Blog: With the Voice

Blog about singing teaching, voice use and everyday life as an entrepreneur

Many people dream of singing, developing their own voice and strengthening their singing skills, but just as many leave their dreams unrealized. The reason is often not the singing voice, musical ear or actual singing ability, but rather deeply rooted beliefs about one’s own skills and about who is “allowed” or “able” to sing. Many may remember...

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The blog With the Voice by Joensuu Voice Studio’s founder, singing teacher and entrepreneur Petteri Mansikka offers expert and practical articles and blog posts about singing, vocal pedagogy, voice use, vocal technique, performing, music education and entrepreneurship in the music industry.

The blog discusses current phenomena, research findings and practical experiences in an accessible way. The posts provide tips for both beginner and advanced singers on developing the voice, vocal care, interpretation and performance confidence.

At the same time, the blog opens up perspectives on everyday life in the music field, entrepreneurship and the work of a singing teacher, as well as on how long-term practice, creativity and the courage to try new things can develop one’s own voice, performance skills and relationship with music.