Vocal Distortions Introduction: From Practice to Practical Applications

​What You'll Learn

​Throughout this workshop, we will explore the key structures and mechanisms involved in producing distorted vocal sounds. Participants will learn to recognize the differences between various sources of distortion, understand how they function, and examine how they interact with vocal production.

​The workshop will cover:

• ​The main types and sources of vocal distortion.

• ​Anatomy and physiology as they relate to distortion production.

• ​Auditory and sensory identification of different vocal coordinations.

• ​Progressive exercises and their connection to fundamental singing skills and knowledge.

• ​Stylistic applications in rock, metal, pop, and other contemporary genres.

• ​Practical, non-stylistic applications of vocal distortion.

​The goal is for each participant to understand how vocal distortions are produced, develop practical tools for training them progressively, and learn to apply them with greater freedom, artistic intention, and technical control.

​About Nicolás

​Nicolás Hormazábal is a Chilean vocal coach specializing in contemporary vocal pedagogy and extreme vocal effects. Known for advancing evidence-based approaches to healthy vocal distortion, he has contributed valuable frameworks for understanding and teaching techniques such as rasp, growl, and scream within a pedagogically safe methodology. Currently based in New York, Nicolás integrates science-informed vocal training with practical application for rock and metal singers, promoting accessible, structured, and ethical instruction for distortion across the global voice community.