Become a Confident, Skilled
Singing Teacher

Gain a functional approach to vocal technique

Learn how to give a student centred lesson

Replace or supplement your income stream

With Training That Meets You Exactly Where You Are

Evidence-based training designed for singers who want to teach with clarity, confidence and care.

Whether you’re just starting out, filling gaps, or transitioning from performance into a more stable chapter of your creative career, you’re in the right place.

At BAST Training, we teach you how to teach singing — safely, effectively, and with a deep understanding of how the voice actually works.

If you’ve ever thought:

“I want to teach, but I don’t feel qualified enough.”
“I’m worried I’ll do more harm than good.”
“I don’t know what to listen for or how to fix issues.”
“I want a structured path .”

We’ve built the training we wish we’d had when we started.

BAST Training gives you the knowledge, tools and support to confidently teach any singer who walks into your studio.

Is this You?

You might be here because:
You’re a singer who wants a steadier income stream that still feels creative.
You’ve been teaching casually and want real structure, skill and support.
You’re ready for the next chapter — one where your experience becomes an asset and you don’t have to leave the industry
You’re overwhelmed by conflicting information, on and offline, and want clarity.
You want to teach safely, ethically and with confidence, without needing a degree.

Your Path to Becoming A Skilled Singing teacher

Step 1 — Start With the Foundation Course

Learn the fundamentals of contemporary singing teaching: functional anatomy, assessment, acoustics, teaching tools, lesson structure, vocal health, and business basics.

Step 2 — Add Mentoring for Real Confidence

Work 1:1 with BAST Mentors or Trainers to apply what you’ve learned, practise diagnosing voices, get feedback, and grow your confidence faster.

Step 3 — Take the Level 5 Qualification

For those ready to go deeper, our regulated Level 5 Extended Diploma gives you a formal, vocational teaching related qualification.

You can start today — no auditions, no degrees, just a willingness to learn.

Beyond what we provide you may want to go on and deepen your knowledge and expertise with a degree or masters…or even a PhD!

The Foundation Course (At a Glance)

Perfect for new and emerging teachers who want a structured, supportive way to learn the craft of teaching singing.

You’ll learn:

How the voice works (in simple, practical terms)
How to assess a singer functionally
Teaching tools and how to use them
How to structure an effective lesson
How to identify and address vocal issues
How to teach safely and ethically
How to begin setting up your teaching business

Self-paced, accessible, and designed specifically for contemporary singers.

Level 5 Extended Diploma (At a Glance)

The Level 5 Extended Diploma is a formal, industry-recognised vocational teaching qualification designed for singers and educators who want deeper skills, stronger confidence, and a professional pathway into singing teaching.

This qualification gives you:

Advanced vocal pedagogy & technical understanding
Including functional anatomy, physiology, acoustics, assessment and diagnostic skills.
A structured, research-informed approach to teaching
Learn to plan, deliver and evaluate lessons with clarity, safety and progression in mind.
Real-world teaching practice
Build confidence teaching a range of ages, abilities and voice types through guided practice.
Group & collaborative teaching skills
Develop strategies for group workshops, classroom settings and team-based delivery.
Career development & business planning
Learn to build and manage a thriving teaching practice as part of a portfolio career.
Health & Wellbeing for creative practitioners
Understand how teaching and performing impact physical and mental health, and develop evidence-based strategies for vocal, emotional and professional wellbeing.
Formal assessment and academic guidance
(graded assignments, observed teaching, reflective tasks)
A flexible, part-time route
typically 18 months to 3 years, one unit per term

Awarded by RSL Awards, and regulated by Ofqual, the Level 5 Extended Diploma is equivalent to the second year of a UK university degree (120 credits) and prepares you for a long-term career in vocal education, coaching, or broader creative industries teaching.

The Knowledge Hub

Your ongoing learning library for teaching, technique, performance, and vocal health.

Includes:

70+ masterclasses
Teaching clinics
Vocal warm up course
Keyboard & Scales course
iSing Magazine library
Discounts and resources

All Foundation Advance and Excel students get free access (durations vary).

Why BAST Training Exists

Our founder, Line Hilton, spent years — and thousands of pounds — travelling the world piecing together vocal pedagogy, teaching methods, voice science, performing arts medicine and business skills.

None of it was in one place.

Often it was unnecessarily complicated.

And it took far too long.

BAST Training was created so singers no longer have to go through that journey alone.

Our mission is simple:

To raise the standard of singing teaching globally through evidence-based, ethical and practical education.

We believe every singer deserves access to high-quality teaching, and every teacher deserves the confidence to deliver it.

We're good at what we do...how do we know this?

Because the 650+ singing teachers who have attended our singing teacher training course or live events have told us so!

Since 2011 we have not had a rating lower than ‘Satisfied’ on our surveys. 82% of our grads say their overall satisfaction level with BAST Training and the course is “Very Satisfied”. 18% say they are “Satisfied”. Does this mean we’re perfect, of course not, but every time we get constructive negative feedback we make sure we review, change and update the course and support. This is how we know we are providing a second-to-none service to our teachers.6