Learn how to keep your voice hydrated in the second part of BAST Training’s hydration series. Line Hilton and Alexa […]


How to become a Vocal Health First Aider
What is a Vocal Health First Aider (VHFA), and how can you become one? Alexa Terry, a proud VHFA herself, explains.

Eight reasons why a vocal coach should have singing lessons
Teachers often put their own vocal development on the backburner to focus on their students. But vocal coaches can benefit […]

The Vocal Fold Layers
Alexa Terry takes a closer look at the vocal fold layers and the role they play in singing. Before we […]

The benefits of BAST singing teacher training
Four former BAST students reveal how singing teacher training gave them the tools and confidence to coach others and build […]

Singing With Your Whole Self: a guide to Feldenkrais and singing
Looking for a how-to guide on the Feldenkrais Method and singing? If so, grab yourself a copy of Singing With […]

Tips for teaching a student who’s had Covid-19
How can a singing teacher support a student recovering from Covid-19? Singer and vocal coach Sarah Nixey, who is managing […]

Vocalzone, saviours or destroyers?
Some vocal coaches and voice scientists claim Vocalzone pastilles do more harm than good. But is there actually any science […]

The science on singing and Covid-19
What does the science tell us about singing and Covid-19? The world’s largest association of singing teachers explores the evidence […]

How to tell a singer they need to see an ENT
You suspect a student has a severe vocal problem and needs to see an ENT. How do you break the […]

Ways to help a singer fix breathiness
If a singer is experiencing breathiness, how can you help? Alexa Terry shares her tips so get ready for hissing, […]

The OHNI Voice Book: Straight Talk with Dr Reena Gupta
BAST’s Alexa Terry review’s the latest book from respected laryngologist Dr Reena Gupta. Sam Smith, Adele, Wilma the kindergarten teacher, […]

How Craniosacral Therapy can help the singer in pain
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that aims to release deep tensions in the body. Its purpose is […]

Case Study: The one with the yelly child
Imagine this: 10-year old Sally Simpson arrives at our studio for a singing lesson; she argues loudly with her twin […]

BAST Singing Teacher’s Retreat 2016 Review
The BAST Singing Teacher’s Retreat 2016 was about as inspiring and uplifting a weekend as a vocal geek like me could hope for. My […]

The Ageing Voice And Singing
The Ageing Voice The Baby Boomer generation was born between 1946 and 1964. That means the eldest of this generation […]

What Is Vocology?
The term ‘vocology’ is being used increasingly in the voice and singing world. The word originates from voice scientist, Dr ingo […]