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Singing Teachers Talk
Hosted by BAST Training expect interviews and conversations to inspire and inform singing teachers and singers who want to teach. ABOUT BAST TRAINING We are here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills, understanding and qualifications required to be a great singing teacher. We can help...
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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 Youn...
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 th...
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 st...
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...
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 busines...
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, spar...
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 No...
Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and Healing with Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross
In this episode we welcome Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross - co-authors of New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, where t...
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 7–1...
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 Drur...
Ep.221 How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer with Molly Marie Walsh
What sets a technically strong performer apart from a truly unforgettable one? In this episode, Molly Marie Walsh — performer, educator, and MT histor...
Ep.220 Time Management: Making Time When There Isn't Any with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
Feeling like there’s never enough time? You’re not alone. In this episode, Alexa and Line tackle one of the biggest challenges for singing teachers (a...
Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers with Conor O’Hara
This week, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Conor O’Hara (fresh from the UK tour of Wicked) to explore 10 standout songs for male singers...
Ep.218 8 Things I’ve Learnt in 8 Years as a Singing Teacher with Alexa Terry
From cruise ship stages to kitchen-table career pivots, Alexa Terry reflects on eight transformative lessons learned over eight years as a singing tea...
Ep.217 Setting Up for Success: Singing Teacher’s Studio Essentials with Alexa Terry
Ever wondered what makes a great singing studio setup? In this solo episode, Alexa Terry explores the key elements of a well-equipped singing studio,...
Ep.216 Dialects and Accents in the Singing Studio: Challenges & Choices with Louisa Morgan
How do actors convincingly switch accents, and what happens when singing enters the mix? Voice teacher, researcher and spoken voice expert Louisa Morg...
Ep.215 10 Invaluable Resources for Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry
In this episode, Alexa shares 10 game-changing resources that have transformed her own practice as a singing teacher. From essential books and pitch a...
Ep.214 The Secret to a Portfolio Career: Singing, Teaching and Creating with Rosie Williamson
What happens when you mix Julie Andrews, musical theatre, and a dash of cheeky cabaret? This week, Alexa chats to performer and singing teacher Rosie...
Ep.213 Medicine to Music. A Journey Back to A Creative Calling with Estelle Idoko
In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk, Estelle Idoko shares her journey from medical school to music school. We explore how she helps others reconn...
Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style with Hannah Smikle
Want to help your singers master pop stylings like belt, riffing, breathy tone, and yodel flips? Alexa has invited singing coach Hannah Smikle back to...
Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy
In this episode, we chat with Dublin-based singing teacher and voice science enthusiast Eimear McCarthy Luddy. Eimear shares the story behind her #Ana...
Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in your Studio with Alexa Terry
In this episode ahead of Pride Month, Alexa Terry shares 10 vibrant, emotional, and empowering songs to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in your singing studio...
Ep.209 From DC To Nashville: The Art of Gospel Singing with Amos Evans
How can we define ‘gospel,’ and what are the nuances of the style that give it its name? This week, Alexa joins Nashville-based vocal coach and music...
Ep.208 The Best Vocal Exercises for Warm Ups & Cool Downs with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry
Are ‘warm ups’ and ‘cool downs’ really necessary for singers? In this episode, Alexa and Line dive into the why, when, and how of warming up and cooli...
Ep.207 Singing at the End of Life: The Magic of Music in Hospices with Joseph Cavalli-Price
What if one of the most powerful moments of someone’s life happened in their final days? And what if that moment was because of music? Founder of Musi...
Ep.206 Singing, Psychotherapy and the Voice: Exploring Deeper Connections with Stephen King
In this thought-provoking episode, Stephen King returns to explore the deep links between psychology and voice. How can we integrate body psychotherap...
Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire your Singing Lessons with Alexa Terry
In this solo episode, Alexa unveils a brand-new podcast feature all about repertoire. But why is choosing the right song so much more than just pickin...
Ep.204 Mastering Self Tapes for Auditions with Becca Luter
This week, Alexa is chatting with singing teacher and performer of stage and screen - Becca Luter, about mastering the art of stress-free self-taping...
Ep.203 Demystifying Vocal Classifications and Ranges with Line Hilton
Vocal Range – What the Fach?! Ever wondered what really defines a singer’s voice type? In this episode, BAST founder Line Hilton demystifies the world...
Ep.202 Tongue Ties and Singing: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment with Jessica Luffey
Could a hidden tongue tie be holding your singers back? In this episode, certified orofacial myology specialist Jessica Luffey reveals how tongue ties...
Ep.201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah Algoet
Did you know that hypermobility can impact vocal technique, breath control, and even performance anxiety? In this episode, voice coach and viral blogg...
Ep.200 The Secret to Powerful Belting and Seamless Mixing with Emily Kristen Morris
Episode 200! We're celebrating this milestone with none other than Emily Kristen Morris, a powerhouse performer from the stages of Wicked, Frozen, and...
Ep.199 The Truth About Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Insights from Dr. Lori Sonnenberg
Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) is one of the most common voice diagnoses—but what does it actually mean? What are the symptoms? And how can we continu...
Ep.198 Mastering Singing for Stage, Screen & the Music Industry with Jai Ramage
What makes a singer stand out in a West End audition? How do vocal coaches prepare artists for The Voice? And why are singers struggling to make it in...
Ep.197 Backing Adele and beyond: the art and craft of backing vocals with Katie Holmes Smith
What’s it really like to be a backing vocalist for some of the biggest stars on the planet? In this episode, we are joined by Katie Holmes-Smith, whos...
Ep.196 How to Be a Singing Teacher in Higher Education with Trudy Kerr
How do you land a job in a higher education music institution? And what do they actually look for in a singing teacher? This week, Alexa sits down wit...
Ep.195 How Unlocking Your True Values Can Transform Your Teaching and Life with Louise Callin
Are your values driving your work as a singing teacher, or holding you back? This week, we chat with Louise Callin, a dance teacher, mindset coach, an...
Ep.194 From Jersey to Bali: Relocating a Singing Teaching Business with Gia Morgan
If you could live and work anywhere in the world, where would it be? For Gia Morgan, the answer was Bali. Join us as Gia shares her journey from the b...
Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better Singing with Walt Fritz
How much do you really know about your tongue? Could a simple touch or stretch transform your vocal performance? In this episode, we reconnect with ma...
Ep.192 How to Set Better Boundaries as a Singing Teacher with Line Hilton
How can singing teachers set boundaries that help them thrive - both in and out of the studio? In this 2024 finale, Line Hilton shares her tips to mai...