How important is it that the singing teacher can actually demonstrate the sound they are asking of the singer? This week, Line and Alexa are unpacking the hidden realities behind vocal demonstration, and why giving a demo isn’t always that simple. From physiology and hormones to stamina preservation, this conversation might just make you rethink the expectations we place on ourselves as singing teachers, whilst also recognising the very real importance of keeping our own voices ready.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
2:33 How important is it for a singing teacher to demonstrate?
4:32 When should a singing teacher demonstrate?
6:33 Demonstration and physiology
10:49 Demonstration and the opposite sex
15:48 Demonstration and illness
20:55 Demonstration and injury
25:54 Demonstration and the working singer
31:00 Demonstrating and hormones
About the presenter HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.254 Lessons Learned in the First Year of Teaching Singing with Mark Lowman
Vocalzone, Saviours or Destroyers? Article
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.257 Inside the Voice Clinic: Common Vocal Problems & What Happens Next with ENT Mr Nicholas Gibbins
Ejae
Renée Fleming
Singing and The Premenstrual Voice Article
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanna Bozeman
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah Algoet
