Singing Teachers Talk

Ep.275 Starting the New Academic Year on the Right Note with Alexa Terry

As September rolls around and a new academic year begins, Alexa reflects on what it means to return to singing, teaching and learning with a fresh perspective. She shares

Ep.274 The Singer As An Athlete: A Useful Metaphor or a Limiting One? with Line Hilton

In this episode, Alexa and Line take a closer look at the familiar idea of the singer as a ‘vocal athlete’. Drawing on examples from across the performing arts, they expl

Ep.273 How to Use Repertoire to Build Vocal Technique with Alexa Terry

What if the ‘right’ song could help bridge the gap between vocal exercises and repertoire? In this episode, Alexa explores how snippets of songs can become useful technic

Ep.272 Rethinking How We Teach Breathing for Singing with Barbara Tanze and Flexiflow

What do we really know about breathing for singing? Breathing specialist Barbara Tanze returns to explore the evolving science of airflow and pressure regulation in the s

Ep.271 Singer & the Self: Rethinking Singing Teacher CPD with Becky Gilhespie

In this episode, Alexa shares her experience of attending the very first Singer & the Self Singing Teacher CPD Holiday in Slovenia before sitting down with organiser Beck

Ep.270 How to Help Singers Overcome Fear and Build Confidence with Linor Oren

What happens when a singer desperately wants to sing, but fear, self-doubt and past criticism keep getting in the way? In this episode, Alexa is joined by vocal coach and

Ep.269 How to Help Singers Learn Faster and Retain More with Noa Kageyama

In this fascinating conversation, performance psychologist Noa Kageyama explores what learning science really tells us about effective practice, mindful learning, and why

Ep.268 What Happens When You Fall Out of Love with Performing? with Grace Hancock

Alexa is joined by singer, songwriter and vocal coach Grace Hancock to explore the relationship between music and craft. Together, they have honest conversations about th

Ep.267 Acting Through Song: Practical Tools for Singing Teachers with Molly Marie Walsh

What makes a performance truly believable? In this episode, Alexa is joined by fellow BAST teammate Molly Walsh to explore acting through song and the power of gesture ma

Ep.266 8 Tips to Make Belt More Impressive with Alexa Terry

Want a more impressive belt? Before you search for another vocal exercise, you might want to question what you think makes great belting in the first place. In this episo

Ep.265 Why Singers Get Jaw Tension (And What Actually Helps) with Physiotherapist Emer Tully

In this episode, Alexa is joined once again by physiotherapist Emer Tully to explore the jaw. They unpack why jaw tension isn't always about the jaw itself, how post

Ep.264 Gender Equality in the Music Industry: Where Are We Now? with Vick Bain

In this episode, Alexa is joined by researcher, musician and founder of The F-List, Vick Bain, for an important conversation about gender equality in the UK music industr

Ep.263 The Creative Juggle: Singer, Songwriter and Teacher with India Bourne

This week, Alexa chats with artist, songwriter, choir leader, and vocal coach India Bourne about life beyond the stage. From touring the world with Ben Howard to building

Ep.262 Breaking Down Barriers: Making Arts Education Accessible for All with RABBLE Theatre

What happens when arts education becomes truly accessible? In this inspiring episode, Alexa speaks with Georgina from RABBLE Theatre about breaking down barriers to parti

Ep.261 Managing Performance Nerves: Tools For Singers & Singing Teachers with Laura Dumbleton

Why do performers experience stage fright, even when they love being on stage? In this episode, voice coach and breathwork teacher Laura Dumbleton joins Alexa to unpack p

Ep.260 The Return of In-Person Training: Our Singing Teacher Intensive in Manchester with Line Hilton

What happens when singing teachers step away from screens and come together in one room? In this episode, Line Hilton shares why BAST is bringing back live, in-person sin

Ep.259 Can You Teach Singing Without Demonstrating? with Line Hilton

How important is it that the singing teacher can actually demonstrate the sound they are asking of the singer? This week, Line and Alexa are unpacking the hidden realitie

Ep.258 10 Plus ‘Legit’ Songs for Musical Theatre Singers with Alexa Terry

In this episode, Alexa dives into the often-misunderstood world of legit musical theatre singing, unpacking what the style really means, why so many performers feel lost

Ep.257 Inside the Voice Clinic: Common Vocal Problems & What Happens Next with ENT Mr Nicholas Gibbins

What are the most common vocal issues singers actually face, and how can we prevent them without falling into the trap of overthinking every tiny symptom? In this engagin

Ep.256 The Neuroscience of Singing: What the Singer's Brain Needs with Heidi Moss Erickson

A fascinating deep dive into what really happens inside the singer’s brain, this episode explores the surprising intersection of neuroscience, pedagogy, and creativity. J