Glenn Miller is regarded by many as the greatest basso profundo alive, specializing in sacred and liturgical repertoire, and known for his ability to reliably sing the contraG (the lowest G on the piano) in pure chest voice.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰

0:00 Intro
1:33 Glenn introduces himself
2:48 How Glenn became an Oktavist
4:15 Glenn's CareerStart with Robert Shaw & Choral Music
10:58 Peter's Vocal Classification
11:38 Glenn on his teacher calling him "Lyric Baritone"
12:21 Glenn Miller's Chest Range
12:40 Glenn's Solo Work
12:51 Glenn's experience with a Missa Solemnis + Verdi Requiem
14:31 Peter on Graduating AVA (Opera) + Glenn's experience with Opera Singers
14:59 Peter & Glenn talk about Michael Fabiano (Opera Singer)
16:20 Glenn talks about his Michigan Choir
18:45 Peter's experience with ChoirSinging
19:37 Glenn's experience with ChoirSinging in College
20:25 Glenn's experience with Toby Talbot
21:26 Glenn on what to do if you take ill before a performance
22:30 Glenn on young bass singers sending him "Low Notes"
23:23 Peter & Glenn talk about The Bass Gang
24:00 Thou Yang (Bass2Yang) & how Subharmonics sound live
25:10 Glenn on working with Cameron Beecham
26:42 Peter & Glenn on Chest Range
32:05 What Glenn learned under Mr. Shaw (Choir)
32:51 The "Lifespan" of voices in Choir & Opera
35:00 Glenn's experience with being the oldest one at gigs
35:39 How Glenn Miller "protects" his voice
36:15 Glenn talks "Rachmaninoff: Vespers" release
39:07 Glenn on his experience with College Choir (90s)
39:55 How Stage Fright affects the Lower Register (and Glenn Miller)
42:19 Glenn on Breath Control and Consistency of Tone
43:45 Glenn's favorite Choral Piece
48:51 Glenn's favorite performance + favorite moments from his career
52:28 Glenn talks about his Vocal Technique, Warming Up and Practice
55:43 How Glenn's volume (voice) stacks up against a fully trained Opera Singer
1:01:41 Glenn Miller's Trip to Jerusalem
1:08:07 How Glenn Miller's Lower Range Developed
1:12:34 Glenn Miller's Advice to Young Bass Singers
1:21:25 How Glenn Miller went from BoySoprano to Basso Profundo
1:23:55 Peter (and Glenn) on Stage Fright
1:25:00 Questions from Fans / Patrons!
1:25:07 "Do you see oktavism as a growing or dying art form?"
1:28:43 "Who influenced you most as a singer?"
1:32:09 "Have you ever listened to any of the great operatic pieces of the 20th century?"
1:33:27 "What are your tips for blending?"
1:35:26 Finishing Thoughts
1:41:39 Outro



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