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
Every month we feature a vocal pedagogue who has helped shape our understanding of the voice.
Christine Murphy Estes
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinical Singing Voice Specialist
Christine Murphy Estes, MM, MA, CCC-SLP, PAVA-RV specializes in voice and upper airway disorders, age-related voice change, and gender affirming voice care.
Vocal Pedagogues in History
Many wonderful people have dedicated their lives to further our understanding of how the voice works
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
Pierre Charles Delattre
Phonetician, Linguist, Researcher, Author, Specialist in L’contrastive Analysis
Pierre Charles Delattre (21 October 1903 – 11 July 1969) was a French-born phonetician, linguist, researcher, author, specialist in L’contrastive analysis and a foreign language teacher.
Phyllis Curtin
American Soprano; Educator; Mentor; Advocate for the Arts
"... Singing is not as casual as it seems. And it is in my singers' interest that they have all the skills technically to allow their minds, their hearts, their musical spirits to go anywhere, without impediment." – Phyllis Curtin
Meet Our Contributors
The people who make this site a reality
Marcelo Saldias O’Hrens
Contributor
Marcelo Saldias O’Hrens is a Chilean Speech-Language Pathologist specialized in voice therapy and voice training. At the University of Chile, Marcelo works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and a Clinical Professor of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
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.”
Emily Hatch
Contributor
Emily is the founder of Colorado Voice Studios with locations in Denver, Grand Junction, Fort Collins, and Loveland. She has been the Vocal Director for several children’s productions including Matilda, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, 13 The Musical, and High School Musical.
Ajhriahna Henshaw
Contributor
Ajhriahna Henshaw is an educator, performer, and researcher in the field of contemporary singing.
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.
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.”
