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John Nix is a Professor of Voice and Voice Pedagogy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he has taught since 2005 and chairs the voice area. Mentored by Barbara Doscher and Ingo Titze, his work bridges vocal performance, pedagogy, and scientific research.
- BM in Music Performance, University of Georgia (1987)
- MME in Arts Administration, Florida State University (1991)
- MM in Voice Performance, University of Colorado (1995)
- Certificate in Vocology, University of Iowa (2000)
His research focuses on science-informed voice pedagogy, including voice acoustics, motor learning, and vocal physiology. Recent work examines respiratory kinematics, vocal fry perception, and post-COVID-19 vocal concerns. He co-chairs the NATS Voice Science Advisory Committee and serves on editorial boards for The Journal of Singing and Oxford University Press.
John has published 50+ articles and book chapters, with grants from the Grammy Foundation, NIH, and San Antonio Area Foundation. He directs the NATS Pedagogy Intensive and teaches at the NCVS Summer Vocology Institute. His teaching philosophy emphasizes problem-solving, vocal health, and individualized instruction.
- Van Lawrence Award, 2006
- American Academy of Teachers of Singing Honoree, 2023
As an editor, he has contributed to major publications including the Oxford Handbook of Singing (2019) and the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Voice Pedagogy (2025). He maintains both academic and private voice studios, teaching classical and contemporary styles.
