About VoceVista

VoceVista is run collaboratively by an international team that brings together deep expertise in voice analysis, pedagogy, and software development. The project unites VoceVista, LLC (now led by Niels Miller, continuing the work of his father Donald Miller) and Sygyt Software, where Bodo Maass is both company founder and lead 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 is on our history page.

The team

Bodo Maass

Lead developer · founder of Sygyt Software

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’s visualization capabilities. His own experience as an overtone singer informs his approach to making complex voice analysis accessible and practical.

Niels Miller

VoceVista, LLC

Niels Miller is the son and former business partner of Don Miller. In 2007 he co-founded EGGs for Singers (now VoceVista) with his father, and continues to lead the company following his father’s passing in 2020. Niels holds a master’s degree in African history and politics from UCLA’s African Studies Center. He is also a skilled double bassist, performing with big bands, small jazz ensembles, and salsa and samba groups.

Wolfgang Saus

Overtone singer · voice researcher · advisor

A leading overtone singer and voice researcher, Saus combines scientific training with classical singing expertise. Through his Choral Phonetics method he helps choir singers achieve better intonation by training them to hear their own overtones. VoceVista embodies the core principles of his method and research; as a key advisor he continues to guide its evolution. His own website is oberton.org.

Krzysztof Jaros

Researcher · software developer

An independent researcher and software developer from Poland specializing in sound work and consciousness exploration, Jaros contributes expertise in spectral signal processing and brainwave entrainment. His background in singing-bowl acoustics and therapeutic audio adds a unique perspective to the team. He is the author of Sonic Alchemy.

Christopher Besch

Performer · singing teacher

Dr. Besch is a professional performer and singing teacher with over 15 years of experience, focused on the acoustics and psychoacoustics of the voice. He received his doctorate from Rice University in 2021; his dissertation, “Understanding and Applying the Spectrograph in Vocal Pedagogy,” centered on VoceVista Video as a pedagogical tool. He has lectured on VoceVista for NATS, the Voice Study Centre, the Singing Voice Science Workshop, and many universities, and is available for guest lectures and consultations. His website is christopherbesch.com.

Don Miller (1933 to 2020)

Founder of VoceVista · voice scientist

Founder of VoceVista and a respected voice scientist, Miller’s research on singing-voice acoustics and physiology laid the groundwork for modern voice-analysis software, bridging scientific research and practical studio instruction. Read his full story.