Studio Address:
The Film House Building
810 Dominican Drive
Suite 119
Nashville, TN 37228
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About
I have over 20 years of experience working with people who are interested in learning more about themselves and their voices, especially if something doesn't feel good while singing, or if their voice feels uncontrollable or "unknowable". This includes singers of all styles who need help organizing their vocal function so they can sing the music they love with abandon.
Using vocology (voice science) is smart and efficient.
We achieve our voice goals by:
- Learning how the voice works from the inside out
- Re-balancing, organizing, and strengthening the voice in a systematic way (think physical fitness training)
- Having fun exploring new sounds
- Learning to love the "sound making" process and our voices
Studio Philosophy
The work we do here is founded on becoming more authentic, skillful, present, and curious. This requires patience with ourselves on all levels. If you are looking for quick fixes or voice “tricks”, I am probably not the voice instructor for you.
Voice work is about transformation and amazing sound is one of the natural byproducts.
The studio is a safe place to explore sounds. You can even consider it sacred space, because this voice work is about
your
journey and
your
heart.
Studio Space
Liz Johnson Voice Studio is centrally located in the Film House Building in Nashville’s Metro Center neighborhood. From this beautiful hilltop location, clients can access I-65, Germantown, Music Row, and the downtown area within minutes.
When visiting the studio, enjoy free parking, a breathtaking three-story atrium waiting area, front desk service, and a modern, discrete atmosphere.
Liz’s approach to voice training is incredibly refreshing. She focuses on building the foundation first, so the fancy “tricks” naturally fall into place. I surprise myself with my progress sometimes because my body has taken over the reins after we give it the template.
-Maria H., Nashville, TN
Results to Expect from Voice Training
Training a reliable voice is not mysterious or haphazard. Most voice clients can hear a noticeable difference in even one session. Over time and with consistency, voices of all ages can sound better and more vibrant.
Clients regularly experience improvement in:
- Ease of vocal production
- Clarity of tone
- Resonance
- Pitch
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Range
- Stability
- Endurance - fatigue resistance
- Emotional connection to the music
- Musicianship
- Rhythmic awareness
- Trust in vocal ability
- Other areas of life like career (better voices get more and better work)
Many people have discovered there are many benefits to voice work beyond just having a better voice.
No matter who you choose to help you with your voice journey, I hope you discover your ability to make great sound and have fun in the process!
Tools of the Studio
Consistency, persistence, patience, and openness are the keys to any lasting self improvement. Singing is no different.
Some of the tools used in this studio are:
- The Blaylock Method®
- Breathing exercises
- Straw Phonation
- Other SOVT (semi-occluded vocal tract) exercises
- Belting technique
- Vocal Function Exercises of Dr. Joseph Stemple
- Physical relaxation techniques
- Vagus Nerve Function Exercises
- Upper body stretches
- Meditation Exercises
- Mindfulness exercises
- The Work® by Byron Katie
Referrals
In the cases where voice training isn’t in a client’s best interest due to medical, emotional, or other circumstances that prevent safe progress, referrals to other professionals will be given. For example, The Vanderbilt Voice Center in Nashville is an excellent option for helping singers with their vocal medical care.
About Liz Johnson
Liz Johnson holds a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Belmont University, a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Mental Health Work from the University of Illinois, and a Certificate in Vocology through the University of Utah and the National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS).
She earned the Recognized Vocologist (PAVA-RV) designation from the Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA) in 2023. In addition to her primary work as a Vocologist (Voice Instructor), she regularly performs jazz, composes, and records.
She has held teaching positions at Vanderbilt, Belmont, and Trevecca Universities, and now owns a private teaching practice in Nashville, TN. Liz is a charter member of and also serves on the Ethics Committee for PAVA. She has served as teaching faculty for Nashville Jazz Workshop (NJW) for over 20 years, also helping develop the NJW Certificate Program and Jazz Intensive Workshops for singers with NJW founder Lori Mechem and teaching colleague Joe Freel. Liz became a Breathwork Trainer through the Oxygen Advantage Program and teaches regular breathing workshops.
She joined the Executive Board of Directors of the NCVS in 2024, and helped author and co-edit a new book under the direction of Dr. Ingo Titze called
Sing and Shout for Health: Scientific Findings and Future Directions for Vocology (2025).
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