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Do Singing Teachers & SLTs Do the Same Job? Overlap, Vocal Identity & Weird Exercises
Apr 21, 2026
33m 07s
SLT versus Singing Teacher. Boundaries, Referral & Vocal Health
Apr 7, 2026
33m 17s
When Singers Thrive. Michelle Robinson on Motivation, Teaching and Wellbeing in the Voice Studio
Mar 24, 2026
28m 25s
Why some singing lessons change your life and others break you
Mar 10, 2026
37m 47s
Singer Interrupted - Love Singing & Hate Performing - here's why that matters
Feb 10, 2026
30m 15s
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| 4/21/26 |  Do Singing Teachers & SLTs Do the Same Job? Overlap, Vocal Identity & Weird Exercises | Send us Fan Mail In vocal health and voice rehabilitation, where does the speech language therapist's role end and the singing teacher’s role begin? In part 2 of this conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes go deeper into the relationship between the singing teacher and the SLT/SLP, exploring where the overlap is helpful, where boundaries matter, and why referral is sometimes the most professional thing you can do. They unpack some of the practical questions raised while teaching... | 33m 07s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | SLT versus Singing Teacher. Boundaries, Referral & Vocal Health | Send us Fan Mail What's the difference between a speech and language therapist (or pathologist) and a singing teacher? Where do those roles overlap and where should the boundaries be? In this episode of This Is a Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes explore the similarities and differences between the work of an SLT/SLP and a singing teacher, especially when singers or professional voice users arrive with voice problems, vocal fatigue, or concerns about vocal health. The conversation ... | 33m 17s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 |  When Singers Thrive. Michelle Robinson on Motivation, Teaching and Wellbeing in the Voice Studio | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes welcome back psychologist Michelle Robinson for a deeper conversation about the singer-teacher relationship, motivation, wellbeing, and what voice training can learn from sport psychology. Michelle introduces Self-Determination Theory, breaking down the three psychological needs that help people flourish: autonomy, competence and relatedness. Michelle, Gillyanne and Jeremy explore how these ideas apply ... | 28m 25s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 |  Why some singing lessons change your life and others break you | Send us Fan Mail What if the teacher-student relationship in a singing lesson is not just the backdrop to vocal training, but the engine that shapes confidence, motivation, wellbeing and even performance anxiety? In Season 12 Episode 7 of This Is A Voice, we’re joined by Michelle Robinson (singer, psychologist and researcher) to explore what the research says about relationship quality in one-to-one music teaching, and why it can determine whether learning feels safe and survivable, or tense... | 37m 47s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Singer Interrupted - Love Singing & Hate Performing - here's why that matters | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of This Is A Voice (S12 Ep6), Jeremy Fisher and Dr Gillyanne Kayes continue the story from “The Secret Singer” (Ep5) and go deeper into what happens when a singer’s path gets interrupted. Gillyanne shares what came after stopping singing in her late 20s, how she rebuilt confidence (slowly and with care), and why her “happy ending” wasn’t about chasing the stage again. We talk identity, grief, agency and the surprisingly liberating idea that loving singing doe... | 30m 15s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | The "Not Good Enough" story and the recording never played - special guest episode | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our This Is A Voice podcast, we do something we've never done before. We have a “special guest”, not in the studio but on a recording, one that hasn't been played for more than 40 years. You'll have to listen to the first few minutes to discover who the special guest is! This conversation goes straight into the stuff singers quietly carry: The feeling that “good enough” is a place you never reach. How training can install a deficit narrative. Why the mast... | 41m 48s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | When A Song Doesn't Land - What to look for and how to fix it | Send us Fan Mail Most singers can learn the notes and the words. That isn’t the part that gets in the way. The real block sits under the surface. It’s the moment where the song should land and somehow doesn’t. You can feel it. The audience can feel it. Something is missing. In this episode, we dig into that missing piece How singers learn songs too fast How the ear follows the recording but not the key How interpretation can be lovely but still empty And how inhabiting a song changes everyth... | 38m 44s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 |  A Million Downloads - Then Burnout Hit. With Dr Marisa Lee Naismith | Send us Fan Mail Burnout can creep up quietly - until one day you realise you’ve got nothing left to give. In this honest, wide-ranging conversation, Dr Gillyanne Kayes, Jeremy Fisher and guest Dr Marisa Lee Naismith (host of A Voice and Beyond) talk about burnout in the performing arts: how it happens, what it feels like, and what recovery really takes. We explore: The link between trauma, stress, and burnout Boundaries and learning to say “I don’t have the capacity” Why people-pleasing... | 36m 34s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Student Burnout, Time Poverty & The Perfectionism Trap. With Dr Ayan Panja & Richard Delaney | Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt exhausted, cynical or “not good enough,” this episode will help you spot the signs, set boundaries and start recovering - without guilt. What really causes burnout in musicians, singers, teachers, and students? In this second episode of This Is A Voice on burnout, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher discuss the physical, emotional, and systemic roots of burnout - with two special guests offering different perspectives. Dr Ayan Panja (NHS GP, Saving Live... | 28m 14s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 |  From Exhaustion to Recovery - Our Burnout Stories, with guest Franka van Essen | Send us Fan Mail Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” For many musicians, singers, and creatives, it creeps in quietly until suddenly you can’t think clearly, you can’t create, and you feel stuck in cycles of exhaustion. In Season 12 Episode 1 of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes open up about their own experience with burnout, how it affected their work and creativity, and what they did to recover. They’re joined by singer and coach Franka van Essen, who explains bu... | 32m 14s | ||||||
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| 8/26/25 |  Stop Chasing Perfection - Start Singing For Connection. With Melissa Forbes | Send us Fan Mail What does it take to be an effective singing leader? Why is community music is so vital for social health? How can positivity counteract our innate negativity bias? In this powerful follow-up with Dr Melissa Forbes, we talk about how singing transforms lives far beyond the stage. From rethinking the deficit mindset of traditional music training to leading groups for people with Parkinson’s, Melissa challenges us to see singing through a new lens: Connection,... | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 |  Jazz, Research & Bucket-List Turns: The Moment Melissa Forbes Quit Law for Music | Send us Fan Mail Dr Melissa Forbes worked in law for 10 years until the firm's partner told a story about a bucket of water. That speech sent her straight to a jazz conservatorium, then to the research lab, and finally into community halls where group singing is healing real-world isolation. In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy Fisher & Dr Gillyanne Kayes chat with Melissa on - the “flight-corrections” that reboot a creative life - how positive psycho... | 29m 49s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | Dealer's Choice. 5 years, 100+ episodes and our favourite vocal moments | Send us Fan Mail This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a five-year deep-dive into the voices, lives and lessons of singers, teachers and coaches around the world. In this special fifth anniversary episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Dr. Gillyanne revisit the most powerful, personal, and punch-in-the-gut moments from over 100 episodes. From life-changing reflux wake-ups, to the moment a singer’s voice disappeared on stage, to a viral blog on “Success Amnesia”... this is Dealer’s Choice. Whethe... | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | The Secret Voice Teacher Goldmine | Send us Fan Mail "One of the greatest repositories of knowledge for singing and for performance in existence" What if you had 700 expert voice teaching tools at your fingertips—any time, any day? In this episode of This Is A Voice, Jeremy and Gillyanne get personal about the Vocal Process Learning Lounge — a powerhouse online resource designed for singing teachers, vocal coaches, choir leaders, and voice users. You’ll hear how the Learning Lounge came to life, who it’s for, and why it’s be... | 37m 55s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 |  Balancing Vocal Technique & Storytelling with GSA's Head of Singing | Send us Fan Mail 🎭 In this powerful episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting (GSA), for a deep conversation about the real challenges - and the hidden joys - of training musical theatre performers today. 💬 From breaking down the myth of "giving 100%" to building stamina, challenging beliefs, decoding "mix", and supporting students' mental wellbeing, this is a masterclass in voice education. Kevin, Jeremy, and Gillya... | 42m 59s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 |  Training performers for the real musical theatre world - with Kevin Michael Cripps | Send us Fan Mail In this powerhouse episode, Kevin Michael Cripps, Head of Singing at Guildford School of Acting, joins Jeremy and Gillyanne for a deep dive into the realities of training musical theatre performers in the 21st century. Kevin shares what it’s really like to work inside one of the UK’s leading drama schools—and how teaching voice has shifted to reflect individuality, neurodiversity, and longevity. 🎭 Individuality vs Industry Expectations → How GSA nurtures authentic vocal iden... | 39m 09s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 | When Jeremy Broke ChatGPT: What AI Really Means for Singers and Teachers | Send us Fan Mail This is the MOST nervous Jeremy's ever been recording a podcast — and for good reason! In this deep, honest and funny conversation, Jeremy Fisher and Dr. Gillyanne Kayes share how the world of Artificial Intelligence has changed their careers. And Jeremy shares an intensely personal moment where he broke ChatGPT — and what it taught him about trust, frustration, and human connection. What AI REALLY is (and what it isn't!) How ChatGPT works — and h... | 50m 35s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 |  A Voice Teacher's Dilemma: Rehab vs Overreach - with Mike Ruckles | Send us Fan Mail What actually happens in a top-tier vocal coach's studio? What is "crack sob" and why is it so common in Broadway belting? What's the deal with voice rehab? In this episode of This Is A Voice, Gillyanne and Jeremy are joined once again by Mike Ruckles - Broadway vocal coach and Singing Voice Specialist - to explore the fine line between SLPs (SLTs in the UK), ENTs and voice teachers in voice rehabilitation. From navigating professional boundaries in vocal rehab to decoding th... | 28m 31s | ||||||
| 4/8/25 |  Vocal Coach to Broadway’s Best: Mike Ruckles on Technique, Trust & Truth | Send us Fan Mail What does it take to keep a Broadway voice strong, expressive, and injury-free through 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mike Ruckles — vocal coach, pianist, musical director, and the quiet powerhouse behind Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning singers and actors. ✅ How Mike balances vocal science and artistic nuance ✅ The real challenges of coaching Broadway performers ✅ Tools for building sustainable technique under pressure ✅ Behind-the-scenes st... | 41m 05s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | Are You Forgetting Your Own Success? The Truth About Success Amnesia | Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly chasing the next goal without celebrating your wins? You might have Success Amnesia—and it could be holding you back. In this episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher dive into why high-achieving singers, teachers, and performers forget their own success, how this mindset can lead to burnout & imposter syndrome, and—most importantly—how to break the cycle. We also explore: 🎤 Why singers, voice teachers, and perfor... | 29m 55s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 |  West End Secrets: How Vocal Coaches Train Lead Performers in Musicals | Claire Underwood Returns! | Send us Fan Mail How do West End lead singers handle vocal demands, perfectionism, and the pressure of 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Claire Underwood, West End resident vocal coach, to uncover more behind-the-scenes realities of training musical theatre stars. 🔹 What you'll discover in this episode: ✔️ How lead performers balance storytelling with vocal technique ✔️ The role of a vocal coach in a West End production ✔️ How to manage conflicting notes f... | 29m 02s | ||||||
| 3/4/25 |  Coaching West End leads in musical theatre - Claire Underwood on Les Mis, Hamilton, Cabaret & more | Send us Fan Mail How do actors and singers deal with performing in long-running shows? And what is the role of a vocal coach - is vocal technique only part of the puzzle? In this episode of This Is A Voice, we sit down with Claire Underwood — the vocal coach behind Hamilton, Les Misérables, Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera and more in London's West End — to explore: 🎭 How top-level singers stay healthy in high-pressure roles 🎶 Why individuality matters more than copy-pasting a “perfect sound” 🧠... | 33m 13s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | The Hidden Singing Teacher - Why group singing matters now more than ever | Send us Fan Mail Why are humans naturally drawn to sing together? And why do we need this now more than ever? Join us as we explore this deeply human experience. In Season 11, Episode 1 of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher kick off the new season with an inspiring deep dive into the transformative power of group singing. Explore the often-overlooked role of choir leaders as hidden voice teachers and uncover the profound ways communal singing can strengthen social bonds, ... | 27m 10s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 |  From Panic to Purpose: Real stories of growth from vocal coaches, choral leaders & singing teachers | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how professional vocal coaches, singing teachers, and choir leaders overcome the challenges of their craft? In Season 9, Episode 12 of the 'This is a Voice' podcast, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher take you inside the transformative experiences of six Registered Teachers from different backgrounds, including Amy Housley (actor and singing teacher), Tim Uffindell (gospel singer & choir leader), and Laura Thomas (SLT and singer), Amy Jenkins ( CCM... | 23m 42s | ||||||
| 10/22/24 |  Redefining Gender Identity & Authenticity in Musical Theatre Training, with Naomi Lee Schulke | Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking and unusual episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher sit down with Naomi Lee Schulke, a passionate singing teacher / researcher at Falmouth University. Naomi shares her journey through Vocal Process's Teacher Accreditation Programme and her fascinating work in supporting gender identity in musical theatre training. 🎭 From overcoming imposter syndrome to finding authentic expression in a world of rigid vocal expectations, N... | 44m 34s | ||||||
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