Alexa is joined by Line Hilton to discuss the concept of quick fixes in singing. They explore when it might be appropriate to use a quick fix, such as in auditions or performances, and when it might not be advisable,… Read More »Ep.168 Pros and Cons of Quick Fixes in Singing with Line Hilton
Alexa is joined by Dr Nicholas Perna to talk about nasality. They discuss and unravel the mysteries of the nose’s role in vocal production. From debunking myths about nasal resonance to exploring the benefits of nasal airflow, Dr Perna’s insights… Read More »Ep.167 Understanding Nasality and Perception in the Singing Voice with Dr Nicholas Perna
Becky Gilhespie returns to the Singing Teachers Talk podcast to help us overcome our self-consciousness in singing. Becky is an experienced vocal coach working with touring artists, actors, and singers of all levels, having run studios in London and Sydney,… Read More »Ep.166 Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Singing with Becky Gilhespie
The wonderful Dr Molly Gebrian is sticking around for part two of her chat with Alexa on the science of learning and practising, this week telling us all about practice habits, the memory, mental practice and much more. She highlights… Read More »Ep.165 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part Two
Dr. Molly Gebrian joins Alexa on the Singing Teachers Talk podcast for the first of a two parter to discuss the neuroscience of learning and its application to teaching and practising. The conversation covers brain organisation, neural pathways, myelin, learning… Read More »Ep.164 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part One
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
Rose Kimberly and Claire Williamson join Alexa to discuss the South West Voice Hub, a network they created to connect voice practitioners and singers in the South West of the UK. The hub aims to provide a local network for… Read More »Ep.162 Voices of the South West: Building Community with Rose Kimberley & Claire Williamson from the SouthWest Voice Hub
Vocal Labs director Elle Holiday joins Alexa this week all the way from Adelaide in South Australia. Elle is a voice-specialising speech pathologist and singing teacher whose methodology is customised and based on evidence, focusing on retraining vocal techniques, enhancing… Read More »Ep.161 From Speech to Song: Training the Spoken Voice Vs the Singing Voice with SLP Elle Holiday
In this week’s episode Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Stone, joins Alexa Terry to discuss the topic of trauma. Lydia specialises in working with fostered and adopted children and families, she also runs a choir and is currently on the… Read More »Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers with Psychologist Dr. Lydia Stone
Kaya Herstad-Carney returns to the podcast but this time she’s brought her Mary Poppins bag of tricks. Join Alexa and Kaya as they discuss the gadgets and props you can use as a singing teacher, the benefits they have to… Read More »Ep.159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Amy Walton, with expertise in musical literacy and keyboard skills, joins Alexa to explore essential music theory and piano skills for singing teachers. Trained in jazz performance, she reshaped curriculum at the Academy of Contemporary Music and teaches at Toronto’s… Read More »Ep.158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton
Dr. Kari Ragan, is a voice teacher and rehab specialist, Master Teacher for National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Intern Program, co-founder of Northwest Voice Conference. She joins Alexa to discuss NATS’ mission, benefits of membership, and the upcoming… Read More »Ep.157 What Singing Teachers Need to Know about NATS with Dr Kari Ragan
Dr Shannon Coates is with us for part two of this discussion on building neurodiversity inclusive voice studios and we’re picking up just where we left off last week. Shannon is a singer, voice teacher, and educator who began developing… Read More »Ep.156 Part Two: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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