by Shannon Coates | Mar 31, 2023 | Anatomy & Physiology of the Voice, General
So … there are a LOT of books out there with diagrams and explanations and allll the physiology (ie the ‘this is how this stuff works’ info) but sometimes you just want something (relatively) simple with some clear pictures that will give you more clarity...
by Shannon Coates | Mar 10, 2023 | Diversity Equity Inclusion, General
As I mentioned in an earlier post this week, anti-fat bias runs rampant in performance spaces. In Western culture, we tend to consider the voices of folks who we perceive to have more positive characteristics as being more valuable or having higher worth. In the voice...
by Shannon Coates | Feb 18, 2023 | Contemporary Voice, General, The Art of Teaching, The Voice Studio
If you know me at all, you know that I’m using the word “worst” here with my tongue FIRMLY IN CHEEK. And you might also know that ALL of these incredible singers are in regular rotation on my playlist. My point is just this: The world needs to hear...
