{"id":14,"date":"2017-02-07T21:13:49","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T21:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.178.58\/?page_id=14\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:51:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:51:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6bzne-a47986b5161e17924be7465af38ad3ed\">\n.flex_column.av-6bzne-a47986b5161e17924be7465af38ad3ed{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6bzne-a47986b5161e17924be7465af38ad3ed av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-5g4i6-44ec76ad03e8231296e0ff0bd263efad '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\"><strong>VoceVista.com<\/strong><\/a> is run collaboratively by an international team that brings together deep expertise in voice analysis, pedagogy, and software development. The project unites <strong>VoceVista LLC<\/strong>, now led by Niels Miller continuing the work of his father Donald Miller, and <strong>Sygyt Software<\/strong>, where Bodo Maass serves as both company founder and lead software developer of the current VoceVista software. Together, this collaboration has created comprehensive tools for voice analysis and teaching that serve both traditional voice pedagogy and specialized techniques like overtone singing. A detailed history of how these paths came together can be found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/about\/history\/\">our history page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4xwpu-a7aa9ccefd053eca0ac73f20562a6471\">\n.flex_column.av-4xwpu-a7aa9ccefd053eca0ac73f20562a6471{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4xwpu-a7aa9ccefd053eca0ac73f20562a6471 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-fnla-464e946f945732cc452051cf5965c7cc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2129 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/DSC00456_crop-1-236x300.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/DSC00456_crop-1-236x300.avif 236w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/DSC00456_crop-1-811x1030.avif 811w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/DSC00456_crop-1-768x976.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/DSC00456_crop-1-555x705.avif 555w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/DSC00456_crop-1.avif 949w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Bodo Maass<\/h3>\n<p>Lead developer of VoceVista and founder of Sygyt Software, Maass brings extensive experience in voice analysis software development. With a background in Cognitive Science from Oxford University and expertise in human-machine interfaces and AI-based animation, he leads the technical development and evolution of VoceVista&#8217;s visualization capabilities. His experience as an overtone singer himself informs his approach to making complex voice analysis accessible and practical for users.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-mdnjui71-8f3bdf3f603b6db4d434182583087cf1 hr-default  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-15t3q-87711d19cc191ad428cdf8e2deba1c16\">\n.flex_column.av-15t3q-87711d19cc191ad428cdf8e2deba1c16{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-15t3q-87711d19cc191ad428cdf8e2deba1c16 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m5vipqc4-34fff808614a3869b38da5756a4584cc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2048 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Cat1220-267x300.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Cat1220-267x300.avif 267w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Cat1220-917x1030.avif 917w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Cat1220-768x863.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Cat1220-628x705.avif 628w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/01\/Cat1220.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Niels Miller<\/h3>\n<p>Niels Miller is the son and former business partner of Don Miller. In 2007, he co-founded EGGs for Singers (now known as VoceVista) with his father, and continues to lead the company following his father\u2019s passing in 2020. Niels holds a master\u2019s degree in African history and politics from UCLA\u2019s African Studies Center. In addition to his role at VoceVista, he is a skilled double bassist, performing with various big bands, small jazz ensembles, as well as salsa and samba groups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-2062y-89f919b572a5c7252789bc6ef879d343 hr-default  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ozie-a56aeb340809cdd3024cda62885b964b\">\n.flex_column.av-3ozie-a56aeb340809cdd3024cda62885b964b{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3ozie-a56aeb340809cdd3024cda62885b964b av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-3i2tm-6c462a9bf7e82ff57ed07b639374a90f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1189 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/02\/Wolfgang_Saus_photo_c_Luna_Buerger_30a-811x1030-1-236x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/02\/Wolfgang_Saus_photo_c_Luna_Buerger_30a-811x1030-1-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/02\/Wolfgang_Saus_photo_c_Luna_Buerger_30a-811x1030-1-768x975.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/02\/Wolfgang_Saus_photo_c_Luna_Buerger_30a-811x1030-1-555x705.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/02\/Wolfgang_Saus_photo_c_Luna_Buerger_30a-811x1030-1.jpg 811w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Wolfgang Saus<\/h3>\n<p>A leading overtone singer and voice researcher, Saus combines scientific training with classical singing expertise. His innovative teaching methods focus on developing the ability to perceive overtones in the voice. Through his &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberton.org\/en\/choralphonetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choral Phonetics<\/a>&#8221; method, he helps choir singers achieve better intonation by training them to hear their own overtones, enabling more precise control of their voice. VoceVista embodies the core principles of his method and research, making complex vocal phenomena accessible through visual feedback. As a key advisor to the software&#8217;s development, he continues to guide its evolution with clear, intuitive approaches to voice analysis.<br \/>\nHis own website is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberton.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oberton.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-1l2ve-04ca1e38306d67551b8419b90f3bea03 hr-default  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ezqi-0ce946dd71714ff55b15066d9cf57be0\">\n.flex_column.av-1ezqi-0ce946dd71714ff55b15066d9cf57be0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1ezqi-0ce946dd71714ff55b15066d9cf57be0 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-13yo2-eb55b3a92b273366ff7e987b09fb567d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2136 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/chris3-250x300.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/chris3-250x300.avif 250w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/chris3-768x922.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/chris3-588x705.avif 588w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/chris3.avif 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Krzysztof Jaros<\/h3>\n<p>An independent researcher and software developer from Poland, specializing in sound work and consciousness exploration, Jaros contributes his expertise in spectral signal processing and brainwave entrainment to VoceVista&#8217;s development. His background in singing bowl acoustics and therapeutic audio technologies adds unique perspectives to the team&#8217;s approach to voice analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Check out his new book &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FNWKQYNF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonic Alchemy<\/a>: From 432Hz and Binaural Beats to Sacred Frequencies and Overtone Singing \u2013 Unveiling the Power of Healing Sound \u2013 A Practical Guide&#8221;:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FNWKQYNF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en.avif\" alt=\"Book cover Sonic Alchemy\" width=\"140\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en.avif 1748w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-211x300.avif 211w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-726x1030.avif 726w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-768x1090.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-1083x1536.avif 1083w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-1444x2048.avif 1444w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-1057x1500.avif 1057w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/cov-ebook-en-497x705.avif 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Book Sonic Alchemy<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-45e6-f65933a47d2dd20970b45a15dbcecde2 hr-default  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-w7qe-552a2ab6aaf1b208905faac38c4d9953 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdnidek3-e6fb33438e6c272aaa78e28f17271590 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2132 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Besch_s-249x300.avif\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Besch_s-249x300.avif 249w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Besch_s-856x1030.avif 856w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Besch_s-768x924.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Besch_s-586x705.avif 586w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Besch_s.avif 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Christopher Besch<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Besch is a professional performer and singing teacher with over 15 years of experience. His primary pedagogical interests include the acoustics and psychoacoustics of the voice with a particular bent towards how hearing influences the perception of the sung voice. He received his doctorate from Rice University in 2021 and wrote his dissertation, \u201cUnderstanding and Applying the Spectrograph in Vocal Pedagogy,\u201d with the implementation of VoceVista Video as a pedagogical tool being its primary focus. He\u00a0has given lectures and residences on VoceVista for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Science-Informed Pedagogy Workshop, the Voice Study Centre, Donald Gray Miller\u2019s Singing Voice Science Workshop, the Texoma National Association of Teachers of Singing Conference, Lawrence University, University of Kentucky, and others. He is available for invitations for guest lectures, one-on-one or group advising sessions, and strategic consultations on curriculum design, technology integration, and pedagogical implementation in academic and professional settings.<br \/>\nHis own website is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/christopherbesch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">christopherbesch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-10g1q-62ba14e5c0beb439faf49492098e1724 hr-default  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_three_fourth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2oi0a-2156e73553bf386c30a30b57fab06775\">\n.flex_column.av-2oi0a-2156e73553bf386c30a30b57fab06775{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2oi0a-2156e73553bf386c30a30b57fab06775 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-7caa-09d8533b1b916b5121423b09a8abf861 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/05\/Donald-Miller-2016-297x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/05\/Donald-Miller-2016-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/05\/Donald-Miller-2016-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/05\/Donald-Miller-2016-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/05\/Donald-Miller-2016-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2017\/05\/Donald-Miller-2016.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Don Miller <span style=\"font-size: large;\">(1933-2020)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Founder of VoceVista, and a respected voice scientist, Miller&#8217;s research on singing voice acoustics and physiology laid the groundwork for modern voice analysis software. His work bridged the gap between scientific research and practical studio instruction, leading to innovations in digital feedback for singing instruction that continue to influence voice pedagogy today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/about\/history\/don-millers-history\/\">Read his full story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2148,"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions\/2148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vocevista.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}