MEET MOLLY You probably don’t know her, but you may relate to her story Like many singing teachers, Molly started her career as a performer. After studying dance and musical theatre, she spent many years performing in the US and… Read More »Meet Molly Walsh
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The symptoms of menopause go far beyond hot flushes. Read on for a comprehensive list of how menopause impacts the voice. When Joanne Bozeman noticed changes to her voice in mid-life, she was baffled. She hadn’t changed her lifestyle or practice routine,… Read More »Menopause: How to Spot the Signs of Hormone-related Voice Change ⏱ 3 mins
Today Alexa is joined by the wonderful Joanne Bozeman who has been a voice teacher for almost 50 years. Joanne is a singer herself and was a faculty member at Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music in the state of Wisconsin.… Read More »Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman
Top nutritionist Duncan Rock dishes out some no-nonsense diet advice for singers that includes a surprising verdict on dairy. Singers are often bombarded with advice about what they should and shouldn’t eat. Some say dairy is the ultimate voice killer,… Read More »Nutrition for Singers: Common Diet Myths Debunked ⏱ 2 mins
What should you do if a student cancels a session at short notice? Here’s some useful advice from Line Hilton on dealing with missed lessons. Last-minute cancellations can be a tricky issue for singing teachers to deal with – especially… Read More »Dealing with Missed Lessons: How to Confidently Enforce Your Cancellation Policy ⏱ 2 mins
Here are two simple exercises to help uptight singers spice up a performance. While some singers relish the chance to be coquettish, flirtatious or downright provocative, others freeze up at the prospect of delving into their sensual side on stage.… Read More »How to Sound Sexy: Two Ways to Inject Va-Va-Voom into a Performance ⏱ 2 mins
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
Manual therapist Walt Fritz makes a case for voice practitioners adopting a shared decision-making model with clients. Walt Fritz’s views on laryngeal manipulation give you a good idea of his philosophy on treating people with voice problems. “I’m not a… Read More »Could Shared Decision-making Bring You More Success in the Studio? ⏱ 3 mins
Claire Cannon wanted to take her singing teaching career to the next level, so she signed up to Vocology in Practice’s (ViP) Authorised Teacher pathway. Here’s what she took away from the experience. When it comes to professional development, vocal… Read More »Career Development: Meet a Teacher Taking the ViP Route ⏱ 2 mins
Top vocal coach Kim Chandler reveals her favourite singing-related books, YouTube tutorials and gadgets. Kim Chandler is a session singer and vocal coach with a glittering client list that includes Paul Young, Oliver Sykes and Sam Fender. When Kim recently appeared… Read More »Five Top-rated Voice Products ⏱ 3 mins
Singing teachers could be exposed to dangerous levels of noise at work. Researcher Carrie Birmingham explains why. When it comes to hearing loss in the performing arts, the figures are stark. Musicians are four times more likely to experience noise-induced… Read More »Hearing Health: How Safe is Your Teaching Environment? ⏱ 2 mins
Check out these six easy-to-follow tips for making Instagram Reels from social media expert Katya Willems. Instagram’s algorithm loves Reels, but it can be daunting trying to create short-form video content that hits the mark if you’re time-poor or tech… Read More »Instagram Reels: How to Make Videos That Engage Your Target Audience ⏱ 2 mins
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