From Queen to Quasimodo: Vocal Health Advice for Tribute Artists and Character Actors ⏱ 3 Mins
Osteopath Jennie Morton explains the occupational hazards that character actors face and shares an insightful tip for tribute artists.
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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
Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
West End Musical Theatre performer, lead singer of a London Big Band, and Clinical Osteopath, Jennie Morton joins Alexa on Singing Teachers Talk for part one of a two-part episode. This week the pair will be discussing how you can… Read More »Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
Vocal Acoustics: Three Exercises to Try in The Singing Studio ⏱ 2 Mins
Intimidated by vocal acoustics? Don’t be. Instead, try these easy exercises recommended by vocal acoustics pioneer Professor Ken Bozeman.
Ep.147 TV Vocal Coach: Behind the Scenes on ITV’s Mamma Mia with Claire Delaney.
It’s Claire Delaney who joins Alexa this week to give us a tour behind the scenes of working on the ITV show ‘Mamma Mia! I have a dream’, the search for Sophie and Sky. Claire is a vocal coach with… Read More »Ep.147 TV Vocal Coach: Behind the Scenes on ITV’s Mamma Mia with Claire Delaney.
How to Sing Like Billie Eilish: Three Talking Points About Whisper-Pop ⏱ 2 Mins
What do singers need to know before they emulate the breathy, whisper-pop vocal style of superstar Billie Eilish?
Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman
Are you a vocal coach who has been avoiding vocal acoustics, you know that topic with words such as formant, harmonic, spectrogram and frequency? Maybe you just aren’t sure how it applies to teaching singers, or maybe you’ve tried but… Read More »Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman
Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Alexa delves into Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney. A Norwegian powerhouse based in the UK since ’99, Kaya is a singer, songwriter, and vocal coach. From Royal Variety Show to festival directing, she blends creativity and technique. Join us… Read More »Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Ep.144 Exploring the Benefits of Sound Healing for Singers and Teachers with Rush Dorsett
This week it’s Rush Dorsett who’s keeping Alexa company. Rush is a voice coach, performing artist, and founder of the Embodied Voice Academy. She has earned accolades in voice science, psychology, and sound healing. Rush is passionate about weaving together… Read More »Ep.144 Exploring the Benefits of Sound Healing for Singers and Teachers with Rush Dorsett
Voice Science: How to Get Started and Where to Find Good Resources ⏱ 2 Mins
If you want to know more about singing but find the concept of voice science intimidating, then read on.
Ep.140 The Best Vocal Exercises for Pitch Accuracy Training with Line Hilton
BAST founder Line Hilton joins Alexa to discuss the best vocal exercises for pitch accuracy training. You’ll find lots of helpful information on perceived tone deafness, singing and the premenstrual voice, navigating matching pitch, whether being ‘pitchy’ is a thing,… Read More »Ep.140 The Best Vocal Exercises for Pitch Accuracy Training with Line Hilton
Alexander Technique 101: A Quick Guide for Singing Teachers ⏱ 3 mins
If you’ve heard of the Alexander Technique but aren’t exactly sure what it is or how it can help singers, then here’s a quick 101 for you.
Ep. 137 Creating Optimal Learning Environments for Children and Young Adults with Roberta Wolff
Joining Alexa today is Professor of Performing Arts Pedagogy at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Roberta Wolff. As well as teaching on the Guildhall PGCert programme, she provides professional development on teaching skills to teachers across the performing arts… Read More »Ep. 137 Creating Optimal Learning Environments for Children and Young Adults with Roberta Wolff
Ep.135 The Valentine Voice Care Mission and Building Your Own Practice Premises with Kate Valentine
We first welcomed Kate Valentine to the Singing Teachers Talk podcast back on episode 85. But now, Kate is back with us in episode 135, to tell us all about Valentine Voice Care Lewes, a centre for vocal wellness development,… Read More »Ep.135 The Valentine Voice Care Mission and Building Your Own Practice Premises with Kate Valentine
The Truth About Belting: Five Myths Debunked ⏱ 3 mins
Confused about belting? Here’s Broadway vocal coach Amanda Flynn to bust some of the most common belt myths.
Ep.120 Understanding Singing And Fitness With Duncan Rock
Singer and nutritionist Duncan Rock returns to the podcast to discuss the topic of understanding singing and fitness.
The Transition: How to Develop Mixed Voice (and Avoid Cracks, Flips and Wobbles) ⏱ 3 mins
Line Hilton discusses how to smoothly navigate the transition and develop a healthy, balanced mixed voice.
Guide to Head Voice: The Vocal Tool That Helps Singers Soar Like Beyonce ⏱ 3 mins
Singers who want to deliver powerful, soaring vocals at the higher end of their range (like Beyonce) need a well-developed head voice.
Why Jaw Tension Can Wreak Havoc on a Singer’s Voice and How to Tackle It ⏱ 3 mins
The jaw plays a crucial role in singing, and if there’s tension in this part of the body, a singer can expect trouble in the form of vocal strain, reduced range or registration problems. So to learn more about the… Read More »Why Jaw Tension Can Wreak Havoc on a Singer’s Voice and How to Tackle It ⏱ 3 mins
Measuring a Singer’s Voice: When and How To Do It ⏱ 2 mins
Learn how to measure a student’s vocal range, lung capacity, pitch and resonance and how this knowledge can improve your teaching.