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VocalFri Podcast

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Voice Pedagogy
Vocal Pedagogy
NATS National Conference
Higher Education
Music Education
Music Jury Process
Teaching Techniques
Classical Music
Commercial Music
Musical Theater
Voice Science
Vocal Performance
Teaching Methods
Skill Assessment
Acceptance and Commitment Training
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Repertoire Selection
Performing Arts Education
Student Diversity
Pop Culture

Your weekly dash of voice science, pedagogy, and pop culture.

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Latest Episodes

So terrific to have our friend Noel Smith back on the pod! She shared with us about 2 new books! The Path to Broadway: Tools, Training, and Tactics for the Musical Theater Journey has been receiving rave reviews in its first few months of availabilit... more

VocalFam, come join us in San Antonio in July! This year the NATS National Conference is in beautiful San Antonio, TX July 4-7. Joining us today to share all the highlights of the conference were NATS President Alexis Davis-Hazell, NATS President Ele... more

#VocalFam today Prof. Pigott and Dr. P were joined by Kathy and Jonathan Price to tell us about the 2026 Westminster Choir College Vocal Pedagogy Institute. Along with the Price's as directors, this year's guest faculty includes Jared Trudeau, Wendy ... more

#VocalFam you've waited 9 years for an episode dedicated to vocal distortions, well here it is! Toni Linke, @toni_linke_music (IG), @ToniLinke (YouTube) joins us to share his work on vocal distortions, which has become one of his international identi... more

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Recent Guests

Kathy Price
Professor of voice at Westminster Choir College of Rider University
Westminster Choir College / Rider University
Episode: Westminster Vocal Pedagogy Institute
John Price
Singer and voice teacher; co-director of the Westminster Voice Pedagogy Institute
Westminster Voice Pedagogy Institute / Rider University
Episode: Westminster Vocal Pedagogy Institute
Toni Linke
Singer, singing teacher, and researcher focusing on vocal distortions
Guest on VocalFri Podcast
Episode: Distortions with Toni Linke
Dr. Mark Tempesta
Assistant Professor of Voice and Vocal Pedagogy at the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
Episode: Mark Tempesta
Marita Stryker
Assistant professor of music, St. Olaf College; director of Musical Theater Concentration
St. Olaf College
Episode: Chronically Singing with Marita Stryker and Joanne Bozeman
Paul Patinka
Region Governor of the New England Region for NAATS and Associate Editor of the Journal of Singing
NAATS, Journal of Singing
Episode: Diversity in Repertoire: Zipporah Peddle and Paul Patinka
Zipporah Peddle
Faculty at Boston Conservatory, focusing on musical theater and contemporary commercial music courses.
Boston Conservatory
Episode: Diversity in Repertoire: Zipporah Peddle and Paul Patinka
Denis Michael Rudisch
Double PhD candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for clinical investigation and communication sciences and disorders.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: MRI of Musical Theater Vocal Tract Configurations
Matt Edwards
Associate professor of voice and voice pedagogy and theater at Shenandoah Conservatory.
Shenandoah Conservatory
Episode: MRI of Musical Theater Vocal Tract Configurations

Hosts

Sarah
Host of VocalFri Podcast; recognized for steering conversations across voice science, pedagogy, and pop culture.
Nick
Co-host of VocalFri Podcast; contributes to discussions on technique, pedagogy, and audience-friendly delivery.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Not sure what the focus of this podcast is.

    More preparation/ thought in the structure of the discussion. Doesn’t provide much original insight in the chosen topic.

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    poppishepherd
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great guests-more focus /less free form please

    This podcasts has great guests and covers key topics. I am less a fan of the free form discussion between the hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    poppishepherd
    Australia2 years ago
  • Half really good information and half about dumb tv shows resembling 60s pulp

    It’s me, I’m the listeniner speculated to exist by Sarah on the Christmas episode who has never seen a single Marvel movie or episode of Doctor Who and only the first 3 star wars. You ask what I think about your commentary, and my answer is that I completely tune it out until I pay enough attention to realize it’s time to skip to the next episode. I’m giving it five stars even though I have some complaints about the format (would be nice if you had episodes that were solely devoted to singing an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peterpinkpuss
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic for teachers and academically minded students!

    I finished my grad school with Dr. goffi-fynn and realized many of the sources we used for our projects are either heard or discussed in this pod. Also, having a movie podcast (@theloveofcinemapod), I love the intersectionality of ped and culture!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiger445555
    United States4 years ago
  • It’s like grad school, only better!

    This podcast provides more tangible information and insights about the voice, vocal technique, and life as a singer than you might get in an entire graduate degree program! A must subscribe for voice teachers, students and others!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrBaritone
    United States5 years ago

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Content often feels like graduate-level learning made practical for studios.
Structure balance: listeners want sharper focus and fewer freeform host segments.
Strong academic and teaching value for teachers and grad students.
Guests consistently bring depth and credibility to voice science and pedagogy topics.

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Joanna Cazden: Everyday Voice Care
Q: What changes did you make in the second edition of your book?
Joanna emphasized a more holistic approach and added chapters that cover mental health and modern voice usage concerns, including the impact of the pandemic.
Joanna Cazden: Everyday Voice Care
Q: What led you to write the first book?
Joanna wanted to bridge the gap between healthcare knowledge and the artistic community's understanding of voice care.
Michaela Kelly: The Composition of a Voice Lesson
Q: What should happen in a voice lesson, and what could happen?
Michaela discusses the importance of conversation, relevant feedback, and the engagement level of students during lessons.
Michaela Kelly: The Composition of a Voice Lesson
Q: What is your journey as a singer and as a teacher?
Dr. Kelly shares her background in choral music education, her research journey during her master's at NEC, and the impact of the pandemic on her studies.
Mathias Aaen: CVT and Beyond Registers
Q: What did your recent paper aim to reveal about vocal registration and modes?
The study sought to demonstrate that trained singers can produce a wide range of sounds within various modes without adhering strictly to the traditional break points of registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About VocalFri Podcast

What is VocalFri Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on voice science, pedagogy, and the practical teaching of singing, with deep dives into vocal technique, medical and anatomical research, and inclusive pedagogy. Episodes frequently combine expert guests—ranging from university researchers and voice teachers to performers and authors—with discussions on posture, vocal health, repertoire, and the intersection of voice with pop culture. Notable strengths include rigorous, research-informed insights, hands-on teaching strategies, and conversations that address accessibility and representation in pedagogy, often enriched with real-world studio experiences and collaborations.

These episodes stand out for their commitment to bridging science and teaching practice, exploring advanc... more

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1. Kathy Price
2. John Price
3. Toni Linke
4. Dr. Mark Tempesta
5. Marita Stryker
6. Paul Patinka
7. Zipporah Peddle
8. Denis Michael Rudisch

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