Vocal Pedagogy
Honoring the Masters. Sharing the Journey.
Welcome!
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.
Learn more about the project here.
Monthly Featured Article
Every month we feature a vocal pedagogue who has helped shape our understanding of the voice.
Mary Saunders Barton
Penn State Professor Emeritus- Musical Theatre Voice and Voice Pedagogy; Vice Chair- American Academy of Teachers of Singing; Author
Mary is a Penn State Professor Emeritus, currently residing in New York City where she maintains a private studio for professional musical theatre performers. She is also an adjunct professor in the musical theatre program at Montclair State University.
Vocal Pedagogues in History
Many wonderful people have dedicated their lives to further our understanding of how the voice works
Estelle Liebling
Opera Singer, Voice Teacher, Author
"Exhausted as I was that morning after the performance, I got dressed, went to her studio, spent forty-five minutes with her trilling, and when I walked out I had a damned good trill.” – Beverly Sills
Nicola Vaccai
Italian Composer, Voice Teacher, Author
“I have learned from long experience … that few if any who desire to sing for their own pleasure love the idea of undertaking long exercises … I therefore thought of devising one … a completely new kind, short, pleasurable, and useful, through which the goal may be reached with equal certainty, and in less time.” -Nicola Vaccai
Marlena Malas
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 a journey that they take me on and I’m much more interested in that than someone who can come in and really has a wonderful voice… but that says nothing with it. – Marlena Malas
Meet Our Contributors
The people who make this site a reality
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
