Episode summary

In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with New York City voice teacher and performer Julian Morris to explore how modern singers are moving between styles more freely than ever, without having to “reinvent the wheel” each time. Julian breaks down his core teaching focus: building vocal options through a reliable foundational sound, then learning how to add colour, style, and intensity on purpose. They dig into how technique and expression can solve each other, how Julian approaches belt without the “loud and wide” trap, and what really changes when you shift between classical and contemporary singing. Julian also shares his take on teacher–student fit, performance mindset, and why joy has to stay at the centre of a lifelong singing journey.

What we cover

• Why genre boundaries are blurring—and what that means for singers who need flexibility across styles
• How to build vocal “options” so you can choose sound, colour, and intensity intentionally
• Belt without the myths: high notes don’t have to mean “louder and wider,” and belting isn’t a voice type

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-help-singers/id1869107366
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dc705e11-3f3c-44e0-83f5-35c23fd0c5e1/we-help-singers

Links & resources

Julian Morris: https://www.julianmorrisvoice.com/
We Help Singers: https://www.wehelpsingers.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehelpsingers

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Credits

Guest: Julian Morris
Host: Steve Giles
Editor: Vedrana Katinic
Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies