Brian Gillet Vocal Arts Studio

04/22/2026

Now accepting new students!

02/05/2026

Did you know professional singers literally ‘expand’ the part of the brain that senses the voice? 🎶🧠 New short read: fMRI studies show increased activation in the larynx region for trained singers — a neat reminder that practice changes the brain. Read the quick post and tell us: what practice habit made the biggest difference for your singing? 👇

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In a normal brain, the area on this map dedicated to the larynx is relatively small. However, functional MRI scans confirm that professional singers have colonized this region, showing massive, increased activation in the area that "feels" the voice.

02/03/2026

New micro-lesson: The Somatosensory Map and Singing 🎶

This short post explains how the Primary Somatosensory Cortex — the brain’s touch and body-position center — relates to vocal sensation and technique. Understanding where you feel vibration and placement can help you sing with clearer resonance and more reliable coordination.

Read the quick take and try one awareness exercise after your next warm-up: notice where vibration and touch register in your face, neck, and chest as you explore a gentle vowel glide. Curious what that reveals about your singing? Click to read more and share your sensations in the comments. 👇

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This map resides within the Primary Somatosensory Cortex, the neurological headquarters for processing touch, vibration, and body position.

02/03/2026

How practice remodels the brain — and your voice. 🎙️

Short read: consistent vocal practice reshapes your brain’s cortical map, expanding the neural “real estate” for the parts you train — and giving you finer control over your sound. Perfect for singers who want measurable progress from focused, repeatable work. 💡

Read the full thought: Link in the comments. What technique have you been repeating lately that changed your sound? Share below — let’s learn from each other. 👇

This internal mastery has physically reshaped your cortical map - the brain's topographic representation of the body, where the amount of "neural real estate" dedicated to a body part determines your control over it.

02/01/2026

Because the voice is an invisible instrument, listening inward becomes your guide. In this short reflection from Brian Gillet Vocal Arts: how heightened internal sensation shapes better singing. Read the full post and deepen your practice — join the conversation below. 🎧🗣️

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Because you cannot "see" your instrument, your brain has heightened its sensitivity to the internal environment, forcing you to navigate blindly using only refined internal sensation.

01/31/2026

New on the blog: “Thoughts on Singing #13” — research-backed insight showing that advanced singing reflects an earned biological adaptation, not just “talent.” Learn how accumulated training hours reshape the singer’s brain and why consistent practice truly matters. Read the short piece and tell us: what practice habit changed your singing most? 🎤✨

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Crucially, this is not just "talent"- it is an earned biological adaptation. The researchconfirms that this brain change is not present in amateur singers; it correlates directly with your accumulated training hours.

01/30/2026

New post: “Thoughts on Singing #12” — a short read on how professional singers develop sharper interoceptive awareness (hearing your heartbeat, sensing laryngeal tension, feeling breath pressure). Fascinating implications for vocal control and mindful practice. Read the full piece and try one awareness exercise in today’s practice: https://wix.to/m5aiYyk

What subtle signals do you notice when you sing? Share your experience below — we’d love to hear.

A recent study by Zamorano con° al. (2025) revealed that professional singers possess significantly enhanced "Interoceptive Accuracy" - the ability to sense subtle internal signals like your heartbeat, laryngeal tension, or breath pressure.

01/29/2026

New on the blog: “Thoughts on Singing #11” — a short reflection connecting vocal technique to the Primary Somatosensory Cortex, the brain’s map for touch, vibration, and body position. Read the quick 1-minute piece and discover a simple way to notice how sensation informs singing. What small body cue helps your singing most? Share below!

This map resides within the Primary Somatosensory Cortex, the neurological headquarters for processing touch, vibration, and body position.

01/29/2026

New post: “Thoughts on Singing #10” — Internal mastery actually reshapes your brain’s cortical map, expanding the neural space that gives you finer control over your voice. Read the short reflection and see how practice changes not just skill but brain structure. What changes have you noticed in your singing after focused practice? Share below — let’s discuss. Read more: https://wix.to/Z5HwT5Z

Internal mastery has physically reshaped your cortical map - the brain's topographic representation of the body, where the amount of "neural real estate" dedicated to a body part determines your control over it.

01/27/2026

How does a singer turn an idea into sound so quickly? In this short read, Brian Gillet explores how singers’ brains translate an “imagined sound” into precise physical action — faster and more accurately than many instrumentalists. A quick, thought-provoking look at connection, intention, and the mechanics behind great singing. Read it now and share your perspective — how do you hear ideas turn into voice? 🎙️🔍

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In singers, connection is structurally different from instrumentalists: it is optimized for the immediate translation of "imagined sound" into "physical action, " allowing your brain to turn a thought into a vibration faster and more accurately than the average human.p singers.