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This week, Alexa chats with the brilliant Ian Howell to explore how we really hear the singers we work with. From psychoacoustics and functional listening to timbre, bias and intention, Ian unpacks the hidden processes behind vocal perception—and how understanding… Read More »Ep.237 Beyond the Vocal Tract: How the Brain Shapes What We Hear with Ian Howell

What if the secret to better singing practice isn’t doing more, but understanding why we avoid it in the first place? Voice educator Tessa Smith Whicker joins Alexa to explore how her master’s research reshaped her view of practice — from battling guilt… Read More »Ep.234 How to Motivate Student Singers to Practice with Tessa Smith Whicker

In this insightful episode, Alexa chats with Sami Wong, a speech and language pathologist who helps clients navigate communication challenges such as aphasia. Sami shares her personal journey into speech therapy, inspired by her late father’s recovery from a stroke,… Read More »Ep.233 How Speech Therapy and Aphasia inspired an Etsy Side Hustle with Sami Wong

Who decides what’s in when it comes to singing styles — and how do voice teachers keep up? In this fun and insightful episode, Alexa chats with voice teacher April Young about how changing trends in pop, musical theatre, and… Read More »Ep.231 Evolving Vocal Trends: Training Functional Registration in Contemporary Commercial Music with April Young

As singing teachers, we might often wonder: are my students actually having fun? Fun doesn’t have to mean over-the-top excitement—it’s about creating moments of joy, curiosity, and connection. In this episode, Alexa shares 10 practical ways to make singing lessons… Read More »Ep.228 10 Ways to Make Singing Lessons Fun with Alexa Terry 

In this episode of The Singing Teachers Talk Podcast, Alexa chats with Rachael Drury about practical ways voice teachers can use AI to save time, spark creativity, and streamline admin — without losing the vital human connection that makes teaching… Read More »Ep.226 The Rise of AI: Practical Tools and Strategies For the Singing Teacher with Rachael Drury

In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, we welcome Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross – co-authors of the New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, in which they explore how the arts are not just entertainment, but vital… Read More »Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and Healing with Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross

What sets a technically strong performer apart from a truly unforgettable one? In this episode, Molly Marie Walsh — performer, educator, and MT history advocate — unpacks how a deep understanding of musical theatre’s roots enriches performance, informs vocal style,… Read More »Ep.221 How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer with Molly Marie Walsh 

Ever wondered what makes a great singing studio setup? In this solo episode, Alexa Terry explores the key elements of a well-equipped singing studio, offering practical insights for teachers working in both private and institutional settings. From essential tools to… Read More »Ep.217 Setting Up for Success: Singing Teacher’s Studio Essentials with Alexa Terry

How do actors convincingly switch accents, and what happens when singing enters the mix? Voice teacher, researcher and spoken voice expert Louisa Morgan returns to explore the rich world of accents and dialects—from phonetics and oral posture to emotional authenticity… Read More »Ep.216 Dialects and Accents in the Singing Studio: Challenges & Choices with Louisa Morgan

What happens when you mix Julie Andrews, musical theatre, and a dash of cheeky cabaret? This week, Alexa chats to performer and singing teacher Rosie Williamson about her show What Would Julie Do?—a musical comedy cabaret. Rosie shares how she… Read More »Ep.214 The Secret to a Portfolio Career: Singing, Teaching and Creating with Rosie Williamson

In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Estelle Idoko shares her journey from medical school to music school. We explore how she helps others reconnect with their creativity, and what holds so many back from living artistically. Whether you’re a… Read More »Ep.213 Medicine to Music. A Journey Back to A Creative Calling with Estelle Idoko

Want to help your singers master pop stylings like belt, riffing, breathy tone, and yodel flips? Alexa has invited singing coach Hannah Smikle back to the podcast for this practical episode, to share 10 killer pop songs that unlock vocal… Read More »Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style with Hannah Smikle

In this episode, we chat with Dublin-based singing teacher and voice science enthusiast Eimear McCarthy Luddy. Eimear shares the story behind her #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book—a fun, creative resource designed to make vocal anatomy accessible and engaging. We explore her… Read More »Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy

How can we define ‘gospel,’ and what are the nuances of the style that give it its name? This week, Alexa joins Nashville-based vocal coach and music producer, Amos Evans, to chat about chords, riffs, vibrato and other textures which… Read More »Ep.209 From DC To Nashville: The Art of Gospel Singing with Amos Evans