Tension-busting trills are a fun and safe way to help your students warm up and build efficient breath control. What is a ‘trill’ in vocal coaching? A trill is an action that creates a secondary vibration (the first being the… Read More »Why trills should be in your teacher toolbox ⏱ 4 mins
It’s the return of Singing Teachers Talk podcast! What are the six fundamentals of singing? That’s just one of the topics of conversation on the podcast this week. Alexa Terry is joined by guest Rachel Lynes, vocal coach and ex-West… Read More »Ep.28 Finding the fundamental truths of singing with Rachel Lynes
Newsflash: BAST’s podcast makes a return to the airwaves this week! After a brief hiatus, BAST’s podcast is back with a new name – Singing Teachers Talk – but the same firm commitment to covering everything to do with the voice… Read More »The podcast for singing teachers who want to earn and learn more ⏱ 2 mins
You’ll never struggle to find the right song for a student again with our ultimate list of musical theatre solos for female singers. Delve into the best of Broadway, the West End and indie theatre with our ABC list of… Read More »Best musical theatre solos for female singers ⏱ 7 mins
Six tips to boost your energy and motivation and help you say goodbye to feeling bleurgh. How are you doing after 18 months of pandemic living? Have you discovered a renewed zest for life, or do you feel flat, directionless… Read More »How to find more energy and motivation if you feel sluggish
Learn how to make inspired repertoire choices so that your students shine on stage and in auditions. Here are eight time-saving tips to help you source great songs. 1. Don’t source them at all When it comes to sourcing repertoire, students… Read More »How to source great songs for your students
Two leading voice coaches have shared their views on the role singing can play in helping Covid longhaulers. Dr Rachel Goldenberg and Phoene Cave, both of whom have worked extensively with people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), discussed their… Read More »Three things we’ve learned about long Covid and singing
Alarm has been raised at the steady decline in the number of students studying music at A-Level. The release of A-Level results last week marked the end to what has been an extraordinarily tough year for students – and teachers.… Read More »New stats reveal shocking decline in number of A-Level music students
Read Alexa Terry’s guide to the most common words used in the world of singing, and you’ll never be intimidated by fancy vocal coaching terminology ever again. A is for Amygdala The amygdala comprises a cluster of nerve cells and is… Read More »The ABC of vocal coaching
Want to become a better singing teacher and grow your vocal coaching business? Here are four books to curl up with on your summer break. Why the F*ck Can’t I Change? Insights from a Neuroscientist to Show That You Can… Read More »Four books that will make you a better singing teacher
Turn the tables on negative thinking and manage imposter syndrome by following these five tips. As Alexa Terry explains in part two of our imposter syndrome series, instead of trying to suppress feelings of self-doubt, it’s better to acknowledge your… Read More »Five ways to manage imposter syndrome ⏱ 4 mins
Ever feel like you’re drowning in self-doubt and niggling fears that you’re not good enough? Then you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. In the first of a two-part series, Alexa Terry explores the symptoms and causes of imposter syndrome. ‘Humans… Read More »Imposter syndrome: Spot the symptoms and causes ⏱ 7 mins
Learn how to keep your voice hydrated in the second part of BAST Training’s hydration series. Line Hilton and Alexa Terry share some simple hydration tips and explain the external factors that can dehydrate the voice. In ‘The Truth About… Read More »Six easy ways to keep your voice hydrated
How much water should a singer drink? Line Hilton and Alexa Terry take a deep dive into the research on singing and hydration. Hydration is a holy grail in vocal health – and rightly so. But how much of the… Read More »The truth about singing and hydration
Here’s an update from the Performing Arts Medicine Association on the latest thinking about singing and long Covid. A year ago, BAST spoke to singer and vocal coach Sarah Nixey about her post-Covid vocal recovery. Back then, long Covid was a… Read More »Singing and long Covid: six things the experts are saying
Alexa Terry shares time-saving, stress-busting tips to help self-employed singing teachers enjoy a better work/life balance. There’s a lot more to running a vocal coaching studio than simply working with students. As sole traders, we often undertake multiple roles, including… Read More »Ten tips for a better work/life balance
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