little pop culture, we talked a little. Isn't that what a podcast is anyway? Happy Friday!
2019-10-1854 minVocalFri PodcastThe Dangers of Time TravelVocalFri is worried about time travel, while Dr. P had too much coffee. Also BIG VF Announcements!
2019-10-1157 minVocalFri PodcastThe Breathing EpisodeIt is time...for VocalFri to discuss breathing. You didn't ask for it. We brought it anyway.
2019-09-271h 05VocalFri PodcastDavid Tennant DistortionsSarah meets David Tennant, a new Star Wars trailer drops, and sound distortions all the first week of the semester! VocalFri is dizzy.
2019-08-3152 minVocalFri PodcastDana Varga: The Empowered MusicianVocalFri was thrilled to host Dana Varga to hear about her consulting business for singer's, her opera company, and the new Empowered Singers Facebook group.
2019-08-0951 min2019-07-261h 27VocalFri PodcastSDCC 2019 RecapSPECIAL 2 EPISODE WEEK! Sarah and Dr. P are here for all your San Diego Comic Con news! What a weekend with Star Trek: Picard, Marvel Phase 4, and Cats???? VocalFri breaks it all down.
2019-07-2558 minVocalFri PodcastAmelia RollingsVoice Foundation episode #6! Amelia Rollings joins VocalFri to tell us about her work on optimal heel height and singers.
2019-07-1935 minVocalFri PodcastJoshua GlasnerVocalFri is joined by #VocalFam member Dr. Joshua Glasner as he tells us about his dissertation work on analyzing wax cylinder recordings. We also get to nerd out about Star Trek: TNG!
2019-07-0551 minVocalFri PodcastLori SonnenbergVocalFri's second Voice Foundation episode is our first with a Speech Language Pathologist. Lori Sonnenberg shares her journey from singer and singing teacher to SLP.
2019-06-2145 minVocalFri PodcastVoice Foundation (Preview?) RecapThe VocalFri team had a terrific weekend at Voice Foundation. We recorded 6 (6!!!!!) episodes in less than 36 hours. You can hear about our upcoming 6 weeks in this mini recap episode. Happy Summer!
2019-06-0311 minVocalFri PodcastRemember That Research Project Last Fall?VocalFri received some much need help on statistics with Voice Foundation right around the corner!
2019-05-2251 minVocalFri PodcastAvengers End Game PanelSPOILER ALERT! VocalFri's complete breakdown of Avengers: End Game! Our first ever 7 person panel breakdown.
2019-04-281h 32VocalFri PodcastStar Wars Distraction Study SeshVocalFri attempted to work on helping Leah and Sarah study for the comp exams while being overwhelmingly distracted by the Star Wars Celebration panel. We recorded the moments leading up to and including the announcement of the title and teaser of Star Wars Episode 9!
2019-04-1249 minVocalFri PodcastKen and Joanne BozemanVocalFri was thrilled to host Ken and Joanne Bozeman on campus this past week. Ken speaks about his acoustics work. Joanne discusses her upcoming book on singing through menopause. A wonderful day for the #VocalFam.
2019-03-2144 minVocalFri PodcastSpring Break End GameVocalFri was SHOCKED by the End Game trailer today! So much so that we recorded a special episode during our spring break hiatus.
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