masterYOURvoice

Majoring in Music; What singers need to be prepared for college applications

In our second installment of the Majoring in Music for Singers series, we discuss the foundational skills that singers need to be successful college applicants.
For more information on Heidi Vass, including her college audition consultations and private lessons, see www.vassvoice.com
Song credit:
Heidi Vass, Soprano
Morton Lauridsen, piano
Where Have the Actors Gone (Lauridsen)
Recorded LIVE

Singer Spotlight: Kayla Bailey

On this episode, we talk to professional singer, Kayla Bailey.  We do a deep dive into life as a working singer and the lessons she's learned along the way.
 

Championing Masterworks and building Community with Michelle Pina

A conversation with Michelle Pina of the Conejo Valley Choral Society. Get to know this fabulous singer and her ambitious new ensemble (launching its second season!).
Personal website: www.michellepina.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellepinasoprano
Instagram: @michelle.lauren
 
CVCS website: www.conejovalleychoralsociety.com
CVCS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conejovalleychoralsociety
CVCS Instagram: @cvchoralsociety
 

Encouraging Young Singers with Los Robles Children’s Choir Executive Director, Emma Roche

In this interview we catch up with the Executive director of the Los Robles Children's Choir, Emma Roche. We discuss the importance of mentorship for young singers, offer advice for parents seeking to encourage their childrens' talent and explore insights into working with expanding voices.
 
For more information on the Los Robles Children's Choir see:
https://www.singingchildren.org/
 
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Majoring in Music; College Majors for Singers

Are you a singer interested in studying music in college? Are you a college counselor interested in learning more about music programs for your singers? Are you a parent looking to encourage your musical child as she explores her college options? This podcast is the perfect place to start. Hosted by vocal pedagogue and soprano, Heidi Vass. With over 20 decades in the field and hundreds of successful college singers coming out of her studio, Vass offers timely advice and information on majoring in music for singers.
www.vassvoice.com
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Song Credit:
Rachmaninoff, Op. 38, "Dreams"
Heidi Vass, Soprano; Cheryl Lin Fielding, Piano
(Live Recording)

A conversation with Composer/Singer Mia Ruhman

Today, I sit down with exceptional young composer, Mia Ruhman. We talk about her compositional style, her path to becoming a musician and the upcoming debut of her "O Magnum Mysterium," commissioned for Seraphour. https://www.facebook.com/Mia.Isabella.Ruhman

Singer Spotlight: Ashley Rose Lilly

An interview with County Rock Singer/Songwriter Ashley Rose Lilly.
For more information on Ashley, find her on Spotify, Instagram or TicTok. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gJTw9ZKzXSf3JvzUTaUsI?si=PGQRheirQRGVyrAa7AZGhA
 
 

Vocal Health; A conversation with Dr. Haig Panossian

In today's episode, we talk to Dr. Haig Panossian, an otolaryngologist who specializes in the singing voice. We talk about the most common issues he sees with singers and how to navigate your vocal health. https://voicefoundation.org/
 

Nurturing Young Voices with Dana Rouse

In this episode I talk to Dana Rouse, former Artistic Director for the Los Robles Children's Choir. We discuss the importance of taking an age and voice appropriate approach to working with young singers. 
https://www.rousemusicstudio.com/
Music
https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=1680 

It’s Back-to-School time..some timely advice for parents

On this episode, Heidi answers that perennial question - How do I encourage my musical child? It's a MUST listen for all adults who want to nurture talented young people.