Imposter Syndrome: How to Push Back Negative Thoughts and Reframe Your Thinking ⏱ 3 Mins
Silence the hyper-critical voice inside your head by following this sage advice on managing imposter syndrome.
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Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
Dr Shannon Coates will be keeping us company over the next two weeks to help us understand how we can build neurodiversity-inclusive voice studios. Shannon is a singer, voice teacher, and educator who began developing training and educational resources specifically… Read More »Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
In this solo episode, Alexa dives into the common struggles of imposter syndrome, low confidence, and feeling overwhelmed that many singing teachers face. As an experienced voice instructor and singer herself, Alexa shares personal stories and insights on managing these… Read More »Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
A Guide to the Most Common Singing Terms ⏱ 2 Mins
Confused by vocal terminology? Here’s a simple guide to common singing terms to help you teach with confidence.
Ep.153 Mastering the Spoken Voice for Recording with Nic Redman
Joining Alexa this week is Nic Redman, who has been working with the spoken voice for almost 20 years and who is the author of the best-selling book ‘On the Mic’. Nic has featured across the BBC, Times Radio, The… Read More »Ep.153 Mastering the Spoken Voice for Recording with Nic Redman
Twang: The Vocal Technique that Adds Colour and Soul to A Performance ⏱ 3 Mins
What is twang? How does it relate to the tongue? And how can singers master this vocal technique? Read on to find out.
Ep.152 ‘Tomayto, Tomahto’: Understanding Singing Terminology With Line Hilton
Alexa Terry talks about vocal related terminology with BAST founder Line Hilton. Line explains some of the anatomical terminology a singing teacher may encounter in a medical or voice science setting this includes anatomical terms, register names, support and resonance.… Read More »Ep.152 ‘Tomayto, Tomahto’: Understanding Singing Terminology With Line Hilton
A Guide to Good Sitting Posture for Singing Teachers ⏱ 2 Mins
Are you in pain after a long day teaching? Here’s a simple exercise to check if your sitting posture is correct.
Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang with Kerrie Obert
Vocal coach Kerrie Obert joins Alexa to discuss the technique of twang in singing—what it is, how to find it, and how to apply it in a healthy way across your range. We bust myths about twang and larynx position,… Read More »Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang with Kerrie Obert
Ep.150 Part Two: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
It’s part two of our chat with West End Musical Theatre performer, lead singer of a London Big Band, and Clinical Osteopath, Jennie Morton. Today Alexa and Jennie will be picking up right where they left off talking about the… Read More »Ep.150 Part Two: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
Six Ways To Help Your Student Make a Brilliant Vocal Reel ⏱ 2 Mins
Help your students make vocal reels that showcase their skills and wow casting directors and agents.
Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
West End Musical Theatre performer, lead singer of a London Big Band, and Clinical Osteopath, Jennie Morton joins Alexa on Singing Teachers Talk for part one of a two-part episode. This week the pair will be discussing how you can… Read More »Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
Vocal Acoustics: Three Exercises to Try in The Singing Studio ⏱ 2 Mins
Intimidated by vocal acoustics? Don’t be. Instead, try these easy exercises recommended by vocal acoustics pioneer Professor Ken Bozeman.
Ep.147 TV Vocal Coach: Behind the Scenes on ITV’s Mamma Mia with Claire Delaney.
It’s Claire Delaney who joins Alexa this week to give us a tour behind the scenes of working on the ITV show ‘Mamma Mia! I have a dream’, the search for Sophie and Sky. Claire is a vocal coach with… Read More »Ep.147 TV Vocal Coach: Behind the Scenes on ITV’s Mamma Mia with Claire Delaney.
Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman
Are you a vocal coach who has been avoiding vocal acoustics, you know that topic with words such as formant, harmonic, spectrogram and frequency? Maybe you just aren’t sure how it applies to teaching singers, or maybe you’ve tried but… Read More »Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman
How to Build A Singing Studio With A Unique Identity ⏱ 2 Mins
Want to build a singing studio that reflects who you really are and stands out from the rest? Discover how one singing teacher turned her passions into her studio’s USP.
Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Alexa delves into Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney. A Norwegian powerhouse based in the UK since ’99, Kaya is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. From Royal Variety Show to festival directing, she blends creativity and technique. Join us… Read More »Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Artist Development: The Role Singing Teachers Play in Nurturing Talent ⏱ 2 Mins
With record labels investing less and less in artist development, the role of singing teacher as mentor is more important than ever.
Ep.144 Exploring the Benefits of Sound Healing for Singers and Teachers with Rush Dorsett
This week it’s Rush Dorsett who’s keeping Alexa company. Rush is a voice coach, performing artist, and founder of the Embodied Voice Academy. She has earned accolades in voice science, psychology, and sound healing. Rush is passionate about weaving together… Read More »Ep.144 Exploring the Benefits of Sound Healing for Singers and Teachers with Rush Dorsett
Guide to Gospel Music for Singers and Teachers ⏱ 3 Mins
Start your gospel music journey with this helpful guide explaining the history and principles of this influential genre.