Alexander Technique 101: A Quick Guide for Singing Teachers ⏱ 3 mins
If you’ve heard of the Alexander Technique but aren’t exactly sure what it is or how it can help singers, then here’s a quick 101 for you.
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Ep. 137 Creating Optimal Learning Environments for Children and Young Adults with Roberta Wolff
Joining Alexa today is Professor of Performing Arts Pedagogy at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Roberta Wolff. As well as teaching on the Guildhall PGCert programme, she provides professional development on teaching skills to teachers across the performing arts… Read More »Ep. 137 Creating Optimal Learning Environments for Children and Young Adults with Roberta Wolff
Ep.135 The Valentine Voice Care Mission and Building Your Own Practice Premises with Kate Valentine
We first welcomed Kate Valentine to the Singing Teachers Talk podcast back on episode 85. But now, Kate is back with us in episode 135, to tell us all about Valentine Voice Care Lewes, a centre for vocal wellness development,… Read More »Ep.135 The Valentine Voice Care Mission and Building Your Own Practice Premises with Kate Valentine
The Truth About Belting: Five Myths Debunked ⏱ 3 mins
Confused about belting? Here’s Broadway vocal coach Amanda Flynn to bust some of the most common belt myths.
Ep.120 Understanding Singing And Fitness With Duncan Rock
Singer and nutritionist Duncan Rock returns to the podcast to discuss the topic of understanding singing and fitness.
The Transition: How to Develop Mixed Voice (and Avoid Cracks, Flips and Wobbles) ⏱ 3 mins
Line Hilton discusses how to smoothly navigate the transition and develop a healthy, balanced mixed voice.
Guide to Head Voice: The Vocal Tool That Helps Singers Soar Like Beyonce ⏱ 3 mins
Singers who want to deliver powerful, soaring vocals at the higher end of their range (like Beyonce) need a well-developed head voice.
Why Jaw Tension Can Wreak Havoc on a Singer’s Voice and How to Tackle It ⏱ 3 mins
The jaw plays a crucial role in singing, and if there’s tension in this part of the body, a singer can expect trouble in the form of vocal strain, reduced range or registration problems. So to learn more about the… Read More »Why Jaw Tension Can Wreak Havoc on a Singer’s Voice and How to Tackle It ⏱ 3 mins
Measuring a Singer’s Voice: When and How To Do It ⏱ 2 mins
Learn how to measure a student’s vocal range, lung capacity, pitch and resonance and how this knowledge can improve your teaching.
Menopause: How to Spot the Signs of Hormone-related Voice Change ⏱ 3 mins
The symptoms of menopause go far beyond hot flushes. Read on for a comprehensive list of how menopause impacts the voice. When Joanne Bozeman noticed changes to her voice in mid-life, she was baffled. She hadn’t changed her lifestyle or practice routine,… Read More »Menopause: How to Spot the Signs of Hormone-related Voice Change ⏱ 3 mins
Nutrition for Singers: Common Diet Myths Debunked ⏱ 2 mins
Top nutritionist Duncan Rock dishes out some no-nonsense diet advice for singers that includes a surprising verdict on dairy. Singers are often bombarded with advice about what they should and shouldn’t eat. Some say dairy is the ultimate voice killer,… Read More »Nutrition for Singers: Common Diet Myths Debunked ⏱ 2 mins
Vocal Health and the Singer: The No-Nonsense Guide to Building Good Habits ⏱ 3 mins
When it comes to vocal health and the singer, what’s normal and what’s neurotic? Joanna Kazden discusses the line between savvy self-care and diva demands. Speech pathologist and voice rehab specialist Joanna Cazden describes the lifestyle sacrifices that professional singers make… Read More »Vocal Health and the Singer: The No-Nonsense Guide to Building Good Habits ⏱ 3 mins
Could This Simple Breathing Exercise Help Your Musical Theatre Students Sing Better? ⏱ 2 mins
Dr Matt Edwards explains why less is more when it comes to breathing in contemporary pop/rock musical theatre singing and shares a useful breathing exercise. When it comes to breath control in contemporary musical theatre singing, Dr Matt Edwards of Shenandoah… Read More »Could This Simple Breathing Exercise Help Your Musical Theatre Students Sing Better? ⏱ 2 mins
Preparing for Musical Theatre Auditions – Tips from a Broadway Veteran ⏱ 2 mins
What does it take to win a coveted role on Broadway? Veteran vocal coach Bob Marks reveals how he helps singers prep for high-stakes musical theatre auditions. Bob Marks started vocal coaching in New York in the 1970s and has… Read More »Preparing for Musical Theatre Auditions – Tips from a Broadway Veteran ⏱ 2 mins
Top ENT Answers Four Seasonal Singing Questions ⏱ 3 mins
Can you sing with a cold? Are antihistamines bad? We put these questions and more to top ear, nose and throat surgeon Declan Costello. Here’s what he had to say. With the cold and flu season upon us, the Singing… Read More »Top ENT Answers Four Seasonal Singing Questions ⏱ 3 mins
The Right and Wrong Way to Tell a Singer They Need to See an ENT ⏱ 2 mins
What’s the best way to broach the tricky subject of vocal ill-health with a student? Kate Valentine explains how to deliver difficult news in a sensitive and professional manner. When Kate Valentine was diagnosed with a serious vocal pathology, her… Read More »The Right and Wrong Way to Tell a Singer They Need to See an ENT ⏱ 2 mins
Singers with Allergies: Top Teaching Tips and an Important Warning ⏱ 3 mins
Vocal coach Line Hilton reveals the do’s and don’ts of working with singers with allergies. In a perfect world, every singing student would be fighting fit and brimming with good health all year round. But unfortunately, things don’t always work… Read More »Singers with Allergies: Top Teaching Tips and an Important Warning ⏱ 3 mins
Prepping Superstars on the Road: Vocal Coach Reveals His Backstage Voice Care Secrets ⏱ 3 mins
When artists like Justin Timberlake and Lizzo prepare for high-stakes gigs or stadium tours, they turn to vocal coach RAab Stevenson. Read on to learn how RAab keeps the voices of top artists in shape on the road. He may… Read More »Prepping Superstars on the Road: Vocal Coach Reveals His Backstage Voice Care Secrets ⏱ 3 mins
Vocal Massage: Does It Hurt? And Other Commonly Asked Questions⏱3 mins
Vocal manual therapist Lydia Flock answers five frequently asked questions about vocal massage. Some singers swear by vocal massage as an essential maintenance tool to keep their voice in top shape. Others turn to it when experiencing vocal problems such… Read More »Vocal Massage: Does It Hurt? And Other Commonly Asked Questions⏱3 mins
Six Questions to Help Identify the Right Vocal Exercises ⏱3 mins
Top vocal coach Line Hilton explains how to tailor vocal exercises to suit the needs of a student. With decades of vocal coaching experience under her belt, Line Hilton, the founder of BAST Training, knows a thing or two about teaching… Read More »Six Questions to Help Identify the Right Vocal Exercises ⏱3 mins