Ep.149 Part One: Finding The Best Posture And Alignment For Singing With Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk podcast

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Episode 200! We're celebrating this milestone with none other than Emily Kristen Morris, a powerhouse performer from the stages of Wicked , Frozen , and Something Rotten ! Get ready for a deep dive into the mysteries of mix and belt, what they are, how they work, and how singers can master them. Expect vocal geekery, expert insights, and a few laughs along the way! Don't miss this special episode of the Singing Teachers Talk Podcast. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 4:56 What’s is actually like playing Elphaba in Wicked? 6:22 What do Belt, Mix and Mix Belt even mean? 13:16 What does a singer need for a reliable mix and belt? 20:45 What does mix sound like? 25:04 How to find YOUR belt 26:34 How to help ‘chest-draggers’ 29:48 How can a belter release too much air pressure? 31:44 How to help ‘head-voice dominant’ singers 33:29 How to build a register blend 36:13 EKM Vocal Studio About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Amanda Flynn Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.133 Mastering Belt in Musical Theatre with Amanda Flynn Voice Study Centre Besfort Williams ABOUT THE GUEST Emily Kristen Morris is an NYC-based actor, singer, dancer, certified vocal instructor, and popular online content creator. Emily has performed across the nation and internationally, and most recently starred as Elsa in the Paramount Theatre's production of Frozen in Chicagoland. Her past theatre credits include: the Elphaba standby on the Broadway National Tour of Wicked, Bea in the National Tour of Something Rotten, White Plains Performing Arts Center (Daisy in Side Show), The Rev (Sophie in Mamma Mia), Cape Playhouse, the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra (Nellie in South Pacific in concert), Gateway Playhouse, Weston Playhouse, and New York Musical Theatre Festival. Emily has also performed as a solo vocalist with symphony orchestras, including the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra in China, and the Norwalk Symphony. On social media Emily is popular for her voice-teaching videos and her singing covers. When she's not performing, Emily runs her highly sought-after voice studio, EKM Vocal Studio, where she and her eight associate teachers teach lessons, masterclasses and workshops to passionate singers both virtually and in-person in NYC. Emily is certified through the Institute For Vocal Advancement (IVA), and received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati; College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Website: emilykristenmorris.com Social Media: @emilykristenmorris & @ekmvocalstudio BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.199 The Truth About Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Insights from Dr. Lori Sonnenberg 56:23

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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 continue to support singers with suspected or diagnosed MTD? In this episode, Dr Lori Sonnenberg unpacks the truth about MTD, rights the misconceptions, and offers some solutions for voice professionals. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:42 What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia? 7:41 What’s the difference between dysphonia and dystonia? 8:38 How is MTD diagnosed? 30:23 Who is prone? 34:07 What are the audible signs? 40:31 Muscular or mucosal? 44:10 How impactful is self-massage for MTD? 46:19 What is involved in treatment? 49:05 Working with a singer with MTD About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS BAST Blog - Singing & the Premenstrual Voice Singing Teachers Talk Ep.108 Navigating the Adolescent Female Voice Change with Wendy Rolls Kerrie Obert Singing Teachers Talk Ep.59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency Energy Singing Teachers Talk Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang Vocal Health Education Vocal Fold Swelling Checks Chris Johnson Teach Voice Lori’s Blog - How to Identify Muscular vs. Mucosal Fatigue and What to do About it Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better Singing Robert Price Singing Teachers Talk Ep.171 A Guide to Vocal Self-Massage for Singers Stephen King Singing Teachers Talk Ep.90 Help! I’ve Got a Voice Problem ABOUT THE GUEST Lori L. Sonnenberg is a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Voice Specialist, and Singing Voice Specialist. She combines her passion for treating injured voices with her background as a singer and teacher, helping singers of all styles overcome vocal challenges and reach their full potential. She has achieved remarkable results working with students, patients, and respected voice professionals. In her clinic, she specializes in voice and breathing disorders, muscle tension dysphonia, voice injury recovery, professional voice care, and post-operative voice rehabilitation. After a rewarding career in a busy voice center, she is now the Owner and CEO of Lori L. Sonnenberg, Ltd. As a voice educator and speaker, she lectures at state, regional, and national levels, supporting vocalists, teachers, and choral educators in managing vocal health. She has developed a highly effective method for detecting and preventing vocal injuries with long-term success. W https://www.sonnenbergvoice.com BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.198 Mastering Singing for Stage, Screen & the Music Industry with Jai Ramage 57:58

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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 today’s music industry? This week, we dive into the world of high-performance vocal coaching with Jai Ramage—an expert who’s trained everyone from theatre stars to recording artists. She reveals what happens behind closed doors in auditions, the vocal challenges singers face in different industries, and the surprising truths about making it as an artist today. What are you waiting for? Press the play button! WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:57 What is the most rewarding musical medium to work in? 4:44 How has time spent in theatre influenced vocal coaching as a whole? 6:27 What is a current challenge for musical theatre performers? 15:51 What are casting directors really looking for? 18:22 Landing a TV gig 28:04 What is a current challenge for TV competitors? 32:02 How to create a good self-tape for The Voice 38:38 Being an artistic manager 44:53 What is a current challenge for music industry artists? 54:33 The common thread between teaching for stage, screen & the music industry About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Estill Voice Jono McNeil Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.123 Insights Into TV Vocal Coaching with The Masked Singer’s Jono McNeil Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.124 Mastering Vocal Style: Licks, Riffs and Runs with Jono McNeil Katie Holmes-Smith Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.197 Backing Adele and Beyond: The Art and Craft of Backing Vocals with Katie Holmes-Smith Susan Payton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.126 ‘The Business of Stories’: Game-Changing Marketing Strategy with Susan Payton Blair Gilmour The School of Music Business Trudy Kerr Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.196 How to Be a Singing Teacher in Higher Education with Trudy Kerr Patreon Substack ABOUT THE GUEST Jai Ramage has over 20 years experience working as a Vocal Coach in TV, Theatre & the Music Industry. Her TV credits include prime-time shows for BBC and ITV, such as The Voice UK , Little Mix The Search , Starstruck , and Romeo & Duet . She has coached several successful pop artists and bands, guiding them from the early stages of their creative journeys through to world tours and multiple albums. She holds a longstanding Vocal Coach role with Prestige Management, working closely with their bands and singers. Artists Jai currently coaches include The Vamps, New Hope Club, Soap, Henry Moodie, Keyside, Tom Speight, and Tommy Ashby. Jai's career began as a performer in theatre, which now BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.197 Backing Adele and beyond: the art and craft of backing vocals with Katie Holmes Smith 1:05:21

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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, whose impressive career has seen her perform with the likes of Adele, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, and more. How do you become a backing singer? What skills do you need? And what’s the reality of balancing global tours with family life? Join us as Katie shares stories, career advice, and insights from behind the mic. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 4:54 How did Katie become a backing vocalist? 11:27 Should singers take any and every job? 13:59 What’s the difference between session singing and being a backing vocalist? 15:45 What essential skills are needed to be a backing vocalist? 23:50How much creative freedom do you have as a backing vocalist? 27:02What is touring really like? 34:13 How does Katie juggle showbiz and family life? 41:50What’s the selection process like for backing vocalist jobs? 47:23Katie’s favourite job 59:18What’s the Vocal Code? About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Lousie Callin Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.195 How Unlocking Your True Values Can Transform Your Teaching and Life with Louise Callin X-Factor Performance - One More Sleep by Leona Lewis Adetoun Ayoola ABOUT THE GUEST Katie Holmes-Smith works as a professional session vocalist. She has been touring globally with Adele since 2016 and has just completed 110 shows with Adele on her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace and her Stadium show in Munich, Germany. Katie has also toured and performed worldwide in recent years with Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheeran, Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams, Olly Murs and many more. When she isn’t away on tour, you’ll find her performing in some of the U.K and world wide top corporate venues and hotels. As the Vocal Director of the Vocal Code, Katie uses her expertise and experience to prepare future vocalists for the industry as artists and backing vocalists. Website: katieholmes-smith.com The Vocal Code: www.vocalcode.co.uk Instagram: @katieholmessmith BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.196 How to Be a Singing Teacher in Higher Education with Trudy Kerr 45:00

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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 with Trudy Kerr, Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM), to uncover the reality of teaching at this level. From the application process to lesson structures, student challenges, and even salary expectations, Trudy offers an insight to what it takes to make it in higher education. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:57 What qualifications or experiences do I need? 6:42 What is the interview process like? 8:27 Do I need to teach any particular methodology? 9:42 What might I earn? 13:45 What common vocal challenges do the singers experience? 21:40 A typical scheme of work at LCCM? 27:20 How can teachers fulfil both assessment and singer needs? 31:59 What to consider when writing singing curriculum 34:32 Private Vs institution teaching 38:26 Do I have to be a proficient pianist? About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Artists: Raye; Laufey; Daydreamers Linda Hutchison Jeanie LoVetri Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin LCCM Colchester Institute London Jazz Festival London Contemporary Voices Line Hilton ABOUT THE GUEST Australian-born Trudy moved to the UK in the 90s to pursue music. Her big break came when Ronnie Scott heard her and booked her for a week at his club. She has since performed at major UK venues and festivals, including Glastonbury and Buckingham Palace. With 13 albums as a leader, her latest project, Take 5 - The Music of Paul Desmond, celebrates the alto saxophonist’s work. She's collaborated with world-class musicians such as Mulgrew Miller, Jan Lundgren, Georgie Fame, Bob Dorough, Jukka Perko, Michael Garrick, Acker Bilk, and Jamie Cullum. Trudy holds a PG Cert in Jazz Studies from Guildhall School of Music and Drama and recently completed an MA in Teaching Musician at Trinity Laban. A senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she is Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music, previously teaching at Trinity Laban, Guildhall, and Chichester University. She has presented at the International Jazz Voice Conference in Finland, adjudicated the 2018 UNISA International Jazz Voice Competition in South Africa, co-hosted BBC Southern Counties' Jazz Hour, and co-owns the Jazzizit record label. E: tkerr@ lccm.org.uk. BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.195 How Unlocking Your True Values Can Transform Your Teaching and Life with Louise Callin 48:46

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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, and NLP practitioner, to explore tools for handling imposter syndrome, confidence dips, and daily stresses. Curious how a deep dive into your true values can transform your teaching, boost your authenticity, and create a balanced, purposeful life? Then, hit the play button! WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:21 How dancing led to mindset coaching 9:43 What is mindset coaching, belief coding & NLP? 14:26 An exercise to try 23:25 Do you need a qualification and insurance to do mindset work? 26:13 How can mindset coaching complement teaching in the Performing Arts? 29:36 How to find your values 41:00 Getting started as a mindset coach 44:44 The Women's Success Squad About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Elmhurst Ballet School Thursford Christmas Spectacular Line Hilton Belief Coding by Jess Cunningham Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better Singing with Walt Fritz Walt Fritz The Coaching Masters Ikigai The 6-minute Success Journal Journalling (without lyrics) playlist Paul Brunson Amy Matthews Coaching: @amymatthewscoaching ABOUT THE GUEST Louise Callin's journey in dance and performing arts began at age three. By sixteen, she was immersed in full-time dance college, laying the foundation for a globe-trotting professional career that led her to open a dance studio in New Zealand. Returning to the UK, Louise realigned her life to blend her passion for helping others with a balanced lifestyle. Transitioning into Mindset coaching, she became certified and qualified in Belief Coding and Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Louise now offers bespoke coaching programmes, focusing on mindset transformation to help individuals progress and grow. Co-founder of the Women’s Success Squad, Louise collaborates with Amy Matthews to empower women through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration. Drawing from her background as a performer and teacher, Louise also supports performers and educators in overcoming barriers to success. Website: louisecallincoach.com Social Media: @louisecallincoach @louisecallin_dancerscoach @womenssuccesssquad BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.194 From Jersey to Bali: Relocating a Singing Teaching Business with Gia Morgan 35:47

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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 bustling life of a singing teacher in Jersey to creating a business and studio in Indonesia. How is she navigating the challenges of relocation, building a thriving international student base, and embracing the beauty of a new culture? And what surprising lessons is she learning along the way! WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:09 Life in Jersey: Why I left a studio of 90 students 8:25 Working life in Bali 10:12 The biggest challenge of relocating 12:32 The legal bit 17:45 Music education and singing in Bali 22:31 Establishing and pricing singing lessons in a different country 29:40 A bit of advice About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.36 Healing Through Singing Energies, Crystals and Creating Atmosphere with Gia Morgan ABOUT THE GUEST Gia is a British/Maltese Professional Singing Teacher, Singing for Health Practitioner, Vocal Manual Therapist, Specialist in Vocal Acupuncture, Vocal Health First-Aider, and coaches singing as a therapy. This includes Earth Choir, Kirtan/Chant gatherings, Adult Soul gatherings, courses and singing retreats. After finishing her Degree at the Academy of Contemporary Music at the ripe young age of 19 years old, Gia became a believer in the innate value of vocal well-being practices. Now 10 years on, Gia prides her teaching as a holistic focused approach. Whilst travelling the East a decade ago, teaching singing in orphanages and schools – she also spent time leading through voice, Kirtan (Singing Meditations) with incredible masters of healing in Indonesia. This brings Gia pure joy to see a singer evolve in voice whole-body as well as all the “Geeky stuff” that is learnt in her lessons. Gia was born in Jersey, Channel Islands in the UK, where she recently had a very successful voice studio for 5 years before moving to Indonesia. Gia now lives in Bali where she has opened a studio in Umalas. She also teaches and holds workshops and retreats in the UK, Malta and teaches internationally online. Website: www.vocalswithgia.com Instagram: @baliholisticvoicestudio BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better Singing with Walt Fritz 1:10:22

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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 manual therapist Walt Fritz to explore the fascinating world of tongue awareness, self-stretching techniques, and how understanding sensation and shared decision making in the studio can reshape singing. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:45 Are humans just wonky? 4:02 What is the power of shared decision making? 7:24 How do singers describe pain, fatigue and tension? 11:30 How do we know when awareness has improved? 23:14 How do we know when the tongue is functioning well? 26:15 What does the size and shape of a tongue imply? 35:32 What materials do we need for stretching the tongue? 42:35 A guiding in tongue exercise and stretch About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.74 Understanding Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz NATs Chat Oct '24 - Discovering Your Voice: Stretching Tips to Expand Your Range (and Mind) Iopi Medical Tongueometer Kerrie Obert Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency Energy Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.40 Integrated Skills: Teaching Singing to Dancers Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.97 Elevate Your Performance Through Anatomical Efficiency Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.149 Part One & Ep.150 Two: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing Newcastle Voice Conference Tommaso Geri DISCOUNT CODE: BAST2025 ABOUT THE GUEST Walt Fritz, PT, has worked as an educator in the manual therapy field since the mid-1990s and expanded into voice, swallowing, oral motor, and airway issues in 2013. He is considered a content expert and teaches his Foundations in Manual Therapy: Voice and Swallowing Disorders internationally. Though manual therapy is typically described as a passive modality that remediates local tissue-based problems, Walt has evolved manual therapy explanations to be seen as another form of communication. His workshops challenge learners to look beyond what they were taught and know the potential of multifactorial impacts and drivers throughout the therapeutic process. Walt's approach leans strongly on shared decision-making instead of one-sided clinician perspectives, with the principles embodied in his approach applicable across the spectrum of therapeutic models. In addition to teaching, Walt maintains a private practice in Upstate New York. Walt is the author of the book, "Manual Therapy in Voice and Swallowing: A Person-Centered Approach," and is a contributing author to the forthcoming book, "The Oxford Handbook of Voice Pedagogy" and "The Vocal Athlete." Walt recently published the paper "The mechanism of action for laryngeal manual therapies: the need for an update." Website: walt BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.192 How to Set Better Boundaries as a Singing Teacher with Line Hilton 53:49

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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 maintaining work-life balance, protecting vocal health, and creating clear policies that work for you and your students. Are your 2025 boundaries ready to transform your teaching life? About the presenter click HERE Instagram: @basttraining WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST 1:00 What can teacher training really do for your confidence and career? 12:00 How do we maintain work-life balance without sacrificing success? 22:00 How can we run a business and negotiate illness? 26:00 What’s the secret to managing student behaviour and expectation? 30:00 How can we follow opportunity and protect income? 35:00 How can we handle emotional moments without overstepping as a teacher? 41:00 When do student relationships cross a boundary? 47:00 How can we recognise when boundaries are being challenged? 50:00 What is BAST planning for 2025? RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.150 Part Two: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton Singing Teachers Talk -Ep.164 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part One Singing Teachers Talk -Ep.165 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part Two Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.170 Understanding the Science of SOVTs: In Conversation with Ingo Titze & Karin Titze Cox Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.183 How to Fix Your Inhale and Transform Your Singing with Lucinda Allen Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.191 How to Set Up the Best Exhale for Singing Success with Lucinda Allen Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang with Kerrie Obert Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman - Ep.172 Understanding Acoustic Registers with Ken Bozeman Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.185 How to Sing Better by Sleeping Better with Dr Jill McGarry Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.180 Student Spotlight: How I Got to Know My Voice Through Singing Lessons with Jackie Pryce (Maud’s Dog) Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.184 Student Spotlight: How Singing Lessons Helped Rebuild My Voice with Lucia Neville Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.188 Student Spotlight: Singing Lessons Gave Me the Confidence to Call Myself an Artist with Kristina Mann Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers with Psychologist Dr. Lydia Stone Mental Health First Aid England Mental Health First Aid Australia BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.191 How to Set Up the Best Exhale for Singing Success with Lucinda Allen 45:10

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This week, singing teacher and MDH Breathing Coordination coach Lucinda Allen is back, and we are diving deeper into the art of the exhale. From understanding airflow and pressure to optimising support through absorption, join us as we unravel the secrets to powerful, effortless singing. QUOTE ‘Pressure can only go one way in the body, and that’s out. If we don’t allow the body to absorb it, it will find its way to the vocal cords, creating strain. True support is about flexibility and movement, not tension or force.’ WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:04-2:22 Common ‘exhale’ challenges 2:30-4:32 Matching air with vocal task 4:32-13:07 What we’re actually trying to achieve with the exhale 13:08-23:09 Air, pressure, and absorption 23:50-29:13 Breath Support 29:13-35:09 Exhaling for belt 35:48-38:09 Anchoring 38:09-41:53 Exercise 41:53-44:10 MDH Breathing Co-ordination and lung conditions About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.183 How to Fix Your Inhale and Transform Your Singing with Lucinda Allen MDH Breathing Co-ordination Cynthia Erivo Estill Path of the Voice by Robin De Haas ABOUT THE GUEST Lucinda has more than 15 years experience as a highly regarded voice, singing, and MDH breathing coordination coach. Her private coaching practice, Voice Unlocked, serves clients including performers from West End shows such as Lion King, Dirty Dancing, Choir of Man, and Aladdin, as well as touring artists like Grammy award winner Lalah Hathaway and UK-based artists Kelli-Leigh, Newton Faulkner, JP Cooper, and Skin (Skunk Anansie). Lucinda manages Vocals on the Contemporary Music Programmes at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, one of London's leading music schools, where she teaches and designs the curriculum, and she has recently designed the new MA Vocal Studies course for aspiring coaches and contemporary singers. Lucinda's coaching practice is primarily based on the MDH Breathing Coordination (MDHBC) method, which focuses on functional breathing. Lucinda combines her own teaching methods with MDHBC to help individuals explore undiscovered aspects of their voice. In more challenging cases of vocal rehabilitation, she also provides support for individuals in rediscovering their voices. Guest Website: voiceunlocked.com Instagram: @voiceunlocked LinkedIn BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.190 How to Prepare a Singer for Touring Life with Korel Tunador 57:03

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What’s it really like to tour the world, play iconic venues, and navigate the highs and lows of life on the road? Korel Tunador, a multi-instrumentalist and singing teacher, has performed with the likes of Katy Perry and The Goo Goo Dolls, and he is here to share the challenges of tour life, and to give insider tips for aspiring musicians. QUOTE ‘You’re trapped in a bus for months, and being able to put up your shields personality-wise, and keep your center of gravity, is probably the most challenging thing.’ WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:41-5:39 Pursuing a music career 5:40-9:27 Performing with Katy Perry & The Goo Goo Dolls 9:28-15:11 Challenges of being on tour 15:12-20:57 Maintaining vocal health on tour 21:00-25:18 Performing on morning TV 25:21-30:22 Preparing singers for touring life 30:45-35:54 The dark side of fame 36:29-49:02 Exit strategy 49:36-53:26 The multi-instrumentalist and the voice About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Red Rocks Neil Med Nasal Rinse Sleep Better Doctor Singing Teachers Talk Ep.185 How to Sing Better by Sleeping Better Waterbear Singing Teachers Talk Ep.189 The Dark Side of Fame: Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Music Industry Dave Stroud Vocology in Practice Singing Teachers Talk Ep.149 & 150 Finding the Best Posture and Alignment Parts 1 & 2 ABOUT THE GUEST For the past two decades, Korel Tunador has toured the globe as a singer and multi-instrumentalist, performing with acclaimed artists like Rob Thomas, Katy Perry, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Jada Pinkett Smith. He has appeared on major television shows, including The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Ellen, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Top of the Pops, Saturday Night Takeaway, and the MTV Awards. A Berklee College of Music graduate with honors in Jazz Performance, Korel’s versatile background spans Suzuki Classical Piano, improv jazz big bands, songwriting, and music production. As a voice coach, he serves on the Board of Directors for Vocology in Practice, and teaches with a unique "cross-training" approach, blending vocal technique with songwriting, music theory, ear training, guitar, and piano skills. Korel’s professional recording studio allows students to seamlessly transition from lessons to creating professional recordings. koreltunador.com BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.189 The Dark Side of Fame: Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Music Industry with Rachel Jepson 1:07:07

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What role does the music industry play in shaping artists’ mental health, and how can we better support musicians who inspire us as listeners? In this episode, we explore some of the challenges musicians face with Rachel Jepson, a singer, BACP accredited psychotherapist and advocate for mental health in the arts. From rejection to fame’s pressures, Rachel shares her journey and some practical solutions for protecting our artists' mental health. QUOTE ‘Mental health knows no figure. It's going to get you whether you've got a pound or a bazillion pounds in the bank.’ WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 9:32-19:10 Challenges artists are facing in the music industry today 19:13-27:14 Dealing with rejection 27:14-33;17 Managing commercial pressure 33:23-43:51 Fame and staying grounded 50:33-55:29 Parasocial relationships 55:29-1:00:00 Fear of failure and success 1:00:00-1:06:23 Counselling for Musicians About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Artists mentioned: Robbie Williams; That Take; East17; Five; One Direction; Liam Payne; Justin Bieber; Caroline Flack; Chapell Roan British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Help Musicians Music Support Boybands Forever Documentary Musicians Union Singing Teachers Talk Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers The Centre for Mental Health in the Music Industry ABOUT THE GUEST Rachel Jepson has over 25 years of experience in the music industry as a singer and 8 years of experience as a BACP-accredited psychotherapist. Struggling with her own mental health, partly from being involved in the music industry, Rachel has created the first and only training courses on Mental Health in the Music Industry. Her CPD Accredited certificate ‘Mental Health Awareness In the Music Industry’ has been delivered to over 500 participants in the music industry since it was Accredited. Rachel runs The Centre For Mental Health in the Music Industry in Manchester, providing a place for discussion and change in music education. Her latest course ‘How to Be A Woman In Music’ focuses on issues that many women have struggled with in the Music Industry such as parenting, sexual harassment, and power imbalance, no other music industry course provides these insights and opportunities for discussion and change. Rachel’s current PhD thesis focuses on creating a code of practice for Mental Health in the Music Industry, to provide a set of guidelines so members of the music industry community can be protected and supported. Website: counsellingformusicians.co.uk BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.188 Student Spotlight: Singing Lessons Gave Me the Confidence to Call Myself an Artist with Kristina Mann 43:04

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What does it really mean to call yourself an artist? In this inspiring Student Spotlight, singer-songwriter Kristina Mann shares how her journey with Hannah Smikle at Vocal Performance Coaching helped her take her art seriously, overcome self-doubt, and embrace her own voice. Tune in to uncover her story of creativity, resilience, and the power of mentorship. QUOTE "I never have learned so much about myself than in a singing lesson. What I've discovered about my fears, my habits, and what holds me back has transformed not just my voice, but who I am as an artist." WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 4:53-6:58 Kristina’s first singing memory 6:58-14:58 Taking art seriously 15:00-18:30 What Kristina was looking for in a singing teacher 18:30-32:32 An insight into Kristina’s singing lessons 33:34-35:24 Being positively challenged 35:24-38:18 The benefit of having singing lessons 38:18-39:18 Top 3 qualities to find in a singing teacher About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Open Hands by Kristina Mann Artists Mentioned: Emile Sande; Imogen Heap; India Arie @Inspiredtowrite Amie McNee Hannah Smikle Singing Teachers Talk Ep.180 Student Spotlight: How I Got to Know My Voice Through Singing Lessons with Jackie Pryce (Maud's Dog) Singing Teachers Talk Ep.51 How to Boost a Singer’s Confidence Singing Teachers Talk Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Pop Toolbox Speech Level Singing ABOUT THE GUEST After the launch of her first album Gold in 2019, Kristina has been working behind the scenes exploring her sound and crafting her story. Now armed with a vocal looper and the confidence to be uniquely herself, she is surrounded by her own harmonious melodies and beats drawing the listener in, allowing them to experience her experiences through each performance. Residing in Stockport, this determined and passionate singer / songwriter / spoken word artist is committed to bringing her authentic self to every performance. She has been likened to artists such as Emeli Sande, Imogen Heap and Massive Attack; fusing genres such as soul, pop and R&B to create a unique and distinct sound that is undeniably Kristina Mann. The body of work produced for her first album Gold gives glimpses to the building blocks which can now be evidenced in her latest material. There is a greater depth and maturity seen recently as she has navigated some deeper valleys of life but on her return, has been able to bring the treasure of these darker times into to light. She hopes to give words to those who have none as they navigate the many questions that arise in being human whilst living with great expectation in life. Music: Spotify IG : @kristinamannofficial BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.187 Specialisation in Singing Teaching: Essential or Optional? with Molly McLinden 34:21

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Should you specialise as a singing teacher, or could staying generalist be the secret to a fulfilled career? This week, Alexa sits down with vocal coach Molly McLinden to explore the pros and cons of specialisation. Molly shares her experiences teaching everyone from teenage musical theatre hopefuls to karaoke-loving rockers, so tune in as they dive into the curious world of voice teaching with and without labels. QUOTE ‘Jack of all trades master of none, though oftentimes better than master of one.’ WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:00-1:48 A typical day in the life of a singing teacher 1:49-04:48 Deciding to specialise or not 4:52-12:34 What is a specialist? 12:34-17:38 Advantages of specialising 18:11-24:37 Disadvantages of specialising 24:37-32:27 Staying up to date 32:27-34:21 Molly’s studio About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career with Olly Christopher Melissa Cross Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.77 How to Teach Singing to Children with Dana Lentini Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.139 Understanding Play-Based Learning for Children and Young Adult Singers with Nikki Loney School of Rock Joshua Alamu @madaboutthevoice Sing Up Foundation Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.181 The Role of Singing in Mental Wellness with Baz Chapman and Cell Barbara from the Sing Up Foundation NATS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.157 What Singing Teachers Need to Know about NATS with Dr Kari Rogan Musical Theatre Educators Alliance Olly Christopher @ollychristopher_vocals Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.186 How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career with with Olly Christopher ABOUT THE GUEST Molly McLinden is a Chicago based vocal coach and singer who has been teaching singers of all ages and styles for over twenty years. Previous and current students include an American Idol finalist, as well as professional musical theater actors and even punk rockers! A big fan of all styles and methods , She has trained with CoreSinging founder Dr. Meribeth Dayme, and recently became a certified Neuro-Vocal Method™ coach. Molly is also a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Currently, she maintains a busy private studio where she teaches students in person as well as online. In addition to teaching singing, she also offers beginner level acting instruction, improv, speaking voice assistance, beginner level piano and music theory and ear training. Website: vocalmolly.com Instagram: @vocalmolly Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VocalMolly BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...more basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group…

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Ep.186 How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career with with Olly Christopher 45:27

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