Subject: The Vocal Gym - welcome May!

The Vocal Gym

Exciting times ahead!

Hi Friend,

This might be the first time you're hearing from me in a while - if that's the case, hello! I'm Robert Lee, founder of The Vocal Gym. We are an online group class that have been meeting once a week on Monday nights since Q3 2020.

Through this program, I'm honored to have worked with 113 singers over the last 4 years, and to know that some of you have stayed with us since the beginning. I have watched you sing stronger, higher, and healthier. I've watched you learn and embrace your voices, and feel empowered to troubleshoot your own issues. And I've watched you support each other, cheer each other on, and raise the tide for all.

I'm excited to announce the next chapter of The Vocal Gym! After 4 years at the helm, I'll be stepping down and placing you in the hands of May Oskan. If you've participated in the last few months, you'll have seen her plenty - she's been teaching every other week for a while.


May and I were colleagues at a singing school a few years ago, and I always knew that she was the most knowledgeable person in the room. When it came time to find a singing teacher of my own, I reached out to May, and loved the lessons that I had with her - so much so that I asked her to co-teach The Vocal Gym with me.


Not only is she a great teacher - she is a lifelong learner, close to finishing a masters in Professional Practice Voice Pedagogy. One of her ambitions is to change the way that pedagogy 101 is taught in college music ed., bringing it up to date with the latest in voice science. A wonderful coach who is literally rewriting the college textbook for how to teach voice 101? I could not have asked for a better successor.


And now, a message from May:

I've had the pleasure of leading The Vocal Gym every other week for a little over a year and I'm honored that Robert has asked me to take the reins. I have some exciting ideas for growing The Vocal Gym in 2025, but for now sessions will remain the same, with one little difference -- you'll be seeing me every week! I'm grateful for the trust and enthusiasm you each bring to the sessions and look forward to being part of your continuing vocal journeys. See you Monday!

Thank you for being a part of The Vocal Gym, and my own journey! What's next for me? I'm focusing on my a cappella work - creating fulfilling singing experiences for singers at all levels, especially through my free a cappella drop-ins and other events, and my retreats. You're welcome to keep up with me on Instagram at @rleevoice, or email me at robert.lee.voice@gmail.com.


Questions? Comments? Looking to restart your subscription? I'll be here for a while longer to help on the administrative side, you're welcome to reply here for the next few weeks.


All the best to you and your singing journey, farewell for now!


Best,

Robert