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Vocal Freedom Podcast
by vocalfreedom
A chatty podcast raising awareness about vocal health and wellbeing, from members of the voice community. Guest speakers will discuss with voice, performance and wellbeing coach Leigh Martyn Thomas, Principal & Founder of Colchester Voice Academy, their journey with their own voice, as well as lightbulb moments, stories and personal wisdoms.
Episodes
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Vocal Freedom Episode 47 - Pamela Bezzina
My guest this week is Pamela Bezzina, a Speech and Language Pathologist, Singer and Vocal Coach (Founder of Vocal Booth Studios) from the beautiful island of Malta. Join us as we discuss her journey into the world of voice, helping others connect with their voices and how training and access to...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 46 - Elizabeth Drwal
This week I am joined by Singing Teacher, Dance Facilitator and Researcher Elizabeth Drwal who is based in gorgeous Ireland. It was a joy to hear how it all started around Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! I used to watch those old movies with my lovely Mum when I was a little girl too! All the…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 45 - Joanna Wilson
My guest this week is Singing & Music Theory Specialist and Music Consultant Joanna Wilson. Joanna started her musical career playing violin as a child and was fortunate to tour with Manchester Youth Orchestra before moving to London to start her professional training at 18. As you’ll discover,...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 44 - Sarah Burston
My guest this week is voice and piano teacher and choral director Sarah Burston, who I invited onto the podcast to ask about her journey into music and to discover more about the world of beautiful, traditional choral singing. Sarah directs many young voice choral groups at the Royal College of...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 43 - Ian Geast
My guest this week is Singer, Entertainer and Reiki Master Ian Geast, who I have to share is one of my very favourite human beings. Ian has been an entertainer for many decades. He’s what I would call an all rounder because he can do his magic anywhere, clubs, bars, private parties, restaurants,...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 42 - Sue Jones
My guest this week is Clinical Voice Disorder Expert, Speech and Language Therapist Sue Jones, who I am thrilled to connect with at a pivotal moment in her life as only last month, after enjoying a very fulfilling career, she has now fully retired after a whopping 38 years service at Wythenshawe...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 41 - Masami Covey
My guest this week is Health Intuitive, Masami Covey. Masami was born and raised in Japan in a bi-cultural family and she draws extensively from her blend of East-meets-West cultural, linguistic and energy healing experience. Masami helps her clients and patients heal from physical, emotional and...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 40 - Leigh Martyn Thomas - Late Night Reflections
A short episode from your host Leigh Martyn Thomas - some late night reflections, some sharing occurs as follows: 1.10 What’s coming up: details of Estill Voice Training Intro Day opportunity 3.30 Reflections - focus on YOU this year 4.00 How is YOUR 2021 going so far? 5.00 Feeling stuck as we...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 39 - Emilia Quinn - International Women's Day Special
My guest this week is singer/songwriter Emilia Quinn who is today, on International Women's Day, March 8th, releasing the single "Girl Talk" which is now available to download on all platforms and to listen to on Spotify. Featuring 24 females on the track, including one of my dearest muso…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 38 - Karen Parker
My guest this week has overcome tremendous life challenges and yet is one of the most positive souls I have ever had the joy of knowing. Karen Parker has had several interesting careers starting out in the police force, which was a natural move for her, growing up the daughter of a Police...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 37 - Curtis Culley
Welcome friends, I hope you are feeling well today. My guest this week is singer/songwriter Curtis Culley. I have invited Curtis on the podcast to talk us through what it is like to be young, ambitious and driven despite living with Multiple Sclerosis and other health conditions. In this episode…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 36 - Rebecca Schwarz
My guest this week is singing teacher, creative performing artist and writer Rebecca Schwarz. Rebecca has had a rollercoaster journey with her voice from losing all her confidence during her acting training to completely losing her singing voice for over six months, tied to her post natal...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 35 - Tallulah Goodtimes
My guest this week is the amazing artist, DJ and singer Tallulah Goodtimes. Tallulah’s debut album “Interstellar Swing” takes you through an energetic romp through the electro-swing and the vintage remix universe! Tallulah Goodtimes is a purveyor or good times, through spreading Universal love,...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 33 - Sharleen Linton
My guest this week is "The Vocal Alchemist" Sharleen Linton, who now helps public speakers transform their nerves into confidence and power. Sharleen has previously used her voice as a professional backing singer for artists including Adele, Smokey Robinson, Craig David, Natasha Bedingfield and...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 32 - Host & Hubby - Introducing Gethin
I have one more episode to share with you next week before Christmas, but in the meantime I wanted to introduce Gethin to the Vocal Freedom community as he decided to join in the Reset & Manifest Pilot Programme I am launching on 1st January 2021. So naturally, I am quite excited about that!…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 31 -Joanna Abeyie, MBE
Welcome to this special episode of the Vocal Freedom Podcast. My guest this week is multi-award winning social impact entrepreneur, champion of diversity, inclusion and equality Joanna Abeyie, MBE. I asked Joanna onto the Vocal Freedom Podcast after recently hearing her give an inspiring talk...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 30 -Test Subjects Needed for Pilot Study
Host update and Invitation episode! I'm sharing some exciting research work from January 2021 and am reaching out for test subjects to participate in a short eight session pilot study. Tune in today to hear if this resonates with you and sign up on the podcast page to ensure you don't miss the...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 29 - Claire Cordeaux
My guest this week is Chief Executive Officer for BAPAM (The British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) Claire Cordeaux. BAPAMs expert clinicians understand the demands of a performing arts career and can help you with physical and mental health problems related to your creative practice....
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Vocal Freedom Episode 28 - Andi Hopgood
My guest this week is respected musician, multi-instrumentalist, choir director, arranger, singing tutor and vocalist Andi Hopgood. Andi Hopgood is a name you will probably know if you are a member of the MU (Musician's Union). Andi joined when she was just 16 and went on to vice-chair the...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 27 - Emily Lynn
My guest this week is UK Vocalist/Pianist/Touring Musician Emily Lynn. Emily has been singing with the Australian Pink Floyd Show since 2010, a tribute act that are so good they were even engaged by David Gilmour to perform at his 50th birthday celebration. Having sold over four million tickets…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 26 - Errol Reid
My guest this week is successful recording artist Errol Reid. Errol achieved worldwide chart hit success as the lead singer of the band China Black, signed to the Polydor label Wild Card, and sang the Rugby World Cup Anthem Swing Low Sweet Chariot with Ladysmith Black Mombaza. He has worked with...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 25 - Mark Willshire
My guest this week is triple threat professional Mark Willshire. This cheeky northerner, as he describes himself, has been in the business for nearly 20 years now. As a young adult Mark trained at Laine Theatre Arts, since graduating has toured in countless productions including Carousel, Mamma...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 24 - Emily Foulkes
My guest this week is Emily Foulkes, Director of a music for well-being charity, Cymaz Music based in Cornwall, UK. During the interview, Emily shares how grief affected her relationship with music and singing, which I can certainly relate to from the months of difficult gigs following the death…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 23 - Kim Chandler
My guest this week is Kim Chandler, a renowned CCM vocal coach & session singer. She runs a busy private studio in Marbella (Spain) where she coaches a worldwide clientele of signed artists, professional singers and other vocal coaches online. Since 2004 she has run a successful online recording...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 22 - Antony Stuart-Hicks
My guest this week is the Actor/Singer/Producer Antony Stuart-Hicks (AKA Ash/Ant). Many Colchester locals will know Ash from his award winning performances as the Mercury Theatre Pantomime Dame in recent years, where his comic timing, quick witted gags and triumphant performing in killer heels…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 21 -Paul John McKenna
My guest this week is Paul John McKenna. With a background as a performing singer/guitarist and a deep interest in therapeutic interventions and performance coaching, Paul trained as a Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) in his early 20s, later specialising as a Voice Therapist working with both...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 20 - Tara Wilcox
Joining me this week is one third of the brilliant Harmony-laden folk- Americana band The Wandering Hearts, (who also happens to be a fellow singing teacher) Tara Wilcox. Tara has had an amazing few years since forming the band, being signed to Decca and touring the UK and the US, performing...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 19 - Kate Millner
My guest this week is Kate Millner, a professionally trained actress, voice artist, singer and story-teller who has had a really interesting journey with her voice. From working with Mitchell & Webb in her Cambridge days, Adam Cork from the RSC, moving into supply teaching where her voice use was...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 18 - Kerrie Obert
Kerrie Obert is a wonderfully curious, highly knowledgeable voice specialist. Speaking with me from her home in Ohio, it was an honour to learn about her journey with her voice and how she happily balances her voice use as a speech and language pathologist, singer, teacher/coach and researcher.…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 17 - Sarah Stephenson
My guest this week is Sarah Stephenson, a highly experienced vocal coach, teacher, accompanist and sound healer. A fascinating journey of a musician who has found a deeper healing power within sound itself - using sound as a healing tool. Learn how the sound we make, our vibrations, our energy…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 16 - Janet Shell
Welcome! This week my guest is mezzo-soprano opera singer, voice teacher, writer and broadcaster Janet Shell. Janet has had a rollercoaster of a journey with her voice and shares, although she always had a strong desire to become a professional singer, like many before and since, the route there...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 15 - Scott Harrison
My guest this week is the awesome Scott Harrison. He is currently a lecturer of Singing and Musical Theatre at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Trinity Laban Conservatoire. He is Senior Musical Theatre Consultant at Associated Studios London and Head of Singing and Music at West End Musical...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 14 - Gen Irving
Welcome! This week my guest is 18 year old singer/songwriter Gen Irving. What is it like to be an 18 year old these days? How do the youth of today spread their message and tell the stories they want to tell with their music to a wider audience? How are the youth of today being promoted and...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 13 - Host Update
After our first chapter, with 12 episodes behind us, a little review of what has been and what is coming up from your host. "A big thank you to my clients who are tuning in and have helped raise over £800 so far from our online showcase broadcast last Saturday. Listen for how you can help is get…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 12 - Elissa Weinzimmer
My guest this week is Elissa Weinzimmer, a voice and presence coach living in New York City. Elissa shares some of her incredible journey so far and is on a strong social justice mission as she strives to help everyone raise their awareness about not just vocal health but speaking their truth,...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 11 - Nicola Goodchild
This week my guest is professional actress Nicola Goodchild. Nicola has enjoyed a fabulous career in showbiz, appearing in film, tv and theatre. From treading the boards on stage at the National Theatre to flying off to Sardinia to be directed by George Clooney in Catch 22. She has recently…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 10 - Helen Rowson
I'm excited to enter into double figures today, launching episode 10! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in so far. My guest this week is Helen Rowson, a fabulous lady with a fascinating career so far! Join us as she shares her journey from Liverpool, UK through travelling and starting a new…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 9 - Rebecca Moseley-Morgan
I am delighted to share this lovely conversation with my guest this week, Rebecca Moseley-Morgan. I introduce with a brief biography of Rebecca's career as a professional opera singer, as well as researching and teaching voice. I was particularly interested to learn about Rebecca's ongoing and...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 8 - Juliet Russell
My guest this week is Juliet Russell who has been working with her voice in many ways since she was a teenager. Today she is a voice coach on two popular tv shows as well as many other music projects. You can learn all about her work here Juliets world voice day project this April produced a...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 7 - Kaya Hersted Carney
My guest this week is Kaya Hersted Carney, a singer/songwriter, voice teacher and coach based in Liverpool, UK and Norway (when usual life resumes). This episode was recorded in May while still in lockdown. Kaya and I discuss her journey and share anecdotes from our teaching experiences. We've…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 6 - Amelia Carr
In this weeks episode I welcome expert West End Vocal Coach Amelia Carr to the show. Amelia primarily works with children in professional musical theatre roles and over recent years has completed an MA in Vocal Pedagogy, with her focus very much on helping people overcome their performance…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 5 - Jedd Owen Ellis-Clark
This weeks episode features my guest Jedd Owen Ellis Clark, speaking about his journey through voice work and many other disciplines along the way. Jedd Owen-Ellis Clark is a voice and singing specialist, practitioner, researcher, singer, musician, writer and performer, teaching voice studies and...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 4 - Liz Gamble
This weeks episode features my guest Liz Gamble, sharing her journey with her voice as well as how her work as a complimentary therapist has impacted her awareness. She combines counselling with holistic therapies as she has found most of her clients benefit from both. Liz shares some of her...
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Vocal Freedom Episode 3 - Carrie Birmingham
Join me in this episode where I have a lovely catch up with CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) voice teacher and singer Carrie Birmingham. Carrie has her own teaching practice called Pro-Vox in Liverpool (www.pro-vox.net) and also teaches in a number of further and higher education institutes…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 2 - The Legend that is Tom Burke
Forgive me if I go as far as calling my special guest this week a legend but in my eyes, he is! So, I'm a big fan of his work in the voice community of course but having the pleasure of getting to know Tom bit by bit over the last decade or so, it was a real treat for me to kick off Vocal…
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Vocal Freedom Episode 1 - Introduction
Voice Teacher Leigh Martyn Thomas created this podcast, initially to serve her own voice community. She is a primarily a Technical Voice Teacher, Principal & Founder of Colchester Voice Academy in Essex, UK. Outside of teaching she enjoys spending time with her family and little Chiweenie dog…
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A chatty podcast raising awareness about vocal health and wellbeing, from members of the voice community. Guest speakers will discuss with voice, performance and wellbeing coach Leigh Martyn Thomas, Principal & Founder of Colchester Voice Academy, their journey with their own voice, as well as lightbulb moments, stories and personal wisdoms.
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A chatty podcast raising awareness about vocal health and wellbeing, from members of the voice community. Guest speakers will discuss with voice, performance and wellbeing coach Leigh Martyn Thomas, Principal & Founder of Colchester Voice Academy, their journey with their own voice, as well as...
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