Best Jeremy and Sisco Podcasts (2025)

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Fall Potpourri 44:59

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6d ago44:59

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A Fall VocalFri in house. Dr. P catches us up on his upcoming Faculty Tuesday recital titled "Amok Time," and catches Sarah up on the ongoing tech upgrades and updates for the Berton Coffin Voice Lab at CU. A great chat to enjoy on Fall hike this weekend!By VocalFri LLC

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Mathias Aaen: CVT and Beyond Registers 53:00

13d ago53:00

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#VocalFam this is a must listen for those of you who are either interested in voice registration or who want to know more about Complete Vocal Technique (CVT). Today, Alice, Sarah, and Dr. P were joined by Dr. Mathias Aaen, a certified CVT voice teacher, but also the head of CVT's voice research efforts. Mathias has already put together quite the s…

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Voices of Influence: Brian Manternach 57:19

20d ago57:19

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What a lovely chat with #VocalFam Dr. Brian Manternach discussing his new book Voices of Influence. The new book shares some of the wisdom he learned from one of his mentor's Robert J. Harrison, along with how Brian's teaching has evolved on its own journey. This wonderful new addition to our literature shares Brian's insight into the singer and vo…

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Dr. Torkil Faero - How To Use Wearable Tech To Balance Stress 51:07

22d ago51:07

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Torkil Faero, an MD from Norway about his book, The Pulse Cure, The revolutionary new way to balance stress, optimise health and live longer, which looks at ways to monitor and keep this same system in balance using wearables. While wearables don’t teach you lifestyle habits, they can help train you to…

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Body Based Voice Ped with Jeremy Ryan Mossman 50:14

27d ago50:14

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#VocalFam, we have admired Jeremy Ryan Mossman's work from a far for many years now. Dr. P loves the way he discusses the integrated body. This is an episode for all practitioners to learn more about how to speak about the body as an wholistic system, learn about fascia, Jeremy's study of Feldenkreis, and how we incorporate these ideas with our stu…

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Cuban Art Song Project: Isabella Lamadriz and Jon Price 52:45

1M ago52:45

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#VocalFam we continue to try to promote diversity in our art song canon with a special guests Isabella Lamadriz and Jon Price from the Cuban Art Song Project. An awesome chat about Isabella's journey into this music, from her classical background. And while these are art songs, as you'll hear in the samples, this music goes way beyond traditional a…

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David Sisco: Whole Hearted Voice Pedagogy 53:12

1M ago53:12

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David Sisco returns to share his new book Whole Hearted Voice Pedagogy. As voice teachers we all need to continue our paths towards student centered learning and empathy. David's book, podcast, and this episode should definitely be a part of your new school year journey! Come join the #VocalFam!By VocalFri LLC

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Season 9 Premiere 56:13

2M ago56:13

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Welcome back #VocalFam! Today we reviewed our summer's that were in lighting rounds. On the docket and in order we covered: Upcoming season 9 guests. Voice Foundation, ICVT, the Renee Fleming escapade Then we wrapped up with summer pop culture lighting rounds: Andor, Daredevil, Fallout, Mission Impossible 9, Doctor Who, and wrapped it up with revie…

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Dr. Erik Reis - Diagnosing and Treating Neurological Disorders 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with friend and colleague Dr. Eris Reis about treating and diagnosing neurological disorders like headaches, POTS, peripheral neupathy, and the affects of concussion. Together they explore the landscape of support and who they rely upon for collaboration in the case of complex cases and how we can become better…

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That Hope is You 59:21

5M ago59:21

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Season 8 concludes with a message of hope. During the first 20 minutes we encouraged the #VocalFam to give singers, voice teachers, and our entire community some grace and understanding after last week's Cynthia Erivo video situation. Then, Dr. P encouraged us, despite the times, to work to build student resilience by incorporating more hopefulness…

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Emily Siar: Singer Attitudes of Voice Impairment 52:26

6M ago52:26

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#VocalFam, today we are joined by Dr. Emily Siar to discuss her dissertation research surveying and interviewing singers who have been through voice health issues. Removing the stigma around voice health has been a VocalFri mission for many years now. Please check out Emily's website, linked above, and the BoCo Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop,…

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Dr. Jeff Crippen - GLP-1 Benefits and Risks for Weight Loss 1:02:55

6M ago1:02:55

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Jeff Crippen about the benefits of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss. Jeff breaks down how they work to suppress appetite and shares research looking at a number of studies about these drugs work over time. Together they explore what underlying systems may be causing a person to gain …

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VocalFri In House 51:03

6M ago51:03

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We had our first in house episode in a few months with Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and Alice. We finally got a report on Little Women from Sarah. We covered how Sarah and Nick's undergrad practicum are going this semester. Then we had a lively conversation about graduate practicum that led into the difference between knowledge curation and knowledge creat…

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Dr. Uzma Samadani - Brain Injury Diagnostics, Research and Recovery. 34:57

6M ago34:57

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Host Uzma is an MD PhD and private practice neurosurgeon and brain injury researcher at the University of Minnesota. She’s also the founder of Oculogica, seeking to improve diagnostics for concussion. Together they discuss why concussion and TBI are so hard to diagnose and quantify the long term impacts as well as where science is at currently for …

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Theresa Brancaccio & Aaron Johnson: The Future of Vocal Dosimetry 47:57

7M ago47:57

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Today Dr. P and Alice were joined by Prof.s Theresa Brancaccio (Northwestern University) and Aaron Johnson (New York University - Langone) to share about their ongoing efforts developing a wearable, wireless vocal dosimeter. Their partnership with Dr. John Rogers has led to the development of a device that could provide active voice use data to a u…

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Reid Forgrave - Small-Town Football and Concussion; the Zac Easter Story 1:13:21

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Ian Howell: Hearing Singing 57:11

8M ago57:11

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Today we were joined by longtime #VocalFam Ian Howell to preview his new book Hearing Singing: A Guide to Functional Listening and Voice Perception. Dr. P has already made a public endorsement of this book, but trust us that this book is both revolutionary and practical. Ian presents a functional framework that can open your ears to listen to all s…

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Mariann Sisco - Craniosacral Treatment for Concussion 1:05:54

8M ago1:05:54

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In this episode host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Mariann Cisco, long-time instructor with The Upledger Institute. Starting as a PT, she has worked in the industry for more than 50 years and continues to teach students all over the world. Having done a training with Mariann in 2024, Jeremy shares his new insights from his course with Maria…

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Joanne Bozeman: Hypermobility in Singers 53:35

8M ago53:35

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This week we are joined by Joanne Bozeman to share about Hypermobility. What it is, how do symptoms present, and what do singers and singing teachers need to know. Hypermobility is a brand new topic for the pod, and we are excited to share this important topic with the #VocalFam!By VocalFri LLC

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Erik Dalton (in memoriam) - Myoskeletal Alignment Technique Founder 58:24

8M ago58:24

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We are sad to announce the passing of Erik Dalton on January 11, 2025 in Costa Rica on his 81st birthday of a heart attack while swimming laps in his pool. He will be known for many years to come as one of the most brilliant minds in manual therapy technique and training in the United States and around the world. Host Jeremy Quinby had an opportuni…

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Modular Lessons with Chadley Ballantyne 52:58

8M ago52:58

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We are joined by longtime #VocalFam Dr. Chadley Ballantyne to tell us about his work with modular units for voice lessons. We've wanted to do this episode for a long time. Chadley's strategies and approaches could help you with burnout, fatigue, and give your teaching the much needed refresh you've been seeking.…

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Phoenix Ferrari - Staying Well Through College Years 46:07

8M ago46:07

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with his son Phoenix. Now 21, and about to graduate from college and move on to his master’s program in the fall, he looks back on his past 3 and a half years and what he’s learned about staying well as well things he’d like to do better. Check out episodes 3, 34, 69 & 121 to hear more from Phoenix.…

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Middle Voice Musings 1:00:14

8M ago1:00:14

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It's a deep dive into everyone's favorite range: middle voice! C4-C5 can be a wonderful or gnarly journey depending on vowel, style, the weather, or the phase of the moon. Join Prof. Pigott and Dr. P for a serious in-depth, focused pedagogy episode on navigating the choppy waters of the treble staff!…

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Practical Practicum Problems 59:18

9M ago59:18

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It's our first old school VocalFri of the season. Prof. Pigott and Dr. P were going to discuss middle voice musings, but that is now pushed to Feb. 7. Instead, we got lost in a conversation about our respective pedagogy practicum courses. This led to our first very down to earth practical pedagogic conversation maybe all season. Enjoy your weekend …

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Seth Killen: Lesson Grading 53:53

9M ago53:53

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Join us for a new year as season 8 rolls on! Today we were joined by Seth Killen from Anderson University to talk about new paradigms for voice lesson grading. Seth shared work that he presented last summer at NATS National. He has offered to share this model with the #VocalFam for reference. A perfect conversation as those of us in the academy are…

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VocalFri's Wicked Christmas 8! 1:05:36

10M ago1:05:36

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It's a Wicked VocalFri Christmas! VocalFri is joined by Dr. P's teenagers who are now musical theater nerds in the truest sense to review Wicked: Part 1. Come enjoy some holiday festivities as you travel to this season. May your holiday season be filled with love, light, and rest. Happy Holidays #VocalFam!…

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Dr. Carolyn Torkelson 1:02:18

10M ago1:02:18

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Carolyn Torkelson about her new book Beyond Menopause; New Pathways to Holistic Health. She shares her insights on the unique healthcare needs of postmenopausal women from her 30 years as an MD. She shares why she's been driven to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and other integrative appro…

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Kerrie Obert: Strategic Breathing 53:16

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#VocalFam we are joined for our Fall Finale with the great Kerrie Obert! Please check out all her wonderful courses from GetVocal-Now.com, including her own course on Breathing. In Kerrie's return episode she shared incredible practical and useful ideas for helping your teaching navigate away from a "one size fits all" model for breathing towards h…

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Dana Lentini: Teaching the Child Singer 51:28

11M ago51:28

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Dr. P and Prof. Pigott are joined by #VocalFam Dana Lentini as we continue to try be more inclusive in our pedagogy with an episode about teaching kids! Dana is one of the worldwide leaders in teaching singing to children. Go check out her book Teaching the Child Singer, and her new songbook. These are must haves if your studio includes children.…

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Guy Odishaw - Brain Health, Concussion and the 'Mind' 1:40:19

11M ago1:40:19

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Guy Odishaw - cofounder of Bhaki Brain Health Clinic and Wellness Center. Together they discuss neuro-health, brain function and what it is we call the 'mind'. When considering concussion, dementia and other factors that can impact our optimal brain function, it's important to understand all the physiologi…

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New Nasality Nuances 53:35

11M ago53:35

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We are coming back to Dr. P's original research agenda! Our first in house episode in a few months. Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and CU grad Benjamin break down some history, research, and the CU team's new directions on Musical Theater treble singing and nasality.By VocalFri LLC

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Vibrato: Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey 53:35

12M ago53:35

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What a crew!!!! Today we were joined by #VocalFam Theodora Nestorova, Yvonne Redman, John Nix, and Joshua Glasner to drop some knowledge on Vibrato! They have a great NATS Chat last season on this topic and led a pre-conference workshop last summer at NATS that was terrific! If you are interested in that mysterious aspect of singing that is Vibrato…

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ICVT Toronto Preview! 44:14

12M ago44:14

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VocalFam, Prof. Pigott was out today, but fret not, we had a great panel with International Congress of Voice Teachers' Program Chair Kari Ragan, NATS Executive Director Allen Henderson, and ICVT-Toronto site host Darryl Edwards. We got to hear previews of the many offerings Toronto has to offer as a city, the wonderful plenary sessions, and even g…

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Ken Bozeman: Transformational Pedagogic Concepts 53:51

12M ago53:51

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Our dear friend Ken Bozeman returns for his 3rd feature episode. Ken has been touring the world discussing pedagogic concepts that have transformed his teaching. Dr. P and Prof. Pigott are so thankful for Ken's mentorship and friendship because many of these concepts also transformed their own teaching. We cover emotive affect, acoustic registratio…

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Luciano Simões: Brazilian Song 54:38

1y ago54:38

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This week Dr. P and Prof. Pigott were joined by Dr. Luciano Simões in a great episode to bring some international awareness to the #VocalFam. We learn all about his background growing up as a rock singer in Brazil, and how he transitioned from classical baritone to vocal cross-trainer. Lots of wonderful insight into some lesser known (in the U. S. …

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David Juncos and Dana Zenobi: Acceptance and Commitment Training 56:14

1y ago56:14

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#VocalFam we are in for a treat this week! Prof. Pigott, Dr. P, and the CU TAs were joined by Dr. David Juncos and Dana Zenobi to discuss their research on Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) Administered by Singing Teachers as a Tool for Mananging Music Performance Anxiety. You can read more about this is Dave's book ACT for Musicians. Or for…

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Kimberly Monzón: Singing Through the Cycle 44:35

1y ago44:35

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#VocalFam we have entered a new VocalFri era with not only our first great guest episode of season 8, but also our first ever episode with our first two CU grad students along for the ride. This week we were thrilled to have Dr. Kimberly Monzón from Baylor University on the pod to discuss her work on AFAB singers and singing through hormonal cycles…

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Dr. Dan Kohen "Dr. Dan" - Clinical Hypnosis for Bed Wetting 1:27:23

1y ago1:27:23

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Dan, a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician for the 3rd time on the podcast to discuss bedwetting, medically known as nocturnal enuresis. There are no medical interventions proven to solve this challenge, but Dan has been working for decades helping children who lose control while sleeping to wake up …

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What do YOU want a DMA to do for YOU? 56:06

1y ago56:06

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We meant to talk about nasality today, then Prof. Pigott saw Dr. P's white board in his office. We ended up discussing learning outcomes for a DMA degree in Vocal Ped./Perf. Oops. So, we ask you the #VocalFam: If YOU wanted to do a DMA, what would YOU want to be able to do by the end of it?By VocalFri LLC

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Jubilant Jury Journeys 55:43

1y ago55:43

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This week Prof. Pigott and Dr. P take a hypothetical journey as they dream what voice juries could look like, if they just started everything over. A really great discussion for those of you revising syllabi or program requirements. Dream the future, be kind, prepare students for success. Have a great weekend #VocalFam!…

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Season 8 Premiere! 45:34

1y ago45:34

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So much has changed in so little time. #VocalFam Season 8 is upon us, and WHAT A LINEUP we have planned for you this season. Prof. Pigott and Dr. P catch up on Prof. Pigott's teaching of Voice Pedagogy, Dr. P updates us on his transition to Director of Vocal Pedagogy at CU Boulder, and we preview our great guest list for Season 8! We also tossed in…

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Kelsey Reardon - Integrative Pediatric Medicine 47:27

1y ago47:27

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Kelsey Reardon, a pediatric nurse and integrative medicine practitioner here in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota. Having worked as a school nurse and as an in patient and out patient provider, she’s recently branched out this past year to create her own clinic setting where she’s findi…

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Dr. John Neustadt - A Naturopathic Approach to Bone Health 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. John Neustadt, doctor of Naturopathic medicine and founder NBI, Nutritional Biochemistty Inc. who helps us sort through the many considerations when it comes to supporting bone health, preventing osteoporosis and the options available if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with osteopinia, a sign of…

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Robert Iron Shell - The Art of Grounding 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Robert Iron Shell, aks Rob - The Grounded Athlete and author of Earth and Water, A Short Story of Life's Matrix. As a track athlete through college and beyond, Rob was always looking for an edge to performance and recovery. After listening to a podcast, he drew from his past education and experience as a L…

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Voice Pedagogy Preparation 59:21

1+ y ago59:21

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Season 7 comes to a close! Today we started preparing Sarah for her TEACHING of Voice Pedagogy in the Fall Semester. More to come on that, but it led us to discuss the working chapter titles for Dr. P's book. Yes, he's finally making a the huge mistake of committing to writing a book. He really needs to reconsider his life choices. In the end a fun…

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Eva Minkoff - Five Minutes to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System 44:53

1+ y ago44:53

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Eva Minkoff about her Ted Talk: Five Minutes to Fix Our Broken Healthcare System. Having worked in a number of different sectors of health from Nutrition, to Researcher to Health Technology, and even as a podcast host - she sees that the key to improving care relationships is finding ways to improve human …

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Phone Use at Performances 56:07

1+ y ago56:07

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Dr. P and Sarah address this week's controversial Ian Bostridge performance where he stopped mid song cycle to ask the audience to put down their phones and turn off the flash functions. It was a varied and weaving conversation with two sort of opposite perspectives. In the end, the take home point was, be courteous, consider others, and let's get …

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Sparks and Wiry Cries 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

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The #VocalFam is joined by the Sparks and Wiry Cries duo of Martha Guth and Erika Switzer to talk about their joint art song centered project. They share about the importance of diversifying your career as a performing artist and how they both landed in the realm of art song. Also they share about Song Slams. Dr. P and Sarah had the chance to atten…

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NATS National 2024 Preview 46:15

1+ y ago46:15

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NATS President Diana Allan and President-Elect Alexis Davis-Hazell join us to preview the upcoming NATS National Conference in Knoxville from June 28-July 2. Please consider joining us for all the tremendous activities, sessions, and information this upcoming summer!By VocalFri LLC

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Dr. Raymond Perrin - Treating Chronic Fatigue 1:13:33

1+ y ago1:13:33

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Host Jeremy Quinby has a conversation with Dr. Raymond Perrin, an osteopath from Manchester England who has spent the better part of his career since the late 1980’s trying to understand ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and has written about it extensively. He has detailed this in his recent book, The Perrin Technique where he explains how to use var…

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