Vocal Pedagogy – American Academy of Teachers of Singing

PEDAGOGY-INFORMED VOICE SCIENCE: AN ESSENTIAL PARTNER TO SCIENCE-INFORMED PEDAGOGY

AATS recognizes the value of science-informed pedagogy, while acknowledging that facts evolve and urges a companion “Pedagogy-Informed Voice Science” in light of recent research in cognitive neuroscience. AATS encourages an integrated approach to voice pedagogy requiring both scientific research and voice practitioner insight. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, voice practitioners and researchers can mutually enhance both […]

PEDAGOGY-INFORMED VOICE SCIENCE: AN ESSENTIAL PARTNER TO SCIENCE-INFORMED PEDAGOGY Read More »

IN SUPPORT OF FACT-BASED VOICE PEDAGOGY AND TERMINOLOGY

Vocal Pedagogy

The Academy states that singing teachers and other voice professionals have a responsibility to expand teaching skills through a clearer understanding of a twenty-first century, fact-based and functional voice pedagogy and terminology that is consonant with the laws of nature. Fostering a common nomenclature is imperative. Fact-based voice pedagogy provides the foundation that supports the

IN SUPPORT OF FACT-BASED VOICE PEDAGOGY AND TERMINOLOGY Read More »

In Support of Contemporary Commercial Music (Nonclassical) Voice Pedagogy

Vocal Pedagogy

Early vocal technique developed to serve opera, oratorio, national and art songs, and select sacred and secular music. Since that time, other genres (including: blues, folk, gospel, jazz, pop, rock, etc.) have been underdressed in vocal pedagogy publishing and research. The development of CCM pedagogy begins with the fracture between “legitimate” and “belters,” followed by

In Support of Contemporary Commercial Music (Nonclassical) Voice Pedagogy Read More »

Promoting Vocal Health in the Production of High School Music Theater

Children, Vocal Health

Music theater is a popular art form, especially for high school music departments. This material, however, is typically written for trained and experienced professionals. Schools and other organizations must be careful as they choose these shows for younger, developing voices to ensure a positive and healthy experience for the students. In this article, AATS discusses

Promoting Vocal Health in the Production of High School Music Theater Read More »

Teaching Children to Sing

Children

Singing is a natural and spontaneous activity for a majority of children. The American Academy of Teachers of Singing supports and encourages the teaching of children to sing. As in other activities in which youngsters are involved, singing can be accomplished on many levels from recreational to professional. At all levels, however, there should be

Teaching Children to Sing Read More »