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 agility, texture, and expressive flair. What vocal tools can help singers to progress into certain melodies, and how do you apply pop texture in a piano-only space? A must-listen for singing teachers looking to spark creativity in the studio!
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
1:56 Should singing teachers pick the songs?
3:15 How to collate a repertoire list
4:15 What is ‘popular’ in pop?
6:13 What must a singer keep in mind?
9:42 Hannah’s 10 song choices
About the presenter click HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
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.51 How to Boost a Singer’s Confidence
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Pop Toolbox
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Pop Toolbox
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Hannah Smikle is a professional voice coach and vocalist, working for over 15 years in the music industry. She has extensive experience both in live performance as a gigging musician and backing vocalist, and in the studio as a session singer and recording artist.
Hannah has an impressive multi-disciplinary approach to vocal training – using her advanced technical knowledge alongside her industry experience, she is passionate about equipping a singer for optimum performance, be that on stage or in the studio. Hannah frequently works with vocalists to engineer and coach a recording session, enabling the singer to capture their best, most authentic vocal delivery. She has a holistic approach to working with performers, highly regarding whole-person wellbeing in the coaching process.
Hannah is dedicated to continuing her professional development; she is a qualified Vocal Habilitation Professional with Vocal Health Education, a Vocal Health First Aider, has a level 3 certificate in Counselling Skills, and regularly attends training opportunities specialising in voice and vocal health.
Instagram: @vocalperformancecoaching
