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"One of the greatest repositories of knowledge for singing and for performance in existence"

What if you had 700 expert voice teaching tools at your fingertips—any time, any day?

In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Gillyanne get personal about the Vocal Process Learning Lounge — a powerhouse online resource designed for singing teachers, vocal coaches, choir leaders, and voice users.

You’ll hear how the Learning Lounge came to life, who it’s for, and why it’s become a go-to CPD (continuing professional development) hub with over 38 accredited hours and growing. #CPDforSingers

Whether you want help with vowel tuning, stylistic coaching, teen voice changes, or even straw-based SOVT exercises — the Learning Lounge has it.

Plus, discover how our live Q&As build real community, create a sounding board, and help teachers implement learning that very same day.

Want to try it or ask a question? Visit https://vocalprocess.co.uk or drop us a message.

Topics in this episode include:

• Bite-sized adult learning for busy singing teachers
• Using reflection points instead of multiple choice
• CPD certificates and lesson-ready content
• Live community Q&As (with real teaching results)
• Bonus trainings from SLPs and guest experts
• New courses like “Creating a Safe Space” (polyvagal theory)

📥 Learn more at https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/

00:00 – 🎉 Birthday podcast! (Yes, we’re that dedicated)
01:15 – "The Learning Lounge is AMAZING" - West End vocal coaches agree
02:53 – Why we built a singing teacher’s dream
04:48 – Built for busy voices and busy lives
06:40 – Videos, workshops & songlists — oh my!
08:22 – Less spoon-feeding, more lightbulb moments
10:02 – CPD without the soul-sucking quizzes
11:50 – A vowel epiphany, courtesy of Steph
14:30 – Musical Theatre, resonance & genre wizardry
17:38 – Q&A sessions - your vocal agony aunt hour
22:06 – Vocal muscle training
23:27 – In person in London, you could touch us
25:52 – Adolescent voice change & tricky transitions
28:25 – SOVT straws and muscle tension
35:02 – Safe Spaces & polyvagal insights
37:10 – Where to find us + what’s coming next


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🎭 In this powerful episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), for a deep conversation about the real challenges - and the hidden joys - of training musical theatre performers today.

💬 From breaking down the myth of "giving 100%" to building stamina, challenging beliefs, decoding "mix", and supporting students' mental wellbeing, this is a masterclass in voice education.
Kevin, Jeremy, and Gillyanne get honest about what it takes to teach sustainably, integrate acting with technique, and prepare students for an evolving industry.

Whether you're a singer, teacher, coach, or student, you'll find something in this episode that resonates. Expect laughter, truth bombs, and a few gentle rants.
#voicetraining #musicaltheatre #dramaschool #gsa

00:00 The Give-it-all myth debunked
01:01 Calibration - vocal and dramatic sweet spot
02:00 Building stamina - Jeremy's personal story
05:50 Why Plan B might save your voice
07:16 Beliefs can sabotage your singing
12:06 What great teachers actually do
13:58 That moment you hear more than E5
15:43 When students start coaching themselves
17:34 What's heartbreaking? "I can't sing a high Bb"
21:15 What's the story behind the sound?
23:55 Stop teaching exercises in a vacuum
27:03 Congrats on your mix, now WHY?
31:35 What singing education needs next
37:30 The role of a drama college today

Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

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In this powerhouse episode, Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting, joins Jeremy and Gillyanne for a deep dive into the realities of training musical theatre performers in the 21st century.
Kevin shares what it’s really like to work inside one of the UK’s leading drama schools—and how teaching voice has shifted to reflect individuality, neurodiversity, and longevity.

🎭 Individuality vs Industry Expectations
→ How GSA nurtures authentic vocal identities in a results-driven world
→ Why "cookie cutter" training harms the industry—and the performer

🎓 Bridging Education & Professional Life
→ What students think the industry expects vs what it really needs
→ The critical difference between drama school feedback and audition feedback
→ Helping students navigate casting mismatches and unrealistic vocal ideals

🧠 Pedagogy & Psychological Safety
→ How Kevin builds a "multi-lexical" teaching staff for diverse learners
→ Replacing the toxic “give 110%” mindset with sustainable performance
→ Empowering students to feel they are enough in their own structures

🎤 Practical Voice Training Strategies
→ Why “it doesn’t feel hard” doesn’t mean “it’s not working”
→ Peer-led learning through small group singing sessions
→ Tackling buzzwords like “speechy” and “purple” in professional settings

💼 Career Longevity & Self-Marketing
→ Teaching students to own their instrument as a business asset
→ The new digital skills actors must develop (reels, social, filming)
→ Why some grads succeed in their 30s—not their 20s—and that’s OK

This episode is essential listening for:
✔️ Singing teachers & vocal coaches in drama or music theatre
✔️ Performers navigating conservatoire life or early careers
✔️ Choral directors and educators seeking inclusive, forward-thinking pedagogy
✔️ Anyone frustrated by industry myths around “belting,” casting types, and “sounding right”

🎧 Listen, learn, laugh—and maybe rethink your entire teaching approach.

Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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This is the MOST nervous Jeremy's ever been recording a podcast — and for good reason!

In this deep, honest and funny conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes share how the world of Artificial Intelligence has changed their careers.
And Jeremy shares an intensely personal moment where he broke ChatGPT — and what it taught him about trust, frustration, and human connection.

What AI REALLY is (and what it isn't!)

How ChatGPT works — and how it misled us

Why understanding prompts is now an essential life skill for artists

How singers, teachers, and creatives can use AI ethically, powerfully, and authentically

The biggest mistakes people make with AI (and how to avoid becoming "Captain Obvious")

👉 BONUS: We're launching a brand-new LIVE course: Marketing Yourself with AI Without Sounding Like a Robot! Click here to book your place https://book.stripe.com/3csaGtfSh9E65G05kl

00:00 Nervous About AI: Why This Episode Is Different
02:05 Large Language Models Explained Simply
03:31 The Hidden Risks: Why AI Can Mislead You
06:03 Free vs Paid AI: What They Don't Tell You
06:59 How Acrobat and AI Might Leak Your Data
09:37 Mastering ChatGPT Prompts (Human Intelligence Required!)
16:31 Avoiding "Captain Obvious" Syndrome With ChatGPT
18:58 Oh I've Broken it - the Frustration of Dealing with AI
22:13 The Day ChatGPT Lied: A Real Story
23:28 Why I'm Polite to ChatGPT
28:58 The ChatGPT-Led Revelation about Myself
31:17 How to Train ChatGPT to be More You
34:49 Solving the Blank-Page Problem
40:37 Marketing Yourself With AI — Without Losing Your Voice
46:13 The Difference Between Automation and AI Agent
48:35 Jeremy's Mini-me

🌟 Whether you're AI-curious or already using tools like ChatGPT, this episode is packed with wisdom, examples and practical steps for thriving as a singer teacher musician in the AI age.

➡️ Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

#SingingTeachers #ChatGPT #Marketing #Creativity #AItools


You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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What actually happens in a top-tier vocal coach's studio? What is "crack sob" and why is it so common in Broadway belting? What's the deal with voice rehab?
In this episode of This Is A Voice, Gillyanne and Jeremy are joined once again by Mike Ruckles - Broadway vocal coach and Singing Voice Specialist - to explore the fine line between SLPs (SLTs in the UK), ENTs and voice teachers in voice rehabilitation.
From navigating professional boundaries in vocal rehab to decoding the latest Journal of Voice research on "register instability", we're chatting about the world of high-level voice care.
Whether you're a singing teacher, voice professional, or just obsessed with vocal health and performance, this one's a must-watch.

00:00 Vocal health for singers on Broadway
02:12 Singing voice rehab when not an SLP/SLT
06:00 Jeremy’s word of caution on vocal rehab
08:45 The role of an SVS (singing voice specialist)
09:33 Gillyanne’s story of the singer’s diagnosis
12:12 Teaching MT role vs tour gig
15:19 Can we talk about key?
17:53 Researching the crack/sob
22:16 The process of research

🔗 Read the published study:
PubMed Abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40087078/
Direct Access via Elsevier https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892199725000918?dgcid=author

🔔 Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes from industry leaders, voice scientists and vocal coaches. Got experience with voice clinics or vocal injury? 👇

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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#vocalprocess #teacheraccreditation #voicetraining, #voicerehabilitation, #singingvoicespecialist, #broadway

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What does it take to keep a Broadway voice strong, expressive, and injury-free through 8 shows a week?

🎤 In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mike Ruckles — vocal coach, pianist, musical director, and the quiet powerhouse behind Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning singers and actors.

✅ How Mike balances vocal science and artistic nuance
✅ The real challenges of coaching Broadway performers
✅ Tools for building sustainable technique under pressure
✅ Behind-the-scenes stories of vocal breakthroughs
✅ Moving away from voice training "Models"

Whether you’re a singer, vocal coach, or just obsessed with what makes Broadway tick — this episode will inspire and challenge your thinking.

0:00:00 - Why Artists and Educators Need Each Other
0:05:22 - Mike’s Unexpected Start in Vocal Coaching
0:08:12 - The Arrival Moment: When a Singer Owns It
0:10:45 - What's Your Auditory Target?
0:13:49 - Coaching Elphabas and Hamilton Voices
0:17:05 - What Role Does Safety Play in Singing?
0:20:11 - Are You *You* in a Casting?
0:23:10 - The Trap of Fitting a Vocal Mould
0:26:12 - When Technique Doesn’t Match the Voice
0:29:14 - Singing is About Identity, Not Just Sound
0:32:05 - Should We Have Homogeneity in Training?
0:35:00 - Honouring Uniqueness in Every Performer
0:37:51 - Celebrating the Graduates Who Don’t Fit the Box

📢 Share this with a singing teacher or performer who needs to hear it

Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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Are you constantly chasing the next goal without celebrating your wins? You might have Success Amnesia—and it could be holding you back.
In this episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher dive into why high-achieving singers, teachers, and performers forget their own success, how this mindset can lead to burnout & imposter syndrome, and—most importantly—how to break the cycle.

We also explore:
🎤 Why singers, voice teachers, and performers are particularly vulnerable to Success Amnesia
🧠 How this relates to ADHD, burnout, and high-performance careers
🚀 Practical strategies to track, celebrate, and harness your achievements for growth
💡 The game-changing Success Bank method

If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along by now or your successes don’t count, this episode is for you

💬 Join the conversation: Do you experience Success Amnesia? What’s your strategy for recognizing your achievements? Tell us in the comments!

📖 Read the full blog on Success Amnesia here: https://vocalprocess.co.uk/success-amnesia/
📚 Book mentioned: Now It All Makes Sense by Alex Partridge https://amzn.to/4l0g4zF
📚 Article mentioned: Singing Voice Teaching and Voice Science: Where is the Meeting Point? By Gillyanne Kayes and Irene Bartlett https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/425/article/935196/pdf

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#ThisIsAVoice #SuccessAmnesia #SingingTips #ADHD #ImposterSyndrome #Musicians #Burnout #VocalCoaching #Singers #ChoirLeaders #VoiceTeachers #Mindset #Performers #MusicalTheatre #SuccessMindset

Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Find us - follow us on the socials!
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How do West End lead singers handle vocal demands, perfectionism, and the pressure of 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Claire Underwood, West End resident vocal coach, to uncover more behind-the-scenes realities of training musical theatre stars.

🔹 What you'll discover in this episode:
✔️ How lead performers balance storytelling with vocal technique
✔️ The role of a vocal coach in a West End production
✔️ How to manage conflicting notes from directors, MDs, and coaches
✔️ The secret to vocal safety & longevity in high-pressure performances
✔️ The myth of perfection and why it's sabotaging singers
✔️ Why audience energy plays a crucial role in live theatre

00:00 Helping actors understand music
03:39 Dealing with conflicting directions
05:13 Experienced versus young performers
06:58 The confidence to do what you do
09:56 Sore points, butter knives and velcro
11:21 Perfectionism and the Hamilton Pressure
17:13 The “Good Enough” envelope
20:10 Vocal safety & sustainable performance levels
23:06 Managing the mental pressure of being a lead
25:46 The comfort zone myth

Whether you're a musical theatre performer, vocal coach, or theatre lover, this episode is packed with insights on voice, performance psychology, and surviving the demands of professional theatre.

You can watch the first part of Claire's interview here
👉 https://youtu.be/MLZoBdVq-dQ

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#WestEnd #MusicalTheatre #VocalCoach #SingingTips #Hamilton #ThisIsAVoice #VocalHealth #Perfectionism #Acting

You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here
https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/

We've also got this ↓

For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.
Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/

If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating
Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB

Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS

Find us - follow us on the socials!
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess
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#vocalprocess #teacheraccreditation #voicetraining