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Welcome to The Heart of a Singer Podcast. I’m Sarah Toth, Heart Coach, mom of 2, trained opera singer, and passionate lover of Jesus. This podcast is a home for Christian women who have trained and worked in singing, opera, and musical theater; but maybe you’ve found yourself in a place of unrest, bottled-up emotions, and even feeling far from God. But through the hurt of your circumstances, you might be feeling an invitation from the Lord - to learn to hear his voice more clearly and to ope ...
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Hi everyone, and welcome to Vocal Arts, the podcast that explores the world of professional voice artists. My name is Peter Barber, and I’ll be your guide along this path of vocal performance. I’m primarily a professional opera singer, music producer, and bass vocalist. Over the course of my career, I’ve trained and performed with world-class singers. I’ve learned all about the physiology and function of the human voice from leading voice scientists. I started a successful group of four bass ...
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This Is A Voice

Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes

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Voice experts and bestselling authors Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher have been chatting about voice for more than 20 years - this time they've switched the microphone on. Vocal technique? check. Musicals? check. The weird things you can do with your voice? check. Includes AMA on voice, singing, speaking, performance techniques, voice exercises and so much more.
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On this podcast, we interview voice and bodywork professionals to provide helpful information for overall health and optimal function of the voice. We interview SLPs, Otolaryngologists, Manual Therapists, Body Oriented Psychotherapists, Health Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Broadway Performers, Opera singers, Singer/Songwriters, Voice Teachers, Composers, Company Managers, Sports Broadcasters, and more. It is our mission to educate the professional voice user and provide knowledgable, creativ ...
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Conscious Creative Leadership

Conscious Creative Leadership

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Conscious Creative Leadership is a series of informal conversations about leadership in the 21st century, between close friends, trauma therapist Darren Abrahams and Leadership Mentor Nadine Benjamin MBE. Darren and Nadine are both professional singers, entrepreneurs and Certified High Performance coaches and together they explore what it means to be a leader in a changing world - starting with leading yourself. Now in our second season, each half hour chat focuses on a different element of ...
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Cadence is a podcast about music: how it affects your brain, your life, and the community in which you live. Join our host, cognitive neuroscientist and classically trained opera singer Indre Viskontas while we talk to scientists, musicians, musicologists, and composers to find answers to some of the biggest questions still surrounding the intersection of music and science. How much can we learn about the mind with music as the lens?
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How do you get to be one of the great operatic divas? Catherine Rogers might just have what it takes to be a famous opera singer, but she still has lots of work to do. This album gives us an insight into the immense effort it requires to become a musical performer. As well as singing, acting, language, and stage skills all need to be honed. Catherine tackles the tragic aria of the Countess in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and is praised by her tutors. In the audio track Elaine Moohan from the ...
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A look into people's mug collections, and the meaning a cup of tea/coffee has for us. Episodes are released monthly and there will also be special episodes about other topics enjoyed with a mug in hand
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If you've watched and loved Winona Ryder playing the innocent May Welland in the 1993 film adaptation of Edith Wharton's sweeping novel about class-consciousness in nineteenth century America, you will certainly enjoy reading the original. Though Martin Scorcese's brilliant work was certainly true to the spirit of the original novel, no film can reproduce the charm of language and turn of phrase employed by one of America's greatest writers. The Age of Innocence was Edith Wharton's 12th nove ...
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My name is Kristin Benton and I am a former life and business coach that is deeply passionate about overcoming doubt, guilt, shame, negative self-talk, and all around small living. And, you've found my podcast, where you get to be a fly on the wall as I talk to the brave women that I admire! Sometimes it's just me; but, mostly, this is where you'll hear from women who are out there making waves, who have survived and THRIVE! ABOUT THE RIDE OR DIE TRIBE This is a tribe - a MOVEMENT… a sisterh ...
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You’re in for a treat today, because I felt an urging to revisit today one of my favorite episodes from this year. Do you have something burning inside of you that you feel like the Lord has given you to do? Does it feel completely terrifying, yet also like something you can’t ignore? You’re in good company with Mary, who carried in her God’s promi…
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Emily Kristen Morris is an NYC-based actor, singer, dancer, certified vocal instructor, and popular online content creator (1.7 Million followers on TikTok). Emily has performed across the nation and internationally, and was most recently the Elphaba standby on the Broadway national tour of WICKED. Coming up next, Emily will be starring as Elsa in …
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Do you struggle sometimes with a sense of loneliness or not quite fitting in? Perhaps you're a Christian in a secular art form and you feel like you might be a bit of the odd one out at times or you might be living in a different country and culture. Maybe you have longings from God about something that he wants to birth in you and through you. And…
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I want to highlight something that I believe is naturally in us from birth that we may have forgotten as musicians. And that is: SINGERS ARE CREATORS We are born with ideas, curiosity, and the ability to think of a melody and speak it forth - to sing it forth. I believe we were created, yes, for singing beautiful music composed by others, but even …
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In today's episode, I want to share with you more about the vision that I feel like the Lord has given me over many years for the performing arts when partnered with Him. Especially for opera and for singing. Vision for opera companies and singers when surrendered and led by Holy Spirit Vision for a coming Renaissance on the earth - a renewal of th…
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Bobby Bass is a bass singer, arranger, and music producer, most noted for his extremely viral cover of "Hoist the Colours," as seen in the forefront of the North Sea trend. Bobby is a member of both The Wellermen and The Bass Gang, and is considered to be one of the main artists and influencers in the new generation of bass singers. In the last 4 y…
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Send us a text It’s the final episode of season 2 and I am delighted to have my friend Jasmine Faulkner as a guest 🥹I’ve known Jasmine since primary school, and I’m so very proud of everything she does and the person she is. She’s a soprano singer who fuses classical, cinematic & electronic sounds, having performed at some of the biggest venues/eve…
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How do you know if God has given you a creative dream for within the Performing Arts? 1. It feels impossible - bigger than you! 2. You feel overwhelmed, but you can’t stop thinking about it and writing about. 3. You start to feel pregnant with a promise and you need to get it out! SCRIPTURES QUOTED Luke 1:30 “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found …
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Are you a busy mom who has no time to sing, and you feel like you struggle to find time to connect with God? But maybe you feel a tug deep down inside of you to start singing again and to worship the Lord with your voice. I invite you on a journey of saying YES to the Lord, even if it feels scary and inconvenient! He is waiting to spark something a…
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I love the moment when God speaks to us, and deposits a promise into our lives. This might be a promise directly from the Bible, or through a prophetic word spoken from another believer who is listening in to the heart of God. Do we have any responsibility to help see this promise come to fruition? Mary’s response in Luke, Chapter 1 teaches us abou…
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Ever wondered how professional vocal coaches, singing teachers, and choir leaders overcome the challenges of their craft? In Season 9, Episode 12 of the 'This is a Voice' podcast, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher take you inside the transformative experiences of six Registered Teachers from different backgrounds, including Amy Housley (actor a…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Cobb for a fascinating exploration of how the tongue intersects with the nervous system, lymphatic health, breathing mechanics and more. We dig into the tongue's role not only as a critical player in vocalization but also as an influencer on bodywide functions. Dr. Cobb shares insights into how tongue positio…
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Do you feel like there’s something in your life that feels out of your hands? Do you feel like your circumstances are not what you would wish, but you know you can’t do anything to change it? I have felt that way too recently, in several areas of my life. And the Lord has showed me time and again the road to His peace. In today’s episode, we will u…
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Send us a text This month’s guest is the incredible Jazmin Sawyers. She’s a European gold medallist 🥇& 2 x Olympian but also does so many other things! It was a JOY to have her as a guest We talk about everything from her accidentally becoming a dinosaur mug influencer, some very special mugs from friends, how much family & friends support means in…
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Are you feeling stuck, and can’t see clarity because of feeling overwhelmed? Being in this position can often leave a mark on the body, affect our relationships, and our productivity. Where to start? Dance it out! I’ll show you how dancing helps you mentally let go, physically release the tension you were holding, and spiritually hand it over to Go…
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In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, I have a thoughtful conversation with Alie B. Gorrie, an advocate for disability representation in the arts. Alie shares her insights on how advocacy plays a vital role in making the arts more inclusive and accessible for artists with disabilities. We discuss the challenges these artists face and the i…
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Celebrate with me! We’ve just passed 1000 downloads, and at the same time, The Heart of a Singer turned 6 months old! Thank you for engaging as a listener of the podcast. Here are 3 Celebration situations where you can choose to sing or not to sing. I encourage you to sing out! 1. Happy Birthday - 3 ways you could join in Happy Birthday as a traine…
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In this thought-provoking and unusual episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher sit down with Naomi Lee Schulke, a passionate singing teacher / researcher at Falmouth University. Naomi shares her journey through Vocal Process's Teacher Accreditation Programme and her fascinating work in supporting gender identity in musical th…
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Serena Belle is a singer, brain tumor survivor, and social media sensation. Over the last two years, she built a following of 2.6 million fans on TikTok, and 1.2 million on Instagram, with her viral singing videos, covering everything from Evanescence to Gladiator. Peter and Serena talk about Serena's life philosophy after surviving a brain tumor, …
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Do you find that you are accidentally holding your breath throughout the day? Do you find yourself loosing your singing or speaking voice sometimes, or have less power than you used to? Your unintentional shallow breathing might be causing the diaphragm’s path to be shortened, and your pressure system and support system not working as it should. I …
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Do you have a problem or circumstance that seems like its at an impasse? Solve your problem by changing the question! I call this "Victory Through Redefinition." I'll teach you how to examine both the question and the potential answer to challenge the "should be's" or the way things usually are. As an example, let's take a look at the challenge you…
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Lolli Wren is a singer, composer, vocal arranger, and vocal coach AKA The Fairy Voice Mother. She is widely known for her ability to explain a huge range of voice techniques and replicate them in a way that anyone can learn, even absolute beginners. As a vocal analyst on YouTube, Lolli has built an audience of over 265,000 subscribers. Peter and Lo…
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Are you wishing that you had more time to sing, but can’t find any time for it in your schedule? Here’s some quick ideas you can use to bring singing into some of the things you’re already doing! Plus, you’ll find yourself connecting with others at the same time, and start to singing as less of a chore, and more of a joy!! // Contact: hello@sarahto…
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Send us a text This month’s guest is the brilliant @james_stead_ceramics 🎨 James is a ceramics teacher (who taught me at school!), a potter and more recently a finalist on series 6 of @potterythrow 🏺 For more context on some of the things discussed from @potterythrow , you can watch all the series on @channel4 , and James also has some reels on a f…
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Do you have a desire to see God's direction in your life? To start to see clear solutions for problems you're facing in your life? Maybe you wish you could spend time with God, without feeling like you're just going through the motions. Do you wish you could see more fruit of his presence in your life? If you're looking for a change, you might be r…
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In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of sex steroid hormones and their impact on the voice throughout the female life cycle. From puberty to menopause, hormonal fluctuations can significantly affect vocal quality, flexibility, and function. Join us as we explore how these hormones influence the voice, d…
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Matthew Aucoin is an American composer, conductor, writer, pianist, and a 2018 MacArthur Fellow. In recent seasons, his music has been performed by artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and commissioned by institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Ojai Music Festival. Aucoin is a co-founder of the …
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Are you longing to see the circumstances of your life change? Maybe you're afraid to move out of your current state, because atleast its something that's familiar. Perhaps you feel that you deserve the pain you feel, or that you're being punished. You might even feel nothing in your life will ever change! I invite you to listen to these two truths …
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Are you finding yourself in a place of fear? Listen in to allow the words of Psalm 91 wash over you. Replace your fear with the peace and presence of God! Place yourself under God’s shadow and protection! How? Give him your fear. Look to him instead of looking at your problem or your fear. Put your thoughts on him, instead of your fear. Trust that …
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Joe Santoni is a bass singer and studio vocalist, best known for his work with DCappella, Disney's premiere acapella group. Joe has had the pleasure of performing for over 15 years both professionally and academically. Throughout his music career he’s had amazing opportunities come his way. Some of his performance credits include performing in over…
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Are you looking for a way to be more present, cultivate joy, disarm disappointments that come your way, and laugh at life's surprises? Implementing this simple, accessible tool into your life will help you do all of this, as well as connect deeper to people around you. And the beauty is that it only takes one minute to start to see the benefits! Li…
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Are you looking for a way to let stress melt away? Learn to improvise with your voice in order to engage your creativity in a different way and give your perfectionist streak a break! With improvised singing, you don't need to worry about "messing up"or getting it wrong. Listen in for my top tips to getting started in this freeing practice. Even if…
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Do you see others hurting around you? Do you wish you could help and encourage a friend? Learn to tune in to the Father's heart for your friend, by cultivating the gift of Prophesy! At its core, prophesy is encouraging someone by hearing the heart of God for them. When you share an encouraging word from the Lord, you can will see their mindset and …
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Christopher Cayari and Dr. Fellix Graham as we dive deep into the world of voice training for transgender and gender non-conforming singers. In this episode, we'll tackle crucial topics and common misconceptions in the field, including: Vocal Health: How should vocal health be managed during periods o…
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Processing in order to move forward into what God is calling you into. 1. Brain Dump * Invite Holy Spirit * Identify what to process 2. Lamenting Prayer * Start to give voice to the disappointment * Be verbal: allow yourself to cry, sing, moan over it * you could also write, paint, dance, etc. 3. Heart Healing * Ask God to speak into your disappoin…
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Jonny Stewart is a bass singer, an engineer for studio and live sound, and an arranger/director. Jonny’s arrangements and mixes have been streamed over twenty million times on Spotify, although it bears mentioning that fourteen million of these were for TikTok sea shanty ‘Wellerman’, by the Wellermen. In addition to his work with the Wellermen, Jon…
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Increase joy and ease in your singing! Five Things I Learned About Singing From My 4-Year Old: 5. Change song lyrics to fit your needs 4. Sing like you speak 3. Move while you sing 2. Sing high with abandon (sometimes it takes a few times) 1. Sing all the time RELATED EPISODES: 7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your…
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Ten Habits to Integrate Into Your Day as a Singer to Eliminate Anxiety: 1. Breathe 2. Plan and systemise your day 3. Sing in the car 4. Get off your phone 5. Journal / Morning Pages 6. Help someone 7. Pick up the floor and make your bed 8. Declarations / Scriptures / Prophetic Words 9. Speaking in Tongues 10. Create (paint, improvise singing / play…
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What's changing in musical theatre, and what needs to change? And what is authenticity in performance anyway? In their 100th episode, Gillyanne and Jeremy chat with singer researcher Guro von Germeten on her research into gender, authenticity and musical theatre. How does taste influence your vocal training? How is gender identity challenging music…
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Teagan Earley is a Chicago-based singer, actor, and producer, and the proud co-founder of Sisters First Productions—a Tony and Emmy award-winning production company and entertainment fund that seeks to support women, early career artists, early stage businesses, and other vehicles for underrepresented voices using cutting edge technology and origin…
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16. Two Extremes of What it’s Like to Hear from God for Performing Artists Are you seeking to understand if you're really hearing from God? Are you confused about different ways he may be speaking to you? Join me as I unpack hearing from God in a bold, clear way, and also hearing from him in a quiet, intimate way. Examples from the Bible and also f…
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15. Feeling Stuck? Two Ways to Let Go of the Past for Performing Artists Journey Mapping: Looking Backward Where are you coming from? Describe what brought you to this place in time Brainstorm major things or markers that led up to where you are right now. Narrow it down to 5 and give them a title Plot them on your timeline Activation: 1. Ask God t…
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Davide Dalmonte is a 19-year-old bass singer, songwriter, and producer. He has amassed over 1.5 followers on TikTok via covers, adding bass lines to popular TikToks via the duet feature. Lately, Davide has entered the world of original music, with new songs coming out in the near future. Peter and Davide talk about creating music in short form medi…
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Join Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher in a fascinating and deep episode on the omnivorous voice, featuring Dr. Guro von Germerten. Guro shares the highlights from her PhD on musical tastes and vocal techniques. From her emotional childhood experience as a pianist to her groundbreaking research on the omnivorous voice, Guro discusses the complex…
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Join us for an enlightening episode of "Gargles and SOVT: Techniques with an SLP," where we dive into the world of Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises and the benefits of gargling for voice health. In this episode, we explore the do's and don'ts of these essential vocal techniques with Sarah K. Brown, a highly respected singing teacher and l…
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14. Permission to Pivot - A Call for Singers to Recalibrate in these Four Areas A CALL TO PIVOT 1. Permission to adjust your HEART posture Allowing God to change the desires of your heart 2. Permission to Adjust How you Use Your Gifts Yielding your gifts - You Faith and Your Training Can Work Together 3. Permission to adjust your GOALS and DREAMS G…
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Colm McGuinness is an Irish composer, producer, musician, and singer. Primarily, he composes and works as a studio artist in the video game sphere for major titles like Critical Role, League of Legends, and more. In addition, Colm produces high-quality covers for his YouTube channel and streaming services, where he has garnered hundreds of millions…
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