My goal is to communicate clearly what I know about vocal technique, Alexander Technique, and Performing Power in a nurturing way, so that my students can become healthy, free, sensitive, expressive, powerful and independent singer/actors. 

During your time studying at the JOAN BARBER VOICE STUDIO I will:

Provide           Information 

                          Nurture a relationship that is respectful and authentic

Explore           Spiritual (intangible) aspects of singing and acting 

                          Praise with accuracy 

Constantly     Inquire to encourage growth 

                          Reject when something isn’t working 

Use                  Example with an open heart and full energy

Each voice is individual. There is no “One and Only Perfect Something” (OOPS!) that will suit every student. I teach to the whole person in order to free your natural voice, no matter what style you choose to sing in. 

“Perfectionism does not move a singer forward, only process and nurturing.” (David Jones) 

“Education should be the process of helping everyone to discover his/ her uniqueness to teach him/her how to develop that uniqueness and then to show him/her how to share it because that’s the only reason for having anything.” (from LOVE BY Leo Buscaglia)