In my seventeenth year of teaching, I continue to strive to help choirs and vocalists achieve sustainable and healthy vocal technique for all styles of music. As an Estill Course Mentor & Course Instructor of Estill Voice Training, I strive to bridge the divide between classical and contemporary music by training the entire vocal instrument. My continued research interests are the effect of gesture on the vocal mechanism and vocal production, teaching the individual within the group ensemble setting, and further development of a 21st century, evidence-based, choral pedagogy that encompasses all styles of music.