This Is A Voice

• Dealer's Choice. 5 years, 100+ episodes and our favourite vocal moments

  Send us a textThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a five-year deep-dive into the voices, lives and lessons of singers, teachers and coaches around the world.In this special fifth anniversary episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Dr. Gillyanne revisit the most powerful, personal, and punch-in-the-gut moments from over 100 episodes. From life-changing reflux wake-ups, to the moment a singer’s voice disappeared on stage, to a viral blog on “Success Amnesia”... this is Dealer’s Choice.Whether you're a singer, coach, SLP, SLT or voice-curious creative, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, taste, recovery, self-worth and biscuit tins.Featuring:  Vocal injuries (and how to recover)  The truth about reflux for voice users  Why your "classical voice" isn't a prison    When technique isn’t the answer (but safe space is)  What to do when you forget your own success00:00 Vocal For 5 Years - Here's What We've Learned01:00 Our First Episode & Gillyanne's Dad's Biscuit Tin02:00 Sing the Whole Song or Work on Fragments?04:56 This Popular Episode on Reflux Might Change Your Teaching10:38 Singers: Doing What You Love Or Just Coping?14:53 Her Voice Cut Out On Stage. What Happened Next?23:29 "Why Don't I Feel Successful?" This Might Be The Reason30:28 The Artist's Curse: Always Onto The Next Thing32:54 Are You Vocally Biased? The Need-To-Know About Taste37:05 Teachers Can Be Cruel To 10-Year-Olds39:50 80% of Voice Coaching Is This (It's Not Technique)45:58 MT Singers: This Mindset Shift Will Change Your Singing47:14 Share Your Favourite EpisodePerfect for: musical theatre singers, contemporary artists, classical performers, vocal coaches, SLPs, and anyone who’s ever lost their voice — literally or metaphorically.#voicelossonstage #refluxandsinging #musicaltheatre Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/We've also got this ↓ For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #vocalprocess #teacheraccreditation #voicetraining

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• The Secret Voice Teacher Goldmine

  Send us a text"One of the greatest repositories of knowledge for singing and for performance in existence"What if you had 700 expert voice teaching tools at your fingertips—any time, any day?In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Gillyanne get personal about the Vocal Process Learning Lounge — a powerhouse online resource designed for singing teachers, vocal coaches, choir leaders, and voice users.You’ll hear how the Learning Lounge came to life, who it’s for, and why it’s become a go-to CPD (continuing professional development) hub with over 38 accredited hours and growing. #CPDforSingersWhether you want help with vowel tuning, stylistic coaching, teen voice changes, or even straw-based SOVT exercises — the Learning Lounge has it.Plus, discover how our live Q&As build real community, create a sounding board, and help teachers implement learning that very same day.Want to try it or ask a question? Visit https://vocalprocess.co.uk or drop us a message.Topics in this episode include:Bite-sized adult learning for busy singing teachersUsing reflection points instead of multiple choiceCPD certificates and lesson-ready contentLive community Q&As (with real teaching results)Bonus trainings from SLPs and guest expertsNew courses like “Creating a Safe Space” (polyvagal theory)📥 Learn more at https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/00:00 – 🎉 Birthday podcast! (Yes, we’re that dedicated)01:15 – "The Learning Lounge is AMAZING" - West End vocal coaches agree02:53 – Why we built a singing teacher’s dream04:48 – Built for busy voices and busy lives06:40 – Videos, workshops & songlists — oh my!08:22 – Less spoon-feeding, more lightbulb moments10:02 – CPD without the soul-sucking quizzes11:50 – A vowel epiphany, courtesy of Steph14:30 – Musical Theatre, resonance & genre wizardry17:38 – Q&A sessions - your vocal agony aunt hour22:06 – Vocal muscle training23:27 – In person in London, you could touch us25:52 – Adolescent voice change & tricky transitions28:25 – SOVT straws and muscle tension35:02 – Safe Spaces & polyvagal insights37:10 – Where to find us + what’s coming nextRemember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/We've also got this ↓ Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB  Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess

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• Balancing Vocal Technique & Storytelling with GSA's Head of Singing

  Send us a text🎭 In this powerful episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), for a deep conversation about the real challenges - and the hidden joys - of training musical theatre performers today.💬 From breaking down the myth of "giving 100%" to building stamina, challenging beliefs, decoding "mix", and supporting students' mental wellbeing, this is a masterclass in voice education. Kevin, Jeremy, and Gillyanne get honest about what it takes to teach sustainably, integrate acting with technique, and prepare students for an evolving industry.Whether you're a singer, teacher, coach, or student, you'll find something in this episode that resonates. Expect laughter, truth bombs, and a few gentle rants.#voicetraining #musicaltheatre #dramaschool #gsa 00:00 The Give-it-all myth debunked01:01 Calibration - vocal and dramatic sweet spot02:00 Building stamina - Jeremy's personal story05:50 Why Plan B might save your voice07:16 Beliefs can sabotage your singing12:06 What great teachers actually do13:58 That moment you hear more than E515:43 When students start coaching themselves17:34 What's heartbreaking? "I can't sing a high Bb"21:15 What's the story behind the sound?23:55 Stop teaching exercises in a vacuum27:03 Congrats on your mix, now WHY?31:35 What singing education needs next37:30 The role of a drama college todayRemember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/We've also got this ↓ For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #vocalprocess #teacheraccreditation #voicetraining

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• Training performers for the real musical theatre world - with Kevin Michael Cripps

  Send us a textIn this powerhouse episode, Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting, joins Jeremy and Gillyanne for a deep dive into the realities of training musical theatre performers in the 21st century.Kevin shares what it’s really like to work inside one of the UK’s leading drama schools—and how teaching voice has shifted to reflect individuality, neurodiversity, and longevity.🎭 Individuality vs Industry Expectations→ How GSA nurtures authentic vocal identities in a results-driven world→ Why "cookie cutter" training harms the industry—and the performer🎓 Bridging Education & Professional Life→ What students think the industry expects vs what it really needs→ The critical difference between drama school feedback and audition feedback→ Helping students navigate casting mismatches and unrealistic vocal ideals🧠 Pedagogy & Psychological Safety→ How Kevin builds a "multi-lexical" teaching staff for diverse learners→ Replacing the toxic “give 110%” mindset with sustainable performance→ Empowering students to feel they are enough in their own structures🎤 Practical Voice Training Strategies→ Why “it doesn’t feel hard” doesn’t mean “it’s not working”→ Peer-led learning through small group singing sessions→ Tackling buzzwords like “speechy” and “purple” in professional settings💼 Career Longevity & Self-Marketing→ Teaching students to own their instrument as a business asset→ The new digital skills actors must develop (reels, social, filming)→ Why some grads succeed in their 30s—not their 20s—and that’s OKThis episode is essential listening for:✔️ Singing teachers & vocal coaches in drama or music theatre✔️ Performers navigating conservatoire life or early careers✔️ Choral directors and educators seeking inclusive, forward-thinking pedagogy✔️ Anyone frustrated by industry myths around “belting,” casting types, and “sounding right”🎧 Listen, learn, laugh—and maybe rethink your entire teaching approach.Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇You can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/We've also got this ↓ For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #vocalprocess #teacheraccreditation #voicetraining

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• When Jeremy Broke ChatGPT: What AI Really Means for Singers and Teachers

  Send us a textThis is the MOST nervous Jeremy's ever been recording a podcast — and for good reason!In this deep, honest and funny conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes share how the world of Artificial Intelligence has changed their careers.And Jeremy shares an intensely personal moment where he broke ChatGPT — and what it taught him about trust, frustration, and human connection.   What AI REALLY is (and what it isn't!)   How ChatGPT works — and how it misled us   Why understanding prompts is now an essential life skill for artists   How singers, teachers, and creatives can use AI ethically, powerfully, and authentically   The biggest mistakes people make with AI (and how to avoid becoming "Captain Obvious")👉 BONUS: We're launching a brand-new LIVE course: Marketing Yourself with AI Without Sounding Like a Robot! Click here to book your place https://book.stripe.com/3csaGtfSh9E65G05kl00:00 Nervous About AI: Why This Episode Is Different02:05 Large Language Models Explained Simply03:31 The Hidden Risks: Why AI Can Mislead You06:03 Free vs Paid AI: What They Don't Tell You06:59 How Acrobat and AI Might Leak Your Data09:37 Mastering ChatGPT Prompts (Human Intelligence Required!)16:31 Avoiding "Captain Obvious" Syndrome With ChatGPT18:58 Oh I've Broken it - the Frustration of Dealing with AI22:13 The Day ChatGPT Lied: A Real Story23:28 Why I'm Polite to ChatGPT28:58 The ChatGPT-Led Revelation about Myself31:17 How to Train ChatGPT to be More You34:49 Solving the Blank-Page Problem40:37 Marketing Yourself With AI — Without Losing Your Voice46:13 The Difference Between Automation and AI Agent48:35 Jeremy's Mini-me🌟 Whether you're AI-curious or already using tools like ChatGPT, this episode is packed with wisdom, examples and practical steps for thriving as a singer teacher musician in the AI age.➡️ Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful episodes. Leave a comment below on what inspired you the most! 👇#SingingTeachers #ChatGPT #Marketing #Creativity #AItoolsYou can find out about our Teacher Accreditation for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders and start your own journey here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/We've also got this ↓ For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click on the link https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/learning-lounge-level-2-deep-dive/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort26. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB   Check out our Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal?ref=VOCALPROCESS  Find us - follow us on the socials! 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Vocalprocess   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vocalprocess  📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vocalprocess #vocalprocess #teacheraccreditation #voicetraining

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