Vocal Toolkit
Unlocking the Art & Science of Singing
OVERVIEW
Big-Picture Explanations of How Singing Works
Acting
Compelling, Character-Driven Singing
Articulation
The Mouth, Tongue, & Other Articulators
CCM Styles
Pop, Rock, Jazz, & Other Popular Styles
Choral Singing
Resources for Choral Singers and Conductors
Composition
Writing Effectively for One or More Voices
Diction
Singing in Different Languages
Education
Studying & Teaching in K-12 and Higher Ed
Historical
Historical Approaches to Vocal Pedagogy
Myth Busting
Vocal Myths & Misunderstandings
Phonation
The Larynx & Air Pressure Systems
Professionalism
Best Practices for Working Singers & Teachers
Registration
Adjustments Throughout the Vocal Range
Repertoire
Selecting Vocal Music for Individuals & Groups
Resiliency
Mental Health Resources for Singers
Resonance
Timbral Adjustments for Different Styles
Respiration
Physiology & Application of the Breathing Apparatus
Technology
Technology for Singers & Teachers
Vocal Health
Maintaining & Rehabilitating the Voice
ABOUT
About Vocal Toolkit
Vocal Toolkit is a nonprofit organization that provides resources for evidence-based solutions for singers, teachers, coaches, and others who work with singers.
Mission Statement
Vocal Toolkit is dedicated to producing educational materials about the art and science of singing and to the creation and maintenance of a centralized domain for the dissemination of these resources. Our mission is to educate the general public about the technique and practice of singing and to further the education of students, practitioners, and educators of singing. We engage with current research and experts in the field to develop up-to-date content and practices informed by voice science. We also have a commitment to diversity, which includes sharing information and resources that extend beyond the traditional canon and conventional vocal techniques of Western classical music.
Board of Directors
Aaron Alon, DMA
Composer, Teacher, Producer
Co-President & Co-Treasurer
He/Him
Thomas Frost, MM
Conductor, Singer, Teacher
Board Member
He/Him
Weston Hurt
Singer, Teacher
Board Member
He/Him
Shayna Isaacs, DMA
Singer, Teacher, Vocologist
Board Member
They/Them
Eric Laine, DMA
Singer, Teacher, Vocologist
Co-President & Secretary
He/Him
Joseph Nizich, MM
Singer, Conductor, Teacher
Co-Treasurer
He/Him
Advisory Board
Jack Beetle, MM
Caitlin Duckworth, MM
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