I love talking about voice, breathing, singing, learning and the fascinating things that happen when science meets practice. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of joining podcasts and interviews with people from different corners of the voice and breathing world.
Rethinking How we teach breathing for singing
What do we really know about breathing for singing? In this conversation, we explore the evolving science of airflow and pressure regulation in the singing voice, what research tells us about the respiratory muscles, and why what singers feel doesn’t always reflect what’s happening physiologically.
We also talk about “breath support”, whether breath should always come first in vocal training, and how an exploratory approach can help singers develop a better understanding of their own voices. I also introduce the Flexiflow, a tool designed to make airflow tangible and give singers immediate feedback as they explore their coordination.
The sound singer podcast with Alina Annicchiarico
In this conversation, we explore some of the myths and misconceptions around breathing for singers and athletes, why dysfunctional breathing patterns can develop, and why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work for the individual.
We also talk about some of the practical ways I work with breathing — from balloons to treadmills — and my work with vocal athletes and Olympic athletes, including how respiratory coordination can interact with vocal stamina and performance.
Breathing into Freedom – Vocal Techniques for Physical Alignment
In this conversation, we explore the relationship between breathing, voice and physical alignment — and how working with the voice can open up new possibilities for movement and posture.
We talk about breathing and coordination, the role of vocal fold pressure, and playful ways of exploring the voice and body. I also share some of my work with people experiencing vocal and postural challenges, and how curiosity and mindful experimentation can support more efficient coordination.
What happens when we stop treating breathing as something that happens before we use the voice, and start looking at the two as part of the same dynamic system?
In this conversation with Martin McPhilimey, we explore the relationship between voice and breathing, rib mobility, vocal fold pressure and coordination. We talk about why the voice itself can influence the breathing mechanism, how our perceptions of what is happening in the body don’t always match the physiology, and why there may be more to vocal training than simply “taking a good breath.”
We also get into playful exploration, individual differences, and the importance of finding strategies that actually work for the person in front of you.