Inside The Vocal Salon

Sound Play: Curiosity, Creativity and Vocal Exploration with Jonathan Miguel Gallegos What if developing vocal technique could feel less like chasing the "right" sound and more like playing? In this episode of Inside the Vocal Salon , Michael Sean Harris welcomes Jonathan Miguel Gallegos—assistant professor at Berklee College of Music, educator, musician and artistic collaborator—for an engaging e...

Inside the Vocal Salon Working with Voice Competition Contestants Hosted by Michael Sean Harris Preparing singers for competition requires more than strong vocal technique—it demands strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide performers toward authentic, compelling artistry under pressure. In this episode, Michael Sean Harris explores the nuances of working with voice com...

Inside the Vocal Salon From Practice to Performance: Learning Classical Repertoire with Ease Featuring Lori Burnett   🎧 Episode Overview In this insightful episode of Inside the Vocal Salon , host Michael Sean Harris sits down with acclaimed soprano and voice teacher Lori Burnett for a rich and practical conversation on navigating classical repertoire with confidence and ease. Together, they expl...

Inside the Vocal Salon: Healthy Belting Featuring Jeannie Gagné What does it really mean to belt — and how do we do it without strain, fatigue, or long-term damage? In this powerful episode of Inside the Vocal Salon , we sit down with world-renowned voice teacher and author Jeannie Gagné for an in-depth conversation on healthy belting — separating myth from method and sensation from science. Belti...

Inside the Vocal Salon Episode 3: Emotional Authenticity in Performance Guest: Cass McKinley What allows a performance to feel true —not just accurate, but alive? In Episode 3 of Inside the Vocal Salon , host Michael Sean Harris is joined by performer, educator, and creative guide Cass McKinley for a deeply resonant conversation about emotional authenticity in performance and the courage it takes...

  Inside the Vocal Salon Episode 2: Knowing Your Voice by Knowing Your Body Guest: Gaby Cotter What if understanding your voice begins not with sound—but with sensation? In Episode 2 of Inside the Vocal Salon , host Michael Sean Harris is joined by movement educator, voice practitioner, and embodiment specialist Gaby Cotter for a grounding and illuminating conversation on the intimate relationship...

Inside the Vocal Salon Episode 1: How We Learn to Sing Guest: Clare McLeod How do we actually learn to sing—and how much of what we believe about vocal training is inherited, assumed, or simply outdated? In the first episode of Inside the Vocal Salon , host Michael Sean Harris sits down with vocal educator and researcher Clare McLeod for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on how singers learn...