why should a degree in music necessarily imply an understanding of vocal technique? There are far too many pianists and the like who consider their musical credentials qualify them to teach voice

Hi Brianna,

 

I'd love to see a copy of your research when you have a chance - I have been teaching private voice for 15 years, and my work with male students has always been challenging but very rewarding.  Thank you!

 

Heather Batey

Birmingham, AL

 

I have been fortunate in having many of my colleagues say that I am very successful with teaching the male voice.  That would really be an applause for the teaching given to me by Robert Page, but also, and very especially, Barbara Doscher.  Her book, The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice, was a huge eye opener for me.  Many consider it their ultimate text book. This is a quote of information: "An understanding of how the singing voice functions should be a prerequisite for all those who wish to teach singing. And fundamental to any safe and efficient teaching method is the recognition that the singing voice is a functional unit. Consequently, this second edition, like the first, describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing and phonation and examines the acoustical laws necessary for an understanding of resonation. It is designed primarily as a textbook for college vocal pedagogy courses. The updated edition includes more detailed illustrations and an expansion of the appendix on vocal misuse and abuse, including data on subglottic air pressure/air flow ratios, the phonatory mode known as belting, and the aging voice, especially as it is affected by hormonal changes in the body. With extensive bibliography."