Redefining Gender Identity & Authenticity in Musical Theatre Training, with Naomi Lee Schulke

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking and unusual episode of This Is A Voice, Dr. Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher sit down with Naomi Lee Schulke, a passionate singing teacher / researcher at Falmouth University. Naomi shares her journey through Vocal Process's Teacher Accreditation Programme and her fascinating work in supporting gender identity in musical theatre training. 🎭 From overcoming imposter syndrome to finding authentic expression in a world of rigid vocal expectations, Naomi opens up about the importance of collaboration, identity, and creating safe spaces for trans and non-binary performers. 🎙 Listen as we dive into the challenges of navigating gender expression in vocal training and how this work is reshaping the future of musical theatre. Whether you're a professional singer, vocal coach, or an actor passionate about the performing arts, this conversation is a must-listen! 📌 Topics covered: The role of identity and authenticity in musical theatre Supporting gender-diverse performers Redefining vocal training for trans and non-binary singers Insights into musical theatre's evolution post-pandemic Watch now and join the conversation on the future of vocal education in musical theatre! 00:00 Gillyanne & Jeremy set the scene 01:27 Naomi on “enlightening & scary” 06:44 No competition among singing teachers 11:48 Losing your identity as a student 16:02 How your feel isn’t how you sound 18:02 Gender expression 21:26 Choir parts and non-binary singers 26:46 Whose opinion is choral part allocation? 29:14 Problem of coming out in EVERY performance 32:59 Changing the industry at university level 38:29 Arrangement versus composition Find out more about Naomi Naomi @ naomileeschulke.com https://vocalidentity.co.uk You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/teacher-accreditation/ We've also got this ↓  For the best self-guided learning, check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 22 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson.  https://vocalprocess.co.uk/learning-lounge/ If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort25 https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme