Honoring the Masters. Sharing the Journey.

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

Every month we feature a vocal pedagogue who has helped shape our understanding of how the voice works

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Dr. Joseph C. Stemple

January 7, 2025

Joseph C. Stemple, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. His university tenure followed a twenty-five-year clinical career as founding Director of the Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis and Rehabilitation. He is the co-author of the

Stemple Photo Joseph Stemple

Dr. Joseph C. Stemple

January 7, 2025

Joseph C. Stemple, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. His university

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Marci Rosenberg

Singer, Clinical Singing Voice Specialist, Speech Pathologist, Author

Marci Rosenberg, BM, MS CCC-SLP, is a singer, speech pathologist, and clinical singing voice specialist. An active performer in her earlier years, Marci completed her degree in vocal performance at Peabody Conservatory before entering the field of Speech-Language Pathology.

Lynn Helding

Professor of Practice in Voice and Voice Pedagogy at the USC Thornton School of Music, Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Singing

Lynn Helding, Professor of Practice in Voice and Voice Pedagogy at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, is the author of The Musician’s Mind: Teaching, Learning & Performance in the Age of Brain Science and the chapter “Brain” in Scott McCoy’s Your Voice: An Inside View 3rd edition.

Kari Ragan

Voice Teacher, Singing Rehabilitation Specialist, Trainer of Voice Teachers, Author

Singer, author, and voice pedagogue, Kari Ragan holds degrees from the University of Washington (DMA), and Indiana University (MM, BM). In 2012, Dr. Ragan was the recipient of the prestigious...

Jacob Lieberman

Registered Osteopath & Psychotherapist, Specialist in the Management of Vocal Crisis

Jacob Lieberman is an internationally acclaimed expert on physical and psychological management of voice disorders. As an osteopath and psychotherapist, he has developed the Lieberman Protocol for laryngeal examination as well...

Vocal Pedagogues in History

Many wonderful people have dedicated their lives to further our understanding of how the voice works

Marlena Malas

Featured, Historical

Opera Singer & Renowned Classical Voice Teacher.

“Sometimes when I hear somebody and I think, yeah, the voice is damaged or the voice is not ready yet but there’s something. There’s a story that they tell. There’s...

Herbert Witherspoon

Featured, Historical

Singer, Author, Teacher, Founder & President of AATS, and General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera (MET)

(July 21, 1873 – May 10, 1935) Herbert Witherspoon was born on July 21, 1873, in Buffalo, New York. He had a remarkable journey in the world of music that...

Berton Coffin

Concert Baritone, Pedagogue, and Author

Berton Coffin (1910-1987) was a concert baritone, pedagogue and author. He earned his B.A. at Earlham College (1932) and went on to Chicago Musical College where he earned a B.A....

Arthur Lessac

Featured, Historical

Vocal Coach, Author, Creator of Lessac Kinesensic Training

“… A voice that is free, that feels its inherent right to speak, will have no fear of calling out, whenever and wherever it is needed. …” -Arthur Lessac Arthur...

Meet Our Contributors

The people who make this site a reality

Justin Stoney

Creator

Justin Stoney, the Founder of New York Vocal Coaching, is 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.”

Emily Erkman

Contributor

Emily is honored to join this amazing team. For the past several years, Emily has owned and operated Colorado Voice Studios with locations in Denver, Grand Junction, Fort Collins, and Loveland. For her work on the production of Grease, she received the National Youth Arts Award for Outstanding Musical Direction.

Zac Bradford

Contributor

Zac Bradford is proud to be the Director of the Australian studio for New York Vocal Coaching. He specialises in teaching voice technique, across a wide range of musical genres. Zac 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

Contributor

Melissa Treinkman, DMA, is a singer and voice teacher based in Los Angeles. She is a professional opera singer 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.

Marcelo Saldias O’Hrens

Contributor

Marcelo Saldias O’Hrens is a Chilean Speech-Language Pathologist specialized in voice therapy and voice training. He graduated from the University of Chile in 2008. Marcelo works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Chile.

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).

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