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#FriFavFive – Five Voice-Related Anatomy Resources I’ve Found Useful

#FriFavFive – Five Voice-Related Anatomy Resources I’ve Found Useful

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...
#FriFavFive – Five Resources to Support Your Anti-Fat Bias Journey

#FriFavFive – Five Resources to Support Your Anti-Fat Bias Journey

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...
#FriFavFive – Five of the Worst Best Singers of All Time

#FriFavFive – Five of the Worst Best Singers of All Time

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...
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