Want to boost your belt, transform your transition or add some va va voom to your vibrato? Check out these must-listen podcast interviews on vocal technique.
The human voice is a wondrous thing, but it takes time and practice to understand its complexities.
Thankfully, there is a way for singers and singing teachers to fast-track this learning journey.
Each week leading voice researchers and pedagogues share their knowledge on the Singing Teachers Talk podcast.
Here’s a list of some of our most popular vocal technique episodes for you to listen to (or recommend to your students).
Best vocal technique podcast episodes
Belt
1 At what age and level of experience can a singer start belting? John Henny explains all in this episode on How to Belt.
Chest Voice
2 Line Hilton discusses how to develop a controlled, balanced chest voice (a must for rock, gospel and some pop singers) in this episode. She also reveals her favourite chest voice exercises.
Head Voice
3 In this episode with Line Hilton, find out how to deliver clean, powerful vocals at the top end of your range à la Beyonce. Line also discusses head voice range and useful vocal exercises.
Mix Voice
4 What is mix voice and how does it differ to belt? Gemma Sugrue explains in this episode.
Pitch
5 What are some of the technical and perceptual causes of pitch inaccuracy? Is there such a thing as tone deafness? And should you tell a singer they sound ‘pitchy’? Find out in this episode, where you’ll also pick up some useful tips on props to use in pitch training exercises.
The Transition
6 If you’ve ever wondered what exactly happens when we go from chest to head voice (or vice versa), listen to this episode with Line Hilton. She also discusses how to navigate this transition smoothly, without yelling, wobbling or losing power.
Vibrato
7 Vibrato is a vocal quality that adds richness and emotion to a performance. Learn more about it in this episode with Professor John Nix.
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