Episodes

  • Messa di voce - the ultimate vocal exercise
    Feb 1 2022
    Justin and Brian discuss the historical importance, and continuing relevance, of this basic exercise. In its many permutations it helps singers to improve and maintain vocal ability in the areas of expression, pitch, breath control, endurance, and flexibility. It's that good!

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    45 mins
  • An Ideal Curriculum for Singers?
    Jan 15 2022

    What would the ideal non-academic vocal curriculum look like? Brian and Justin explore just such an idea in this episode. Based on the work of British pedagogue Peter T. Harrison, a vocal training program would include much that remains outside the scope of the present academic model. Taken from Harrison's 2013 book, "Singing: Personal and performance values in training" another way of considering voice training is discussed for the modern voice student and independent voice trainer.

    Harrison's books:

    Singing: Personal and performance values in training

    The Human Nature of the Singing Voice.


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    51 mins
  • Voice in higher education?
    Dec 30 2021

    Both Brian and Justin have prepared a lot of students for college and conservatory auditions. But what are these young people getting into? Is a performing arts degree a vocational program? Does it prepare students for professional performance? Should it? What are the differences between a BM in vocal performance and a BFA in Musical Theatre?

    We have also had many students who are in these programs, or recently graduated, who are still trying to figure out their voices. How does a young singer get a degree in voice but still have major gaps in their ability to get work in the field? Getting post-secondary voice programs to both fit into a university degree and thoroughly train young singers is a huge task that often falls short. How can it be improved?


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    41 mins
  • Dogma in the Voice Teaching Profession
    Dec 16 2021
    Justin and Brian begin their discussion with the rise of dogmatic thinking in voice teaching in the 19th century, how it became various "methods", and how it can hinder learning and innovation. The "Old Italian School" was not based on a method, although many current teachers advertise that they teach old Italian methods. How does the rise of science and the Information Age allow dogmatic thinking to continue? What does teaching and learning look like with more open attitudes to how to teach principles and actions of good singing?

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    45 mins
  • Eden Casteel - The Multi-Threat Performer Part 2 Ep. 20
    Nov 15 2021

    In Part 2 of our conversation, Eden introduces us to more of the technology she employs for live online performances and teaching. She also talks about her explorations of cabaret with collaborators all over the world.

    Below are some of the resources Eden shared during the interview:

    SOFAR: https://www.sofarsounds.com/

    GROUPMUSE (classical Sofar, basically) https://www.groupmuse.com/

    SONOBUS low latency: https://sonobus.net/

    Tech talk Eden gave to Kennedy Center college students last year (on YouTube)

    Handout for the tech talk

    Anyone can book time with me with me to explore low-latency/livestreaming options and get set up: https://edencasteelmusicstudio.as.me/Lowstresstechsetup

    www.soundjack.eu low-latency music

    www.jamkazam.com low-latency music with some socializing aspects

    www.streamyard.com - easy live-streamer

    www.restream.io more complex live-streamer but you can do more, too

    www.rogueamoeba.com — where I get my Mac-based audio software, including Loopback to route sound from one app into my live-streamer

    Justin as my first guest; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMFUfHc63KQ == "I used no additional audio for this, just used Streamyard!"


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    36 mins
  • Eden Casteel - The Multi-Threat Performer Part 1 Ep. 19
    Oct 30 2021

    Adapting live performance to an online setting has become an essential skill for entertainers in the last few years. In Part 1 of our conversation, Eden tells us what her performing and teaching life looks like today and where things are heading.

    Below are some of the resources Eden shared during the interview:

    SOFAR: https://www.sofarsounds.com/

    GROUPMUSE (classical Sofar, basically) https://www.groupmuse.com/

    SONOBUS low latency: https://sonobus.net/

    Tech talk Eden gave to Kennedy Center college students last year (on YouTube)

    Handout for the tech talk

    Anyone can book time with me with me to explore low-latency/livestreaming options and get set up: https://edencasteelmusicstudio.as.me/Lowstresstechsetup

    www.soundjack.eu low-latency music

    www.jamkazam.com low-latency music with some socializing aspects

    www.streamyard.com - easy live-streamer

    www.restream.io more complex live-streamer but you can do more, too

    www.rogueamoeba.com — where I get my Mac-based audio software, including Loopback to route sound from one app into my live-streamer

    Justin as my first guest; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMFUfHc63KQ == "I used no additional audio for this, just used Streamyard!"


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    40 mins
  • Nikki Loney & Full Voice Music Ep. 18
    Oct 15 2021

    Brian and Justin welcome the delightful and always inspiring Nikki Loney of The Full Voice series of workbooks and Podcast to the show. Nikki discusses her passion for play-based learning and dives into helpful information for the teacher of voice who needs great resources and information for young singers. Understanding the fun of lessons goes a long way to creating a lifelong music learning environment, as is discussed in this engaging and light-hearted episode.

    Full Voice Music

    The Full Voice Podcast


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Season 2 Trailer
    Sep 23 2021
    We’re back! Season 2 kicks off with a preview of coming attractions for our second season, starting in mid-October. We’re excited to welcome you back to more conversations on voice culture!

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    4 mins