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Singing Teachers Talk

Hosted by BAST Training expect interviews and conversations to inspire and inform singing teachers and singers who are ready to teach.ABOUT BAST TRAININGWe are here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills, understanding and qualifications required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill.Start with the Foundition course or level up into a Level 5 qualification.https://basttraining.com | info@basttraining.com | FB &

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Ep.197 Backing Adele and beyond: the art and craft of...

Singing Teachers Talk ·

2025/02/12

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 P...

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Ep.196 How to Be a Singing Teacher in Higher...

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2025/02/05

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 qualif...

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Ep.195 How Unlocking Your True Values Can Transform...

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2025/01/29

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 co...

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Ep.194 From Jersey to Bali: Relocating a Singing...

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2025/01/22

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 ...

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Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better...

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2025/01/15

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 ...

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Ep.192 How to Set Better Boundaries as a Singing...

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2024/12/18

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 HEREInstagram: @basttrainingWHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST 1:00 What can teacher training really do for your confidence and career? ...

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Ep.191 How to Set Up the Best Exhale for Singing...

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2024/12/11

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...

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Ep.190 How to Prepare a Singer for Touring Life with...

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2024/12/04

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 chal...

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Ep.189 The Dark Side of Fame: Tackling Mental Health...

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2024/11/27

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 t...

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Ep.188 Student Spotlight: Singing Lessons Gave Me the...

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2024/11/20

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...

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Ep.187 Specialisation in Singing Teaching: Essential...

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2024/11/13

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 mas...

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Ep.186 How to Balance a Teaching and Performance...

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2024/11/06

Are you a teacher who misses singing? Or a performer who would love to know how to supplement your career with teaching? In this episode, Olly Christopher from The Book of Mormon and Hello Dolly reveals his journey from Musical Theatre professional performance to the teaching room, sharing how he found harmony between his dual passions. Discover how you can balance both a busy teaching schedule and a professional performing career.QUOTE‘Anything you do as a performer is going to be valuable t...

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Ep.185 How to Sing Better by Sleeping Better with Dr...

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2024/10/30

What are some of the things that us singing teachers bang on about daily? One of them is likely vocal health, but how often does this involve the conversation of sleep? In this episode, Dr. Jill McGarry from Sleep Better Doctor dives deep into the science of sleep, sharing tips for performing artists, teachers alike, and anyone balancing erratic schedules. Learn what it takes to get true restorative rest, and how we can safeguard our vocal health by simply improving our sleep routine.QUOTE‘If...

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Ep.184 Student Spotlight: How Singing Lessons Helped...

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2024/10/22

What happens when a singing teacher meets a singer struggling with their vocal health? In this episode, and for the second in BAST’s Student Spotlight feature, Alexa meets Lucia Neville - a singing teacher herself, and a performer known for her rock vocals. Lucia shares her story, from knowing nothing about her voice except her passion to sing and experiencing vocal trouble, to singing lessons and the teachers who helped transform her instrument.QUOTE‘I wanted to always sing big. I just wante...

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Ep.183 How to Fix Your Inhale and Transform Your...

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2024/10/15

Breathing is something most of us do each day without much consideration, so why does breathing for singing tie us up in such knots? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Lucinda Allen, MDH Breathing Coordination coach and founder of Voice Unlocked, to find answers to some of the most common breathing challenges singers face. Lucinda breaks down the fundamentals of breathing for singing, including the power of touch, and how we can find an optimal inhale to inspire our voices.QUOTE‘We’re all su...

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Ep.182 How to Save Your Singing Career by Protecting...

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2024/10/08

Can your ears make or break your singing career? And how do we even protect such a valuable asset? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Jono Heale, a musician turned hearing health advocate. Learn how the ears work, how they can become damaged, and discover the game-changing technology of ear plugs and in-ear monitors that might just save your profession.QUOTE'If your ears don't work, neither do you’WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? (AUDIO VERSION)00:00:00 From musician to hearing health advocate00:09:0...

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Ep.181 The Role of Singing in Mental Wellness with...

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2024/10/01

Alexa has a compelling conversation with Sing Up Foundation's Baz Chapman and Celi Barberia. They explore how singing can profoundly impact children's mental health and well-being. With alarming statistics showing that 50% of mental health issues are established by age 14, what happens when we normalise singing in schools, and how can it provide a support? Tune in to discover how the foundation is creating lasting change through musicQUOTE‘Singing can be a lifeline for children facing mental ...

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Ep.180 Student Spotlight: How I Got to Know my Voice...

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2024/09/24

What happens when a singer steps into the spotlight to share their lessons learned? In this new ‘Student Spotlight’ feature, singing teachers will understandwhy singers might seek us out in the first place, what their expectations of lessons are, and what helps and hinders them. In this episode, we welcome Jackie Pryce, one half of the musical duo Maud’s Dog, understanding her journey from Gosport to The Troubadour, how singing lessons have transformed her technique, what was important for he...

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Ep.179 From 1 to 40 Choirs and Touring with Gareth...

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2024/09/17

In this episode, we welcome back Rachel Lynes, founder of The Sing Space, to share her journey of growing one choir to 40 adult musical theatre choirs across the UK. Rachel discusses the challenges of building a successful choir community, finding the perfect venue, recruiting members, and creating meaningful connections through music. We dive into exciting projects like her collaboration with Gareth Malone and she gives tips for aspiring choir leaders. Whether you're looking to start your ow...

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Ep.178 Mastering Sound: Insights into audio...

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2024/09/10

In this episode, Alexa Terry is joined by fellow singing teacher Gareth Henderson. With a wealth of experience in sound engineering and music production, Gareth shares insights on the balance between technology and artistry. From understanding the functional equipment to crafting a pleasing soundscape for live and recorded audio, Gareth’s expertise offers valuable takeaways for singers and teachers alike.WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?00:02:00 The secret behind those knobs00:03:00 Mixing audio is rea...

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