Vocal Cool Down Advice For Singers ⏱ 2 Mins
A vocal cool down is the ideal way to wrap up after a big performance and help protect your voice for future gigs. Read on to discover why.
Line Hilton
Ep.208 The Best Vocal Exercises for Warm Ups & Cool Downs with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
Are ‘warm ups’ and ‘cool downs’ really necessary for singers? In this episode, Alexa and Line dive into the why, when, and how of warming up and cooling down the voice. With a mix of science, personal insight, and practical tips (yes, including… Read More »Ep.208 The Best Vocal Exercises for Warm Ups & Cool Downs with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
How to Help Singers Explore and Extend Their Vocal Range ⏱ 3 Mins
Top vocal coach Line Hilton shares her favourite exercises to help singers feel more confident singing high notes and extend their vocal range.
Ep.203 Demystifying Vocal Classifications and Ranges with Line Hilton
Vocal Range – What the Fach?! Ever wondered what really defines a singer’s voice type? In this episode, BAST founder Line Hilton demystifies the world of vocal fach—but is it really all about range? From booming basses to soaring sopranos,… Read More »Ep.203 Demystifying Vocal Classifications and Ranges with Line Hilton
Ep.192 How to Set Better Boundaries as a Singing Teacher with Line Hilton
How can singing teachers set boundaries that help them thrive – both in and out of the studio? In this 2024 finale, Line Hilton shares her tips to maintaining work-life balance, protecting vocal health, and creating clear policies that work… Read More »Ep.192 How to Set Better Boundaries as a Singing Teacher with Line Hilton
Seven Ways to Become a More Holistic Singing Teacher ⏱ 3 Mins
By becoming a holistic singing teacher, you’ll be better equipped to identify the physical, mental and technical causes of vocal problems. Top vocal coach Line Hilton is a big believer in taking a holistic approach in the singing studio. A… Read More »Seven Ways to Become a More Holistic Singing Teacher ⏱ 3 Mins
Ep.176 Why Performing Arts Medicine is Vital to Singers with Line Hilton
In this episode, Alexa Terry welcomes back BAST Training founder, Line Hilton, to delve into the niche field of Performing Arts Medicine, understanding what it umbrellas and how it’s evolving. Line particularly addresses the physical and mental health challenges performers… Read More »Ep.176 Why Performing Arts Medicine is Vital to Singers with Line Hilton
Is It Cheating to Use Vocal Hacks and Could They Damage the Voice? ⏱ 2 Mins
Are vocal hacks the solution to singing problems, or do they store up issues for later? We asked an expert.
Ep.152 ‘Tomayto, Tomahto’: Understanding Singing Terminology With Line Hilton
Alexa Terry talks about vocal related terminology with BAST founder Line Hilton. Line explains some of the anatomical terminology a singing teacher may encounter in a medical or voice science setting this includes anatomical terms, register names, support and resonance.… Read More »Ep.152 ‘Tomayto, Tomahto’: Understanding Singing Terminology With Line Hilton
How to Discuss Pitch Inaccuracy with a Student ⏱ 2 Mins
Top vocal coach Line Hilton discusses the dos and don’ts of talking about pitch inaccuracy with a singer.
Sick of Excuses? Try These Singing Practice Strategies For Stubborn Students ⏱ 3 mins
If you’re struggling with a student who is a serial shirker when it comes to practising, try these singing practice strategies.
EP.134 How to Get Your Students to Practise with Line Hilton
Back in 2019, teenager Eddie Cortez went viral for a letter that he wrote to his teacher, explaining why he didn’t do his homework. In that letter, he said, “I don’t want to do school work over the weekend because… Read More »EP.134 How to Get Your Students to Practise with Line Hilton
The Transition: How to Develop Mixed Voice (and Avoid Cracks, Flips and Wobbles) ⏱ 3 mins
Line Hilton discusses how to smoothly navigate the transition and develop a healthy, balanced mixed voice.
Guide to Head Voice: The Vocal Tool That Helps Singers Soar Like Beyonce ⏱ 3 mins
Singers who want to deliver powerful, soaring vocals at the higher end of their range (like Beyonce) need a well-developed head voice.
Chest Voice: What Is It and Why Is It Important to Singers? ⏱ 3 mins
Vocal coach Line Hilton discusses chest voice and its role in pop, rock and gospel singing.
Ten of the Best Coaching Questions for Brilliant Student-Led Lessons ⏱ 3 mins
Deliver standout student-led singing lessons by asking these simple coaching questions. When it comes to figuring out what makes a great coaching question, who better to turn to for inspiration than motivational guru Julie Starr? The respected author of The… Read More »Ten of the Best Coaching Questions for Brilliant Student-Led Lessons ⏱ 3 mins
Dealing with Missed Lessons: How to Confidently Enforce Your Cancellation Policy ⏱ 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
Everything You Need to Know About Our New Singing Teaching Qualification ⏱ 3 mins
Exciting news: Enrolment is open for BAST’s new course, a vocational diploma that will give you the confidence to teach professionally in the classroom, at a performing arts school or in your own studio. BAST Training is best known for… Read More »Everything You Need to Know About Our New Singing Teaching Qualification ⏱ 3 mins
The Larynx: What to Do If a Singer is Tracking Pitch ⏱ 2 mins
Line Hilton shares her tips for helping students struggling with laryngeal stability. The larynx plays a vital role in singing and heavily influences the character and tonal quality of the voice. So it stands to reason that for a singer… Read More »The Larynx: What to Do If a Singer is Tracking Pitch ⏱ 2 mins
Six Questions to Help Identify the Right Vocal Exercises ⏱3 mins
Top vocal coach Line Hilton explains how to tailor vocal exercises to suit the needs of a student. With decades of vocal coaching experience under her belt, Line Hilton, the founder of BAST Training, knows a thing or two about teaching… Read More »Six Questions to Help Identify the Right Vocal Exercises ⏱3 mins