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#REALTALK with Emma G and RaS2 EP14 "Real Talk" Discover Your Voice, Find Yourself w/ Jennifer HamadyJoin us as we chat with Jennifer Hamady – voice coach, psychotherapist, performer, and author – for Episode 14 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This.
Singing came naturally to Jennifer since she was a child. But everything changed when her formal vocal training in college left her disconnected from the very thing she loved most - her voice. After losing her voice physically and emotionally, Jennifer began a journey to undo everything that wasn’t working and to reconnect with her true, authentic sound.
Now Jennifer helps others—singers, speakers, performers, executives, and creatives—find their true voice...2025-07-2337 min
Vocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 47 - Pamela BezzinaMy guest this week is Pamela Bezzina, a Speech and Language Pathologist, Singer and Vocal Coach (Founder of Vocal Booth Studios) from the beautiful island of Malta. Join us as we discuss her journey into the world of voice, helping others connect with their voices and how training and access to training has changed since we were younger.
Pamela continues to enjoy a heart-felt connection to music and expressing herself through her voice. We also chat through her involvement with the Eurovision Song Contest as a performer, backing singer and vocal coach for many appearing artists as wel...2021-07-1039 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 46 - Elizabeth DrwalThis week I am joined by Singing Teacher, Dance Facilitator and Researcher Elizabeth Drwal who is based in gorgeous Ireland. It was a joy to hear how it all started around Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! I used to watch those old movies with my lovely Mum when I was a little girl too!
All the links shared here are in essence educational and could benefit you or someone else you know who uses their voice (or is aiming to become a voice professional), or who has any health issues with their voice. Please help by sharing an...2021-06-2943 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 45 - Joanna WilsonMy guest this week is Singing & Music Theory Specialist and Music Consultant Joanna Wilson. Joanna started her musical career playing violin as a child and was fortunate to tour with Manchester Youth Orchestra before moving to London to start her professional training at 18.
As you’ll discover, Joanna had to move on from the Violin and it is here she moved into her singing training, from which she went on to work as a professional Opera Singer, living the 8-shows-as-week lifestyle, before branching into teaching others from 2009.
It has not always been easy to manage but I...2021-05-2854 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 44 - Sarah BurstonMy guest this week is voice and piano teacher and choral director Sarah Burston, who I invited onto the podcast to ask about her journey into music and to discover more about the world of beautiful, traditional choral singing. Sarah directs many young voice choral groups at the Royal College of Music (Junior Dept) and leads the choristers at Peterborough Cathedral as well as teaching in schools and having Assistant MD roles in several choral societies. I have to confess, although I am not experienced singing it myself, I completely appreciate the beauty of this music and love listening to...2021-05-1439 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 43 - Ian GeastMy guest this week is Singer, Entertainer and Reiki Master Ian Geast, who I have to share is one of my very favourite human beings. Ian has been an entertainer for many decades. He’s what I would call an all rounder because he can do his magic anywhere, clubs, bars, private parties, restaurants, festivals, corporate events etc and he communicates creatively in the swing/crooner style. Ian loves his 50’s, 60’s, 70’s music, some country music and he performs a tribute to the music of Cliff Richard.
Today we cover a variety of topics around voice, what it is to...2021-04-3057 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 42 - Sue JonesMy guest this week is Clinical Voice Disorder Expert, Speech and Language Therapist Sue Jones, who I am thrilled to connect with at a pivotal moment in her life as only last month, after enjoying a very fulfilling career, she has now fully retired after a whopping 38 years service at Wythenshawe Hospital. Throughout her career, Sue has been instrumental in developing voice clinic services, as well as developing standards of competency at all professional levels - from student to expert practitioner. She is used to leading teams of voice specialists who perform, interpret and teach laryngeal endoscopy - otherwise kn...2021-04-2742 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 41 - Masami CoveyMy guest this week is Health Intuitive, Masami Covey.
Masami was born and raised in Japan in a bi-cultural family and she draws extensively from her blend of East-meets-West cultural, linguistic and energy healing experience. Masami helps her clients and patients heal from physical, emotional and spiritual blockages. Her own journey has been physically challenging as you will hear but she is now living her best life in Colorado with her dear husband Chris.
Masami’s physical health began to break down in 2010, eventually resulting in a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Rather than utilising pharmaceutical medica...2021-04-091h 06Vocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 40 - Leigh Martyn Thomas - Late Night Reflections
A short episode from your host Leigh Martyn Thomas - some late night reflections, some sharing occurs as follows:
1.10 What’s coming up: details of Estill Voice Training Intro Day opportunity
3.30 Reflections - focus on YOU this year
4.00 How is YOUR 2021 going so far?
5.00 Feeling stuck as we can’t easily travel or plan to travel yet?
5.30 Connecting globally, spreading your wings...
6:50 What are you missing most about ‘going out’?
7:30 Best night out ever? where? who with? what are you listening to?
2021-03-2324 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 39 - Emilia Quinn - International Women's Day SpecialMy guest this week is singer/songwriter Emilia Quinn who is today, on International Women's Day, March 8th, releasing the single "Girl Talk" which is now available to download on all platforms and to listen to on Spotify.
Featuring 24 females on the track, including one of my dearest muso friends, drummer Linda Stix (amazing work Linda!) and loads of other amazing artists, this song is encouraging a conversation about gender equality and it pokes fun at stereotypes and common issues womxn face, including casual sexism, being ghosted and the expectation to fit a certain aesthetic.
Du...2021-03-0840 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 38 - Karen ParkerMy guest this week has overcome tremendous life challenges and yet is one of the most positive souls I have ever had the joy of knowing. Karen Parker has had several interesting careers starting out in the police force, which was a natural move for her, growing up the daughter of a Police Detective. Karen married her sweetheart Jon, who was also a policeman and she was seven months pregnant with their daughter, Hannah, when Jon was tragically killed while at work.
After a lengthy career in the Police, Karen later moved into education, as a teaching assistant in a P...2021-03-0555 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 37 - Curtis CulleyWelcome friends, I hope you are feeling well today. My guest this week is singer/songwriter Curtis Culley. I have invited Curtis on the podcast to talk us through what it is like to be young, ambitious and driven despite living with Multiple Sclerosis and other health conditions. In this episode we get a look inside the struggles, the journey, the treatment and Curtis explains so much about how this demyelinating disease works.Curtis has had to learn to play guitar again, working around nerve damage caused by the MS and I’m pleased to share, he has d...2021-01-2953 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 36 - Rebecca SchwarzMy guest this week is singing teacher, creative performing artist and writer Rebecca Schwarz. Rebecca has had a rollercoaster journey with her voice from losing all her confidence during her acting training to completely losing her singing voice for over six months, tied to her post natal depression, she understands what it is like to be afraid and feel vulnerable around voice use. That chapter of her life inspired Rebecca to write her one woman musical “Baby Brained” and she was in the middle of touring it with Arts Council Funding before the project was paused due to Cov...2021-01-2241 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 35 - Tallulah GoodtimesMy guest this week is the amazing artist, DJ and singer Tallulah Goodtimes. Tallulah’s debut album “Interstellar Swing” takes you through an energetic romp through the electro-swing and the vintage remix universe! Tallulah Goodtimes is a purveyor or good times, through spreading Universal love, truth and collective good times.Taking up the decks at the tender age of 16, Tallulah has been on an interesting and creative journey towards the here and now. Three decades later, she has just released her first self-penned album of electro swing songs which are a joy for your ears. I enc...2021-01-1545 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 33 - Sharleen LintonMy guest this week is "The Vocal Alchemist" Sharleen Linton, who now helps public speakers transform their nerves into confidence and power. Sharleen has previously used her voice as a professional backing singer for artists including Adele, Smokey Robinson, Craig David, Natasha Bedingfield and John Legend.However, after years travelling extensively, Sharleen has now shifted path and moved into helping others unlock their true vocal potential. A true entrepreneur at heart, Sharleen creates her own magic and helps others do the same. Sharleen is all about educating, supporting and helping others understand the importance of the...2020-12-2742 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 32 - Host & Hubby - Introducing GethinI have one more episode to share with you next week before Christmas, but in the meantime I wanted to introduce Gethin to the Vocal Freedom community as he decided to join in the Reset & Manifest Pilot Programme I am launching on 1st January 2021. So naturally, I am quite excited about that!Gethin and I have been together for over 26 years and know each other very very well, obvs. Gethin has a chronic health condition and today we briefly chat about this, his work, stress and how he is going to Reset & Manifest in the New Year. We also dis...2020-12-2030 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 31 -Joanna Abeyie, MBEWelcome to this special episode of the Vocal Freedom Podcast.My guest this week is multi-award winning social impact entrepreneur, champion of diversity, inclusion and equality Joanna Abeyie, MBE. I asked Joanna onto the Vocal Freedom Podcast after recently hearing her give an inspiring talk concerning anti-racism for the Musicians Union. I find voices like Joanna's so inspiring and important to help bring about the change we need in this world. Joanna is the founder & creator of Blue Moon click here to visit her website and learn how she can help you and your workplace. Their c...2020-12-1154 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 30 -Test Subjects Needed for Pilot StudyHost update and Invitation episode!I'm sharing some exciting research work from January 2021 and am reaching out for test subjects to participate in a short eight session pilot study.Tune in today to hear if this resonates with you and sign up on the podcast page to ensure you don't miss the chance to apply! I am so excited to be moving forward with this study and offering new opportunities to the Vocal Freedom podcast community starting on 1st January 2021. If you are looking for motivation for the new year and are interested in...2020-12-0429 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 29 - Claire CordeauxMy guest this week is Chief Executive Officer for BAPAM (The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) Claire Cordeaux. BAPAMs expert clinicians understand the demands of a performing arts career and can help you with physical and mental health problems related to your creative practice. Every month BAPAM offer free training sessions on keeping mentally well, vocal health and injury prevention for performing artists and those in training. Since Lockdown they have started new online community drop in sessions on Tuesday afternoons at 3pm. Claire has a background in social care and shares her wealth of experience combined with lov...2020-11-2744 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 28 - Andi HopgoodMy guest this week is respected musician, multi-instrumentalist, choir director, arranger, singing tutor and vocalist Andi Hopgood. Andi Hopgood is a name you will probably know if you are a member of the MU (Musician's Union). Andi joined when she was just 16 and went on to vice-chair the executive committee (the decision-making body of the Union) as well as chairing the Equalities Sub-Committee, working on MU policies promoting equality and challenging inequality across the music industry.Andi's work with the MU has taken her to Parliament to challenge MPs about issues including low and no pay, access to...2020-11-2037 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 27 - Emily LynnMy guest this week is UK Vocalist/Pianist/Touring Musician Emily Lynn. Emily has been singing with the Australian Pink Floyd Show since 2010, a tribute act that are so good they were even engaged by David Gilmour to perform at his 50th birthday celebration. Having sold over four million tickets to concerts that have taken place in 35 countries, Emily is used to travelling and performing in stadiums and arenas across the globe! Outside of Aussie Floyd, Emily has performed and recorded with rock band Thunder, shared the stage with Dame Cleo Laine, Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy and Andy Tayl...2020-11-1341 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 26 - Errol ReidMy guest this week is successful recording artist Errol Reid. Errol achieved worldwide chart hit success as the lead singer of the band China Black, signed to the Polydor label Wild Card, and sang the Rugby World Cup Anthem Swing Low Sweet Chariot with Ladysmith Black Mombaza. He has worked with some incredible artists during his professional singing career and shares some incredible stories of meeting and even singing with some of his own idols. Tune in to learn about his journey from Birmingham to London, training as a town planner for Brent Council to help fund his musical end...2020-10-3051 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 25 - Mark WillshireMy guest this week is triple threat professional Mark Willshire. This cheeky northerner, as he describes himself, has been in the business for nearly 20 years now. As a young adult Mark trained at Laine Theatre Arts, since graduating has toured in countless productions including Carousel, Mamma Mia, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Starlight Express and Our House. His lucky break, first lead role was in the UK tour of the Take That musical Never Forget. Mark has lived the 8 shows a week lifestyle, with high vocal demands, which has given him terrific insight into what his voice is capab...2020-10-2352 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 24 - Emily FoulkesMy guest this week is Emily Foulkes, Director of a music for well-being charity, Cymaz Music based in Cornwall, UK. During the interview, Emily shares how grief affected her relationship with music and singing, which I can certainly relate to from the months of difficult gigs following the death of my Mum in 2011. Finding her voice again after joining the Eden Choir, Emily is a multi-faceted voice user, a singer, a helping practitioner, a researcher and trainer. Emily is passionate about sharing knowledge, creating the Singing for Health Network that will provide resources & intelligence for other helping practitioners, singing teac...2020-10-1650 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 23 - Kim ChandlerMy guest this week is Kim Chandler, a renowned CCM vocal coach & session singer. She runs a busy private studio in Marbella (Spain) where she coaches a worldwide clientele of signed artists, professional singers and other vocal coaches online. Since 2004 she has run a successful online recording business with her producer husband (www.virtualvocals.com) and has led large corporate recording sessions at London’s Abbey Road Studios since 2011.Kim coaches high-profile artists and has worked as a vocal coach for audition tours of “The Voice UK”. She is regularly invited to run master classes, workshops & teacher traini...2020-10-0952 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 22 - Antony Stuart-HicksMy guest this week is the Actor/Singer/Producer Antony Stuart-Hicks (AKA Ash/Ant). Many Colchester locals will know Ash from his award winning performances as the Mercury Theatre Pantomime Dame in recent years, where his comic timing, quick witted gags and triumphant performing in killer heels will be greatly missed this year! Ash has certainly come a long way since leaving his hometown of Crosby, Liverpool, UK. He has travelled the world through his vast career in the entertainment industry (see credits so far, listed below) and in this episode shares a unique relationship with his voic...2020-10-0248 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 21 -Paul John McKennaMy guest this week is Paul John McKenna. With a background as a performing singer/guitarist and a deep interest in therapeutic interventions and performance coaching, Paul trained as a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) in his early 20s, later specialising as a Voice Therapist working with both speakers and singers with complex voice disorders. Paul’s specialist voice work within the NHS has led to him co-leading one of the UK’s most established endoscopic voice assessment clinics for professional voice users at Wythenshawe Hospital in South Manchester.Alongside his specialist voice rehabilitation work, Paul has spent nearl...2020-09-2500 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 20 - Tara WilcoxJoining me this week is one third of the brilliant Harmony-laden folk- Americana band The Wandering Hearts, (who also happens to be a fellow singing teacher) Tara Wilcox.Tara has had an amazing few years since forming the band, being signed to Decca and touring the UK and the US, performing alongside some amazing big names in some of the music industries most iconic place like The Grand Ole Opry and Graceland! Tara shares her extraordinary journey so far along with lots of insider stories about working in the music industry. Tara has taught at som...2020-09-1800 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 19 - Kate MillnerMy guest this week is Kate Millner, a professionally trained actress, voice artist, singer and story-teller who has had a really interesting journey with her voice. From working with Mitchell & Webb in her Cambridge days, Adam Cork from the RSC, moving into supply teaching where her voice use was intensified then followed the scary diagnosis and recovery from vocal nodules. More recently Kate has also trained to become a Celebrant, a person who performs and officiates formal ceremonies. Using her voice as a source of comfort and support for grieving relatives. Kate...2020-09-1100 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 18 - Kerrie ObertKerrie Obert is a wonderfully curious, highly knowledgeable voice specialist. Speaking with me from her home in Ohio, it was an honour to learn about her journey with her voice and how she happily balances her voice use as a speech and language pathologist, singer, teacher/coach and researcher. Her research into twang and more recently the tongue has led to some fascinating finds and discussions within the voice community. The tongue can often be labelled the baddie and blamed for unwanted tension but in fact, we can often find even more colour choices by energising the tongu...2020-09-0400 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 17 - Sarah StephensonMy guest this week is Sarah Stephenson, a highly experienced vocal coach, teacher, accompanist and sound healer. A fascinating journey of a musician who has found a deeper healing power within sound itself - using sound as a healing tool. Learn how the sound we make, our vibrations, our energy, how increasing our awareness of our sound, can help bring us into alignment, to be present in the here and now. We really are fascinating human beings! It is worth your time to tune in, especially now, in our modern times, which are so uncertain for many, with c...2020-08-2800 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 16 - Janet ShellWelcome! This week my guest is mezzo-soprano opera singer, voice teacher, writer and broadcaster Janet Shell. Janet has had a rollercoaster of a journey with her voice and shares, although she always had a strong desire to become a professional singer, like many before and since, the route there was full of twists and turns. So many valuable experiences and lessons along the way have informed her teaching and she continues to commit to new learning to continue growing. I loved learning about her background, her tenacity and drive is inspiring and Janet and I both felt a love...2020-08-2100 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 15 - Scott HarrisonMy guest this week is the awesome Scott Harrison. He is currently a lecturer of Singing and Musical Theatre at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Trinity Laban Conservatoire. He is Senior Musical Theatre Consultant at Associated Studios London and Head of Singing and Music at West End Musical Theatre in North London.Join us as Scott shares his journey into voice training, his professional career highlights and how he stepped into the world of voice education. We chat about some important issues for students who are training to become professionals in Musical Theatre particularly. We both want to h...2020-08-1400 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 14 - Gen IrvingWelcome! This week my guest is 18 year old singer/songwriter Gen Irving. What is it like to be an 18 year old these days? How do the youth of today spread their message and tell the stories they want to tell with their music to a wider audience? How are the youth of today being promoted and encouraged? What are these kids going through? These are just a few of the issues I am interested in, so I invited Gen on to talk about her journey so far, her inspiration and message with her music, as well as the relationship she ha...2020-08-0700 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 13 - Host UpdateAfter our first chapter, with 12 episodes behind us, a little review of what has been and what is coming up from your host. "A big thank you to my clients who are tuning in and have helped raise over £800 so far from our online showcase broadcast last Saturday. Listen for how you can help is get to four figures ready to donate to two charities at the end of the summer holidays". Leigh Martyn Thomas To join in the conversation, message me at lmt@colchestervoiceacademy.com if you are looking for a way to e...2020-07-3100 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 12 - Elissa WeinzimmerMy guest this week is Elissa Weinzimmer, a voice and presence coach living in New York City. Elissa shares some of her incredible journey so far and is on a strong social justice mission as she strives to help everyone raise their awareness about not just vocal health but speaking their truth, mindfully and without restriction. Elissa is the founder of Voice Body Connection with Elissa Weinzimmer - Visit her website to learn more hereand has her own podcast "The Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth" Podcast - listen hereI'm looking forwa...2020-07-1700 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 11 - Nicola GoodchildThis week my guest is professional actress Nicola Goodchild. Nicola has enjoyed a fabulous career in showbiz, appearing in film, tv and theatre. From treading the boards on stage at the National Theatre to flying off to Sardinia to be directed by George Clooney in Catch 22. She has recently graced your screens in Channel 4’s comedy series “Home” written and starring Rufus Jones and Sky one’s Breeders starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard.Nicola also strikes more than a passing resemblance to the amazing singer actress Julie Andrews and now spends some of her time being the Mary Po...2020-07-1000 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 10 - Helen RowsonI'm excited to enter into double figures today, launching episode 10! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in so far. My guest this week is Helen Rowson, a fabulous lady with a fascinating career so far! Join us as she shares her journey from Liverpool, UK through travelling and starting a new life in Barcelona, Spain over three decades ago. At the end of the interview you can enjoy the song "Walking Spanish" from Helen's group "Guateque Town". You can also enjoy the video which is brilliant and more performances by subscribing to their youtube channel hereThe...2020-07-0300 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 9 - Rebecca Moseley-MorganI am delighted to share this lovely conversation with my guest this week, Rebecca Moseley-Morgan. I introduce with a brief biography of Rebecca's career as a professional opera singer, as well as researching and teaching voice. I was particularly interested to learn about Rebecca's ongoing and latest research into caring for the maturing female voice. Knowledge is power after all! As a woman who has just turned 45 myself, I am fully aware I have vocal changes ahead and would like to understand how to prepare as a singer and voice practitioner, to help prepare others. Rebecca's passion for her w...2020-06-2600 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 8 - Juliet RussellMy guest this week is Juliet Russell who has been working with her voice in many ways since she was a teenager. Today she is a voice coach on two popular tv shows as well as many other music projects. You can learn all about her work hereJuliets world voice day project this April produced a worldwide collaboration which you can enjoy here:hereJuliet's song choice of 'vocal freedom' in a singer she loves is the amazing Stevie Wonder singing Free which can be enjoyed on youtube hereI hope...2020-06-1900 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 7 - Kaya Hersted CarneyMy guest this week is Kaya Hersted Carney, a singer/songwriter, voice teacher and coach based in Liverpool, UK and Norway (when usual life resumes). This episode was recorded in May while still in lockdown. Kaya and I discuss her journey and share anecdotes from our teaching experiences. We've also shared previous minor voice issues as professional singers and chat about the 'shame' that can be associated with vocal injury. It's helpful to think of professional singers as being 'athletes' of the voice and understand that injury can occur, just like for sportsmen and women.Kaya's...2020-06-1200 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 6 - Amelia CarrIn this weeks episode I welcome expert West End Vocal Coach Amelia Carr to the show. Amelia primarily works with children in professional musical theatre roles and over recent years has completed an MA in Vocal Pedagogy, with her focus very much on helping people overcome their performance anxiety. She is invested in helping all of her students and educating all on certain issues in the professional theatre industry. Amelia is also a self-confessed Fanilow! She reflects on her journey so far and her plans for the future, with some insightful lightbulb moments and lovely stories along the w...2020-06-0500 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 5 - Jedd Owen Ellis-ClarkThis weeks episode features my guest Jedd Owen Ellis Clark, speaking about his journey through voice work and many other disciplines along the way. Jedd Owen-Ellis Clark is a voice and singing specialist, practitioner, researcher, singer, musician, writer and performer, teaching voice studies and practical vocal arts to teachers, actors, speakers and singers alike, at numerous conservatoire/university faculties and privately. He is a certified Fitzmaurice Voicework® teacher, and gained a MA [Distinction] in Practice of Voice and Singing from Guildford School of Acting, unique in its holistic practical study of interdisciplinary voice and singing pedagogies; he was...2020-05-2900 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 4 - Liz GambleThis weeks episode features my guest Liz Gamble, sharing her journey with her voice as well as how her work as a complimentary therapist has impacted her awareness. She combines counselling with holistic therapies as she has found most of her clients benefit from both. Liz shares some of her experiences helping people unlock tension which can inhibit how we use our voices. We also discuss psychological causes of why people may 'hold back' from using their voices as well as using positive mantras like "I am enough". I hope you enjoy the episode and welcom...2020-05-2200 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 3 - Carrie BirminghamJoin me in this episode where I have a lovely catch up with CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) voice teacher and singer Carrie Birmingham. Carrie has her own teaching practice called Pro-Vox in Liverpool (www.pro-vox.net) and also teaches in a number of further and higher education institutes and universities 'up north!'. She is also the lead vocalist in the grunge rock band "Figures".Join us as she shares lots of interesting stories, wisdoms and her valuable research into protection of hearing for musicians. Clients we work with who sing in loud, live band environments sometimes may...2020-05-1500 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 2 - The Legend that is Tom BurkeForgive me if I go as far as calling my special guest this week a legend but in my eyes, he is! So, I'm a big fan of his work in the voice community of course but having the pleasure of getting to know Tom bit by bit over the last decade or so, it was a real treat for me to kick off Vocal Freedom, speaking with a teacher and friend who I have the utmost respect for. A generous soul as well as spectacular voice teacher, Tom has much to offer the world and I ho...2020-05-1500 minVocal Freedom PodcastVocal Freedom Episode 1 - IntroductionVoice Teacher Leigh Martyn Thomas created this podcast, initially to serve her own voice community. She is a primarily a Technical Voice Teacher, Principal & Founder of Colchester Voice Academy in Essex, UK. Outside of teaching she enjoys spending time with her family and little Chiweenie dog, Leo. The purpose of this show is to raise awareness about vocal health and wellbeing from members of the voice and wellbeing community.Leigh will be chatting with the guest speakers about their journey with their own voice, as well as lightbulb moments, stories and personal wisdoms. Professional sing...2020-05-1500 min