Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy

21/05/2025 46 min
Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy

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In this episode, we chat with Dublin-based singing teacher and voice science enthusiast Eimear McCarthy Luddy. Eimear shares the story behind her #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book—a fun, creative resource designed to make vocal anatomy accessible and engaging. We explore her journey from struggling with traditional anatomy materials to creating her own, how she uses anatomy in teaching, and why she believes learning about the voice should be joyful and memorable. Eimear also shares insights into her creative process, her successful Kickstarter campaign, and what might be next for Vocology Ireland.  WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:25 The challenges of learning vocal anatomy  4:45 How does vocal anatomy play a role in singing teaching?  7:18 What is anatomy, really? 9:17 How to get to grips with vocal anatomy  18:26 What is Eimear’s favourite piece of vocal anatomy?  22:21 Mindfulness & learning  28:56 Using kickstarter  33:25 Publishing and shipping  35:28 A sneak peak at Eimear’s colouring book 40:55 The future of the vocal anatomy colouring book  About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk Ep.152 Understanding Singing Terminology Chris Johnson Kerrie Obert  Rosa Devine Singing Teachers Talk Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coats Singing Teachers Talk. Ep.156 Part Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coats Kickstarter  MediBang Paint   ABOUT THE GUEST Eimear is a Dublin-based singing teacher with a passion for vocal health, anatomy, and singing voice rehabilitation. She holds a Masters in Music Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, where she researched vocal health attitudes in Ireland. Eimear founded Vocology Ireland to make voice science more accessible. She delivers vocal health workshops for singers and teachers and published the #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book in 2024. Eimear teaches a wide range of students and is an assessor for Vocal Health Education’s accredited courses.  SEE FULL BIO HEREWebsite Instagram: @vocologyireland   Get a copy of ‘#AnatoMonday: A Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book’ 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Updates | Email Us | Free Group

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