Tackling Imposter Syndrome: How to Get Started ⏱ 2 Mins
Whether you’re looking to help your students tackle imposter syndrome or just want to work on your own confidence, here’s a guide to get you started.
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Help! I Can’t Stop Thinking I Look Ugly When I Sing ⏱ 3 Mins
How can teachers help self-conscious singers overcome worries about their appearance when performing? Becky Gilhespie shares her thoughts.
Ep.143 Navigating the Music Industry with VocalizeU’s Big Billy Clark & Elliott O’Connor
To help us kickstart the year Alexa is joined by VocalizeU’s very own Big Billy Clark and Elliott O’Connor who were here to help us and the singers we work with navigate the music industry. VocalizeU is a 10-day immersive… Read More »Ep.143 Navigating the Music Industry with VocalizeU’s Big Billy Clark & Elliott O’Connor
Do You Have Burnout? How to Spot the Signs and Regain Your Mojo ⏱ 3 mins
If you constantly feel physically and emotionally drained, you could be suffering from burnout. Here’s how to identify the signs of burnout and rediscover your sense of purpose and love of teaching. We all have off days, but when every… Read More »Do You Have Burnout? How to Spot the Signs and Regain Your Mojo ⏱ 3 mins
The Authentic Voice: How to Show Your True Colours on Stage⏱3 mins
Here are three tips to help singers overcome their anxieties and discover that hard-to-find magic ingredient – authenticity. When it comes to helping singers find their authentic voice, vocal coach Dr Felix Graham likes to draw comparisons with that most striking of… Read More »The Authentic Voice: How to Show Your True Colours on Stage⏱3 mins
Six Ways to Help Singers Build Confidence and Ace Live Shows ⏱ 3 mins
Check out this six-point plan to helping anxious singers build confidence as they return to live gigs. The pandemic wreaked havoc on the live music scene, and the absence of regular gigs pummelled the confidence of many singers. Even some… Read More »Six Ways to Help Singers Build Confidence and Ace Live Shows ⏱ 3 mins
Confessions of a Vocal Coach: I Don’t Care If My Students Practise ⏱ 3 mins
What do you do when a student won’t practise? New York vocal coach Justin Stoney shares his hot take on the issue of student motivation. There are all sorts of ways to deal with the thorny issue of what to… Read More »Confessions of a Vocal Coach: I Don’t Care If My Students Practise ⏱ 3 mins
The secret to helping students achieve their goals ⏱ 2 mins
Discover the real reason so many people fail to achieve their goals, despite their good intentions. How many times have you sat in your studio with a student who, quite clearly, isn’t putting enough time and energy into their practice… Read More »The secret to helping students achieve their goals ⏱ 2 mins
The Chimp Paradox: How to achieve when the pressure’s on ⏱ 2 mins
Do you ever go bananas when you’re stressed or anxious? The Chimp Paradox explains how to act like a pro, not a primate when you’re feeling the heat. Five words sum up how you can become a better singing teacher:… Read More »The Chimp Paradox: How to achieve when the pressure’s on ⏱ 2 mins
How to find more energy and motivation if you feel sluggish
Six tips to boost your energy and motivation and help you say goodbye to feeling bleurgh. How are you doing after 18 months of pandemic living? Have you discovered a renewed zest for life, or do you feel flat, directionless… Read More »How to find more energy and motivation if you feel sluggish
Four books that will make you a better singing teacher
Want to become a better singing teacher and grow your vocal coaching business? Here are four books to curl up with on your summer break. Why the F*ck Can’t I Change? Insights from a Neuroscientist to Show That You Can… Read More »Four books that will make you a better singing teacher
Five ways to manage imposter syndrome ⏱ 4 mins
Turn the tables on negative thinking and manage imposter syndrome by following these five tips. As Alexa Terry explains in part two of our imposter syndrome series, instead of trying to suppress feelings of self-doubt, it’s better to acknowledge your… Read More »Five ways to manage imposter syndrome ⏱ 4 mins
Imposter syndrome: Spot the symptoms and causes ⏱ 7 mins
Ever feel like you’re drowning in self-doubt and niggling fears that you’re not good enough? Then you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. In the first of a two-part series, Alexa Terry explores the symptoms and causes of imposter syndrome. ‘Humans… Read More »Imposter syndrome: Spot the symptoms and causes ⏱ 7 mins
How to help anxious singers prepare for a return to live gigs
Many singers feel anxious about returning to the stage when Covid restrictions end. Performance anxiety specialist Teresa Shaw looks at how teachers can help vocalists prepare for live shows.
Focus On: Performance Anxiety and Mindset
Don’t miss BAST Training’s one-day special event, Focus On: Performance Anxiety and Mindset. It’s a chance to learn new ways to diagnose and support singers with performance anxiety.
How to kick the habit of negative thinking
Banish the negative beliefs stopping you from having fun and enjoying success as a singing teacher.
How to help young singers shine
Top vocal coach Jono McNeil reveals how he helps young singers on The Voice Kids UK deliver knock-out performances. If you haven’t seen an episode of The Voice Kids UK, take it from us: it’s a big deal for budding… Read More »How to help young singers shine