As singing teachers, we might often wonder: are my students actually having fun? Fun doesn’t have to mean over-the-top excitement—it’s about creating moments of joy, curiosity, and connection. In this episode, Alexa shares 10 practical ways to make singing lessons… Read More »Ep.228 10 Ways to Make Singing Lessons Fun with Alexa Terry
What does it really take to reinvent yourself as a coach or creative? In this episode, we welcome back Gemma Sugrue – singer, entrepreneur, and business mentor – to explore how she’s turned her own career pivots into powerful lessons for others.… Read More »Ep.227 Following Your Bliss: How to Align Your Life and Business
In this episode of The Singing Teachers Talk Podcast, Alexa chats with Rachael Drury about practical ways voice teachers can use AI to save time, spark creativity, and streamline admin — without losing the vital human connection that makes teaching… Read More »Ep.226 The Rise of AI: Practical Tools and Strategies For the Singing Teacher with Rachael Drury
In this episode, Alexa sits down with voice teacher and performer Conor Angell to explore his influential article How Do You Teach Voice? Six Vital Non-Musical Teaching Principles. They discuss how these principles shape effective teaching, what’s changed since 2019,… Read More »Ep.225 6 Vital Non-Musical Teaching Principles with Conor Angell
In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, we welcome Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross – co-authors of the New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, in which they explore how the arts are not just entertainment, but vital… Read More »Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and Healing with Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross
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… Read More »Ep.223 10 Songs for Child Singers with Alexa Terry
AI is shaking up the music industry — but what does that mean for singers, teachers, and creatives? In this episode, Alexa chats with Dr. Rachael Drury to unpack how generative AI is impacting songwriting, session work, copyright law, and… Read More »Ep.222 The Rise of AI: What It Means for Singers & Teachers with Rachael Drury
What sets a technically strong performer apart from a truly unforgettable one? In this episode, Molly Marie Walsh — performer, educator, and MT history advocate — unpacks how a deep understanding of musical theatre’s roots enriches performance, informs vocal style,… Read More »Ep.221 How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer with Molly Marie Walsh
Feeling like there’s never enough time? You’re not alone. In this episode, Alexa and Line tackle one of the biggest challenges for singing teachers (and humans): time management. With humour and practical wisdom, they share simple, effective strategies, from time-blocking… Read More »Ep.220 Time Management: Making Time When There Isn’t Any with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
This week, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Conor O’Hara (fresh from the UK tour of Wicked) to explore 10 standout songs for male singers in the contemporary musical theatre space. From smart audition choices to vocal technique… Read More »Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers with Conor O’Hara
From cruise ship stages to kitchen-table career pivots, Alexa Terry reflects on eight transformative lessons learned over eight years as a singing teacher in this honest, funny, and heartfelt episode of the Singing Teachers Talk podcast. Whether you’re just starting… Read More »Ep.218 8 Things I’ve Learnt in 8 Years as a Singing Teacher with Alexa Terry
Ever wondered what makes a great singing studio setup? In this solo episode, Alexa Terry explores the key elements of a well-equipped singing studio, offering practical insights for teachers working in both private and institutional settings. From essential tools to… Read More »Ep.217 Setting Up for Success: Singing Teacher’s Studio Essentials with Alexa Terry
How do actors convincingly switch accents, and what happens when singing enters the mix? Voice teacher, researcher and spoken voice expert Louisa Morgan returns to explore the rich world of accents and dialects—from phonetics and oral posture to emotional authenticity… Read More »Ep.216 Dialects and Accents in the Singing Studio: Challenges & Choices with Louisa Morgan
In this episode, Alexa shares 10 game-changing resources that have transformed her own practice as a singing teacher. From essential books and pitch apps to surprising finds, this episode is packed with fresh inspiration for teachers at every stage of… Read More »Ep.215 10 Invaluable Resources for Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
What happens when you mix Julie Andrews, musical theatre, and a dash of cheeky cabaret? This week, Alexa chats to performer and singing teacher Rosie Williamson about her show What Would Julie Do?—a musical comedy cabaret. Rosie shares how she… Read More »Ep.214 The Secret to a Portfolio Career: Singing, Teaching and Creating with Rosie Williamson
In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Estelle Idoko shares her journey from medical school to music school. We explore how she helps others reconnect with their creativity, and what holds so many back from living artistically. Whether you’re a… Read More »Ep.213 Medicine to Music. A Journey Back to A Creative Calling with Estelle Idoko
Want to help your singers master pop stylings like belt, riffing, breathy tone, and yodel flips? Alexa has invited singing coach Hannah Smikle back to the podcast for this practical episode, to share 10 killer pop songs that unlock vocal… Read More »Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style with Hannah Smikle
In this episode, we chat with Dublin-based singing teacher and voice science enthusiast Eimear McCarthy Luddy. Eimear shares the story behind her #AnatoMonday Vocal Anatomy Colouring Book—a fun, creative resource designed to make vocal anatomy accessible and engaging. We explore her… Read More »Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy
In this episode ahead of Pride Month, Alexa Terry shares 10 vibrant, emotional, and empowering songs to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in your singing studio. From folk rock belting to acoustic remixes and Broadway ballads, discover repertoire that not only expands… Read More »Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in your Studio with Alexa Terry
How can we define ‘gospel,’ and what are the nuances of the style that give it its name? This week, Alexa joins Nashville-based vocal coach and music producer, Amos Evans, to chat about chords, riffs, vibrato and other textures which… Read More »Ep.209 From DC To Nashville: The Art of Gospel Singing with Amos Evans
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