Vocal Pedagogy
Honoring the Masters. Sharing the Journey.
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The mission of VocalPedagogy.com is to honor the past and present masters of Vocal Pedagogy, to learn from them, and to share in the journey of beholding the endless miracles, abilities, and beauty of the human voice.
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Monthly Featured Article
Each month we feature a professional who has helped shape our understanding of the voice.
Sten Ternström
Professor of Music Acoustics and Voice Acoustics
Sten Ternström is Professor of Music Acoustics and Voice Acoustics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. His research interests center on technical aspects of human voice, in speech and in singing, such as implementing measurements and simulations of voice-related signals.
Vocal Professionals throughout History
Many wonderful people have dedicated their lives to further our understanding of how the voice works.
Willard R. Zemlin
Speech Language Pathologist, Educator, Researcher, and Author
“Each of us who is concerned with the rehabilitation of speech, language and hearing should be able to visualize the anatomical structures involved, to understand their usual functions, and to hypothesize how they might function under adverse circumstances.” – Willard R. Zemlin
Franziska Martienssen-Lohmann
Performer, Teacher, Researcher, and Author
Martienssen-Lohmann viewed singing as a human art requiring both a deep connection to the source material and infallible technique. She believed that the vitality of opera was inextricably linked to the quality of its singers, who play an active role in shaping the art form.
Emma Seiler
Voice Teacher, Researcher, Author
“The foundation of all art is science, and singing, in particular, must unite the two in perfect harmony to achieve true expression.” – Emma Seiler
Meet Our Contributors
The people who make this site a reality
Melissa Treinkman
Contributor
Melissa Treinkman is a professional opera singer based in Los Angeles and a passionate vocal technician. She is endlessly fascinated by vocal pedagogy and cherishes the opportunity that she has to help others experience vocal freedom.
Aramat Arnheim-Sharon
Contributor
Aramat Arnheim-Sharon is a well-known voice coach located in Israel. She is the founder of ILVA – Israeli Voice Association – and also the Israeli Chapter for PAVA (Pan American Vocology association).
Zac Bradford
Contributor
Zac Bradford is proud to be the Director of the Australian studio for New York Vocal Coaching. He is passionate about seeking a holistic approach to voice training, where detailed scientific information is mindfully linked with practical application to meet the specific needs of each individual.
Theodora Ivanova Nestorova
Contributor
An active pedagogue, Theodora has curated innovative curricula and serves as a course lecturer/instructor at McGill University and Framingham State University while maintaining a private voice teaching and diction coaching (especially Slavic languages) studio, and teaching with Virtu.Academy and The Vocal Coaches
Ajhriahna Henshaw
Contributor
Ajhriahna Henshaw is an educator, performer, and researcher in the field of contemporary singing.
Fiona Currie
Contributor
Fiona has been teaching for over a decade and is the founder of The Voice Diaries vocal studio. She focusses on vocal health and technique to ensure her singers have the right tools to enjoy longevity in their careers and continue to find joy through singing for many years to come.
Justin Stoney
Creator
Justin Stoney is the Founder of New York Vocal Coaching and an internationally recognized Voice Teacher and Vocal Coach. He is also the host of “Voice Lessons To The World” and the author of “Sing Like Never Before.”
