Alexa is joined by singer, songwriter and vocal coach Grace Hancock to explore the relationship between music and craft. Together, they have honest conversations about the moments when making music hasn’t felt good and when it has stopped being joyful for them. They discuss burn out, self-worth, comparison and perfectionism, and how singers can reconnect with their craft in a healthier, more authentic way. As ever, we’re keeping it real on the Singing Teachers Talk podcast.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
0:55 Memories of travelling as a performer
4:06 Best and worst advice Grace has received as a singer
5:32 Grace’s mission
6:46 Working on cruise ships
12:55 When you fall out of love with performing
17:10 How can a difficult relationship with music influence teaching?
21:49 How to build a healthy relationship to music as a singer
33:23 What conversations should we be having more of as singing teachers?
35:14 Grace’s work
About the presenter HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep 100 The Truth About Singing and Dairy with Nutritionist Duncan Rock
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep 267. Acting Through Song: Practical Tools for Singing Teachers with Molly Marie Walsh
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep 245. Technique Meets Artistry: Working with Contemporary Singers with Juliet Russell
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Singing Teachers Talk – Ep. 261 Managing Performance Nerves: Tools For Singers & Singing Teachers with Laura Dumbleton
ABOUT THE GUEST
Grace is a seasoned singer-pianist, vocal coach and composer. Over the past decade she has dedicated her life to music and creativity, performing around the world aboard luxury cruise ships and composing for theatre and short films. Her original compositions have been recognised by festivals such as the Paris Film Awards and Only the Best International Film Awards. She now hosts her podcast for singers: Curious Vocalists, where she talks to industry professionals exploring ways for singers to build a more fulfilling and sustainable career in the arts.
