Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy

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 

Chris Johnson 

Kerrie Obert  

Rosa Devine 

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 

Kickstarter  

MediBang Paint  

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Eimear is a Dublin-based singing teacher with a passion for vocal health, anatomy, and singing voice rehabilitation. She holds a Masters in Music Performance from the Royal Irish Academy of Music, where she researched vocal health attitudes in Ireland. Eimear founded Vocology Ireland to make voice science more accessible. She delivers vocal health workshops for singers and teachers and published the #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book in 2024. Eimear teaches a wide range of students and is an assessor for Vocal Health Education’s accredited courses. 

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Website 

Instagram: @vocologyireland  

Get a copy of ‘#AnatoMonday: A Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book’ HERE 

Photo Credit: Lucy Nuzum 

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