Joining Alexa today on Singing Teachers Talk is the Head Tutor of Singing at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Michael Vickers. The experienced teacher, who also works in private practice with aspiring and professional performers, is here to… Read More »Ep.91 How to Help Prepare Singers for Drama School Auditions with Michael Vickers
Want to write a book about voice but don’t know how to get started? Here’s a four-step guide to penning your own publication. Writing a book is an excellent way for singing teachers to share their knowledge, increase their professional… Read More »Four-Step Guide to Writing a Book About Voice ⏱ 3 mins
Co-authors Lydia Hart and Stephen King are back on the podcast to talk about their recently published book, ‘Help! I’ve Got a Voice Problem’. A book should belong on every singer and voice user’s bookshelf as well as on display… Read More »Ep.90 Help! I’ve Got a Voice Problem with Lydia Hart and Stephen King
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
Today’s guest is the Associate Professor of Voice and Theatre, Coordinator of Musical Theatre Voice Training and Artistic Director of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute of the Shenandoah Conservatory. He has written articles for the Journal of Singing and has… Read More »Ep.89 How to Teach Musical Theatre Styles Successfully with Dr Matt Edwards
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
Today Alexa is joined by Robert ‘Bob’ Marks, a voice teacher, coach, conductor, arranger, author and director. His extensive career has seen him act as a musical director for over 200 productions and his clients have included Ariana Grande, Ricky… Read More »Ep.88 What Can be Learned From Teaching 100,000 lessons
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
Today we talk to laryngologist Declan Costello who, during the Covid-19 pandemic, helped coordinate research on the perceived dangers of aerosols and singing. A singer himself, Mr Costello is stationed at Wexham Park Hospital in Berkshire as a consultant ear,… Read More »Ep.87 How to Manage Allergies and Upper Respiratory Infections with Laryngologist Declan Costello
Exciting news: Enrolment is open for BAST’s new course, a vocational diploma that will give you the confidence to teach professionally in the classroom, at a performing arts school or in your own studio. BAST Training is best known for… Read More »Everything You Need to Know About Our New Singing Teaching Qualification ⏱ 3 mins
BAST has reached its 11th birthday and to celebrate this milestone Line Hilton, founder of BAST, joins Alexa today on Singing Teachers Talk. Line is here to explain how BAST came about and the pros and cons of singing teacher… Read More »Ep.86 Pros and Cons of Singing Teacher Qualifications with Line Hilton
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
Vocal Massage and Laryngeal Manual Therapist Kate Valentine is today’s guest. Kate, who runs her own treatment space called Valentine Voice Care, discusses how to spot the signs your student may have vocal health issues and how to prevent vocal… Read More »Ep.85 Vocal Health Red Flags Explained With Kate Valentine
Help your students unlock the artistic and commercial benefits that come with being able to adapt to different musical genres. In the cut-throat worlds of music and theatre, it pays to be versatile. A performer who can nail pop (think Six) and… Read More »How to Help Your Students Develop Vocal Versatility (And Become More Employable) ⏱ 3 mins
Today Alexa is joined by the founders of The Voice Collective, a voice studio that delivers coaching specialising in body-voice connection, musical theatre, pop, rock, rough vocal effects and cross-genre. Cassi Mikat and William Pazdziora are on Singing Teachers Talk… Read More »Ep.84 The Benefits of Cross-Genre Training With The Voice Collective
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
In today’s episode, BAST founder Line Hilton returns to discuss the best vocal exercises for sick voices. Listen in to discover the differences between a sick voice and a well one. Line also explores the challenges of working with a… Read More »Ep.83 The Best Vocal Exercises for Sick Voices with Line Hilton
Discover the most common marketing mistake that singing teachers make online – and the easy way to fix it. Figuring out how to successfully market your singing teaching business can be a daunting prospect. Getting to grips with ever-changing algorithms… Read More »The Single Biggest Marketing Mistake Singing Teachers Make ⏱ 2 mins
Today’s guest is a musician, songwriter, singing coach, and business consultant to voice teachers known as ‘The Voicepreneur’ which is also the title of her very own podcast. Allie Tyler joins Alexa all the way from Colorado to give you… Read More »Ep.82 How to Grow Your Teaching Business With Allie Tyler AKA ’The Voicepreneur’
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
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