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Singing Teachers Talk

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240 episodes

2 weeks ago

We’re wrapping up 2025 with a conversation that will change the way you think about the voice forever. Physiotherapist Emer Tully from Neuro Tour joins us to unravel the vital — and often underestimated — role of the pelvic floor in singing. From breathing mechanics to alignment, from recognising tightness vs. weakness, to understanding why singers, dancers, teachers and performers of all kinds should care about this powerhouse of stability, this episode is packed with practical insights and ...

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We’re wrapping up 2025 with a conversation that will change the way you think about the voice forever. Physiotherapist Emer Tully from Neuro Tour joins us to unravel the vital — and often underestimated — role of the pelvic floor in singing. From breathing mechanics to alignment, from recognising tightness vs. weakness, to understanding why singers, dancers, teachers and performers of all kinds should care about this powerhouse of stability, this episode is packed with practical insights and ...

Show more...

Performing Arts,

Episodes (20/240)

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive with Physiotherapist Emer Tully

We’re wrapping up 2025 with a conversation that will change the way you think about the voice forever. Physiotherapist Emer Tully from Neuro Tour joins us to unravel the vital — and often underestimated — role of the pelvic floor in singing. From breathing mechanics to alignment, from recognising tightness vs. weakness, to understanding why singers, dancers, teachers and performers of all kinds should care about this powerhouse of stability, this episode is packed with practical insights and ...

2 weeks ago

50 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.240 Inside the Master’s Degree: How Postgraduate Study Can Transform Your Teaching & Career with Kaya Herstad-Carney

Thinking about taking your teaching to the next level, diving deeper into your specialist interests, or even writing a degree of your own? In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Alexa is joined by educator, performer, and MA creator Kaya Herstad-Carney, who pulls back the curtain on what a master’s degree in the performing arts really offers. From choosing the right pathway and understanding learning outcomes to balancing study with real life, Kaya shares how her own master’s shaped her ca...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.239 10 Common Barriers to Being a Singing Teacher. And How to Overcome Them with Line Hilton

Thinking about becoming a singing teacher but not sure what’s holding you back? In this episode, Alexa and Line break down the most common barriers aspiring singing teachers face. Learn how to get started with what you already know, build confidence step by step, choose the right training, and grow your teaching practice with clarity and purpose. If you’re ready to take the next step in your singing teaching journey, this conversation will help you move forward with confidence. W...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.238 10 Festive Songs for Your Studio with Alexa Terry

Alexa Terry unwraps ten fresh, fun, and fabulously festive Christmas songs to help singing teachers bring new sparkle into their studios, offering a mix of musical theatre treasures, modern pop tunes, heartfelt ballads, and powerful rock renditions that give both students and teachers a welcome break from the usual overplayed holiday hits. With vocal range guidance, technical teaching opportunities, and stylistic notes for each song this episode provides a studio-ready repertoire list designe...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.237 Beyond the Vocal Tract: How the Brain Shapes What We Hear with Ian Howell

This week, Alexa chats with the brilliant Ian Howell to explore how we really hear the singers we work with. From psychoacoustics and functional listening to timbre, bias and intention, Ian unpacks the hidden processes behind vocal perception—and how understanding them can transform the way we teach. A deep, fascinating conversation for any singing teacher wanting sharper ears and smarter tools. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:53 What is psychoacoustics? 5:28 How is sound perceived by ...

1 month ago

1 hour 36 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.236 The Academic Path to Pop-Rock with Becky Morton

In this episode, Alexa is joined by Becky Morton, Principal of Further Education at ACM, to explore what the FE academic route can offer young singers stepping into today’s music industry. Becky shares how the curriculum is structured with project-based training, and how this helps students to build both industry awareness and artistic identity from the age of sixteen. The pair dig into why early professional habits matter, how the diploma pathway compares to traditional A-levels, and what yo...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.235 10 ‘Low Belt’ Songs for Female Singers with Alexa Terry

In this episode, Alexa shares 10 brilliant songs that sit in the A4–D5 low-belt zone for female singers — a range full of character, energy, and storytelling potential. From Standard Broadway favourites, 90s pop-rock anthems and modern hits this episode is packed with fresh repertoire ideas, stylistic insight, and creative inspiration for singers and teachers alike. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST 0:38 Why might these songs be helpful? 2:07 10 ‘low belt’ songs for female sin...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.234 How to Motivate Student Singers to Practice with Tessa Smith Whicker

What if the secret to better singing practice isn’t doing more, but understanding why we avoid it in the first place? Voice educator Tessa Smith Whicker joins Alexa to explore how her master’s research reshaped her view of practice — from battling guilt and distraction to embracing curiosity and compassion. Discover how to get singers excited about their own practice, how teachers can reframe “you need to practice” into empowering questions, and why small, playful tasks can make all the...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.233 How Speech Therapy and Aphasia inspired an Etsy Side Hustle with Sami Wong

In this insightful episode, Alexa chats with Sami Wong, a speech and language pathologist who helps clients navigate communication challenges such as aphasia. Sami shares her personal journey into speech therapy, inspired by her late father’s recovery from a stroke, and explains what aphasia really is, and the role music and singing can play in therapy. We also dive into Sami’s creative side hustle—her successful Etsy shop where she sells educational anatomy prints for SLPs and voice professi...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.232 The Vocal Athlete: Inside Touring Life with Mindy Pack

Ever wondered how world-class singers keep their voices strong night after night on global tours? In this episode, we go behind the curtain with Mindy Pack — elite vocal coach to stars like Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Sabrina Carpenter, and Justin Timberlake — to explore the science, strategy, and stamina behind life on the road. Discover how artists build vocal endurance, plus the secrets behind Mindy’s legendary 'Vocal 911 Kit' From vocal warm-ups and bodywork to tour prep and mental resilience...

2 months ago

43 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.231 Evolving Vocal Trends: Training Functional Registration in Contemporary Commercial Music with April Young

Who decides what’s in when it comes to singing styles — how do voice teachers keep up? In this fun and insightful episode, Alexa chats with April Young about how changing trends in pop, musical theatre, and CCM are reshaping vocal training. From falsetto and belt to the science of registers and resonance, we explore how singers can stay healthy, expressive, and ahead of the curve. Perfect for voice teachers, performers, and anyone curious about the ever-evolving art of singing. WHAT’S IN THIS...

3 months ago

50 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.230 How to Survive Drama School Auditions: 10 Expert Tips with Alexa Terry

Drama school auditions can feel like a mix of excitement, nerves and big dreams. In this episode, Alexa shares her top strategies for surviving and thriving in drama school auditions. From preparation to presence, discover how to bring your best self into the room and make the most of every opportunity. Whether you’re auditioning for the first time or guiding others through the process, this episode will leave you feeling ready to go. About the presenter, click HERE ...

3 months ago

14 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.229 Ways to Make More Money as a Singing Teacher with Zoe Stibi

In this episode of the Singing Teachers Talk Podcast, vocal coach and business mentor Zoe Stibi shares how she turned a career crisis into thriving studios, a booming YouTube channel, and multiple income streams. From raising your rates with confidence to building an online presence that attracts students worldwide, Zoe breaks down practical strategies to help you earn more while working less. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:14 What would you if you won the lottery? 3:44 Turning...

3 months ago

1 hour

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.228 10 Ways to Make Singing Lessons Fun with Alexa Terry

As singing teachers, we might often wonder: are my students actually having fun? Fun doesn’t have to mean over-the-top excitement—it’s about creating moments of joy, curiosity, and connection. In this episode, Alexa shares 10 practical ways to make singing lessons more enjoyable for students of all ages. From playful games and tongue twisters to using props, humour, and mindful moments, these ideas keep lessons fresh and engaging. Discover how to balance progress with play, while building a s...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.227 Following Your Bliss: How to Align Your Life and Business

What does it really take to reinvent yourself as a coach or creative? In this episode, we welcome back Gemma Sugrue – singer, entrepreneur, and business mentor – to explore how she’s turned her own career pivots into powerful lessons for others. From wedding singer to studio owner, online educator to branding coach, Gemma has never been afraid to follow her curiosity and shed what no longer feels aligned. She shares how we can tune into our energy, recognise when it’s time for change, and bui...

3 months ago

43 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.226 The Rise of AI: Practical Tools and Strategies For the Singing Teacher with Rachael Drury

In this episode of The Singing Teachers Talk Podcast, Alexa chats with Rachael Drury about practical ways voice teachers can use AI to save time, spark creativity, and streamline admin — without losing the vital human connection that makes teaching so powerful. From lesson planning and practice tools to lyric writing and accountability, find out how AI can become a helpful ally in your teaching toolkit. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:24 What can AI NOT do? 14:02 How can we use AI positively ...

4 months ago

47 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.225 6 Vital Non-Musical Teaching Principles with Conor Angell

In this episode, Alexa sits down with voice teacher and performer Conor Angell to explore his influential article How Do You Teach Voice? Six Vital Non-Musical Teaching Principles. They discuss how these principles shape effective teaching, what’s changed since 2019, and the importance of kindness, agency, and adaptability in the studio. Conor also reveals what he’d now add as a seventh principle, offering fresh insights for voice teachers, singers, and educators alike. WHAT’S IN ...

4 months ago

52 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and Healing with Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross

In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, we welcome Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross - co-authors of the New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, in which they explore how the arts are not just entertainment, but vital to human health, learning, and wellbeing. From the calming effects of sound baths to the healing power of song in dementia care, they reveal how art physically changes the brain and body. We discuss neuroaesthetics—the science of how art impacts us—al...

4 months ago

45 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.223 10 Songs for Child Singers with Alexa Terry

Looking for fresh and engaging repertoire for young voices? In this episode, Alexa shares 10 fantastic song choices for pre-pubertal singers (ages 7–11), blending pop, musical theatre, Disney magic, and lyrical gems. Along the way, she unpacks how to adapt tricky material, and keep young singers inspired without shutting down their curiosity. Whether you’re a singing teacher or choir leader, you’ll leave with practical tips, creative workarounds, and plenty of musical inspiration for the next...

4 months ago

19 minutes

Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.222 The Rise of AI: What It Means for Singers & Teachers with Rachael Drury

AI is shaking up the music industry — but what does that mean for singers, teachers, and creatives? In this episode, Alexa chats with Dr. Rachael Drury to unpack how generative AI is impacting songwriting, session work, copyright law, and even live performance. We explore what’s at risk, what’s protected, and what we can still hold onto as humans in a digital age. Whether you’re AI-curious or already feeling the shift, this is your essential guide to understanding AI’s role in music today, an...

5 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes