BAST Training

Why do performers experience stage fright, even when they love being on stage? In this episode, voice coach and breathwork teacher Laura Dumbleton joins Alexa to unpack performance anxiety, fight-or-flight responses, and practical tools to manage nerves before, during and after singing or public speaking. Expect… Read More »Ep.261 Managing Performance Nerves: Tools For Singers & Singing Teachers with Laura Dumbleton

What happens when singing teachers step away from screens and come together in one room? In this episode, Line Hilton shares why BAST is bringing back live, in-person singing teacher training with a special intensive weekend in Manchester, exploring the… Read More »Ep.260 The Return of In-Person Training: Our Singing Teacher Intensive in Manchester with Line Hilton

How important is it that the singing teacher can actually demonstrate the sound they are asking of the singer? This week, Line and Alexa are unpacking the hidden realities behind vocal demonstration, and why giving a demo isn’t always that… Read More »Ep.259 Can You Teach Singing Without Demonstrating? with Line Hilton

In this episode, Alexa dives into the often-misunderstood world of legit musical theatre singing, unpacking what the style really means, why so many performers feel lost when approaching it, and how teachers can guide singers through the journey with confidence.… Read More »Ep.258 10 Plus ‘Legit’ Songs for Musical Theatre Singers with Alexa Terry

A fascinating deep dive into what really happens inside the singer’s brain, this episode explores the surprising intersection of neuroscience, pedagogy, and creativity. Joined by renowned voice expert Heidi Moss Erickson, the conversation unpacks how singing is both incredibly complex… Read More »Ep.256 The Neuroscience of Singing: What the Singer’s Brain Needs with Heidi Moss Erickson

Get the honest lowdown before you buy in this fun, insightful review episode of Stop Faking It! Sound. Alexa breaks down whether this book really delivers for singing teachers and vocal coaches, without the usual dry, sleep-inducing science. Along the way, Alexa unpacks key concepts in a way that actually sticks, complete… Read More »Ep.255 ‘Stop Faking It! Sound’ Book Review with Alexa Terry

Ever wondered what really happens in that all-important first year of teaching? The leap from passion to profession, from ‘maybe one day’ to ‘this is it’ – it’s rarely a straight line. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the journey… Read More »Ep.254 Lessons Learned in the First Year of Teaching Singing with Mark Lowman

This week, Alexa is joined by Dr Luciano Simões to explore cross-training as a modern vocal pedagogy through a Latin American lens, unpacking how singers can develop flexibility, resilience, and stylistic authenticity across different genres. Drawing on the rich hybridity… Read More »Ep.252 Cross-Training Through a Latin American Lens: A Modern Vocal Pedagogy with Dr Luciano Simões

In this episode Alexa explores how to choose repertoire that sits comfortably within developing ‘tween’ voices while still feeling relevant and exciting for young singers today. From musical theatre gems to contemporary chart hits, the episode offers a thoughtfully curated selection of… Read More »Ep.251 10 Plus Songs for Tween Girls with Alexa Terry 

What if you’re not stuck because you don’t know enough, but because you think you should know everything before you begin? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by where to start, unsure how to market yourself, or quietly battling imposter syndrome,… Read More »Ep.247 The 5-Day Challenge: Clarity, Confidence, and Getting Started as a Singing Teacher with Line Hilton

How does a singing teacher land a vocal coaching job on a TV drama? In this episode, Alexa is joined by vocal coach, performer and returning guest – Candi Underwood, who shares her experience coaching Matt Smith for the Sky… Read More »Ep.246 Inside TV Drama Voice Work: Coaching Matt Smith, with Candi Underwood

What if your singing studio could open doors to the industry, too? In this episode, Alexa is joined by talent agent and educator Josephine Lancuba, founder of Studio Talent Collective, to lift the curtain on in-house talent agencies. From creating… Read More »Ep.243 How an In-House Talent Agency Can Open New Possibilities in Your Singing Studio with Josephine Lancuba