Belting for beginners - many vocalists want to emulate stars like Mariah Carey.

Belting for Beginners: Three Top Tips on Getting Started ⏱ 2 mins

When is the time right for a singer to try belting? Top vocal coach John Henny answers three FAQs on […]

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Nutrition for singers

Nutrition for Singers: Debunking the Diet Myths ⏱ 2 mins

Top nutritionist Duncan Rock dishes out some no-nonsense diet advice for singers that includes a surprising verdict on dairy. Singers […]

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Dealing with missed lessons

Dealing with Missed Lessons: How to Confidently Enforce Your Cancellation Policy ⏱ 2 mins

What should you do if a student cancels a session at short notice? Here’s some useful advice from Line Hilton […]

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Songwriting with children - how to get started.

Songwriting with Children: The Easy Beginner Exercise That Works ⏱ 2 mins

Songwriting guru Sophie Garner reveals the simple exercise she uses in schools to kickstart the creative process. It’s fair to […]

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Posture and the Performer

Posture and the Performer: Three Facts You Should Know ⏱ 3 mins

Why are musicians like endurance athletes? And which instrument is the most perilous for your posture? Read on to find […]

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Vocal health and the singer

Vocal Health and the Singer: The No-Nonsense Guide to Building Good Habits ⏱ 3 mins

When it comes to vocal health and the singer, what’s normal and what’s neurotic? Joanna Kazden discusses the line between savvy […]

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A young man in a red t-shirt and jeans, sitting cross-legged working on a laptop in his lap working on SEO for his website so he can attract more visitors to his website and business.

SEO Tips for Singing Teachers: How to Earn Income from Your Website ⏱ 3 mins

Want more people to visit your website and sign up for lessons with you? Dr Tonya Lawson has these SEO […]

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Sound Sexy when You Sing

How to Sound Sexy: Two Ways to Inject Va-Va-Voom into a Performance ⏱ 2 mins

Here are two simple exercises to help uptight singers spice up a performance. While some singers relish the chance to […]

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Tech can help busy freelancers with their business admin.

How to Save Time on Your Business Admin ⏱ 2 mins

If you find the admin side of running your business a burden and a bore, studio management software could be […]

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burnout

Do You Have Burnout? How to Spot the Signs and Regain Your Mojo ⏱ 3 mins

If you constantly feel physically and emotionally drained, you could be suffering from burnout. Here’s how to identify the signs […]

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theatre school audition repertoire

Tips for Choosing Repertoire for Drama School Auditions ⏱ 3 mins

Give your students the edge in drama school auditions by following these top tips from an industry insider. Winning a […]

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Four-Step Guide to Writing a Book About Voice ⏱ 3 mins

Want to write a book about voice but don’t know how to get started? Here’s a four-step guide to penning […]

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Breathing Exercise

Could This Simple Breathing Exercise Help Your Musical Theatre Students Sing Better? ⏱ 2 mins

Dr Matt Edwards explains why less is more when it comes to breathing in contemporary pop/rock musical theatre singing and […]

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musical theatre auditions

Preparing for Musical Theatre Auditions – Tips from a Broadway Veteran ⏱ 2 mins

What does it take to win a coveted role on Broadway? Veteran vocal coach Bob Marks reveals how he helps […]

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seasonal singing questions

Top ENT Answers Four Seasonal Singing Questions ⏱ 3 mins

Can you sing with a cold? Are antihistamines bad? We put these questions and more to top ear, nose and […]

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singing teacher course

Everything You Need to Know About Our New Singing Teaching Qualification ⏱ 3 mins

Exciting news: Enrolment is open for BAST’s new course, a vocational diploma that will give you the confidence to teach […]

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How to refer on to an ENT

The Right and Wrong Way to Tell a Singer They Need to See an ENT ⏱ 2 mins

What’s the best way to broach the tricky subject of vocal ill-health with a student? Kate Valentine explains how to […]

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vocal versatility

How to Help Your Students Develop Vocal Versatility (And Become More Employable) ⏱ 3 mins

Help your students unlock the artistic and commercial benefits that come with being able to adapt to different musical genres. […]

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