How do you score on educator Brenda Earle Stokes’ piano skills checklist for singing teachers? It’s not written in stone […]

The jaw plays a crucial role in singing, and if there’s tension in this part of the body, a singer […]

Help your students bring musical theatre characters to vivid life with these text-based exercises recommended by a top acting coach. […]

Make your studio a safe space for adolescent singers to learn, explore and develop a growth mindset. The teenage years […]

Find out what it takes to make it as a vocalist in the world of electronic music and the process […]

Deliver standout student-led singing lessons by asking these simple coaching questions. When it comes to figuring out what makes a […]

Got a student who is struggling with their musical mojo? Here are five ways to help them discover their authentic […]

Create a safe and supportive learning environment for students with ADHD by following these simple strategies.

Learn how to measure a student’s vocal range, lung capacity, pitch and resonance and how this knowledge can improve your teaching.

The symptoms of menopause go far beyond hot flushes. Read on for a comprehensive list of how menopause impacts the […]

When is the time right for a singer to try belting? Top vocal coach John Henny answers three FAQs on […]

Top nutritionist Duncan Rock dishes out some no-nonsense diet advice for singers that includes a surprising verdict on dairy. Singers […]

What should you do if a student cancels a session at short notice? Here’s some useful advice from Line Hilton […]

Songwriting guru Sophie Garner reveals the simple exercise she uses in schools to kickstart the creative process. It’s fair to […]

Why are musicians like endurance athletes? And which instrument is the most perilous for your posture? Read on to find […]

When it comes to vocal health and the singer, what’s normal and what’s neurotic? Joanna Kazden discusses the line between savvy […]

Want more people to visit your website and sign up for lessons with you? Dr Tonya Lawson has these SEO […]

Here are two simple exercises to help uptight singers spice up a performance. While some singers relish the chance to […]

If you find the admin side of running your business a burden and a bore, studio management software could be […]

If you constantly feel physically and emotionally drained, you could be suffering from burnout. Here’s how to identify the signs […]

Give your students the edge in drama school auditions by following these top tips from an industry insider. Winning a […]

Want to write a book about voice but don’t know how to get started? Here’s a four-step guide to penning […]

Dr Matt Edwards explains why less is more when it comes to breathing in contemporary pop/rock musical theatre singing and […]

What does it take to win a coveted role on Broadway? Veteran vocal coach Bob Marks reveals how he helps […]

Can you sing with a cold? Are antihistamines bad? We put these questions and more to top ear, nose and […]

Exciting news: Enrolment is open for BAST’s new course, a vocational diploma that will give you the confidence to teach […]

What’s the best way to broach the tricky subject of vocal ill-health with a student? Kate Valentine explains how to […]

Help your students unlock the artistic and commercial benefits that come with being able to adapt to different musical genres. […]

Vocal coach Line Hilton reveals the do’s and don’ts of working with singers with allergies. In a perfect world, every […]

Discover the most common marketing mistake that singing teachers make online – and the easy way to fix it. Figuring […]

When artists like Justin Timberlake and Lizzo prepare for high-stakes gigs or stadium tours, they turn to vocal coach RAab […]

As World Mental Health Day is today, we take a closer look at music performance anxiety and the two main […]

Most singing teachers dread telling clients that they’re upping their prices. But there is a way to do it with […]

Feeling squeezed by the cost of living crisis? Follow these simple steps to ensure you don’t pay more tax than […]

If your to-do list makes you feel anxious instead of inspired, it’s time to act. Coach and author Simone Niles […]

When it comes to teaching singing to children, there’s an important third party that you must factor into the equation: […]

By asking one simple question, singing teachers can play a valuable role in efforts to tackle mental illness in the […]

Renowned vocal coach and rehab specialist Dr Jenevora Williams reveals the key ingredient to successful singing lessons.  When guiding a […]

Manual therapist Walt Fritz makes a case for voice practitioners adopting a shared decision-making model with clients. Walt Fritz’s views […]

Line Hilton shares her tips for helping students struggling with laryngeal stability. The larynx plays a vital role in singing […]

Claire Cannon wanted to take her singing teaching career to the next level, so she signed up to Vocology in […]

Here are three informative books that will help you feel more confident about what to say and do when working […]

Top vocal coach Kim Chandler reveals her favourite singing-related books, YouTube tutorials and gadgets. Kim Chandler is a session singer and […]

How do you manage morning sickness and maternity leave when you’re self-employed? Two expectant vocal coaches share their stories on […]

Here are three tips to help singers overcome their anxieties and discover that hard-to-find magic ingredient – authenticity. When it […]

Singing teachers could be exposed to dangerous levels of noise at work. Researcher Carrie Birmingham explains why. When it comes […]

Check out these six easy-to-follow tips for making Instagram Reels from social media expert Katya Willems.  Instagram’s algorithm loves Reels, […]

Vocal manual therapist Lydia Flock answers five frequently asked questions about vocal massage. Some singers swear by vocal massage as […]

Vocal improvisation is a great way to help anxious singers explore, experiment and discover their full potential. Here are four […]

Discover how to get your students started on Feldenkrais, a method that helps develop greater awareness of the breath, body […]

Top vocal coach Line Hilton explains how to tailor vocal exercises to suit the needs of a student.  With decades […]

Top voice scientist Dr Ana Flavia Zuim discusses the importance of vocal pacing and why MT culture needs to be […]

Nutritionist Stephanie Moore reveals how to beat bloating and lethargy and makes the case for why we should eat just […]

When vocal coach Claire Cannon studied with BAST Training, she found her tribe – a group of people as passionate about voice […]

Singing voice specialist Kerrie Obert sets the record straight on the issue of ‘tongue tension’. Listen for a few minutes […]

What is GRBAS, the voice diagnostic scale used by health professionals such as speech and language therapists? When it comes […]

Want to learn more about how yoga can help a singer flourish? Check out yogi Rosie Secker’s three book recommendations. […]

Have you ever flirted with the idea of studying voice at post-grad level? Here are three reasons why you should […]

Vocal coach Cat Ogden reveals how she transformed her teaching approach by making one important change. Singing teacher Cat Ogden […]

Aliki Katriou, aka the ‘Duchess of Distortion’, reveals the three most common misconceptions about extreme vocals. When she isn’t fronting […]

Are you thinking of becoming a singing teacher? Here is some wise advice from David Valks, who started a teaching […]

Here’s a Vocal Acoustics 101 to introduce you to the basics and explain common terms like formants and resonances. If […]

Check out this six-point plan to helping anxious singers build confidence as they return to live gigs. The pandemic wreaked […]

Budding MT stars are often told to ‘understand their type’ and select audition repertoire accordingly. Is this the right advice […]

Has your creative edge been steamrollered by self-doubt or procrastination? Get your groove back with these three books. In the […]

What do you do when a student won’t practise? New York vocal coach Justin Stoney shares his hot take on […]

SOVTs are the Swiss Army knife of voice training – a versatile tool that can be used in all sorts […]

When trying to establish good habits, we often unwittingly set ourselves up to fail. Here’s why. Ever noticed that when […]

Barbara Tanze explains why you should talk to your students about breathing, and how to get started. Former opera singer […]

What’s the best way to talk to singers about vocal registers without baffling them with confusing terminology? Vocal coach Chris […]

Pen memorable melodies and life-affirming lyrics using these tips from songwriting guru Allie Moss. Ever tried your hand at songwriting […]

Discover the real reason so many people fail to achieve their goals, despite their good intentions. How many times have […]

Educators push to protect music lessons, following suggestions schools could sideline them in favour of ‘core’ subjects. A campaign to […]

Want to kick butt and thrive in 2022? These five articles from BAST’s blog will help you achieve your goals […]

As the year draws to a close, the BAST team looks back at a few highlights from our 2021 podcast. […]

LA-based voice and movement guru Jennie Morton gives her verdict on singers and six-packs. In our Insta-obsessed, image-driven society, singers often feel […]

Osteopath Chloe Spencer discusses the common issues that she sees when treating singers. Chloe Spencer is a woman of many […]

Rock Choir’s high achieving founder Caroline Redman Lusher reveals her struggle to strike a healthy work-life balance. The story of […]

Read how one choir director ignored her detractors and turned her dream – to take community choirs into prisons – […]

Discover how vocal coach Gia Morgan uses a multi-sensory approach to help anxious students relax during singing lessons. Have you […]

It’s time to ditch your wishy-washy marketing strategy and find your niche as a singing teacher.  When it comes to […]

To mark our 10th anniversary, founder Line Hilton discusses the early days of BAST and reveals an exciting new development […]

What’s the most neglected skill in voice training? Voice teacher and founder of Singing Revealed, Philippe Hall, believes it’s acting […]

Do you ever go bananas when you’re stressed or anxious? The Chimp Paradox explains how to act like a pro, […]

Brush up on your vocal anatomy by learning what the posterior cricoarytenoid is and its role in singing. Vocal anatomy […]

Devise a killer digital marketing strategy for your teaching business by answering two simple questions. “Get yourself out there on […]

Want to increase your profile and bank balance by writing a book? Here are some tips on getting started from […]

How deep should you delve when taking a student’s history? Top vocal coach Line Hilton says everything from the pill […]

Tension-busting trills are a fun and safe way to help your students warm up and build efficient breath control. What […]

Newsflash: BAST’s podcast makes a return to the airwaves this week! After a brief hiatus, BAST’s podcast is back with a […]

You’ll never struggle to find the right song for a student again with our ultimate list of musical theatre solos […]

Six tips to boost your energy and motivation and help you say goodbye to feeling bleurgh. How are you doing […]

Learn how to make inspired repertoire choices so that your students shine on stage and in auditions. Here are eight […]

Two leading voice coaches have shared their views on the role singing can play in helping Covid longhaulers. Dr Rachel […]

Alarm has been raised at the steady decline in the number of students studying music at A-Level. The release of […]

Read Alexa Terry’s guide to the most common words used in the world of singing, and you’ll never be intimidated by […]

Want to become a better singing teacher and grow your vocal coaching business? Here are four books to curl up […]

Turn the tables on negative thinking and manage imposter syndrome by following these five tips. As Alexa Terry explains in […]

Vocal coach Rachel Lynes explains how she transformed her vocal coaching studio during the pandemic and shares her do’s and […]

Singing teacher Sophie Garner talks about getting her first book published and her blossoming writing career. At the start of […]

Ever feel like you’re drowning in self-doubt and niggling fears that you’re not good enough? Then you may be experiencing […]

Learn how to keep your voice hydrated in the second part of BAST Training’s hydration series. Line Hilton and Alexa […]

How much water should a singer drink? Line Hilton and Alexa Terry take a deep dive into the research on […]

Here’s an update from the Performing Arts Medicine Association on the latest thinking about singing and long Covid. A year […]

Alexa Terry shares time-saving, stress-busting tips to help self-employed singing teachers enjoy a better work/life balance. There’s a lot more […]

A new course designed specifically for singing teachers will help you start or grow your own business.

Your singing studio is most likely equipped with all the vocal props you need to do your job. But do you have the right paperwork to protect you and your business if something goes wrong?

It wasn’t until actor and singer Jay Bryce studied with BAST Training that he stopped feeling like an imposter as a singing teacher.

Many singers feel anxious about returning to the stage when Covid restrictions end. Performance anxiety specialist Teresa Shaw looks at how teachers can help vocalists prepare for live shows.

Don’t miss BAST Training’s one-day special event, Focus On: Performance Anxiety and Mindset. It’s a chance to learn new ways to diagnose and support singers with performance anxiety.

How does menstruation impact a singer’s voice? Alexa Terry and Line Hilton explore how monthly hormonal changes can influence vocal performance.

With lockdown slowly easing, the rules around teaching are changing too. Here’s a rundown of the latest Covid-19 advice.

Looking for backing tracks to help your students prepare for auditions or belt out their favourite tunes? Alexa Terry reviews seven platforms that provide backing tracks for singers.

Don’t forget that it’s World Voice Day later this month, a chance for singing teachers and other voice specialists to spread the word about vocal care.

Before the pandemic, Irish musician Sinead McConville juggled gigging commitments with an uninspiring job in hospitality. Last year she studied with BAST Training and now works in the music industry full-time.

Wiggling is a great way to rid the body of that old singing foe: tension. Here are some movement exercises to help singers loosen up and sing with more freedom.

When theatres shut last year, singer Hannah Lindsey threw herself into online teaching – and learned much about herself as a performer in the process. 

A new digital marketing course explains how singing teachers can build their brand and their business.

Jersey vocal coach Gia Morgan explains how she mixes technical know-how with crystals, affirmations and meditation in her holistic singing studio.

If you want to learn from some of contemporary singing’s leading vocal pedagogues, grab yourself a copy of So You Want to Sing CCM.

In our latest BAST case study, Alexa Terry looks at strategies for teaching elite singers and explains that even the most polished performer can benefit from singing lessons.

Banish the negative beliefs stopping you from having fun and enjoying success as a singing teacher.

Alexa Terry gives her verdict on a mental health awareness course specifically designed for Arts professionals.

David Valks went from working in the recruitment industry to starting his own singing school. Read on for his tips on marketing, pricing and bookings.

Former pro singer Jessica Thomas explains how BAST Training helped her start her own singing teaching business.

Publishing a book helped vocal coach Becky Gilhespie boost her professional profile and expand her business. Read on to find out how and why she did it.

Can choir leaders use Singing for Lung Health strategies to help people with long Covid? Musical director Juliet Russell explored this question in a singing project with Covid ‘long haulers’.

2020 has been bonkers, but the New Year is just around the corner. While we may not be able to welcome it with tight hugs and wet kisses, we can make a start on our 2021 teaching goals.

Singing teachers are being urged to take stock of their mental health and to check in with their colleagues as part of the #fightthefatigue campaign.

What is a Vocal Health First Aider (VHFA), and how can you become one? Alexa Terry, a proud VHFA herself, explains.

Many singers start their search for a vocal coach by browsing online, so it’s crucial that your website is up-to-date and shows you at your best. Here are three tips to improve your website.

What happens when a singing teacher and pupil just don’t gel? In the latest in our Difficult Conversations series, ALEXA TERRY looks at what vocal coaches can do if the teacher-student dynamic doesn’t seem to be working.

With MTB (Music Teachers’ Board), voice students can sit their grade exams any day of the year from a location of their choice. BAST looks at how the system works and how it can benefit singers and teachers.

Here’s a list of courses, workshops and conferences to help singing teachers continue their professional development and sharpen their business skills.

Leading gospel and soul voice teacher Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin on helping singers to find their authentic voice. ­­­ Dr Trineice […]

‘Choir directors are an asset to society. What we do is about healing, and right now people need that,’ says […]

Alexa Terry and Line Hilton look at the laryngeal nerves and the role they play in voice production. The nervous […]

Vocal coach Jo Sear shares her tips on helping male adolescent singers to access the upper register. In her 15-year […]

Teachers often put their own vocal development on the backburner to focus on their students. But vocal coaches can benefit […]

If you want to sharpen your coaching skills, then grab a copy of coaching guru Julie Starr’s book. The Coaching Manual is […]

New guidance on singing and Covid-19 has been cautiously welcomed but has also prompted calls for more clarity.   For […]

Alexa Terry takes a closer look at the vocal fold layers and the role they play in singing. Before we […]

Ear training is a great way to help singers with pitching issues. Top vocal coach Nerissa Campbell shares her tips on […]

Napoleon Cummings explains why he ditched international touring for a career that combines teaching and performing. After five years on […]

Four former BAST students reveal how singing teacher training gave them the tools and confidence to coach others and build […]

Looking for a how-to guide on the Feldenkrais Method and singing? If so, grab yourself a copy of Singing With […]

The UK government has released guidance on performing that includes specific recommendations about singing. The lengthy report, Performing Arts: Working […]

BAST’s Alexa Terry takes a closer look at the hyoid bone, otherwise known as ‘the singing bone’.   “Clarifying, understanding […]

Freelancers, especially those shut out from the self-employed income support scheme, need more Covid-19 financial assistance. The government made lots […]

How can a singing teacher support a student recovering from Covid-19? Singer and vocal coach Sarah Nixey, who is managing […]

When a student is under the weather or out of sorts, what’s a singing teacher to do? Alexa Terry shares […]

Some vocal coaches and voice scientists claim Vocalzone pastilles do more harm than good. But is there actually any science […]

Will the Covid-19 pandemic change singing teaching forever? Alexa Terry weighs up the pros and cons of virtual and face-to-face […]

Top vocal coach Jono McNeil reveals how he helps young singers on The Voice Kids UK deliver knock-out performances. If […]

What does the science tell us about singing and Covid-19? The world’s largest association of singing teachers explores the evidence […]

You suspect a student has a severe vocal problem and needs to see an ENT. How do you break the […]

Three choir directors reveal the challenges and rewards of taking rehearsals and performances online during lockdown. The Covid-19 lockdown left […]

If a singer is experiencing breathiness, how can you help? Alexa Terry shares her tips so get ready for hissing, […]

With the Coronavirus pandemic making face-to-face lessons an impossibility, many singing teachers and vocal coaches have had to quickly adapt […]

US-based singer, vocologist and vocal coach Mindy Pack is the driving force behind The Voice Straw, a vocal training tool […]

Vocal coach Alexa Terry gives her verdict on Dr Jean Callaghan’s book Singing and Science: Body, Brain & Voice. “When […]

BAST’s Alexa Terry review’s the latest book from respected laryngologist Dr Reena Gupta. Sam Smith, Adele, Wilma the kindergarten teacher, […]

The MA Professional Practice (Voice Pedagogy) offers singing teachers the chance to deepen their professional knowledge in a rigorous but […]

Increase your productivity by sharpening your focus and getting rid of distractions, writes Alexa Terry. ‘… most people do not […]

What makes a singer reluctant to take the advice of their teacher? Here are two case studies for dealing with […]

As a self-professed bookworm no trip to the shopping centre is complete without a visit to the bookshop to scan […]

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that aims to release deep tensions in the body. Its purpose is […]

As the clock declares January’s arrival and renditions of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ are warbled, listen carefully and you might just […]

“So, tell me,” says the singing coach with a smile. “How have you got on since our last session with […]

Imagine this: a new client, 13-year old Polly Peters, arrives promptly for her singing lesson. As you  welcome her to […]

Imagine this: 10-year old Sally Simpson arrives at our studio for a singing lesson; she argues loudly with her twin […]

For most of us, teaching is fuelled by the passion for voice – not by the desire to become the […]

Being self employed has its perks. However, being solely responsible for all aspects of a business comes with its own […]

In The larynx, home of the voice! we looked at the outer aspect of the voice box, this time we […]

Unlike other instruments, the singer’s instrument is not easily seen or accessed. This makes teaching singing quite challenging, but not […]

There is a lot of information on singing, coaching and pedagogy out there. A brief Google or YouTube search can […]

As an artist, the best feeling in the world, is knowing that YOU LEFT EVERY OUNCE OF ENERGY ON THAT […]

For me, one of the most rewarding parts of being a singing teacher is being witness to changes in my […]

Transgender singers are currently on the forefront of voice pedagogy discussions.  Emerald Lessley’s recent dissertation provides significant experiential evidence as […]

Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to have had the pleasure and privilege (carefully choosing my words here) […]

What is the epiglottis? This is a very cool piece of kit that sits at the base of your tongue […]

The BAST Singing Teacher’s Retreat 2016 was about as inspiring and uplifting a weekend as a vocal geek like me could hope for. My […]

Do you want to understand the differences between classical and non-classical responses to the Acoustic Landscape all singers inhabit?  Well this webinar could be just what […]

The Ageing Voice The Baby Boomer generation was born between 1946 and 1964. That means the eldest of this generation […]

You know that moment when you’re having a conversation with your student, and they’re so animated, and you’re having a […]

Stylistic differences remain one of the most challenging perceptual walls for singers.  We hear an operatic soprano next to a […]

The term ‘vocology’ is being used increasingly in the voice and singing world. The word originates from voice scientist, Dr ingo […]

From the age of 12 until 40, most of what I experienced as a voice student can best be described as voo-doo. I teach singing because no voice teacher or singing student or vocal artist should have to put up with voo-doo.

I cannot not sing and I’ve been doing that for all my life. A chronic sufferer of compulsory harmony disorder, and with at least two song ideas in my head at any time – singing teaching came as a natural yet unexpected progression of this.

So you are thinking about becoming a singing teacher. Fantastic! What a fabulous opportunity to take all the knowledge and skills you have accumulated so far and share it with others interested in singing, and who are willing to pay for your service.

Like many others before me, I fell into teaching singing. I had recently graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with a BA in Performing Arts Music and was trying to figure out what happens next.

My first brush with singing tuition was, like many I’m sure, a result of being a gigging singer who did not know how to use their voice correctly and did it some harm as a result.

As with many singers I started off believing I was going to “be famous”. It was a very vague and undefined goal, and given that I started as a clarinetist and ended up choosing the jazz route I was unlikely to be able to attain the kind of commercial success that a pop/rock singer might do.