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
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
ABOUT THE GUEST
Eimear is a singing teacher based in Dublin with a keen interest in vocal health, vocal anatomy, and singing voice rehabilitation. She qualified from the Royal Irish Academy of Music with a Masters in Music Performance where she also conducted research investigating attitudes and practices toward vocal health in Ireland. Eimear founded Vocology Ireland with the goal of bringing an approachable voice science and vocal health resource to Irish shores. As part of this goal she presents voice science and vocal health education workshops for singers and singing teachers. She is particularly passionate about creating vocal anatomy resources and in 2024 she published the #AnatoMonday ‘Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book’. As a singing teacher she maintains a busy practice from young students to professional singers. She is also an assessor on the ‘Vocal Health First Aid’ course and the ‘Fundamental Anatomy’ (Level 4) course with Vocal Health Education Ltd.
Instagram: @vocologyireland
Get a copy of ‘#AnatoMonday: A Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book’ HERE
Photo Credit: Lucy Nuzum
