The E1 Chronicles: Brandon Gale
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Voice Study Centre
Welcome to our interview series featuring MA Voice Pedagogy students from Cohort E1, our first cohort with the University of Essex.
In this series, we’ll take you inside the experiences of our students—exploring how the course has shaped their practice, what drove them to pursue the MA, and how they’ve navigated their studies so far. Join us as we uncover their unique perspectives and passions.
Brandon Gale
In this interview, Brandon talks about his struggles with transitioning from legit to belt voice, which prompted a deeper exploration of the topic during Module One. He shares surprising findings from his research that have had a significant impact on both his teaching practice and the way he approaches his own performances.
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