Help! I Can’t Stop Thinking I Look Ugly When I Sing ⏱ 3 Mins
How can teachers help self-conscious singers overcome worries about their appearance when performing? Becky Gilhespie shares her thoughts.
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Ep.167 Understanding Nasality and Perception in the Singing Voice with Dr Nicholas Perna
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
Ep.166 Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Singing with Becky Gilhespie
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
‘I’d Like To Ban The Word Talent From The World’⏱ 2 Mins
Cognitive neuroscientist and music teacher Molly Gebrian says talent is not the key to success. What really matters is desire and hard work.
Ep.165 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part Two
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
Beginner’s Guide to Folk Music ⏱ 3 Mins
Take a deep dive into the roots of folk music and discover how singers can get started with this enduring genre.
Ep.164 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part One
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
The Benefits of Joining a Professional Network ⏱ 2 Mins
Running your own singing studio doesn’t have to be a solo slog. By joining a professional network, you’ll get access to advice and learning opportunities.
Ep.163 How to Sing and Teach Folk with Anna Tabbush
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
The Best Way to Advise A Student To See an ENT ⏱ 2 Mins
Tread carefully when advising a singer to see an ENT by following these easy tips.
Ep.162 Voices of the South West: Building Community with Rose Kimberley & Claire Williamson from the SouthWest Voice Hub
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
PACE: The Simple Strategy to Support Students with Trauma ⏱ 3 Mins
Learn how PACE, a trauma-informed strategy that psychologists use, could help you reach out to struggling students.
Ep.161 From Speech to Song: Training the Spoken Voice Vs the Singing Voice with SLP Elle Holiday
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
Five Everyday Items That Make Fun Props In Singing Lessons ⏱ 3 Mins
Use these everyday household items as props in your singing lessons for quick results and happy, engaged students.
Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers with Psychologist Dr. Lydia Stone
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
Piano Accompaniment Tips: Helpful Hacks If You Lack Keyboard Confidence ⏱ 3 Mins
Feel more at ease and focused when you’re teaching by following these helpful piano accompaniment tips.
Ep.159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons with Kaya Herstad-Carney
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
Why You Should Join NATS ⏱ 2 Mins
Joining the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) transformed Dr Kari Ragan’s career. Could it do the same for yours?
Ep.158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton
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
Strategies for Teaching Singers with Autism ⏱ 3 Mins
Improve how you coach students on the spectrum by using these strategies for teaching singers with autism.