Berklee Voice Department, Charlie Christenson

Berklee VoiceCast

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The Berklee VoiceCast is your all-access backstage pass to the exciting, ever-evolving world of Berklee’s Voice Department. Each episode features thoughtful conversations that spotlight the incredible work of our faculty—whether it’s groundbreaking courses, new perspectives, inspiring books, fresh musical projects, or performances on stages near and far. We’ll dive into what’s on the minds of Berklee’s voice faculty through episodes that range from relaxed, conversational exchanges to more reflective, in-depth discussions—exploring everything from big ideas to the finer details of teaching, ar...

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Berklee Voice Department, Charlie Christenson

Episodes

Michael Sean Harris on Learning Lyrics 30.06.2026 23:06

In this episode of the Berklee VoiceCast, host Charlie Christenson is joined by Michael Sean Harris for a practical conversation about one of every singer's biggest challenges: learning songs in a way that leads to confident, expressive performance. Drawing from his book Mike's Pocket Performance Pointers , Michael shares strategies that help singers move beyond memorization and build a deeper con...

Rebecca Shrimpton on the Mind-Body-Voice Connection 20.04.2026 28:08

In this episode of the Berklee VoiceCast, host Charlie Christenson is joined by vocalist and educator Rebecca Shrimpton for a thoughtful exploration of the mind-body-voice connection. Drawing from her work as both a jazz vocalist and classical mezzo soprano, Rebecca shares how physical awareness, emotional state, and mental focus all shape the way singers experience and produce sound. The conversa...

David Thorne Scott on Prosody 06.04.2026 17:10

In this episode of the Berklee VoiceCast, host Charlie Christenson sits down with vocalist, songwriter, and educator David Thorne Scott for a deep dive into the art of musical prosody—the subtle but powerful relationship between lyrics, melody, and meaning. Together, they explore how great singers and songwriters align the natural rhythms of speech with musical phrasing to create performances that...

Introducing the Berklee VoiceCast 26.03.2026 2:50

The Berklee VoiceCast is your all-access backstage pass to the vibrant, ever-evolving world of the Berklee College of Music Voice Department. Hosted by Charlie Christenson , the podcast features thoughtful conversations with faculty, guest artists, and students exploring vocal pedagogy, performance, creativity, and the many paths singers take in today’s music industry. With nearly 1,800 voice stud...