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Feb 28, 2024 · 44 min
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 importance of teachers finding their neutral for their own postural health in the teaching room. KEY MOMENTS ‘The body never lies, you know, you can tell it perfectly’ ‘Symptoms in the body are like a course correct, the body's going, you've deviated from your path, get back, get back’ ‘Posture is body language. In every moment, you are speaking to people, even if you haven't opened your mouth’ ‘Taking care of you is an act of generosity to everyone else’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.97 Elevate Your Musical Performance Through Anatomical Efficiency with Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.40 Teaching Singing to Dancers with Jennie Morton Chris Johnson: https://chrisjohnsonvocalcoach.com/ Chris Johnson’s Teach Voice: https://www.teachvoice.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST After a long performing career as a Ballet dancer, West End Musical Theatre performer, and lead singer of a London Big Band, Jennie is now a Clinical Osteopath specialising in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. She provides treatment for musculoskeletal, neurobiological, and psycho-physiological issues from her base in Los Angeles. She also works as a Performance Coach for singers and actors, focusing on anatomical efficiency, embodiment of artistry, movement education, and rehabilitation from vocal injury. Jennie co-created the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College, London, and lectures internationally to artists, arts educators, and healthcare professionals on the subject of performance-related injuries. She is the author of three books: The Authentic Performer: Wearing A Mask And The Effect On Health; The Embodied Dancer: A Guide To Optimal Performance; and Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger. Her website www.jenniemorton.com contains many of her published articles and educational resources, as well as links to her online courses on a range of health topics. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: www.jenniemorton.com 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Feb 21, 2024 · 46 min
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 help your singers find their best posture and alignment. Listen in for some great exercises you can use with your students to improve their posture. KEY MOMENTS ‘Structure governs function’ ‘Our bodies are kind of like Plasticine, whatever you do habitually becomes habituated’ ‘Elasticity is the key to being an artist. You know where home base is’ ‘Maintaining a neutral spine is crucial for optimal posture, with the definition of 'neutral' varying for each individual’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.97 Elevate Your Musical Performance Through Anatomical Efficiency with Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.40 Teaching Singing to Dancers with Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 32 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen King Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.138 Exploring the Benefits of The Alexander Technique for Singers with Patrick Ardagh-Walter ABOUT THE GUEST After a long performing career as a Ballet dancer, West End Musical Theatre performer, and lead singer of a London Big Band, Jennie is now a Clinical Osteopath specialising in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. She provides treatment for musculoskeletal, neurobiological, and psycho-physiological issues from her base in Los Angeles. She also works as a Performance Coach for singers and actors, focusing on anatomical efficiency, embodiment of artistry, movement education, and rehabilitation from vocal injury. Jennie co-created the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College, London, and lectures internationally to artists, arts educators, and healthcare professionals on the subject of performance-related injuries. She is the author of three books: The Authentic Performer: Wearing A Mask And The Effect On Health; The Embodied Dancer: A Guide To Optimal Performance; and Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger. Her website www.jenniemorton.com contains many of her published articles and educational resources, as well as links to her online courses on a range of health topics. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: www.jenniemorton.com 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Feb 14, 2024 · 34 min
Ep.148 How to Record a Stand-Out Vocal Reel with Mitch Jarvis from Singing Demos
It's Mitch Jarvis from Singing Demos joining Alexa this week. Mitch has been recording vocal reels since 2011 with the mission to help performers stand out from the crowd and get that all-important invite into the audition room. Mitch is here to help us understand the benefits of a vocal reel and how the singer can get the best out of their recording. Make sure you listen all the way until the end for a special offer. KEY MOMENTS ‘If you’re less confident, a reel can help you get past the first stage where you need to showcase yourself’ ‘You want it to sound live, as if you’re singing in the room to them, no autotune’ ‘Can they visualise you in that role? Because if they can’t see it they won’t cast you’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/ Hannah Lowther: @hannahlowther The Accompanist: https://www.theaccompanist.co.uk/ ABOUT THE GUEST After attending Italia Conti, Mitch launched Singing Demos in 2011 while also working professionally in the industry. Since then he's recorded thousands of vocal reels and stopped performing himself in 2015 to focus solely on Singing Demos. Mitch has a strong network of leading casting directors and agents. He knows just what’s needed to get yourself seen and heard by the crème de la crème of the industry. His mission is the same as yours – to get you to stand out from the crowd with an outstanding vocal reel. Everything is done in the comfort of the Singing Demos professional recording studio in Camden, London. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: https://www.singingdemos.co.uk/ Social Media: Instagram: @singingdemos.co.uk Singing Demos Discount: Get £25 off a filmed vocal reel package with the code BAST25 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Feb 7, 2024 · 40 min
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 a private business and also teaches at UK Drama School Italia Conti. She initially trained in Opera, performing at the likes of the Royal Albert Hall, and now works with singers of all skill levels from beginners to West End professionals. To celebrate the winners of ‘Mamma Mia! I have a dream’ and their West End debut, Claire is here to give us the gossip on how she landed this TV job, what her role entailed on the program, and how we can help our theatre performers navigate auditions. KEY MOMENTS ‘I feel like having worked on TV now it adds to my credibility’ ‘It’s not Shakespeare, it’s pure entertainment and just joyous’ ‘The key to any audition is to do your background development on the character’ ‘My best advice is just be cheeky and ask, the worst anyone can say is no and not everybody will say no’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Fiona McDougal: https://fionamcdougal.com/ London School of Musical Theatre: https://www.lsmt.co.uk/ Italia Conti Arts: https://www.italiaconti.com/ Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 91 How to Help Prepare Singers for Drama School Auditions with Michael Vickers Songs mentioned: Luck Be a Lady from Guys and Dolls; Trustfall by Pink; Somebody To Love from We Will Rock You; Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer; Shivers by Ed Sheeran; Night Fever from Saturday Night Fever Vocology in Practice: https://www.vocologyinpractice.org/ ABOUT THE GUEST Claire Delaney is a professional voice coach and currently teaches at Italia Conti. She has been in the performing industry for 15 years and has recently worked with voice coach Fiona McDougal on the new Mamma Mia ‘I Have a Dream’ show for ITV. Trained in Performing Arts and Opera, Claire has performed at venues including The Royal Albert Hall, The Wales Millennium Centre, The Other Palace, Kensington Roof Gardens, and The Bristol Hippodrome. She has also worked with Disney composer, Alan Menken, for the musical Galavant on ABC Comedy, and as an actress on various productions for Netflix, Sony Pictures, BBC One, BBC3, ITV, and ITV2. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: https://www.delaneycoaching.com/ Social Media: Instagram: @Claire.delaney.coach Tik Tok: Claire_TheVocalCoach 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Jan 31, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
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 it just seems too much to get to grips with. This week Alexa Terry is joined by Ken Bozeman, who is here to help you understand and apply vocal acoustic pedagogy. KEY MOMENTS ‘If you have no flexibility to explore options your body will move towards efficiency’ ‘We’re the only primates that are vocal learners’ ‘Frequencies have a vowel like tone colour’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS The work of Ingo Titze: ncvs.org/ingo-titze Journal of Singing: nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/about_journal_singing.html The work of Heidi Moss Erickson: heidimosserickson.com The work of Wolfgang Saus The work of Ian Howell: ianhowellcountertenor.com The work of Dr Brad Story: vocalpedagogy.com/vocal-pedagogue/brad-story Voce Vista: vocevista.com Chadley Ballantyne: chadleyballantyne.com Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.52 Getting to Grips with Vocal Acoustics with Chadley Ballantyne Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman ABOUT THE GUEST Kenneth Bozeman, BM, MM, Professor Emeritus of Music at Lawrence University for 42 years, chaired the voice department, receiving two teaching excellence awards. Holding degrees from Baylor University and the University of Arizona, he studied at the Munich Conservatory. In 1994, he earned the Van Lawrence Fellowship and was inducted into the American Academy of Teachers of Singing in 2019. As the Journal of Singing's editorial board chair, Bozeman authored acclaimed books on acoustic voice pedagogy. His students performed globally with esteemed opera companies. A renowned voice acoustics expert, he presented at NATS conferences, served as a master teacher, and spoke at British Voice Association and International Congress of Voice Teachers events. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: kenbozeman.com Get Ken’s book ‘Practical Vocal Acoustics’ here: rowman.com/ISBN/9781538174647/Practical-Vocal-Acoustics-Pedagogic-Applications-for-Teachers-and-Singers Get Ken’s book ‘Kinesthetic Voice Pedagogy 2’ here: voxped.com/KVP2.html Use Ken’s Discount Code: RLFANDF30 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Jan 24, 2024 · 43 min
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, blending creativity and technique. Join us to unravel the secrets behind her success in artist development and vocal education. KEY MOMENTS ‘Good vocal techniques are the ability to create the notes that you hear in your heart and your head’ ‘Style is the artistic lengths of which we deliver the song depending on the genre’ ‘Finding a good balance between style and technique is about not compromising either’ ‘Technique is second to the emotional release of the style’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists mentioned: Cher; George Ezra; Billie Eilish; Kelly Clarkson; Christina Aguilera; Shakira (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.142 How to Sing and Teach Gospel with Mark De-Lisser British GQ Magazine interview with George Ezra The work of Ken Bozeman & Ian Howell (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.143 Navigating the Music Industry with VocalizeU’s Big Billy Clark & Elliott O’Connor Waterbear - The College of Music Kerrie Obert (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 59 Top Tongue Tips For Boosting High Frequency Energy with Kerrie Obert BBC Masterclass with Christina Aguilera ABOUT THE GUEST Kaya, a versatile artist from Norway, has called the UK home since '99. Her extensive career spans original music, vocal coaching, and artist development. As an established performer, she's graced The Royal Variety Show and the BBC Songwriting Showcase. Kaya's passion extends to mentoring, directing festivals, and teaching popular music subjects. A harmony enthusiast, vocal arranger, and festival director, she serves as a board member for Vocology in Practice, training singing teachers globally. With roles at Waterbear and esteemed institutions, Kaya specialises in singing, songwriting, motivation, and artist development. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: kayamusic.com Social Media: @kayamusic 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Jan 17, 2024 · 55 min
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 spiritual tools with vocal awakening practices to access a singer's highest potential. She is here to discuss the benefits of sound healing for singers and busy teachers like us. KEY MOMENTS ‘Being a part of a community really built my confidence’ ‘I was seeing the results of this energetic and physical body alignment helping and supporting the anatomical alignment for healthy vocal technique’ ‘When we are connected to our root chakra, our physical body aligns’ ‘Authenticity often requires deconditioning ourselves’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS The Yoga Voice Method from Mark Moliterno: https://theyogavoice.com/ (Book) The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (Book) There’s No Place Like Ohm by Donna Carey and Marjorie de Muynck (Podcast) Quantum Minds TV by Dr Theresa Bullard-Whyke: https://theresabullard.com/qmtv-episodes/ Contact Rush directly: rush@rushdorsett.com ABOUT THE GUEST Rush Dorsett is a Voice Coach and Performing Artist who supports creatives in awakening their authentic voice, embodying their power, and freeing their self-expression in singing, speaking, and performing. She is Founder of EmbodiedVoice ® ️, an online school for guiding students into deeper embodiment, energetic alignment, and vocal mastery so that they can express themselves confidently and experience the joy of freedom in their voices. She received her Masters degree in Voice Science and Performance from New England Conservatory, her B.A. in Psychology and Music from Washington University in St. Louis, sound healing certifications from the Divine Resonance Centre, and she is also a certified YogaVoice®️ facilitator. Rush is passionate about weaving together spiritual tools with vocal awakening practices to access one's highest potential. She is a Certified Teacher, Healer and Ritual Master with the Modern Mystery School, and often shares classes, workshops and energy healings with her community. Her mission is to use these tools to bring more light, love, peace and joy in the world. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: https://rushdorsett.com Social Media: Instagram: @rushdorsett Rush’s FREEBIE - Discover your Vocal-Chakra Alignment 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Jan 10, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep.143 Navigating the Music Industry with VocalizeU's Big Billy Clark & Elliott O'Connor
To help us kickstart the year Alexa is joined by VocalizeU’s very own Big Billy Clark and Elliott O’Connor who were here to help us and the singers we work with navigate the music industry. VocalizeU is a 10-day immersive artist program offering a 360° music education with performance, identity, production, songwriting, theatre, and management. KEY MOMENTS ‘There’s a lack of artist development at major labels which is why artists are forced to do it themselves’ ‘No matter where you are as an artist, stay true to who you are. People can see authenticity’ ‘It’s important to have a story that’s relatable to people’ ‘Sometimes the box you check is not what they’re looking for right now’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists mentioned: Billie Eilish; Nicki Minaj; Ariana Grande; Drake; The Weeknd ChatGPT Ayanna Sealy Performance Coach Dave Stroud: @dsvocalstudio ABOUT THE GUEST VocalizeU: VocalizeU is a 10-day, all-inclusive immersive artist development intensive program that provides an intensive 360° music education experience with performance training, artist identity, production, songwriting, musical theatre, music management, and much more! Taught and mentored by music professionals, executives and Grammy winning artists, our artists receive individual attention to develop their artistry in a safe and structured environment. Led by Music Executives Big Billy Clark & Elliott O'Connor, whose experience spans both sides of label business and artist management. Elliott's independent record label and artists have reached over 1 billion+ streams on Spotify alone and sells out national tours. Billy steers the careers of many Billboard chart-topping and award winning artists. Their collective knowledge of music applies to their approach to the VU experience and their passion to provide a practical artist development program for a sustainable and healthy music career. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: https://vocalizeu-worldwide.myshopify.com/ Social Media: Youtube: VocalizeU 2024: Define & Design Your Artist Journey Instagram: @vocalizeu @bigbillyclark @elliottoconnor VocalizeU Discount Code: HOLIDAY500 + BAST350 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Dec 20, 2023 · 50 min
Ep.142 How to Sing and Teach Gospel with Mark De-Lisser
For our final episode of 2023, Alexa is joined by sought-after choral director and vocal coach, Mark De-Lisser. He has worked with the likes of Ariana Grande, Jessie J, and Beverly Knight. He has also been involved in TV shows such as "Our Dementia Choir" with Vicky McClure and "The Masked Singer." Mark made the arrangement of "Stand By Me," which was performed by the Kingdom Choir at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. This performance has been streamed over 4 million times. Mark is here to discuss how to sing and teach the gospel vocal style. KEY MOMENTS ‘Gospel is songs of good news’ ‘It blew my mind because I’d only heard traditional gospel music’ ‘They were creating these songs out of a need for freedom’ ‘If you connect you will affect’ ‘We were born singers and society does its best to beat it out of us’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists Mentioned: Thomas Dorsey; Kirk Franklin; Maverick City; Mahalia Jackson; Andre Crouch; Walter Hawkins; Richard Smallwood; Donald Lawrence; Johnathan McReynolds; Daryl Coley; Take Six; The Winans; Mischa Paris; Tai Trabet; Anita Wilson; Mary Mary; Tom Odell; CeCe Winans; The Darkness (Book) So you Want to Sing Gospel: A Guide for Performers by Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin Dane Chalfin Felton and Norton Community Gospel Choir ABOUT THE GUEST Mark De-Lisser is one of the most sought after choral directors and vocal coaches in the UK. He has worked with some of today's top vocal talent, including Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Beverley Knight, and on some of the UK's most watched TV shows, including BBC's BAFTA nominated Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure, Songs of Praise and ITV's award winning The Masked Singer. Driven to inspire and motivate everybody to succeed, Mark helps to increase confidence and self-awareness, whilst improving technique and delivery. Anybody who is fortunate to work with Mark is left feeling uplifted and invigorated. Mark is perhaps best known for his arrangement of Stand by Me, performed by the Kingdom Choir at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, which has now been streamed more than 4 million times on Spotify and has over 10 million views on YouTube. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: https://markdelisser.com/ Social Media: Instagram: @markdelisser & @mdlsingers 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Dec 13, 2023 · 56 min
Ep.141 How Curiosity and Science Help Us Understand the Voice with Aaron Johnson
Voice scientist Aaron Johnson joins Alexa to discuss laboratories, rats, the ageing larynx, and wearable devices to detect vocal fatigue. Aaron has had a career as a professional classical singer and teacher and is now a researcher and speech-language pathologist specialising in vocal habilitation and rehabilitation. He is currently an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, is the co-director of NYU Langone Voice Center, and leads the Johnson Research Lab. ‘The voice is like the rest of the body so in your 30s you’ll start muscle atrophy’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATs) The work of Karen Brunssen Vocal Training Mitigates Age-Related Changes Within the Vocal Mechanism in Old Rats by Aaron M. Johnson, Michelle R. Ciucci & Nadine P. Connor Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman Vocal Function Exercises by Joseph Stemple Lee Silverman Voice Training PhoRTE Exercises by Dr Aaron Ziegler and Dr Edie Hapner The Man That’s Ageing Backwards from The Diary of a CEO Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.61 Measuring Vocal Load in Contemporary Musical Theatre with Ana Flavia Zuim First Wearable Device for Vocal Fatigue Senses When Your Voice Needs a Break The work of John A Rogers Lynn Helding ABOUT THE GUEST Aaron M. Johnson, MM, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a researcher and speech–language pathologist specialising in voice habilitation and rehabilitation. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and Co-Director of the NYU Langone Voice Center. His research laboratory, funded by the National Institutes of Health, uses novel translational research methods to examine laryngeal neuromuscular mechanisms underlying ageing, vocal exercise, and phonotraumatic injury response. Guest Website: Aaron M Johnson Aaron M. Johnson, PhD | NYU Langone Health Johnson Lab | NYU Langone Health. Voice Center | NYU Langone Health 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Dec 6, 2023 · 38 min
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, props you can use in your lessons, and of course, some amazing vocal exercises you can use with your singing students. KEY MOMENTS ‘I really object to the fact that when someone says they can’t sing in tune they’re labelled as tone deaf’ ‘Less than 4 or 5 percent of the population suffer from amusia’ ‘Saying someone is pitchy doesn’t mean anything’ ‘There are many great performers out there who sometimes sing out of tune’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS (BAST Blog) Singing and the Pre Menstrual Voice: https://www.basttraining.com/singing-and-the-premenstrual-voice/ Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman Tone Deaf Test: http://tonedeaftest.com/ Ian Davidson: https://ianjdavidson.com/ Sing&See: https://www.singandsee.com/ insTuner Vocal Pitch Monitor Solfege Hand Signs Claire Cannon: https://www.clairecannonvoice.co.uk/ Kaya Herstad-Carney: https://kayamusic.com/ Mandy Harvey: https://mandyharveymusic.com/ ‘When You Only Sing in FSharp’ by Tim Minchin Natalie Weiss: @NatalieWeissOfficial (Youtube) EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: basttraining.com Social Media: @basttraining 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Nov 29, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep.139 Understanding Play-Based Learning for Children and Young Adult Singers with Nikki Loney
Founder and CEO of Full Voice, Nikki Loney, is keeping us company this week with a teaching career spanning over three decades. Nikki works with music education specialists, children's composers, and musicians to create music education resources for young vocal students. She hosts her own podcast called "Full Voice" and is a member of NATS and the Speakeasy Cooperative. Nikki joins me to discuss the success of play-based learning and how we can make singing lessons fun. KEY MOMENTS ‘Even though I had all those great teachers, being able to break that down for a student was more difficult than I thought’ ‘When you work with children, it’s never about you’ ‘Make easy, easier. We tend to overcomplicate things’ ‘If you’re tired or scared, your brain goes into a protective mode and they’re not learning’ ‘A lot of those exercises came from the kids. I steal their ideas!’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Ultimate Music Theory: https://ultimatemusictheory.com/ Mim Adams: https://mimadams.com/ Dr Jenevora Williams: https://jenevorawilliams.com/ (Podcast) The Full Voice - Ep.169 Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr Jenevora Williams Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.137 Creating Optimal Learning Environments for Children and Young Adults with Roberta Wolff Ann Baltz and the Opera Works Programme: https://www.operaworks.org/ Facebook Forum: Voice Teachers for Young Singers ABOUT THE GUEST Inspired by the youngest students in her private voice studio, Nikki Loney challenges teachers to redefine what a singing lesson looks like for a child. Founder and CEO of FULL VOICE Music, she works with music education specialists, children's composers, and musicians to create music education resources for young vocal students. She is an active member of NATS and the Speakeasy Cooperative. She is the host of the FULL VOICE Podcast, A podcast for voice teaching professionals. EPISODE RESOURCES www.fullvoicemusic.com Social Media: @thefullvoice (Youtube) Full Voice Songs: @FULLVOICESongs BAST Book A Call: basttraining.com/bookacall 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Nov 22, 2023 · 41 min
Ep.138 Exploring the Benefits of The Alexander Technique for Singers with Patrick Ardagh-Walter
Joining Alexa this week to chat about the Alexander Technique is Patrick Ardagh-Walter, a professional singer who has worked with the likes of the Royal Opera. He's a trained Alexander Technique teacher himself and is an assistant at a training school for teachers of the Alexander Technique in Paris. Patrick is here to tell us where the technique originated from, how it can benefit singers, and he also shares with us an exercise that we can try out for ourselves and use in the studio with the singers we work with. KEY MOMENTS ‘The technique isn't an activity where you do it and get on with life, it’s a re-education’ ‘It’s difficult to let go of something that feels familiar and do something unfamiliar instead’ ‘You can’t ask someone’s brain to do something if they’ve never experienced before’ ‘Almost everybody I see tends to stand in a way which interferes with the breathing mechanism’ ABOUT THE GUEST During a 35-year singing career Patrick toured and recorded widely, working at the Royal Opera, with the BBC Singers and Westminster Abbey choir, in several French opera companies and ensembles, in film and broadcasts and, for some years, as the bass voice of the Swingle Singers. Now living in France, he continues to perform alongside his teaching, and is assistant at a Training School for teachers of the Alexander Technique in Paris. Patrick uses his understanding of voice and breathing integrated with the Alexander Technique in private lessons and workshops, in France and the UK, and also to support people approaching the end of life. EPISODE RESOURCES How You Stand, How You Move, How You Live by Missy Vineyard Feldenkrais Method: https://feldenkrais.com/ Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.63 Developing a Singer’s Self Awareness and Clarifying Intention with Robert Sussuma Ep.65 The Top Benefits of Vocal Massage with Lydia Flock Ep.74 Understanding Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT): https://alexandertechnique.co.uk/teacher-training-courses American Society for the Alexander Technique: https://www.amsatonline.org/aws/AMSAT/pt/sp/home_page Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AUSTAT): https://www.austat.org.au/ The Use of the Self by F. Matthias Alexander The work of Walter Carrington The work of Marjory Barlow Podcast Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Nov 15, 2023 · 55 min
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 disciplines. Roberta is also a workshop leader, coach, and piano teacher. In this episode, we will discuss how to create optimal learning environments to serve children and young adult singers. KEY MOMENTS ‘I love it when students challenge me because it shows that they’re really thinking’ ‘If the ideas are coming from the student themselves, they’re going to be more likely to remember and more motivated to follow through’ ‘I feel we have to manage the impact of our own moods and frustrations so that they don’t damage the environment we’re creating’ ‘The quality we bring to our listening can improve the quality of the other person’s thinking’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS (Book) Time to Think by Nancy Kline (Podcast) The Full Voice - Ep.169 Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr Jenevora Williams Dr Jenevora Williams: https://jenevorawilliams.com/ (Book) Introducing Neuroeducational Research by Paul Howard-Jones (Book) Grit by Angela Duckworth Do you have a burning question on the voice or being a singing teacher? Maybe you have a topic you want us to explore or a guest you’d like to hear from? Let us know by completing the Podcast Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 ABOUT THE GUEST Roberta is a professor of performing arts pedagogy at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She teaches on an innovative PGCert programme providing professional development in teaching skills to teachers across the performing arts disciplines. This role has led to staff development work both within Guildhall, and across other institutions such as Italia Conti. She is an experienced workshop facilitator, coach, and piano teacher. A cross-section of these competencies has resulted in a particular interest in learning environments and how to curate these for the maximum benefit of students. This includes a space that is safe, with plenty of time for the student's voice, questions, and mistakes (!); an environment that is enriching and nourishing for both the teacher and student. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.robertawolff.co.uk https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/pgcert-performance-teaching Social Media: Instagram: @guildhallschool 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Nov 8, 2023 · 33 min
Ep.136 Discussing the Music Industry's Response to LGBTQIA Singers: In Conversation with Nate James
Nate James is an independent soul artist with a successful career to date, having sold over a million albums, received MOBO nominations and urban music awards, and he has headlined festivals across Europe. He has also toured with the likes of Amy Winehouse and John Legend. Nate joins Alexa today to fly the flag for the music industry's LGBTQIA+ community, sharing his own personal story, including how his school teacher supported him in his early years. He discusses the response to particularly gay male-presenting singers within music, which is the topic of his thesis. KEY MOMENTS ‘I was effectively living two lives, that’s the case for most gay male pop stars’ ‘You can't tell someone to be themselves but have parameters and boundaries over that’ ‘From the consumers point of view things have got better, but if you look beneath it there’s still a lot to be done’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artist Mentioned: George Michael; Wham; Little Nas X; Frank Ocean; Duncan James; Stephen Gately; Will Young; Freddie Mercury; Da Brat; Elton John; Harry Styles; Sam Smith; Kim Petras; Charlie Kristensen (#CheerUpCharlie): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNPMcAgo2byrS6XgbuH3udA Daniel Lismore: https://www.daniellismore.com/ London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM): https://www.lccm.org.uk Do you have a burning question on the voice or being a singing teacher? Maybe you have a topic you want us to explore or a guest you’d like to hear from? Let us know by completing the Podcast Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 ABOUT THE GUEST Nate James, is a singer-songwriter who, since his 2005 debut, has sold over 1,000,000 albums. His debut album, "Set the Tone," earned Nate three MOBO nominations and the Urban Music Award for Best Soul Artist. Nate's live performances have been equally impressive, selling out venues like London's Jazz Café and winning the prestigious Festivalbar in Italy in 2006. In 2007, Nate self-funded his second album, "Kingdom Falls," inspired by a charity mission to Rwanda. It received critical acclaim, winning him Urban Music Awards for Best Album and Best Neo-Soul Artist. Currently, working on his third album "In My Skin" with Mark Hill, it explores themes of love and life's trials. EPISODE RESOURCES Social Media: Instagram: @thenatejames Facebook: Nate James Official 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Nov 1, 2023 · 38 min
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, prevention, and rehabilitation, which she has built in East Sussex KEY MOMENTS ‘It felt like hell, I was so lonely and felt so stripped of my identity because of my vocal injury’ ‘This shrinking pool of opportunities means everyone is anxious’ ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Practitioners mentioned: Hannah Sanderson; Daisy Duval; Julie Cooper; Pemma Ashdown; Chloe Spencer; Amy Hunter; Ann Coxhead; Gillian Ramm; Louisa Barry; Philippa Poulton; Leigh Bisset; Rebecca Meitlis; Charlotte Mobbs; Lee Bisset; Rebecca Carolyn Andrews; Sian Winstanley Feldenkrais Method: feldenkrais.com Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 85 Vocal Health Red Flags Explained with Kate Valentine Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.32 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen King Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep 68 Training Transgender Voices with Dr Felix Graham Vocal Health Education: vocalhealth.co.uk British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM): bapam.org.uk Voice Care Centre: voicecarecentre.co.uk Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.39 Osteopathy for Singers (and Joint Farts) with Chloe Spencer Marshall Light Studio: marshalllightstudio.com Do you have a burning question on the voice or being a singing teacher? Maybe you have a topic you want us to explore or a guest you’d like to hear from? Let us know by completing the Podcast Suggestion Form: forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 ABOUT THE GUEST Kate Valentine specialises in Vocal Health and Injury Prevention for singers, Vocal Massage and Laryngeal Manual Therapy. A passionate ambassador for vocal health, it is her mission to help remove the mystery and stigma surrounding vocal wellbeing and injury, and to provide a safe space for clients to support them with their careers. Kate is now the proud owner of Valentine Voice Care in Lewes. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: valentinevoicecare.com Social Media: Handle: @valentinevoicecare Contact Kate to Book Your Treatment or Service: kate@valentinevoicecare.com info@valentinevoicecare.com Discount Code: Use the code BAST50 for a 50% discount off VOCAL TRIAGE with Kate Valentine (expires 25th December 2023) 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Oct 24, 2023 · 47 min
Ep.134 How to Get Your Students to Practise with Line Hilton
Back in 2019, teenager Eddie Cortez went viral for a letter that he wrote to his teacher, explaining why he didn't do his homework. In that letter, he said, "I don't want to do school work over the weekend because it's a stress-free time to go out with friends, watch TV, play games. I don't do it also because it makes me very mad and unhappy. I do what makes me happy because I want to be happy. Homework is not a real thing in the real world, so we should not have to do it in school because it's not useful." BAST Founder Line Hilton joins Alexa to discuss the excuses we encounter with our students about why they can't practise their craft. KEY MOMENTS ‘Practise is just a way of reinforcing the thing we want to do’ ‘Don’t stop at “it didn’t work”, ask yourself what do I need to do to make it work’ ‘Having a specific strategy is needed for practice, just running the song through with no plan is not practice’ ‘People aren’t motivated by what we think. People want autonomy’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Quality Practice: A Musician’s Guide by Susan Williams: https://www.hfm-detmold.de/fileadmin/lia_hfm_2014/pool/Netzwerk_MuHo_Williams_UEben_manual_EN.pdf Anders Ericsson and Deliberate Practice Drive by Daniel H. Pink Singer’s Voice Dampener: https://www.beltyafaceoff.com/ Mindy Pack and The Voice Straw: https://www.mindypack.com/ Do you have a burning question on the voice or being a singing teacher? Maybe you have a topic you want us to explore or a guest you’d like to hear from? Let us know by completing the Podcast Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: basttraining.com Social Media: @basttraining 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Oct 17, 2023 · 59 min
Ep.133 Mastering Belt in Musical Theatre with Amanda Flynn
To continue our discussion on the juicy topic of "belt," Alexa is joined by voice teacher and trainer of musical theatre and CCM, Amanda Flynn. Amanda has performed in shows like "Wicked" and "Mamma Mia" and has held the position of Production Vocal Coach for "The Lightning Thief" and "Be More Chill" on Broadway. She is the author of "So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre," the updated and expanded edition, and is here to chat about mastering belt in musical theatre. KEY MOMENTS Belt is the most common and popular musical expression we have Belting is complex, it’s not simple and straightforward They said you were belting out a sound because it’s this big pop of a sound, almost like a punch One of the top questions I’m asked is what is belting, but we never ask a classical singer what classical is RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists mentioned: Ma Rainey; Ida Cox; Bessie Smith; Ethel Merman; Musical Theatre shows mentioned: Wicked; Oklahoma! Annie Get Your Gun; Jagged Little Pill; Six; Lizzie; Little Women; Anastasia Rob Rokicki: robrokicki.com Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.101 How to Belt with John Henny Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.118 Mastering Mix Voice and Belt with Gemma Sugrue Voice Study Centre: voicestudycentre.com Acoustic Comparison of Lower and Higher Belt Ranges in Professional Broadway Actresses by Amanda Flynn, Jared Trudeau & Aaron M. Johnson: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30409455 Voce Vista: vocevista.com So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre (updated and extended edition) by Amanda Flynn Mary Saunders Barton: belcantocanbelto.com Cross-Training in the Voice Studio: A Balancing Act by Mary Saunders Barton and Norman Spivey New York Singing Teacher Organisation: nyst.org ABOUT THE GUEST Amanda is a voice teacher specialising in musical theatre and CCM singing. She coached Broadway performers and served as a vocal consultant at Two River Theatre. She aids injured singers and holds an MM in Vocal Performance and multiple vocal certificates. An active researcher, Amanda authored "So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre." She's a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Head at Pace University. EPISODE RESOURCES amandaflynnvoice.com Instagram & Tik Tok: @amandaflynnie Sign up for one of Amanda’s classes, Here Get your copy of Amanda’s book on Amazon 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Oct 11, 2023 · 51 min
Ep.132 Understanding Vibrato in Singing with John Nix
Joining Alexa this week to discuss all things vibrato is Professor of Voice and Voice Pedagogy and Chair of Voice at the University of Texas at San Antonio, John Nix. John is a voice researcher himself, and his mentors include Barbara Doscher and Ingo Titze. John has produced 50 published articles and eight book chapters, co-chairs the Voice Science Advisory Committee, and serves on both the Journal of Singing and the Rowman and Littlefield/NATS book editorial boards. KEY MOMENTS ‘Vibrato extent is measured in cents not hertz because that confuses it with rate’ ‘The vibrato esthetic has become more international than regional over time’ ‘Heightened emotion imprints itself upon our voice through the tremulousness’ ‘It’s easier to target something slower than your natural rate’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Research/Researchers mentioned: Carl Seashore; Ingo Titze; Joshua Glasner; Iwata & Large; Thomas Shipp; Paul Patinka; King & Horii; C. Dromey; Dr Jenevora Williams; David Howard; Graham Welch; Eric Prame; Randy Wooding Voce Vista: https://www.vocevista.com/ Journal of Singing: https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/about_journal_singing.html (Article) Shaken, Not Stirred: Practical Ideas for Addressing Vibrato and Non Vibrato Singing in the Studio and the Choral Rehearsal by John Nix Oren Brown ABOUT THE GUEST John Nix is Professor of Voice and Voice Pedagogy and chair of the voice area at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His mentors include Barbara Doscher (singing, pedagogy) and Ingo Titze (voice science). Current and former students have sung with the Santa Fe, Arizona, Chautauqua, St. Louis, Nevada, Omaha, Utah Festival, and San Antonio opera companies, and two have served as NATS Intern Program Master Teachers. In addition to his active voice teaching studio, he performs research in voice pedagogy, literature, and acoustics, having produced 50 published articles and 8 book chapters; he also co-chairs the NATS Voice Science Advisory Committee, serves on The Journal of Singing’s editorial board, and serves on the Rowman and Littlefield/NATS book editorial board. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://www.johnnixvoiceteacher.com/ Contact John Directly! Nix@utsa.edu 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated
Oct 4, 2023 · 31 min
Ep.131 Mastering Research Papers: How to Read with Ease and Extract Knowledge with Kate Cubley
Want to understand research papers but find them dull and impenetrable? Kate Cubley, dynamic voice researcher and vocal coach, is here to help. In this episode, Kate shares her passion for research and demystifies how to efficiently extract useful information. Learn her cheat sheet for navigating papers, focusing on the abstract, conclusion and applicable gems. Discover where to find studies, how to assess their legitimacy, and why collecting options beats seeking definitive answers. Kate also explains emerging trends in voice research like increased diversity and cultural inclusion. KEY MOMENTS It's the questions, the little critical questions that come up that are really applicable to the singing studio itself that we can then draw from what's been written before in order to help us with what we're doing. I don't ever need to say those ideas are wrong, but I asked them what they've been learning and what kind of language they're using at the moment. Cheat, cheat, cheat, cheat. Read the abstract, find out whether it's relevant or what the answers that you're trying to find, then look at the conclusion. I think we're moving out of a very Western-centric classical music research into a more contemporary world that is way more inclusive. Go to Google and go and find out what you can find out. And when you find out perhaps something that matches up with what your opinion is, then go and search for the exact opposite opinion. RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS (Podcast) My First Million by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri (Podcast) How to Take Over the World by Ben Wilson (Podcast) The Podcaster’s Podcast by Kane Baron (Podcast) The Joe Rogan Experience by Joe Rogan (Podcast) Marketing School by Neil Patel and Eric Siu (Podcast) The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett (Podcast) The Interesting Health and Safety Podcast by Colin Nottage Patreon: patreon.com ABOUT THE GUEST Kate Cubley Kate Cubley is a dynamic voice researcher and dedicated advocate for vocal health and performance. Currently pursuing her doctoral studies at De Montfort University and serving as an Associate Lecturer at the Voice Study Centre, Kate possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of voice research. In 2023, Kate founded Tala Performance, a venture that offers comprehensive voice and breath coaching services to individuals, groups, and corporate clients. By blending her passion for research, education, and play, Kate empowers her clients to achieve remarkable performances both on and off the stage. Guest Website: talaperformance.com Social Media Link: facebook.com/talaperformance instagram.com/talaperformance EPISODE RESOURCES Website: progressivestudios.co Social Media: Handles: kanebaronofficial 🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice. >>> DOWNLOAD HERE At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW basttraining.com | Stay Updated