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  • Sep 26, 2023 · 47 min

    Ep.130 Everything You Need to Know About Creating a Successful Podcast for Your Business with Kane Baron

    If you've been listening to the Singing Teachers Talk podcast and have been wondering how you could start your own to support your business, then stay put. We are celebrating International Podcast Day right here with podcaster Kane Baron, who also runs the UK's largest podcast agency, Progressive Media. Kane joins me to give expert advice on how to get set up and create content, as well as how podcasts can be monetized. KEY MOMENTS ‘Podcasts don’t compete with any other platform’ ‘You are constantly getting in front of the audience you want, it’s a funnel’ ‘What do you want to talk about and what is the purpose?’ ‘Audio quality doesn’t age as fast as video’ 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: www.patreon.com ABOUT THE GUEST Kane Baron is a keynote speaker and podcaster within the content creator industry. He is the host of "The Podcaster's Podcast" & runs Progressive Media, the UK's largest podcast agency. His passion is helping independent creators get their voice out into the world to make an impact and an income. Having worked with thousands of small creators over the years he has a unique perspective on what makes creators successful. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: progressivestudios.co Social Media: Handles: kanebaronofficial FUTURE PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 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 🎁 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

  • Sep 19, 2023 · 43 min

    Ep.129 How to Build a Successful Website For Your Business With Taylor Rossi

    Singing teachers and vocal coaches, are you yet to build your business website, or, like Alexa, have been meaning to update it for months but just lack the inspiration for it? Well, stick around because website designer Taylor Rossi from Nicole Ricardo Media is here with me for this week's episode, dishing all the goods on this very topic. KEY MOMENTS ‘The point of having a website that converts is that it will actually help you get more business’ ‘Make it super easy for someone visiting your website to know if they’re in the right place or not’ ‘It can be helpful for people to know your pricing right away and not have to send inquiries’ ‘I always encourage people to switch from the 3rd person to the 1st person’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Website Platforms Mentioned: Wordpress; Wix; Squarespace (Booking System) Fons: https://fons.com/ (Booking System) Acuity: https://acuityscheduling.com/ Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/ Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/ Website Templates: https://www.nicolericcardomedia.com/website-templates ABOUT THE GUEST Taylor Rossi is a Boston-based flautist and the website designer for Nicole Riccardo Media which offers conversion-based web design for classical musicians. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.nicolericcardomedia.com Social Media: Instagram: @nrmedia_ FUTURE PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 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 🎁 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

  • Sep 12, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    Ep.128 Considering The Whole Self in Singing And Teaching Singing with Jeremy Ryan Mossman

    This week's guest is a teacher of voice, movement, and wholistic expression. Jeremy Ryan Mossman is the founder of Body-Based Voice Ped and has presented at global events for the likes of The Voice Foundation, Voice Study Centre, and the Musical Theater Educators Alliance and has spoken about many topics, including fascia-based techniques. Jeremy is a contributing author, a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and a Feldenkrais Practitioner in training. Jeremy is here to discuss why we would benefit from considering the whole self during singing and teaching singing, and what that even means. RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 90 Help! I’ve Got a Voice Problem with Lydia Hart and Stephen King Help I’ve Got a Voice Problem by Lydia Hart and Stephen R King Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 32 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen King Tensegrity Icosahedron: tensegriteit.nl/e-well-known Joanne Avison: joanneavison.com John Sharkey (Clinical Anatomist) Homunculus Image Feldenkrais: feldenkrais.com Notes on Complexity by Neil Theise Voice Study Centre: voicestudycentre.com Fascia - What It Is, and Why It Matters by David Lesondak (Youtube) Strolling Under the Skin by Jean Claude Guimberteau: youtube.com/watch?v=eW0lvOVKDxE&t=114s Laban Movement Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.118 Mastering Mix Voice and Belt with Gemma Sugrue Thomas Myers of Anatomy Trains: anatomytrains.com Ida Rolf: ‘Where you think it is, it ain’t’ The Case of Nora: Body Awareness as Healing Therapy by Moshe Feldenkrais Everything Moves by Susan Lowell De Soloranzo ABOUT THE GUEST Jeremy Mossman is a teacher of voice, movement, and wholistic expression, currently living in Ontario, Canada. He has recently moved on from academic teaching after 15+ years in order to focus on teaching in more creative and integrative ways while sharing his passion for wholly embodied singing. Jeremy is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and is also in training to be a Feldenkrais Practitioner. Knowledgeable in both biomechanics and biotensegrity, he has a unique way of reconciling long-held beliefs with new understandings about the body and how they relate to teaching voice, which he teaches to other voice teachers in his program, Body Based Voice Ped. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.singingwithjmoss.com Social Media: Handle: @bodybasedvoicewithjmoss 🎁 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

  • Sep 5, 2023 · 26 min

    Ep.127 PAMAthon 2023 A Free Performing Arts Medicine Extravaganza With Dr Kat Cottrell

    Education Committee Chair of PAMA, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, Dr. Kat Cottrell joins Alexa this week. Kat is a pianist, flautist, and percussionist turned GP and now cares for performing artists at the Musicians Clinics of Canada, supporting them with both mental and physical challenges related to their profession. Kat is here to discuss PAMA and is bringing us news of the PAMAthon, a free 24-hour event on the 9th of September. KEY MOMENTS PAMA really believes that we can’t help performers unless we include everyone in the team We though how can we come together and share information to change the world We offer a fair amount of things for free because we’re aware of the financial troubles in the world today RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Names mentioned: Dr Hara Trouli; Claire Cordeaux; Dr Finola Ryan; Dr Lucina Halstead University College London Performing Arts Medicine MSc BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine): bapam.org.uk The Health and Wellbeing of Professional Musicians and Music Creators in the EU: op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/35056e64-922f-11ed-b508-01aa75ed71a1/language-en The Voice Foundation: voicefoundation.org Collegium Medicorum Theatri: comet-collegium.com British Voice Association (BVA): britishvoiceassociation.org.uk ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Kat Cottrell attended the Junior Royal Northern College of Music growing up, playing piano, percussion, and flute. Great joy came from accompanying choirs over the years. She studied medicine at Imperial College London for its proximity to the Royal College of Music and Royal Albert Hall. After working in the UK for a couple of years she discovered the Musicians' Clinics of Canada based near Toronto, creating a new dream of moving to Canada. As a GP in Canada, she is now privileged enough to care for performing artists at the Musicians' Clinics of Canada, supporting them with both mental and physical challenges related to their profession. She is also a Board Member and Education Committee Chair of the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA), an international organisation made up of medical professionals, artists, educators, and administrators all working to improve the healthcare of performing artists. EPISODE RESOURCES Website Musicians Clinics of Canada PAMA artsmed.org Social Media Handles: pamassoc & musicians clinic 🎁 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

  • Aug 29, 2023 · 40 min

    Ep.126 ‘The Business of Stories’: Game-Changing Marketing Strategy with Susan Payton

    Once upon a time, there was a woman called Susan Payton who was passionate about helping fellow business owners to clearly articulate their value to their ideal customers with a simple messaging strategy. Susan wrote an Amazon bestseller called "The Business of Stories," knocking Diary of a CEO and Dragon Steven Bartlett off the top spot. She joins the host of the Singing Teachers Talk podcast Alexa Terry to share her experiences and to talk about her free five-day challenge, starting 4th of September 2023, and where business owners can learn how to write their own stories for effective business marketing. KEY MOMENTS ‘I went from nobody reaching out to me, to 6 paying clients within the month. All I’d done was share my story’ ‘I’d been focusing on the wrong thing. All I needed to do was focus on my story and my customers stories’ ‘Stories aren’t just about telling your deepest darkest secrets, you need to have a reason to share it ‘We choose people by how they make us feel’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Vocology in Practice https://www.vocologyinpractice.org/ The Annual Review of Psychology - ‘The Neural Bases of Social Cognition and Story Comprehension’ by Raymond A Mar: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-psych-120709-145406 World Science Festival Why We Tell Stories: The Science of Narrative: YouTube.com/watch?v=DJ28V-9LryY&t=987s ABOUT THE GUEST Released in March 2022, Susan’s book ‘The Business of Stories’ quickly became a UK and US #1 bestseller on Amazon in several business categories, including Marketing and Sales – knocking Dragon’s Den & Diary of a CEO star Stephen Bartlett off the top spot! It also got to #1 on Amazon again in 2023 when the audiobook version was released. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://thebusinessofstories.com/ Social Media: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpaytonuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanPaytonUK/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessofstories/ Susan’s FREE 5-day Challenge starts on 4th September 2023! Join here (BAST Affiliate): https://thebusinessofstories.com/5daychallenge/?fpr=line40 Get your copy of ‘The Business of Stories’ here (BAST Affiliate): https://amzn.to/45GFYQc 🎁 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

  • Aug 23, 2023 · 34 min

    Ep.125 A Young Person’s Guide to Vocal Health’ Book Review with Olivia Sparkhall

    Choral leader, singer, teacher, composer and now author Olivia Sparkhall is joining Alexa this week to discuss her book, ‘A Young Person’s Guide to Vocal Health’. The book is a simple guide to help you understand what's good (and what's bad!) when looking after your 'vocal instrument', and how you can keep your voice in great shape. It shows you the best ways to maintain good vocal health and how to avoid or deal with problems that young people will face. KEY MOMENTS There wasn’t something aimed at young people for young people to read I hadn’t realised how important colour would be for the children to understand the different aspects of vocal health I was thinking about what sort of child would need a book like this I’d love it to be in school libraries RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 90 Help! I’ve Got a Voice Problem with Lydia Hart and Stephen King The Royal School of Church Music Australia Compton Publishing Voice Study Centre Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Dr Jenevora Williams Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.75 Vocal Rehabilitation for Singers with Dr Jenevora Williams Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.120 Understanding Singing and Fitness with With Duncan Rock Jstor ABOUT THE GUEST Olivia Sparkhall is a singing specialist, choir trainer, and award-winning choral conductor. A secondary school music teacher for 24 years, Olivia has a wealth of experience directing choirs, leading vocal workshops and teaching singing. In preparation for writing A Young Person's Guide to Vocal Health, Olivia read for a Master's in Voice Pedagogy, and has since had articles published on vocal warm-ups for children, choral music written by women, and composing for the community. Olivia directs several choirs as well as being in demand as a vocal workshop leader, leading masterclasses to help groups improve their singing. Olivia is a prize-winning composer whose compositions have been performed in concerts and services worldwide as well as on BBC radio and television. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: oliviasparkhall.wixsite.com/sparkhallo Social Media: Hande: @oliviasparkhall Get your copy of ‘A Young Person’s Guide to Vocal Health’ by Olivia Sparkhall: Amazon (BAST Affiliate) Olivia Sparkhall Direct Banks Music Publication 🎁 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

  • Aug 15, 2023 · 21 min

    Ep.124 Mastering Vocal Style: Licks, Riffs and Runs With Jono McNeil

    Alexa is joined by Jono McNeil, a seasoned vocal coach, arranger and producer with more than 15 years of experience. Jono’s background includes working on popular TV shows like The Voice UK, The Masked Singer and The Voice Kids, and providing coaching for touring acts such as JLS and New Rules. Jono is also an accomplished artist and singer and has performed with Michael Bublé, Paloma Faith and Jamie Cullum. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll gain insights into the world of TV vocal coaching and the dynamic career of this multifaceted music professional. KEY MOMENTS ‘Style gives you a discernible sound, making your performance stand out’ ‘Dynamics are about shading, texture, creating a sonic landscape’ ‘True style mastery is knowing what to include and exclude, weaving musicality into a unique performance’ ‘At the core of mastering vocal style lies a focus on foundational elements’ ‘Get those licks on clicks, use a metronome’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists mentioned: Miles Davis; Lester Young; Dexter Gordon; John Coltrane; Karen Carpenter; Whitney Houston; David Bowie; Doja Cat; PinkPantheress; Bella; No Guidance; Scissor; Lalah Hathaway; Yebba Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 123 Insights into TV Vocal Coaching with The Masked Singer's Jono McNeil Youtube - Natalie Weiss’ Breaking Down the Riffs: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieWeissOfficial ABOUT THE GUEST Jono McNeil has provided vocal coaching, arranging and production for pop artists, groups and vocalists within the UK music industry for over 15 years. He works as a vocal coach on TV shows including The Voice UK, The Voice Kids, The Masked Singer, Little Mix, The Search, Wedding Day Winners and Change Your Tune. He also does coaching and vocal arrangement for touring acts such as JLS, New Rules, Needanamebro and July Jones. An artist and singer in his own right, Jono has performed with Michael Buble, Paloma Faith, Josh Groban, Nelly, Jamie Cullum, Philip Selway (Radiohead), Lemar, George Ezra and Jocelyn Brown. He also has several original albums available on streaming platforms. Passionate about the possibilities of popular music and artistry, he pursues innovative research and strategies to see this realised. His academic qualifications include a degree in Jazz and a Masters in Voice Pedagogy. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.jonomcneiled.com Social Media: Instagram: @jonomcneil 🎁 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

  • Aug 8, 2023 · 32 min

    Ep.123 Insights Into TV Vocal Coaching With The Masked Singer's Jono McNeil

    Alexa is joined by Jono McNeil, a seasoned vocal coach, arranger and producer with more than 15 years of experience. Jono’s background includes working on popular TV shows like The Voice UK, The Masked Singer and The Voice Kids, and providing coaching for touring acts such as JLS and New Rules. Jono is also an accomplished artist and singer and has performed with Michael Bublé, Paloma Faith and Jamie Cullum. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll gain insights into the world of TV vocal coaching and the dynamic career of this multifaceted music professional. KEY MOMENTS ‘I love music and what it does to capture our community experiences’ ‘Technique is a wonderful servant but a terrible master’ ‘In TV you’re always being auditioned’ ‘Our job is to extract someone who we feel is really going to strike that chord with the public’ ‘It’s about giving artists a vision which is much bigger than they had for themselves’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS BAST Masterclass (via the BAST Membership): Working with Exceptional Kids with Jono McNeil: www.basttraining.com Jai Ramage: https://www.jairamagevoice.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Jono McNeil has provided vocal coaching, arranging and production for pop artists, groups and vocalists in a range of influential positions within the UK music and entertainment industries for over 15 years. He works as a vocal coach across a variety of TV shows including The Voice UK, The Voice Kids, The Masked Singer, Little Mix, The Search, Wedding Day Winners and Change Your Tune. He also does coaching and vocal arrangement for touring acts such as JLS, New Rules, Needanamebro and July Jones to name a few. An artist and singer in his own right, Jono has performed with Michael Buble, Paloma Faith, Josh Groban, Nelly, Jamie Cullum, Philip Selway (Radiohead), Lemar, George Ezra and Jocelyn Brown, with also several original albums available on streaming platforms. Passionate about the possibilities of popular music and artistry, he pursues innovative research and strategies to see this realised. His academic qualifications include a degree in Jazz and a Masters in Voice Pedagogy. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: www.jonomcneiled.com Social Media: Instagram: @jonomcneil 🎁 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

  • Aug 1, 2023 · 27 min

    Ep.122 Discovering The Well-Being Benefits of Community Choirs with Sarah Summers

    Joining Alexa this week is Sarah Summers, who is a musical director, choir leader and vocal health first aider based in Swindon, UK. Sarah runs four choirs, including one for unpaid carers and another for staff and retired employees of the Great Western Hospitals Trust. She is currently studying on the MA Vocal Health pathway with the Voice Study Centre and has published some of her work with the Singing for Health Network. Sarah's research focus lies on the emotional well-being benefits and ethics of running a community choir. KEY MOMENTS ‘It’s inspirational that they care for people at home but have this unlimited care for each other as well’ ‘Carers come into the choir room with all of these things on their shoulders, so I try to make things as easy for them as possible’ ‘Some people need help themselves to feel confident singing in the choir’ ‘We try and change things to be uplifting when it needs to be’ ‘Learning as you go is just as important for the choir leader as it is for the choir’ ‘They come to the choir as much for the community as for the singing’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Voice Study Centre The Singing for Health Network Publication Building Community Through Song: The Therapeutic Hospice Choir Who Cares… For the Carers? By Mike Kelly ABOUT THE GUEST Sarah Summers is a choir leader and vocal health first aider based in Swindon. As a leader of community choirs, her work is largely informed by her training in vocal health. Working with a choir of unpaid carers in her locality, Sarah has recently researched this specific community to explore how she can best cater to their needs as singers. Sarah also leads a choir of staff and retired employees of The Great Western Hospitals Trust. Sarah enjoys getting to know each choir community so that she can tailor her work appropriately. She is currently studying with the Voice Study Centre, as a student on the MA Vocal Health Pathway. Her research interests include how to ensure emotional well-being in choirs. Sarah has worked as an accompanist and musical director on local amateur theatre projects as well as teaching piano to private students. As a singing teacher, she works with adults to ensure healthy singing and build confidence. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: happyhealthyvocals.co.uk 🎁 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

  • Jul 26, 2023 · 49 min

    Ep.121 How to Sing and Teach Jazz with Michele Weir

    Alexa is joined by Michele Weir, a renowned figure in vocal jazz education and arranging. Michele is the founder of the online school Music Habit and the creator of the app ScatAbility. Additionally, she has written several books on jazz, so who better to talk you through the topic of how to sing and teach this genre? KEY MOMENTS ‘No two jazz singers are alike’ ‘Jazz comes in different packages, it’s not always about a well trained voice’ ‘Phrasing is a bigger deal in jazz than it is in other styles’ ‘I want to be leader of the band so I need to talk to them in the musical language they understand’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists mentioned: Joni Mitchell; Louis Armstrong; Benny Goodman; Count Basie; Charlie Parker; Dizzy Gillespie; Miles Davis; Ella Fitzgerald; Nat King Cole; Sarah Vaughan; Carmen McRae; Nancy Wilson; Mel Tormé; Gretchen Parlato; Bob Dylan ScatAbility App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/scatability/id966549564 The work of Judy Niemack: http://www.judyniemack.com/ The work of Bob Stoloff: https://www.bobstoloffmusic.com/ Darmon Meader: https://darmonmeader.com/ New York Voices: https://newyorkvoices.com/< Jazz Voice: https://www.jazzvoice.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Michele Weir is widely distinguished for her work in vocal jazz education and arranging. She served as vocal producer and contributing arranger for the Manhattan Transfer album, Chick Corea Songbook, and her vocal arrangements are performed by notable groups, including Swingle Singers and New York Voices, with instrumental works played by the Boston Pops, among others. Michele has delivered teaching and lecture presentations all over the world, and pioneered an educational path for vocal improvisers through the creation of her iOS app, ScatAbility. She is the author of several educational books in jazz. Her online school, MusicHabit, is a popular resource for jazz singers, pianists and educators. Michele's past performance ranges from headliner concerts at numerous educational festivals to touring internationally as pianist and vocalist with singer Bobby Vinton. Michele was a member of the Grammy-Nominated vocal group PM Singers and served as dubbing supervisor for the DreamWorks film Prince of Egypt in Mexico, Greece, Denmark, Portugal, Thailand and Japan. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: Michele Weir: https://www.micheleweir.com Music Habit: https://www.musichabit.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

  • Jul 18, 2023 · 52 min

    Ep.120 Understanding Singing And Fitness With Duncan Rock

    Joining Alexa Terry for this episode is the wonderful Duncan Rock who spoke to Alexa in our 100th episode on the topic of the voice and dairy. He’s just returned from performing in Benjamin Britten’s 'The Rape of Lucretia' at Toulouse’s Théâtre du Capitole. In addition to being a professional Baritone, Duncan is a nutritionist and physiotherapist. He’s on the podcast to discuss singing and fitness, the do’s and don’ts, myths and facts. KEY MOMENTS Exercise is one of the best things you can do to increase your length and quality of life It doesn't matter how good your technique is, if you’re out of breath, you’re not going to be able to do it People who have high cardiovascular health, their vocal tissue recovers faster Address each part of the pillar as its own goal ‘There is no relation to the visibility of someone’s six-pack and its rigidity or flexibility Don’t do crunches, I don’t think it’s necessary Getting the right amount of nutrients from whole foods is infinitely more important than nutrient timing. RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 100 The Truth About Singing and Dairy with Nutritionist Duncan Rock Sussex Back Pain Clinic Claudia Hodgson-Rodriguez: @claudia.theatrefit Exercises mentioned: Pallof Press; Woodchop; Kettlebell Halo; Deadlift; Romanian Deadlift; Bench Press; Push Ups; Pull Ups/Downs; Rows; Rucking Mahant Amar Bharati Ji Firas Zahabi Tristar Gym Stephen King and The Voice Care Centre ABOUT THE GUEST Duncan is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) and West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He has an active career as an operatic baritone performing roles at many of the world’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera, Glyndebourne, English National Opera, Teatro Real and the Boston Lyric Opera. As a baritone soloist, he has recorded and performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Duncan also works as a nutritionist and nutritional science writer. He holds a Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and an advanced diploma in nutrition and weight management. His speciality is combining his parallel fields of study and providing nutritional information for performing artists. He is cognisant, from an academic and personal standpoint, of the heavy demands of a busy performing and travel schedule. He has been using his knowledge of diet and nutrition to propel his own career and help other performers attain optimal vocal and physical health. Duncan is now part of the team at the Sussex Back Pain Clinic. MMus MMperf MSc MRSPH EPISODE RESOURCES Website duncanrocknutrition.com Social Media Instagram: @duncanrock_nutrition 🎁 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

  • Jul 11, 2023 · 48 min

    Ep.119 Exploring the Benefits of the VitaVoice ‘Optimise’ Supplement for Voice Users With Carrie Garrett

    In this episode, Alexa dives into the common struggles of imposter syndrome, low confidence, and feeling overwhelmed that many singing teachers face. As an experienced voice instructor and singer herself, Alexa shares personal stories and insights on managing these challenges in your teaching career and life. Learn how to overcome negative self-talk, build your confidence both in and out of the studio, and avoid burnout through self-care and planning. "Sometimes, I am completely overwhelmed by the amount of information and responsibility I'm faced with as a singing teacher." RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Vocology in Practice The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention by Dr Pauline R Clance & Dr Suzanne A Imes (1978) Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw (1903) (Blog) Singing and the Premenstrual Voice Singing Teachers Talk Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman Psychologist Lev Vygotsky (The Zone of Proximal Development & ‘Scaffolding’) The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Valerie Young (Youtube) TED Talk by Valerie Young (2017) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.49 Unlocking Your Creative Potential with Tommy Ludgate Singing Teachers Talk Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang with Kerrie Obert Singing Teachers Talk Ep.133 Mastering Belt in Musical Theatre with Amanda Flynn Steven Bartlett & The Diary of a CEO John Henny Voice Study Centre Adam Grant The 6-minute Success Journal Singing Teachers Talk Ep.147 TV Coach: Behind the Scenes on ITV’s Mamma Mia with Claire Delaney ABOUT THE GUEST Carrie is a UK-based HCPC registered health practitioner working in the field of Voice. She is a BAPAM Registered SLT and Vocal Rehabilitation Coach and has over 25 years’ of experience as a singer and singing teacher, adding to her skillset when she qualified as a Speech & Language Therapist in 2012. With a wealth of knowledge in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions related to her specialist field, she splits her time working in independent voice therapy practice, is clinical lead for Voice at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, and is co-founder of VitaVoice: a wellbeing company with health and prevention of voice issues at their heart…Good health for great voices! She holds a degree in Popular Music Performance, is a qualified teacher of music, and spent 9 years working in FE/HE music education alongside recording and performing original music and working in tribute and cover bands across the UK. All of this alongside her classical singing training at Birmingham Conservatoire as a teenager has contributed towards her empathy and compassion for the demands which exist for vocalists everywhere. VitaVoice is a passion project developed with her husband and their colleague following recognition of a need for holistic health and well-being advice and products to support people with hard-working voices. Having been inspired by the nutritionists she worked with in the development of their hero product ‘VitaVoice: Optimise’, any free time she has available is currently spent researching and studying towards her diploma in Health and Nutrition to ensure the information she shares with others relating to health and wellbeing is evidence-based and up to date. 🎁 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

  • Jul 4, 2023 · 43 min

    Ep.118 Mastering Mix Voice And Belt With Gemma Sugrue

    The incredible Gemma Sugrue joins Alexa this week to take a deep dive into the world of mix voice and belt techniques. We’re thrilled to explore this topic with Gemma, especially after our enlightening conversation with John Henney in episode 101. KEY MOMENTS ‘I call it entering into the option area’ ‘A mix is anything that’s connected and still in mode one’ ‘I like to start with refining the engine first before adding the gas’ ‘As you sing, there’s a different pressure quality to each note’ ‘We want a larynx that’s on the move’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists referenced: Sia; Jessie J; Whitney Houston; Beyonce Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.46 How to Develop Lasting and Positive Habits with Gemma Sugrue Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.101 How to Belt with John Henny John Henny The work of Johan Sundberg Voice Science Works (David Harris & Laurel Irene) Kerrie Obert Heidi Moss Ken Bozeman Chris Johnson Teach Voice Feldenkrais Alexander Technique Andrew Byrne Lisa Popeil 5 Things You Must Know About Belting with Lisa Popeil Ian Davidson Dave Stroud ABOUT THE GUEST Gemma is an artist coach and the founder/director of Pro Vocal Artist, an online mentorship program for original music artists. Gemma also co-founded Voiceworks Studio, an Irish company that offers choir training and lessons for singers. Gemma's performance credits as a vocalist include working as a singer for hire for various TV shows (Dancing with the Stars, The Late Late Show) and for artists including Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Maverick Sabre, Rosin Murphy, the RTE Concert Orchestra, The RTE Symphony Orchestra and many more. Gemma is a sought after contemporary vocal coach and is currently working with artists including Cian Ducrot and Ryan Mack. She is a former board member of vocal coaching network, Vocology in Practice and artist consultant for LA based organisation VocalizeU. EPISODE RESOURCES Website Pro Vocal Artist Social Media Handle: @gemmasugrue Youtube 🎁 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

  • Jun 28, 2023 · 29 min

    Ep.117 The ISM: What Singers and Singing Teachers Need to Know with Ruth McPherson

    Alexa is joined by Ruth McPherson, the head of charity development at ISM, the Independent Society of Musicians. Since joining ISM in 2016, Ruth has been dedicated to promoting the organisation's work among musicians and ensuring gold-standard service delivery. She currently spearheads the development of ISM's sister charities, the ISM Trust and the ISM Members Fund, which provide crucial support in professional development and health and well-being services to music professionals. Ruth is here to offer valuable insights into the ISM and tells you why you might want to become a member. 'If you’re working at any professional level in music, you’re welcome at the ISM' RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Musicians Hearing Health Scheme Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.67 Protecting The Singer’s Ears for Performance Longevity with Carrie Birmingham Chatgpt The Empowered Musician Event Playbacks Musicians Union ISM Annual Fees Survey Results Save Our Subjects Campaign Edge Foundation ISM resources for music educators ISM Trust webinars Primary Singing Toolkit Play: A psychological toolkit for optimal music performance Performance anxiety: A practical guide for music teachers British Association of Performing Arts Medicine Royal Society of Musicians Email contact: membership@ism.org ABOUT THE GUEST Ruth McPherson is Head of Charity Development at the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM). She has over ten years of experience in the music sector, working at the ISM since 2016, and prior to that at music publisher Rhinegold Publishing (now Mark Allen Group). During her time at the ISM, Ruth's role has been focused on promoting the work of the ISM to musicians and ensuring gold standard service delivery. She currently leads on the development of the ISM's sister charities, the ISM Trust and the ISM Members Fund, which offer vital professional development and health and wellbeing services to music professionals. EPISODE RESOURCES Website: ISM ISM Trust ISM Members Fund Social Media: @ism_music 🎁 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

  • Jun 20, 2023 · 29 min

    Ep.116 Exploring ‘Warble’: The Time-Saving Repertoire App with creator Rowland Braché

    Alexa is in the company of composer, musical director, pianist, arranger and app creator Rowland Braché. Rowland has worked as an MD for productions such as 'West Side Story', 'The Last Five Years', 'Into the Woods' and 'A Chorus Line'. He joined Book Music and Lyrics in London in 2015 and was a finalist for the Stars and Drew Best New Song Prize in 2017. Rowland created the UK’s premier female vocal rock group called 'Rock Goddess' and is the creator of the Warble app, which helps singers find songs for their voice type and range. 'I found so many songs that made me think "why haven't I heard this before?' RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Shows/songs referenced: Kimberly Akimbo; Into the Woods; Six; Defying Gravity (from Wicked) Book, Music & Lyrics Singing Teachers Talk Ep.55 Teaching Singing for Mental Health and Wellbeing with Cat Ogden Singing Teachers Talk Ep.65 The Top Benefits of Vocal Massage with Lydia Flock Singing Teachers Talk Ep.74 Understanding Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz Singing Teachers Talk Ep.85 Vocal Health Red Flags Explained with Kate Valentine Singing Teachers Talk Ep.87 How to Manage Allergies and Upper Respiratory Infections with Laryngologist Declan Costello Singing Teachers Talk Ep.90 Help! I’ve Got a Voice Problem with Lydia Hart and Stephen King Singing Teachers Talk Ep.96 Helping Singers Maintain a Vocally Healthy Lifestyle with Joanna Cazden ABOUT THE GUEST Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Rowland moved to London to continue his musical career. He joined the BML workshop as a composer in 2015 where he relished being surrounded by passionate and talented songwriters. Prior to London, Rowland worked as an MD and pianist on the musical theatre and cabaret scene in Melbourne. Australian credits include 'West Side Story' (The Production Company), 'Cats', 'The Last Five Years', 'Merrily We Roll Along', 'Into The Woods' and 'A Chorus Line'. Rowland’s first musical 'Once We Were…' was staged in 2012 at The Lithuanian Theatre, Melbourne, and a concert version of his second show 'Illusions' was staged later that year at The GH, Melbourne. Rowland was also a finalist for the Stiles and Drewe 'Best New Song' prize in 2017. Recent UK credits include; MD/Arranger: 'Footloose' UK Tour (Sell A Door)- 'Repetiteur' & click tracks, 'The Dressers' (2020, Dublin), 'Peter Pan' (QDOS Pantomimes), 'Ordinary Days' (Streetlights), 'Sleeping Beauty' (QDOS), 'Jack & the Beanstalk' (QDOS), 'Beauty and The Beast' (Imagine Theatre). Rowland is the creator of the innovative app for singers, Warble. On its first day, Warble was ranked in the top 50 of educational apps on the App Store. In 2021, Rowland created the UK’s premier female vocal rock group, 'Rock Goddess', which has been performing on cruise ships and at various festivals, holiday parks, nightclubs, and events up and down the UK. Social Media: @warble_app 🎁 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

  • Jun 13, 2023 · 18 min

    Ep.115 The Best Vocal Exercises For The Transition With Line Hilton

    BAST Trainer and founder, Line Hilton joins Alexa Terry to continue the Best Vocal Exercises series. Following previous episodes on chest voice and head voice, today the pair will be tackling the subject of the area between these two registers, the transition (aka passaggio, bridge, register break). Find out where the transition occurs in male and female voices, the problems singers face going through the transition, and some useful exercises you can use to help the singer navigate it. KEY MOMENTS ‘Ideally, we need to have control over our larynx to go through the transition’ ‘You wouldn’t build a bridge if you didn’t have something to go to on the other side’ ‘Your goal is to shift without anyone noticing’ ‘We sound unattractive for a while because we’re undoing some muscle dysfunction’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.62 How to Choose the Best Vocal Exercises with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.73 The Best Vocal Exercises for Laryngeal Stability with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.83 The Best Vocal Exercises for Sick Voices with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.113 The Best Vocal Exercises for Chest Voice with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.114 The Best Vocal Exercises for Head Voice with Line Hilton The work of Ingo Titze Ian Davidson: https://ianjdavidson.com/ Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.52 Getting to Grips with Vocal Acoustics with Chadley Ballantyne EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: www.basttraining.com Social Media: @basttraining FUTURE PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 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 🎁 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

  • Jun 6, 2023 · 29 min

    Ep.114 The Best Vocal Exercises For Head Voice With Line Hilton

    BAST trainer and founder, Line Hilton, returns to the show, this time to discuss 'head voice' and some of the exercises that singing teachers can use when working with a student on this particular vocal register. As well as that, you’ll find out the vocal range covered by head voice, the importance of head voice and what actually goes on in your body when singing in head voice. ‘It could be loud and piercing or lighter but is distinct from falsetto’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Artists/shows mentioned: Adele; Beyonce; Regina Spektor; Joni Mitchell; Anastasia (Broadway) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.62 How to Choose the Best Vocal Exercises with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Ep.73 The Best Vocal Exercises for Laryngeal Stability with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Ep.83 The Best Vocal Exercises for Sick Voices with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Ep.113 The Best Vocal Exercises for Chest Voice with Line Hilton Chris Johnson Singing Teachers Talk Ep.44 Exploring Vocal Registers with Chris Johnson Kerrie Obert Singing Teachers Talk Ep.59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency Energy with Kerrie Obert Singing Teachers Talk Podcast Voice Geeks Forum (BAST Trainer) Kaya Herstad-Carney Lisa Popeil Warble App Amelia Carr Singing Teachers Talk Ep.50 Managing ‘Pushy Parents’ and Teaching ‘Legit’ with Amelia Carr ABOUT THE GUEST Line Hilton is a distinguished voice, performance, and resilience coach with a rich background in nursing, jazz performance, and performing arts medicine. She uses her diverse expertise to help performers, professional voice users, and business professionals achieve their full potential by focusing on vocal health, mental resilience, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Beginning her career as a nurse and transitioning into professional singing, Line eventually found her passion in coaching, where she merges her medical and creative knowledge to support healthy, high performance. She founded BAST Training, a program for aspiring singing teachers, and a frequent guest presenter and lecturer for industry events, and educational institutions such as UCL and the Royal Northern College of Music. Line is dedicated to raising industry standards in vocal, mental, and physical well-being, empowering her clients to build confidence, resilience, and lasting success in their careers. MSc Performing Arts Medicine, B. Mus Ed (Jazz), Cl. Hyp Guest Website: linehilton.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

  • May 30, 2023 · 36 min

    Ep.113 The Best Vocal Exercises For Chest Voice With Line Hilton

    BAST trainer and founder Line Hilton joins Alexa for another instalment in the ongoing series ‘The Best Vocal Exercises for’. This week they are discussing "chest voice", the lower part of a vocal range. Find out what a vocal register is, how many we have, why this is a heavily debated topic, how to identify and access the "chest voice" and how singing teachers can create the best vocal exercises for accessing it. KEY MOMENTS ‘A register is just an area of your range’ ‘Anything from G4 down for females is chest, and for males anything from D4 down is chest’ ‘I’ve heard people belting up to F5 but if they go beyond that it might all fall apart’ ‘It might be harder for a shy person who doesn’t have a loud voice to find this register’ ‘Those who are extroverts tend to over engage their TA and are prone to vocal fold issues’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 62 How to Choose the Best Vocal Exercises with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 73 The Best Vocal Exercises for Laryngeal Stability with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 83 The Best Vocal Exercises for Sick Voices with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 44 Exploring Vocal Registers with Chris Johnson The work of Dr Ingo Titze BAST Blog - Case Study: Working with Shy Singers: https://www.basttraining.com/case-study-working-with-shy-singers/ BAST Blog - Case Study: The One with the Yelly Child: https://www.basttraining.com/case-study-the-one-with-the-yelly-child/ Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency Energy with Kerrie Obert Repertoire mentioned: Adele; Jessie J; Elton John; Billy Joel; Ed Sheeran; Ella Fitzgerald; Dianne Reeves; Cassandra Wilson; Mark Murphy; Kurt Elling Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 110 Articulation and Singing: Assessing Jaw Behaviour with Chris Johnson Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 65 The Top Benefits of Vocal Massage with Lydia Flock Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 74 Understanding Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz BAST Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@basttraining EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: www.basttraining.com Social Media: @basttraining FUTURE PODCAST SUGGESTIONS 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 🎁 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

  • May 23, 2023 · 48 min

    Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Pop Toolbox with Hannah Smikle

    Today we’ve got a professional voice coach and vocalist who has been working for over 15 years in the music industry. Hannah Smikle is back on the podcast after 61 episodes, in her last appearance she spoke to Alexa about how to boost a singer’s confidence. Hannah is on Singing Teachers’ Talk this week to talk all about helping musical theatre singers build a reliable pop toolbox. 'It’s difficult, we’re asking singers to be vocal chameleons.' RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Ep.51 How to Boost a Singer’s Confidence with Hannah Smikle Musical Theatre Shows mentioned: Heathers; Six; Moulin Rouge; & Juliet; Hadestown; Bonnie and Clyde; Spongebob the Musical; Hamilton; Mrs Doubtfire; Oklahoma! (2019 revival) Artists/Characters mentioned: Billie Eilish; Snow White; Julie Andrews; Lizzo; Dua Lipa; Lady Gaga; Adele; Jessie J; Ed Sheeran; Pixie Lott; Ella Fitzgerald; Jess Glynne Singing Teachers Talk Ep.89 How to Teach Musical Theatre Styles Successfully Dr Matt Edwards The Sing Space Kerrie Obert Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy with Kerrie Obert and The Voice Study Centre BAST Blog - How to Nurture a Singer’s Authentic Voice with Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin Singing Teachers Talk Ep.105 How to Teach Popular Music Styles to Singers with Jo Sear ABOUT THE GUEST Hannah Smikle is a professional voice coach and vocalist, working for over 15 years in the music industry. She has extensive experience both in live performance as a gigging musician and backing vocalist, and in the studio as a session singer and recording artist. Hannah has an impressive multi-disciplinary approach to vocal training - using her advanced technical knowledge alongside her industry experience, she is passionate about equipping a singer for optimum performance, be that on stage or in the studio. Hannah frequently works with vocalists to engineer and coach a recording session, enabling the singer to capture their best, most authentic vocal delivery. She has a holistic approach to working with performers, highly regarding whole-person wellbeing in the coaching process. Hannah is dedicated to continuing her professional development; she regularly attends specialist courses, and is a qualified Vocal Health. First Aider, has a level 3 certificate in Counselling Skills, and has trained as a Vocal Health Practitioner with Vocal Health Education. She is a recommended Sing Space Coach, and a member of the Musician’s Union. Guest Website: vocalperformancecoaching.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

  • May 16, 2023 · 37 min

    Ep.111 Essential Piano Skills For Singers And Voice Teachers With Brenda Earle Stokes

    Today Alexa is joined by the person otherwise known as the Piano Skills for Singers Woman. Brenda Earle Stokes is an internationally recognised pianist, vocalist, and educator who has taught keyboard and musicianship skills to hundreds of singers. She is the creator of The Versatile Musician, a membership that includes the likes of piano training, music theory improvisation, and lots more. Brenda is here to chat about how to build piano skills as a voice teacher and singer. KEY MOMENTS ‘I like to say my native language is piano’ ‘Piano is the place where you can get the skills you need to be able to function in a work environment’ ‘The purpose of this is that it does not happen in a vacuum’ RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. Coaching Contemporary Commercial Musical with Kim Chandler: https://linktr.ee/basttraining?utm_source Sheet Music Direct: www.sheetmusicdirect.com Ultimate Guitar: ultimate-guitar.com Keyboard Kraze Blog Post - Best Fake Books for Piano by Chris Senner: https://keyboardkraze.com/fake-books-for-piano/ ABOUT THE GUEST Brenda Earle Stokes is an internationally recognised pianist, vocalist and educator. Known far and wide as the "Piano Skills for Singers" woman, she has taught hundreds of singers to find success at the keyboard and to fortify their musicianship skills with her unique methods. A longtime private teacher, Brenda is now an online course creator and her membership The Versatile Musician, which combines piano training with musicianship, theory, jazz and improvisation, serves students around the globe. Her teaching style is practical, efficient and filled with humour and enthusiasm. EPISODE RESOURCES Guest Website: pianoandvoicewithbrenda.com Membership: theversatilemusician.com Social Media: Instagram: @brendaearlestokes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrendaEarleStokes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pianoandvoicewithbrenda Crash Course in Piano Skills for Singers: https://pianoandvoicewithbrenda.com/crash-course-in-piano-skills/ 🎁 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