Matt Edwards

Associate Professor of Voice, Shenandoah Conservatory Artistic Director of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute

Monthly Archives: June, 2017

Mix it up Monday: Steal like an artist

Every artist gets asked the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” The honest artist answers, “I steal them.” (Kleon, p. 5) This is how Austin Kleon begins his book … Continue reading

June 26, 2017 · 4 Comments

Mix it up Monday: Remapping the open throat

Kenneth Bozeman‘s book Practical Vocal Acoustics gave teachers a great introduction on how to make vocal acoustics research applicable in the voice studio. His second book, Kinesthetic Voice Pedagogy, takes the work … Continue reading

June 12, 2017 · 13 Comments

Mix it up Monday: Sipping spaghetti

In most untrained voices, the larynx naturally rises and falls with pitch. You can experience the natural movement of the larynx by placing your fingers lightly around your “Adam’s Apple” … Continue reading

June 5, 2017 · 3 Comments

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