A fascinating deep dive into what really happens inside the singer’s brain, this episode explores the surprising intersection of neuroscience, pedagogy, and creativity. Joined by renowned voice expert Heidi Moss Erickson, the conversation unpacks how singing is both incredibly complex… Read More »Ep.256 The Neuroscience of Singing: What the Singer’s Brain Needs with Heidi Moss Erickson
Get the honest lowdown before you buy in this fun, insightful review episode of Stop Faking It! Sound. Alexa breaks down whether this book really delivers for singing teachers and vocal coaches, without the usual dry, sleep-inducing science. Along the way, Alexa unpacks key concepts in a way that actually sticks, complete… Read More »Ep.255 ‘Stop Faking It! Sound’ Book Review with Alexa Terry
Ever wondered what really happens in that all-important first year of teaching? The leap from passion to profession, from ‘maybe one day’ to ‘this is it’ – it’s rarely a straight line. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the journey… Read More »Ep.254 Lessons Learned in the First Year of Teaching Singing with Mark Lowman
Line Hilton hosts the Singing Teachers Talk podcast and challenges the continued, vague use of “support” and appoggio in breath management teaching, arguing that research shows no single correct breathing strategy among elite singers and that singers often misidentify what their respiratory muscles are… Read More »Ep.253 The S-Word: Why It’s Time to Rethink ‘Support’ in Singing Teaching with Line Hilton
This week, Alexa is joined by Dr Luciano Simões to explore cross-training as a modern vocal pedagogy through a Latin American lens, unpacking how singers can develop flexibility, resilience, and stylistic authenticity across different genres. Drawing on the rich hybridity… Read More »Ep.252 Cross-Training Through a Latin American Lens: A Modern Vocal Pedagogy with Dr Luciano Simões
In this episode Alexa explores how to choose repertoire that sits comfortably within developing ‘tween’ voices while still feeling relevant and exciting for young singers today. From musical theatre gems to contemporary chart hits, the episode offers a thoughtfully curated selection of… Read More »Ep.251 10 Plus Songs for Tween Girls with Alexa Terry
In this episode, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Grace Galloway, fresh from her run in Ride the Cyclone in London. Together they dive into one of the biggest questions for musical theatre performers: how to build a… Read More »Ep.250 Building a Musical Theatre Rep Folder That Actually Works with Grace Galloway
Do you have a stellar service or a product you truly believe in… but you’re just not attracting the right people? In this episode Meta Ads strategist Danny Young breaks down how advertising really works in 2026 — and why… Read More »Ep. 249 Why Your Singing Studio Isn’t Growing (And What to Do About It) with Meta Ads Strategist Danny Young
What’s really happening inside the larynx when we ‘tilt?’ In this episode, Alexa is joined by voice researcher Dr Mathias Aaen to unpack the science behind thyroid tilt – exploring what his latest studies reveal about pitch, vocal fold lengthening,… Read More »Ep.248 Thyroid Tilt Under the Microscope: Perception vs Physiology with Dr Mathias Aaen
What if you’re not stuck because you don’t know enough, but because you think you should know everything before you begin? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by where to start, unsure how to market yourself, or quietly battling imposter syndrome,… Read More »Ep.247 The 5-Day Challenge: Clarity, Confidence, and Getting Started as a Singing Teacher with Line Hilton
How does a singing teacher land a vocal coaching job on a TV drama? In this episode, Alexa is joined by vocal coach, performer and returning guest – Candi Underwood, who shares her experience coaching Matt Smith for the Sky… Read More »Ep.246 Inside TV Drama Voice Work: Coaching Matt Smith, with Candi Underwood
In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Alexa is joined by vocal performance coach Juliet Russell for a rich conversation about identity, artistry, and contemporary vocal training. Juliet shares how she helps singers identify and trust what makes them unique,… Read More »Ep.245 Technique Meets Artistry: Working with Contemporary Singers with Juliet Russell
In this episode, Alexa explores tempo and timekeeping in the voice studio — and why struggling with tempo might not be “just a rhythm problem.” If you find yourself working with a singer who rushes, drags, freezes, or falls apart… Read More »Ep.244 10 Ways to Help a Singer with Tempo with Alexa Terry
What if your singing studio could open doors to the industry, too? In this episode, Alexa is joined by talent agent and educator Josephine Lancuba, founder of Studio Talent Collective, to lift the curtain on in-house talent agencies. From creating… Read More »Ep.243 How an In-House Talent Agency Can Open New Possibilities in Your Singing Studio with Josephine Lancuba
To kick off the 2026 season, Alexa and Jenevora Williams dive into the fascinating world of motor learning and what it really means for singing and teaching singing. From walking toddlers and chocolate metaphors to the neuroscience behind skill acquisition,… Read More »Ep.242 Understanding Motor Learning: How It Can Help Us Give Better Singing Lessons with Dr Jenevora Williams
We’re wrapping up 2025 with a conversation that will change the way you think about the voice forever. Physiotherapist Emer Tully from Neuro Tour joins us to unravel the vital — and often underestimated — role of the pelvic floor… Read More »Ep.241 Is your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive with Physiotherapist Emer Tully
Thinking about taking your teaching to the next level, diving deeper into your specialist interests, or even writing a degree of your own? In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Alexa is joined by educator, performer, and MA creator Kaya… Read More »Ep.240 Inside the Master’s Degree: How Postgraduate Study Can Transform Your Teaching & Career with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Thinking about becoming a singing teacher but not sure what’s holding you back? In this episode, Alexa and Line break down the most common barriers aspiring singing teachers face. Learn how to get started with what you already know, build… Read More »Ep.239 10 Common Barriers to Being a Singing Teacher. And How to Overcome Them with Line Hilton
Alexa Terry unwraps ten fresh, fun, and fabulously festive Christmas songs to help singing teachers bring new sparkle into their studios, offering a mix of musical theatre treasures, modern pop tunes, heartfelt ballads, and powerful rock renditions that give both… Read More »Ep.238 10 Festive Songs for Your Studio with Alexa Terry
This week, Alexa chats with the brilliant Ian Howell to explore how we really hear the singers we work with. From psychoacoustics and functional listening to timbre, bias and intention, Ian unpacks the hidden processes behind vocal perception—and how understanding… Read More »Ep.237 Beyond the Vocal Tract: How the Brain Shapes What We Hear with Dr Ian Howell