A conversation with Dr. Haig Panossian about healthy singing voices In today’s episode, Heidi Vass sits down with Dr. Haig Panossian, an otolaryngologist who specializes in the singing voice. We talk about the most common issues he sees with singers and how to keep your singing voice healthy. For many singers, the conversation about vocal… Continue reading How can I keep my singing voice healthy?
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Nurturing Young Voices; an interview with veteran Children’s Choir Director, Dana Rouse.
In this episode I talk to Dana Rouse, former Artistic Director for the Los Robles Children’s Choir. We discuss the importance of taking an age and voice appropriate approach to working with young singers.
Voice Lessons for Children
As a parent, you want to do all you can to nurture your child’s talents and passions. For many children, this natural passion is singing. This leads many parents to look for voice lessons for children. I hear all the time from eager parents who want to encourage that passion and talent with voice lessons.… Continue reading Voice Lessons for Children
Singer Spotlight on LO LA
The first episode of Season 2 of the MasterYOURvoice podcast features an interview with indy artist LO LA!! The conversation is a deep dive into her work and her meteoric rise including her accidental viral moment and some insights on using new media to connect to fans.
Advice for emerging Artists; An interview with music manager, Stephanie Gonzales.
Heidi sits down for a chat with Stephanie Gonzales of Apropos Management in a wide ranging conversation discussing her 30+ years in the music industry. Her amazing career and incredible insights and advice are a must listen for up and coming artists and those interested in hearing the inside scoop from her perspective inside the… Continue reading Advice for emerging Artists; An interview with music manager, Stephanie Gonzales.
Using your voice for something more
An interview with Caitlin Boruch on her upcoming music series and the importance of finding purpose in performing. For more information on the Music for Ukraine Concert Series see: https://events.unicefusa.org/event/music-for-ukraine
A conversation with National Concerts’ Matt Workman about Choral Music and the importance of making space.
Matt Workman joins Heidi Vass on todays episode. We talk about topics related to choral music, opportunities for singers and new ways to consider the genre. Featured music by Aidan Vass (3 Poems of Emily Dickinson, Santa Barbara Music Publishing) and Stacy V. Gibbs (Wait til I Put on My Crown, Hinshaw publishing).
What Is Vocal Technique? An Explanation For Singers
In this episode, Heidi talks vocal technique – what it is and why it matters for singers.
Singer Spotlight on Jeremiah Gray!
College: CLU Major: Music Production Year: 2019 How long Have you been singing? Since I joined choir at 18! Level: emerging professional Principal Genre: Alt-rock, Gospel, Classical What Artists/Musicians have influenced you/your work? U2, Muse, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay, Hozier What does your dream gig look like? Ideally, to be the composer/songwriter for a show/movie that I believe in,… Continue reading Singer Spotlight on Jeremiah Gray!
masterYOURvoice; Building a community and learning from your repertoire – the crowdsourcing edition
In this episode master voice teacher, Heidi Vass, discusses the importance of good repertoire choices and leaning on the wisdom of a well-curated community of singers