Honoring the Masters. Sharing the Journey.

Historical

This section lists Vocal Pedagogues that are no longer with us, but whose contributions to the world of vocology were highly influential.

Oren Brown

“Finding the true natural voice is the key to healthy singing; the rest is a question of style.” – Oren Brown Oren Brown (April 13, 1909

Sylvia Olden Lee

“So, who was Sylvia? She lived to help singers convey ideas.” – Mark Fairchild Sylvia Olden Lee was born in 1917 in Meridian, Mississippi. Her

Pier Francesco Tosi

Pier Francesco Tosi (approximately 1653-1732) was a male soprano, singing teacher, composer, and author. He has been called the “Grandfather of Bel Canto.” A trailblazer

Thomas Hemsley

“For true singing artists, when the moment of performance arrives, the act of singing should be an act of faith. They should be able to

Donald Miller

“Don was part of a world that can often be filled with pretense, but he had none of it. He was welcoming and kind, and

James McKinney

“… This is the cornerstone of effective voice teaching and choral work–discriminatory hearing assisted by acute observation.” – James McKinney James C. McKinney was an

Barbara Doscher

“Dr. Doscher’s studio is a direct reflection of her. When you approach her studio door, there is a sign which reads: “Please do not knock,

Manuel Patricio Rodríguez García

“The human voice submits to the influence of age, sex, constitution, and undergoes innumerable modifications… there are also an unlimited number of nuances belonging to

Meribeth Dayme

“Your voice is the sound of your spirit.” – Meribeth Dayme Meribeth (Bunch) Dayme, born in North Carolina in 1938, was an internationally renowned voice

William Vennard

“He felt that we could best serve our art and our profession by inclusiveness, not exclusiveness, a viewpoint he defended frequently and with eloquence.” –