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 & Voice Science, to learn from them, and to share in the journey of beholding the endless miracles, abilities, and beauty of the human voice.
Learn more about the project here.
Monthly Featured Article
Each month we feature a professional who has helped shape our understanding of the voice.
Aaron M. Johnson
Vocologist, Researcher, & Speech-Language Pathologist
Aaron M. Johnson, MM, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a researcher and speech–language pathologist specializing in voice habilitation and rehabilitation. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at New York University School of Medicine and co-director of the NYU Langone Voice and Swallowing Center.
Vocal Professionals throughout History
Many wonderful people have dedicated their lives to further our understanding of how the voice works.
Marni Nixon
Voice teacher, Actress, Singing Double and Soprano
“Most important, you have to practice a lot. And you have to treat yourself like an athlete. Singing is definitely an athletic activity.”
Marni Nixon (Cariaga, 1985)
Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt
American singer, voice teacher, and author
“We must also not let physiology and physics detract from our paying attention to the singers’ psychology.”
— Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt (2010, p. 12)
Helen Hodam
American soprano, voice teacher, and influential mentor of classical singers
“There was no such thing as a small voice. There were only non-resonant voices.”
— Helen Hodam, as recalled by Carole Haber
Meet Our Contributors
The people who make this site a reality
Tiago Cruz
Contributor
Tiago Cruz is a professional singer and singing teacher with over 25 years of experience, initially performing in classical singing and more recently in popular singing.
Zac Bradford
Contributor
Zac Bradford is an Australian voice teacher and Vocologist based in Brisbane. 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.
Melissa Treinkman
Past 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.
Andrew Goldstein
Contributor
Andrew Goldstein is a speech-language pathologist, singer, and voice teacher in the DC metro area. He has sung for multiple years with the Washington National Opera and Maryland Lyric Opera choruses, and his students have earned lead and supporting roles in musicals as well as acceptances into district, county, regional, state, and national honor choirs.
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).
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.”
