Constructive Collaboration in the Voice Studio: Pedagogic Considerations for Building Contemporary Commercial Voices

Abstract: The challenges associated with teaching contemporary commercial vocal styles regularly depend upon a teacher’s ability and willingness to embrace a singer’s unique vocal footprint. Often contemporary commercial singers are reluctant to implement technical alterations which may impact their desired tonal aesthetic or overall sound. Associate Editor Justin John Moniz offers voice teachers pedagogic tools to assist in both technical assessment and collaborative approaches for building unique and sustainable practices with contemporary commercial singers.