Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) is one of the most common voice diagnoses—but what does it actually mean? What are the symptoms? And how can we continue to support singers with suspected or diagnosed MTD? In this episode, Dr Lori Sonnenberg… Read More »Ep.199 The Truth About Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Insights from Dr. Lori Sonnenberg
What makes a singer stand out in a West End audition? How do vocal coaches prepare artists for The Voice? And why are singers struggling to make it in today’s music industry? This week, we dive into the world of… Read More »Ep.198 Mastering Singing for Stage, Screen & the Music Industry with Jai Ramage
What’s it really like to be a backing vocalist for some of the biggest stars on the planet? In this episode, we are joined by Katie Holmes-Smith, whose impressive career has seen her perform with the likes of Adele, Kylie… Read More »Ep.197 Backing Adele and beyond: the art and craft of backing vocals with Katie Holmes Smith
How do you land a job in a higher education music institution? And what do they actually look for in a singing teacher? This week, Alexa sits down with Trudy Kerr, Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music… Read More »Ep.196 How to Be a Singing Teacher in Higher Education with Trudy Kerr
Are your values driving your work as a singing teacher, or holding you back? This week, we chat with Louise Callin, a dance teacher, mindset coach, and NLP practitioner, to explore tools for handling imposter syndrome, confidence dips, and daily… Read More »Ep.195 How Unlocking Your True Values Can Transform Your Teaching and Life with Louise Callin
If you could live and work anywhere in the world, where would it be? For Gia Morgan, the answer was Bali. Join us as Gia shares her journey from the bustling life of a singing teacher in Jersey to creating… Read More »Ep.194 From Jersey to Bali: Relocating a Singing Teaching Business with Gia Morgan
How much do you really know about your tongue? Could a simple touch or stretch transform your vocal performance? In this episode, we reconnect with manual therapist Walt Fritz to explore the fascinating world of tongue awareness, self-stretching techniques, and… Read More »Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better Singing with Walt Fritz
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
Do you know a singer who is reeling after a string of knockbacks? Here are three questions to help them process audition rejection.
What’s it really like to tour the world, play iconic venues, and navigate the highs and lows of life on the road? Korel Tunador, a multi-instrumentalist and singing teacher, has performed with the likes of Katy Perry and The Goo… Read More »Ep.190 How to Prepare a Singer for Touring Life with Korel Tunador
What role does the music industry play in shaping artists’ mental health, and how can we better support musicians who inspire us as listeners? In this episode, we explore some of the challenges musicians face with Rachel Jepson, a singer,… Read More »Ep.189 The Dark Side of Fame: Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Music Industry with Rachel Jepson
Is specialising as a singing teacher a wise business move or a decision that could cost you students and income? Let’s look at the pros and cons.
What does it really mean to call yourself an artist? In this inspiring Student Spotlight, singer-songwriter Kristina Mann shares how her journey with Hannah Smikle at Vocal Performance Coaching helped her take her art seriously, overcome self-doubt, and embrace her… Read More »Ep.188 Student Spotlight: Singing Lessons Gave Me the Confidence to Call Myself an Artist with Kristina Mann
Should you specialise as a singing teacher, or could staying generalist be the secret to a fulfilled career? This week, Alexa sits down with vocal coach Molly McLinden to explore the pros and cons of specialisation. Molly shares her experiences… Read More »Ep.187 Specialisation in Singing Teaching: Essential or Optional? with Molly McLinden
Are you a teacher who misses singing? Or are you a performer who would love to know how to supplement your career with teaching? In this episode, Olly Christopher from The Book of Mormon and Hello Dolly stages reveals his… Read More »Ep.186 How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career with with Olly Christopher
What are some of the things that us singing teachers bang on about daily? One of them is likely vocal health, but how often does this involve the conversation of sleep? In this episode, Dr. Jill McGarry from Sleep Better… Read More »Ep.185 How to Sing Better by Sleeping Better with Dr Jill McGarry
Is there a more divisive phrase in the singing world than ‘sing from your diaphragm’?
What happens when a singing teacher meets a singer struggling with their vocal health? In this episode, and for the second in BAST’s Student Spotlight feature, Alexa meets Lucia Neville – a singing teacher herself, and a performer known for… Read More »Ep.184 Student Spotlight: How Singing Lessons Helped Rebuild My Voice with Lucia Neville
Breathing is something most of us do each day without much consideration, so why does breathing for singing tie us up in such knots? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Lucinda Allen, MDH Breathing Coordination coach and founder of… Read More »Ep.183 How to Fix Your Inhale and Transform Your Singing with Lucinda Allen
In this episode, we dive into a compelling conversation with Baz Chapman and Celi Barberia from the Sing Up Foundation, where we explore how singing can profoundly impact children’s mental health and well-being. With alarming statistics showing that 50% of… Read More »Ep.181 The Role of Singing in Mental Wellness with Baz Chapman and Celi Barberia from the Sing Up Foundation