How to Build Confidence: A Four-Step Strategy to Help Singers Flourish
Find out how four simple words could help singers banish self-doubt, build confidence and enjoy creative freedom.
Find out how four simple words could help singers banish self-doubt, build confidence and enjoy creative freedom.
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
The queen of breathy vocals, Billie Eilish, has a catalogue of brilliant songs, but one track stands out as the ideal starting place for beginners.
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
Learning vocal anatomy (and all those long, hard-to-pronounce names) can be tricky for singers. Here are four tips to make it less daunting.
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
Reach out to others in your industry without feeling awkward or out of place by following these networking tips for singing teachers.
In this episode ahead of Pride Month, Alexa Terry shares 10 vibrant, emotional, and empowering songs to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in your singing studio. From folk rock belting to acoustic remixes and Broadway ballads, discover repertoire that not only expands… Read More »Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in your Studio with Alexa Terry
A vocal cool down is the ideal way to wrap up after a big performance and help protect your voice for future gigs. Read on to discover why.
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
Discover how Joe Cavalli-Price uses world-building in his singing lessons to help students unlock expression, emotion and creativity.
Are ‘warm ups’ and ‘cool downs’ really necessary for singers? In this episode, Alexa and Line dive into the why, when, and how of warming up and cooling down the voice. With a mix of science, personal insight, and practical tips (yes, including… Read More »Ep.208 The Best Vocal Exercises for Warm Ups & Cool Downs with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
This simple trust-building exercise can help establish a supportive, collaborative environment in singing lessons.
What if one of the most powerful moments of someone’s life happened in their final days? And what if that moment was because of music? Founder of Music in Hospices, Joe Cavalli-Price, shares astonishing stories of how live music can… Read More »Ep.207 Singing at the End of Life: The Magic of Music in Hospices with Joseph Cavalli-Price
If you’re looking to freshen up the repertoire you offer your students, try these five song suggestions from Alexa Terry.
In this thought-provoking episode, Stephen King returns to explore the deep links between psychology and voice. How can we integrate body psychotherapy into our lessons without a psychology degree? And how can we respond when we don’t have all the… Read More »Ep.206 Singing, Psychotherapy and the Voice: Exploring Deeper Connections with Stephen King
In this solo episode, Alexa unveils a brand-new podcast feature all about repertoire. But why is choosing the right song so much more than just picking a tune your student likes?Join Alexa as she shares 10 songs for a range of student needs.… Read More »Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire Your Singing Lessons with Alexa Terry
Top vocal coach Line Hilton shares her favourite exercises to help singers feel more confident singing high notes and extend their vocal range.
This week, Alexa is chatting with singing teacher and performer of stage and screen – Becca Luter, about mastering the art of stress-free self-taping for auditions. Discover valuable tips and techniques to enhance the audition process for you and your… Read More »Ep.204 Mastering Self Tapes for Auditions with Becca Luter