Join host Christine Schneider on The Visceral Voice Podcast as she welcomes Marita Stryker, an esteemed Assistant Professor of Music at St. Olaf College and Director of Musical Theatre, for an enlightening discussion on her groundbreaking research and dissertation focused on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). In this episode, Marita delves into the intricacies of working with students who have POTS in the voice studio, sharing insightful modifications and techniques to support these students' unique needs.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on how to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with POTS, drawing from Marita's extensive experience and expertise in voice science and contemporary singing styles.
About Marita Stryker:
Marita Stryker is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Music at St. Olaf College, where she directs the Musical Theatre program and teaches voice and contemporary singing styles. She is a PAVA-recognized Vocologist and movement specialist, whose teaching philosophy integrates contemporary singing, accessible voice science, and the mind-body connection essential for balanced and receptive artists.
Marita has held prestigious teaching positions at Shenandoah Conservatory, Oklahoma City University, and Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Tokyo. Her notable performance credits include the national tour of John Doyle’s Sweeney Todd and Tokyo’s 2019 duo-language production of The Last Five Years as Cathy. Beyond academia, Marita maintains a small virtual voice studio, coaching working artists in New York City, Austin, LA, and Tokyo.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of POTS in the voice studio and learn from Marita’s extensive experience and passion for accessible and inclusive voice education.
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