Balanced Singer Podcast
Balanced Singer Podcast
Kyle Ferrill
Baritone and voice teacher Kyle Ferrill brings insights from yoga, meditation, Buddhism, habit formation, and more to the practices of singing and the teaching of singing. For more information, visit www.kyleferrill.com.
Graduate School Advice for Singers
Kyle Ferrill (from the faculty of the University of Memphis) gives advice about graduate school for classical singers—teachers, location, program offerings, etc.
Aug 4, 2020
15 min
Teaching as a Mindfulness Practice
Kyle Ferrill discusses the interconnection between his voice teaching and his mindfulness practice.
Jul 16, 2020
8 min
Minimum and Preferred Habits
Big hat tip to James Clear (Atomic Habits) and the podcast Half Size Me. Today's episode discusses the simple / complex act of "getting started" with any new habit in singing. **Apologies for the poor audio quality--a mic malfunction meant I had to extract the audio from the video. Back next time with crisper audio!**
Jul 1, 2020
10 min
Using the RCM Voice Syllabus
Kyle Ferrill (University of Memphis) shares the "why" and "how to" of getting started teaching voice using the incredible RCM Voice Syllabus. Ferrill is not affiliated with the RCM; solely a fan-boy!
Jun 23, 2020
10 min
Seeing Things As They Really Are: "Right View" for Singers
Kyle Ferrill explores the Buddhist concept of "right view" and some ramifications for singers. Less suffering, more singing!
Jun 23, 2020
20 min
Balance and the Three Bears
What better way to start the Balanced Singer Podcast than with an episode on, well, balance! Host Kyle Ferrill gets the show kicked off with his Three Bears framework for teaching voice. For more information, please visit www.kyleferrill.com.
Jun 19, 2020
10 min