VocalFri Podcast

This one is for the #VocalFam! VocalFri's first ever '80s sitcom style clip show. Highlights from the first 100 episodes through the end of 2019. Highlights of season 1 and 2, exciting openings, legendary guests, vocal wisdom, Dr. P's soapbox, Star Wars, Marvel, all the fun!

VocalFri brought in a soprano dream team to give the #VocalFam some wisdom about treble middle voice. Sarah and Dr. P were joined by VocalFam Yvonne Gonzales Redman, Kayla Gautereaux, and current MC grad student Sallie Kaye Streeter. It's Perna and 4 sopranos...AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

You've heard us babble about Soundjack for months, now hear from the creator himself. VocalFri was honored to host Dr. Alexander Carôt. We talk about the genesis of the program, the explosion of the Soundjack community in 2020, and kite surfing(?)! What a great conversation to join the #VocalFam, or join the #SoundjackFam. 

VocalFri was excited to host Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian Kremer as our VocalFri November Plural Publishing author spotlight to talk about their book The Singing Teachers Guide to Transgender Voices. We talk about terminology and language, inclusivity, and voice type. Be sure to grab their book on the Plural website or Amazon. So many needed conversations as the voice community continues to move forward. Join us!

VocalFri wants you to Live Long and Prosper as we review Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2.

Dr. John Volckens, the lead scientist on the Colorado State University study on aerosols and the performing arts tells the #VocalFam why we need to be aware of aerosols and COVID-19, what types of masks are most effective, and when they hope to be ready with their final results. 

Sometimes you just need to throw your feet up and relax a bit, right #VocalFam. Come have a nice conversation with Sarah and Dr. P. We chat about her visit with Dr. P's grad CCM Ped course, a little about technology, Dr. P started resonance in undergrad ped, the future of music education in higher ed, and a little pop culture. Join us and forget about what year it is for an hour. 

VocalFri is again joined by NATS Executive Director, Allen Henderson as he shares his experience going through the Colorado State University aerosol testing protocol. We also talk about upcoming NATS activities, plans, and deadlines. 

VocalFri's next Plural Publishing author showcase with Melissa Malde, MaryJean Allen, and Kurt-Alexander Zeller to tell us all about their book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body, now in its 4th Edition!!! Body mapping, Alexander Technique, Bears and more! Not to be missed.

VocalFri realizes Mr. Holland's Opus has not aged well, and Dr. P recommends we all re-evaluate our practice and get some peer evaluation or mentoring.