Alexa welcomes UK tax accountant, Andy Muckett, to the podcast, to demystify the complexities of tax for self-employed vocal coaches and singing teachers in the UK. They discuss why taxes can feel overwhelming for creative professionals, the differences in tax… Read More »Ep.174 Demystifying Tax for the Self – Employed Singing Teacher with Accountant Andy Muckett
Professor Ken Bozeman says we should ‘stop dissing subjectivity’ when it comes to the singing terminology we use in the studio.
Join us as we sit down with Dr Reena Gupta, a renowned laryngologist, to explore the world of vocal health. In this episode, we dive into common vocal injuries identified in clinic, the misconceptions of injury, and how injury forms,… Read More »Ep.173 Uncovering the Truth About Vocal Injuries In Singers with Laryngologist Dr Reena Gupta
Vocal self-massage can be beneficial to a singer – but only if it’s done safely. Here’s what you need to know before getting started.
Vocal pedagogy expert Ken Bozeman returns to the podcast, joining Alexa to explore laryngeal vs. acoustic registration, how vowel modification impacts vocal range, and the role of sensory feedback in refining vocal technique. KEY TAKEAWAYS Laryngeal registration involves physical changes… Read More »Ep.172 Understanding Acoustic Registers with Ken Bozeman
Here’s what voice guru Dr Ingo Titze thinks you should know about semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTs). Many singers include SOVTs in their practice regimes to improve balance and stamina. From lip trills, vocalising with puffy cheeks and singing through… Read More »Five Things You Need to Know About SOVTs, According to Dr Ingo Titze ⏱ 3 Mins
Robert Price is a voice teacher, director, and level five advanced clinical massage therapist specialising in the voice and jaw. He trained in voice studies at the Central School of Speech and Drama before teaching and directing in many drama… Read More »Ep.171 A Guide to Vocal Self-Massage for Singers with Robert Price
Gestures can be a powerful way to maximise learning in the singing studio. Vocal coach and researcher Heather Baker explains why. Using hand gestures and body language to direct singers is not a new concept. Just think of a musical… Read More »Four Gestures to Help Singers Learn Faster and More Effectively ⏱ 2 Mins
Join voice scientist, Dr Ingo Titze and Speech and Language Pathologist, Karin Titze-Cox in Ep.170, as they discuss their book ‘Voices Free after SOVT’, exploring the science and application of Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract exercises. They delve into the benefits, implementation,… Read More »Ep.170 Understanding the Science of SOVTs: In Conversation with Ingo Titze & Karin Titze Cox
Are vocal hacks the solution to singing problems, or do they store up issues for later? We asked an expert.
Heather Baker, Founding Director of the Institute for Vocal Advancement, explains how gestures enhance vocal training by providing an additional modality for the brain to learn new vocal skills. She explores the connection between gestures and the brain, sharing examples… Read More »Ep.169 How to Use Gesture for Better Singing with Heather Baker
How can the iconic words of Brad Pitt in the film Fight Club help singing teachers address tongue tension? Read on to find out.
Alexa is joined by Line Hilton to discuss the concept of quick fixes in singing. They explore when it might be appropriate to use a quick fix, such as in auditions or performances, and when it might not be advisable,… Read More »Ep.168 Pros and Cons of Quick Fixes in Singing with Line Hilton
How can teachers help self-conscious singers overcome worries about their appearance when performing? Becky Gilhespie shares her thoughts.
Alexa is joined by Dr Nicholas Perna to talk about nasality. They discuss and unravel the mysteries of the nose’s role in vocal production. From debunking myths about nasal resonance to exploring the benefits of nasal airflow, Dr Perna’s insights… Read More »Ep.167 Understanding Nasality and Perception in the Singing Voice with Dr Nicholas Perna
Becky Gilhespie returns to the Singing Teachers Talk podcast to help us overcome our self-consciousness in singing. Becky is an experienced vocal coach working with touring artists, actors, and singers of all levels, having run studios in London and Sydney,… Read More »Ep.166 Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Singing with Becky Gilhespie
Cognitive neuroscientist and music teacher Molly Gebrian says talent is not the key to success. What really matters is desire and hard work.
The wonderful Dr Molly Gebrian is sticking around for part two of her chat with Alexa on the science of learning and practising, this week telling us all about practice habits, the memory, mental practice and much more. She highlights… Read More »Ep.165 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part Two
Take a deep dive into the roots of folk music and discover how singers can get started with this enduring genre.
Dr. Molly Gebrian joins Alexa on the Singing Teachers Talk podcast for the first of a two parter to discuss the neuroscience of learning and its application to teaching and practising. The conversation covers brain organisation, neural pathways, myelin, learning… Read More »Ep.164 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part One
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