Born in Eastern Germany in 1941, Dr. Titze discusses his family life, childhood, and moving to the United States. Describes entering the University of Utah where he earned the Bachelors and Masters degrees in electrical engineering; discusses working in private industry following graduation. Comments on his desire to combine his passion for science with his love for singing, and how that led to his doctoral research on the nature of vocal fold vibration, and his long, productive career in voice science.