About

Nancy Bos 🎤 Inspirational and Transformational Speaker 🌟 Voice/Fear Researcher, Award-Winning Author, World Traveler 🌟 Nancy helps people lead lives of boundless fulfillment by unlocking the power of their authentic voice.

With extensive experience as a performer, teacher, and coach, Nancy has dedicated her career to empowering others to discover and express their unique voices, both in their personal and professional lives.

As the founder of StudioBos Media, Nancy has established herself as a leading authority in the voice niche of the publishing industry. Her talk on the Tedx stage has captivated audiences around the world, and her many publications and books have received widespread acclaim. Most recently, Nancy was honored with her co-authors, with the International Impact Award for her groundbreaking book, Singing Through Change: Women's Voices in Midlife, Menopause, & Beyond!

Nancy's innovative approach to speaking and coaching has helped countless individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. Her ability to inspire and motivate others is unparalleled, and her dedication to her craft is evident in all that she does.

Whether she is working one-on-one with clients, delivering inspiring keynote speeches, or writing groundbreaking books, Nancy's commitment to excellence is always at the forefront. Her passion for helping others find their voice and tell their stories is truly inspiring, and her impact on the world of voice and storytelling is nothing short of remarkable.

As a subject matter expert, Nancy has had the pleasure of presenting and sharing her wide-ranging understanding of the voice and narrative at associations, companies, universities, and conferences throughout the world. She brings her passionate, eloquent, and humorous speaking style to every audience as she reminds us of the importance of singing for health, creativity, and community.

• TEDxABQ - TED talk (2022)

• Empower Your Voice - for the Women of Intermedia (2022)

• Singing Through Change: Women’s Voices in Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond - multiple outlets (2020 - present)

• Finding Your Voice - New Ulm Public Library (2020)

• Speech + Style: How to Present Yourself Like You Mean It (with Lisa Kemmerling) - Spark Commons and Vibe Coworks (2019) 

• Using Pitch and Intensity Variations as a Speaker: The Connection Between Speech and Singing - BNI Waterfront Professionals, Poulsbo (2019)

• Voice-Over Actors: The Reality of Voice-Over Careers - PAVA/VASTA Conference, Seattle (2018)

• Making a Living as a Voice Expert - NATS National Conference, Las Vegas (2018)

• Foundations of Transgender Voice - Tahoma NATS Chapter (2017)

• Acoustics in the Studio - Puget Sound NATS Chapter (2016)

• Morning Coffee & Conversation with Teachers of Transgender Singers - NATS National Conference (2016)

• Ageless Voice - CASTLE Education (2015)

• The Cross-Training Studio - Augustana College, Rock Island (2015)

•  Preparing Youth for a Lifetime of Singing - Ohio State University Voice Symposium (2014)

• Teaching Contemporary Music - Voice Foundation, Northwest Chapter (2012)

• Teaching Contemporary Music - Voice Foundation, Philadelphia (2011)

• Singers on the Fringe - NATS National Conference (2010)

• Teacher Workshops - Puget Sound NATS (2010)

Nancy has extensive experience as both a singing teacher and speakers coach, having taught weekly voice lessons to professional and avocational singers of different ages and experience levels, as well as group lessons, lectures (presentations), and masterclasses at conferences and universities. Nancy believes that voice teachers are incredibly lucky people, because they get to live out their passion every day and witness the joy of transformation and empowerment in their students and clients.

• Empower Your Voice masterminds and small groups (2022-present)

• Speaker’s Coach (2018-2020)

• Independent Voice Studio Voice Teacher (1995-2019)

• Bellevue College Affiliate Vocal Instructor (2013-2018)

• Seattle Pacific University Voice Teacher (2015-2016)

• Cornish College of the Arts Adjunct Voice Teacher (2007-2008)

• University of New Mexico Substitute Voice Teacher for voice class (1995-1997)

• Los Alamos High School Voice Teacher (1996-1997)

 Masterclasses

• Alaska NATS (2016)

• The Cross-Training Studio Voice Foundation (2015)

• Augustana College Rock Island, IL (2015)

• Victoria NATS (2015)

• Dr. Kari Ragan (2011)

• Leanne Koch Studio (2009)
  

 
Classes and Workshops

• Singing Through Change: Women’s Voices in Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond (multiple presentations)

• Loyola University Guest Teacher (2017)

• Seattle Pacific University Guest Voice Teacher (2015)

• Bellevue Youth Theatre Teacher of Music Theory, Sight Reading, Harmony, and Solo Performance (2010-2013)

• As You Like It Studio Music Theatre Audition Prep Workshop (2012)

• REO Singer-Songwriter Conference (2007 and 2008) 

• Managing Perimenopausal and Menopausal Voice Changes, Journal of Singing (Jan/2022)

• Actors Practice Plan, Log, and Journal: A Planner for Acting Students Book (2021)

• Singing Through Change: Women’s Voices in Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond Book (2020)

• Are You Getting the Most Out Of Your NATS Membership? Article, Inter Nos (Sept/2018)

• Singer’s Practice Plan, Log, and Journal: A Planner for Singing Students Book (2018)

• Transitions: Learning To Fly Article, Inter Nos (Sept/2017)

• The Teen Girl’s Singing Guide Book (2017)

• Singing 101: Vocal Basics and Fundamental Singing Skills for All Styles and Abilities Book (2017)

• Forging a New Path: Transgender Singers in Popular Music Article, Journal of Singing (Feb/2017)

• Teaching Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Singers Article, VoicePrints NYSTA (Jan/Feb 2017)

• Inter Nos (NATS Publication) Editor and Writer (2010-2016)

• Where We Were Then and Where We Are Now Article, Journal of Singing, (Jan/2015)

• Music Theater Transforming Lives Article, Journal of Singing (Sept/Oct 2012)

• The Courage of Change Article, Journal of Singing (Jan/2010)

 Host

•  Every Sing Host and Producer (2017-present)

  • Interviewing singers, professionals, and influencers who contribute to singing, including voice scientists, voice teachers, choral directors, producers, audio engineers, and authors.

•  Voice to Vox Show Host (2017)

  • 12-episode series about a voice teacher learning to become a voice-over artist.

 Guest

• VocalFri with Nicholas Perna (2022)

• Menopause Changes Women's Singing Voices with Kevin MD (2021)

• A Quest for Well-Being with Valeria Teles (2021)

• The Mindfulness of Singing (2020)

• sHeroes Journey with Pamela Prather (2020)

• The Shrimp Tank: Where Street Smarts and Book Smarts Collide (2019)

• The Full Voice Podcast (2018)

• and many, many more

Nancy has had an active and extensive performance career in musical theater, entertaining audiences in roles ranging from Miss McKay (The Prime of Miss Brodie), Miss Lynch (Grease), and Widow Corney (Oliver!) to Frederick (Pirates of Penzance) and Grandma Tzeital (Fiddler on the Roof). She has also performed numerous benefits and concerts with The Bellevue Youth Theatre, The Seattle Symphony Chorus, the Seattle Ladies Musical Club and more, and has been a mezzo-soprano soloist for concert tours in Romania (2018), Croatia/Slovenia (2014), and Peru (2011), as well as a worship soloist at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice (2014).