Imposter Syndrome: How to Push Back Negative Thoughts and Reframe Your Thinking ⏱ 3 Mins
Silence the hyper-critical voice inside your head by following this sage advice on managing imposter syndrome.
mental health
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.
Nine Ways to Help Singers with ADHD Thrive ⏱ 3 mins
Create a safe and supportive learning environment for students with ADHD by following these simple strategies.
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 self-care and diva demands. Speech pathologist and voice rehab specialist Joanna Cazden describes the lifestyle sacrifices that professional singers make… Read More »Vocal Health and the Singer: The No-Nonsense Guide to Building Good Habits ⏱ 3 mins
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 of burnout and rediscover your sense of purpose and love of teaching. We all have off days, but when every… Read More »Do You Have Burnout? How to Spot the Signs and Regain Your Mojo ⏱ 3 mins
Music Performance Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatments Explained ⏱ 3 mins
As World Mental Health Day is today, we take a closer look at music performance anxiety and the two main therapies used to treat it. Barbra Streisand famously didn’t step foot on stage for 27 years because of music performance… Read More »Music Performance Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatments Explained ⏱ 3 mins
Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Stay on Track When You’re a Freelancer ⏱ 3 mins
If your to-do list makes you feel anxious instead of inspired, it’s time to act. Coach and author Simone Niles explains how to take control of your life goals. Running your own business is no easy feat. Along with the… Read More »Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Stay on Track When You’re a Freelancer ⏱ 3 mins
Mental Health: The One Question You Should Ask Every Student ⏱ 3 mins
By asking one simple question, singing teachers can play a valuable role in efforts to tackle mental illness in the entertainment industry. Did you know that musicians are three times more likely to experience anxiety or depression than the general… Read More »Mental Health: The One Question You Should Ask Every Student ⏱ 3 mins
‘The single best thing I’ve done for my teaching practice’⏱ 3 mins
Vocal coach Cat Ogden reveals how she transformed her teaching approach by making one important change. Singing teacher Cat Ogden was just getting started on her Master’s in Voice Pedagogy when she had a light bulb moment. Cat was trying… Read More »‘The single best thing I’ve done for my teaching practice’⏱ 3 mins
Five ways to manage imposter syndrome ⏱ 4 mins
Turn the tables on negative thinking and manage imposter syndrome by following these five tips. As Alexa Terry explains in part two of our imposter syndrome series, instead of trying to suppress feelings of self-doubt, it’s better to acknowledge your… Read More »Five ways to manage imposter syndrome ⏱ 4 mins
How to get a book published: Tips from a singing teacher turned author
Singing teacher Sophie Garner talks about getting her first book published and her blossoming writing career. At the start of lockdown Sophie Garner, a vocal coach and choir director, found herself in a very dark place. “When the pandemic hit,… Read More »How to get a book published: Tips from a singing teacher turned author
Mental health training for singing teachers
Alexa Terry gives her verdict on a mental health awareness course specifically designed for Arts professionals.
Stay strong and #fightthefatigue
Singing teachers are being urged to take stock of their mental health and to check in with their colleagues as part of the #fightthefatigue campaign.