Five Everyday Items That Make Fun Props In Singing Lessons ⏱ 3 Mins
Use these everyday household items as props in your singing lessons for quick results and happy, engaged students.
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Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers with Psychologist Dr. Lydia Stone
In this week’s episode Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Stone, joins Alexa Terry to discuss the topic of trauma. Lydia specialises in working with fostered and adopted children and families, she also runs a choir and is currently on the… Read More »Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers with Psychologist Dr. Lydia Stone
Piano Accompaniment Tips: Helpful Hacks If You Lack Keyboard Confidence ⏱ 3 Mins
Feel more at ease and focused when you’re teaching by following these helpful piano accompaniment tips.
Ep.159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Kaya Herstad-Carney returns to the podcast but this time she’s brought her Mary Poppins bag of tricks. Join Alexa and Kaya as they discuss the gadgets and props you can use as a singing teacher, the benefits they have to… Read More »Ep.159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Why You Should Join NATS ⏱ 2 Mins
Joining the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) transformed Dr Kari Ragan’s career. Could it do the same for yours?
Ep.158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton
Amy Walton, with expertise in musical literacy and keyboard skills, joins Alexa to explore essential music theory and piano skills for singing teachers. Trained in jazz performance, she reshaped curriculum at the Academy of Contemporary Music and teaches at Toronto’s… Read More »Ep.158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton
Strategies for Teaching Singers with Autism ⏱ 3 Mins
Improve how you coach students on the spectrum by using these strategies for teaching singers with autism.
Ep.157 What Singing Teachers Need to Know about NATS with Dr Kari Ragan
Dr. Kari Ragan, is a voice teacher and rehab specialist, Master Teacher for National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Intern Program, co-founder of Northwest Voice Conference. She joins Alexa to discuss NATS’ mission, benefits of membership, and the upcoming… Read More »Ep.157 What Singing Teachers Need to Know about NATS with Dr Kari Ragan
Teaching Singers with Dyslexia: The Small Changes That Could Have a Big Impact ⏱ 3 Mins
Making a few easy adaptions in your studio can help singers with dyslexia feel nurtured and included.
Imposter Syndrome: How to Push Back Negative Thoughts and Reframe Your Thinking ⏱ 3 Mins
Silence the hyper-critical voice inside your head by following this sage advice on managing imposter syndrome.
Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
Dr Shannon Coates will be keeping us company over the next two weeks to help us understand how we can build neurodiversity-inclusive voice studios. Shannon is a singer, voice teacher, and educator who began developing training and educational resources specifically… Read More »Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
In this solo episode, Alexa dives into the common struggles of imposter syndrome, low confidence, and feeling overwhelmed that many singing teachers face. As an experienced voice instructor and singer herself, Alexa shares personal stories and insights on managing these… Read More »Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
A Guide to the Most Common Singing Terms ⏱ 2 Mins
Confused by vocal terminology? Here’s a simple guide to common singing terms to help you teach with confidence.
Ep.153 Mastering the Spoken Voice for Recording with Nic Redman
Joining Alexa this week is Nic Redman, who has been working with the spoken voice for almost 20 years and who is the author of the best-selling book ‘On the Mic’. Nic has featured across the BBC, Times Radio, The… Read More »Ep.153 Mastering the Spoken Voice for Recording with Nic Redman
Twang: The Vocal Technique that Adds Colour and Soul to A Performance ⏱ 3 Mins
What is twang? How does it relate to the tongue? And how can singers master this vocal technique? Read on to find out.
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
A Guide to Good Sitting Posture for Singing Teachers ⏱ 2 Mins
Are you in pain after a long day teaching? Here’s a simple exercise to check if your sitting posture is correct.
Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang with Kerrie Obert
Vocal coach Kerrie Obert joins Alexa to discuss the technique of twang in singing—what it is, how to find it, and how to apply it in a healthy way across your range. We bust myths about twang and larynx position,… Read More »Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang with Kerrie Obert
Ep.150 Part Two: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
It’s part two of our chat with West End Musical Theatre performer, lead singer of a London Big Band, and Clinical Osteopath, Jennie Morton. Today Alexa and Jennie will be picking up right where they left off talking about the… Read More »Ep.150 Part Two: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
Six Ways To Help Your Student Make a Brilliant Vocal Reel ⏱ 2 Mins
Help your students make vocal reels that showcase their skills and wow casting directors and agents.