Looking for fresh and engaging repertoire for young voices? In this episode, Alexa shares 10 fantastic song choices for pre-pubertal singers (ages 7–11), blending pop, musical theatre, Disney magic, and lyrical gems. Along the way, she unpacks how to adapt tricky material, and keep young singers inspired without shutting down their curiosity. Whether you’re a singing teacher or choir leader, you’ll leave with practical tips, creative workarounds, and plenty of musical inspiration for the next generation of performers.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST
0:31 What might we want to consider when working with a child singer?
4:19 Top tips for when a song is pushing a singer’s limits
5:23 10 songs for child singers
About the presenter, click HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Jenevora Williams
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.156 Part Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios
Singing Teachers talk – Ep.175 Understanding the Transmasculine Voice
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire Your Singing Lessons
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in Your Studio
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.221 How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.77 How to Teach Singing to Children with Dana Lentini
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.139 Understanding Play-Based Learning for Children
ABOUT THE GUEST
Alexa is a singing teacher and vocal coach who runs her own singing tuition practice in the South of England. She is also a 1-1 singing tutor at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools – Italia Conti, where she regularly panels auditions and assessments. Alexa is the host of BAST Training’s Singing Teachers Talk podcast, and is one of the mentors for their level 5 singing teaching qualification. [Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]After graduating with a BA Musical Theatre degree, Alexa Terry donned her sailor’s cap and performed as a lead soloist on cruise ships travelling the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Baltic seas. She trod the boards in London’s West End as the protagonist in a new Musical Theatre project, studied as a librettist with Book, Music and Lyrics (BML), and has written for the likes of BritishTheatre.com as a reviewer. Alexa has also presented on topics of Musical Theatre repertoire, authentic Musical Theatre performance, and imposter syndrome for Vocology in Practice and The Sing Space.
Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching
