Kimberley George is a singer-songwriter and topliner for DJs. She joins Alexa today on Singing Teachers Talk to tell you everything you need to know about songwriting for electronic music styles. Listen in to find out what happens when a… Read More »Ep.107 Mastering Songwriting for Electronic Music with DJ Topliner Kimberley George
Got a student who is struggling with their musical mojo? Here are five ways to help them discover their authentic vocal style. Jo Sear is a singing teacher and performer who has helped many students in their quest to discover… Read More »How to Help Singers Find Their Authentic Vocal Style ⏱ 2 mins
Create a safe and supportive learning environment for students with ADHD by following these simple strategies.
BAST founder Line Hilton joins Alexa Terry today on Singing Teachers Talk to discuss giving student-led singing lessons. We’ll be talking about the different types of questions to ask and how you can get students to expand on their answers,… Read More »Ep.106 How to Give Student-Led Singing Lessons with Line Hilton
Joining Alexa today is Jo Sear, a rock, pop and soul singer, and teacher of CCM singing styles. Jo completed her MA in Voice Pedagogy through the Voice Study Centre and will soon begin her PhD at The Royal Northern… Read More »Ep.105 How to Teach Popular Music Styles To Singers with Jo Sear
Learn how to measure a student’s vocal range, lung capacity, pitch and resonance and how this knowledge can improve your teaching.
Joining Alexa today is Colin McGee, who is trained in psychoanalytic and humanistic therapy and hypnotherapy. Colin McGee works at the National ADHD charity ADDISS as a psychotherapist, supervisor, and trainer, and also has his own personal clinical practice specialising… Read More »Ep.104 Teaching Singers with ADHD with Colin McGee
The symptoms of menopause go far beyond hot flushes. Read on for a comprehensive list of how menopause impacts the voice. When Joanne Bozeman noticed changes to her voice in mid-life, she was baffled. She hadn’t changed her lifestyle or practice routine,… Read More »Menopause: How to Spot the Signs of Hormone-related Voice Change ⏱ 3 mins
Kaya Herstad-Carney joins Alexa to tackle the subject of how to measure a singer. That doesn’t mean marking their height on the wall in pencil; it’s about understanding someone’s limitations and exceptions. Kaya is creative with a wide skill set,… Read More »Ep.103 How to ‘Measure’ a Singer With Kaya Herstad-Carney
When is the time right for a singer to try belting? Top vocal coach John Henny answers three FAQs on belting for beginners. Most contemporary singers want the ability to bring showstopping, high intensity to a performance through the art… Read More »Belting for Beginners: Three Top Tips on Getting Started ⏱ 2 mins
Today Alexa is joined by the wonderful Joanne Bozeman who has been a voice teacher for almost 50 years. Joanne is a singer herself and was a faculty member at Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music in the state of Wisconsin.… Read More »Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman
Top nutritionist Duncan Rock dishes out some no-nonsense diet advice for singers that includes a surprising verdict on dairy. Singers are often bombarded with advice about what they should and shouldn’t eat. Some say dairy is the ultimate voice killer,… Read More »Nutrition for Singers: Common Diet Myths Debunked ⏱ 2 mins
Internationally renowned voice teacher John Henny returns to chat with host Alexa Terry on this episode of Singing Teachers Talk. John has taught thousands of vocalists, including Grammy winners and top background and session singers. He has also trained hundreds… Read More »Ep.101 How to Belt With John Henny
What should you do if a student cancels a session at short notice? Here’s some useful advice from Line Hilton on dealing with missed lessons. Last-minute cancellations can be a tricky issue for singing teachers to deal with – especially… Read More »Dealing with Missed Lessons: How to Confidently Enforce Your Cancellation Policy ⏱ 2 mins
This episode is very special! It marks 100 episodes of the BAST Singing Teachers Talk podcast! We just wanted to take a second to do a massive shout-out to all of the incredible guests we’ve spoken to and also to… Read More »Ep.100 The Truth About Singing and Dairy with Nutritionist Duncan Rock
Songwriting guru Sophie Garner reveals the simple exercise she uses in schools to kickstart the creative process. It’s fair to say that Sophie Garner knows a thing or two about songwriting with children. Over the past 15 years, the vocal coach has… Read More »Songwriting with Children: The Easy Beginner Exercise That Works ⏱ 2 mins
‘Ask Me Anything’ is where listeners can pose questions to BAST Training founder and trainer, Line Hilton. In this episode Line gives advice on creating cancellation policy, optimal booking systems, when you might need to use a debt collection agency… Read More »Ep.99 Ask Me Anything (February Edition) With Line Hilton
Why are musicians like endurance athletes? And which instrument is the most perilous for your posture? Read on to find out. Good posture is essential for singers, which is why teachers take the time to help students get their alignment… Read More »Posture and the Performer: Three Facts You Should Know ⏱ 3 mins
Today Alexa is joined by a singer and voice coach who was the first artist to perform at London’s O2 Arena. She has taught music to more than 4,000 children and has worked on ITV’s The Voice Kids. In 2019… Read More »Ep.98 The Benefits of Songwriting For Children’s Mental Health With Sophie Garner
When it comes to vocal health and the singer, what’s normal and what’s neurotic? Joanna Kazden discusses the line between savvy self-care and diva demands. Speech pathologist and voice rehab specialist Joanna Cazden describes the lifestyle sacrifices that professional singers make… Read More »Vocal Health and the Singer: The No-Nonsense Guide to Building Good Habits ⏱ 3 mins
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