How can singing teachers better support neurodivergent singers? In this insightful episode, Alexa is joined by singer, educator and former hospital school deputy head Sarah Marion to explore neurodiversity in singing lessons. From ADHD, autism, Tourette’s and anxiety, to sensory… Read More »Ep.282 How to Support Neurodivergent Singers with Sarah Marrion
Folk singer and teacher, Anna Tabbush joins Alexa to share insights into the world of folk music, its historical context, lyrical content, vocal techniques, and teaching methods. The pair discuss the origins of folk music, its storytelling function, and the… Read More »Ep.163 How to Sing and Teach Folk with Anna Tabbush
Jono McNeil returns from our last episode, joining Alexa to discuss licks, riffs, runs, and how to master vocal style. Jono has served as Head of Vocals at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), designing degree vocal curriculum content. He’s… Read More »Ep.124 Mastering Vocal Style: Licks, Riffs and Runs With Jono McNeil
Joining Alexa this week is Sarah Summers, who is a musical director, choir leader and vocal health first aider based in Swindon, UK. Sarah runs four choirs, including one for unpaid carers and another for staff and retired employees… Read More »Ep.122 Discovering The Well-Being Benefits of Community Choirs with Sarah Summers
Alexa is joined by Michele Weir, a renowned figure in vocal jazz education and arranging. Michele is the founder of the online school Music Habit and the creator of the app ScatAbility. Additionally, she has written several books on… Read More »Ep.121 How to Sing and Teach Jazz with Michele Weir
Today Alexa is joined by a singer-songwriter, speech pathologist and voice rehabilitation specialist. She’s also the author of Everyday Voice Care: The Lifestyle Guide for Singers and Talkers, with other publication credits including the Journal of Voice and Voice and… Read More »Ep.96 Helping Singers Maintain a Vocally Healthy Lifestyle With Joanna Cazden