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The Singer’s Guide

This is the show for ambitious singers who want more than just scales and song practice. We’ll talk about the things your regular lessons don’t always cover — like ways to practice without waking the neighbours, the best tools for finding the perfect backing track, and how to turn warming up from a chore into something you actually look forward to. Because being a singer is about more than just your voice — it’s about confidence, preparation, and all the little skills that make performing

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Reflecting on the good and the not-so-good (Season...

The Singer’s Guide ·

2026/02/03

In this final episode of season one of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa reflects on the journey so far.She highlights her favourite episodes, the overall approach to diverse topics such as vocal health and practice techniques, and discusses areas for improvement. Tessa also shares insightful responses from singers on what they wish they had learned earlier in their singing careers. Looking ahead to season two, she plans to incorporate feedback and introduce new perspectives by inviting

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18:36

What are the essential skills every singer needs?

The Singer’s Guide ·

2026/01/20

In episode 11 of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses the broad array of skills necessary to build a successful singing career.Drawing from her experience as a jazz singer, vocal coach, choir leader, and academic researcher, she categorises these skills into three main personas: the artist, the learner, and the professional. Tessa delves into the specifics of vocal technique, musicianship, and performance skills under the artist persona. For the learner, she highlights the importance of

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Kickstart 2026: Setting SMART goals for singers

The Singer’s Guide ·

2026/01/06

In the 10th episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa Smith delves into the topic of goal setting for singers to kick off the first episode of 2026.The episode focuses on the SMART goals framework - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound - offering practical tips for setting realistic and motivating goals. Tessa emphasises the importance of aligning smaller goals with larger objectives and making the goal-setting process enjoyable. She also introduces her Self

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13:21

Singing when feeling unwell - how to navigate illness...

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/12/23

In the ninth episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa offers best practices for maintaining vocal health on a daily basis, and what to do when feeling the onset of illness or fatigue.Tessa also talks about options when illness sets in and you still have to perform, such as quiet practice, song modifications, and collaborative performance strategies. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:10 Daily Vocal Care Tips 04:12 Handling Early Signs of Illness 06:34 Singing While

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17:28

But I don't want to..! (How to increase motivation...

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/12/09

In episode eight of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses motivation, and how to motivate yourself to practice singing when it's lacking.Tessa explains the concepts of internal (intrinsic) and external (extrinsic) motivation and shares strategies to harness both types. She emphasises the importance of avoiding negative motivators and suggests setting deadlines, creating accountability, and using rewards as effective external motivators. Additionally, she discusses the benefits of

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18:27

Exploring the Singer's Practice Hub

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/11/25

In Episode 7 of The Singer's Guide, hosted by Tessa, the spotlight is on the Singer's Practice Hub; a comprehensive resource designed to improve singers' skills and support their vocal journey.Tessa explains the origin and development of the Hub, emphasising the practical relevance of the extensive research she conducted during her master's degree in vocal pedagogy. The episode breaks down the multiple sections of the Hub, including Fundamentals, Warming Up, Mindset Shifts, Singing Snacks,

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7:43

Should singers know music theory?

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/11/11

In episode six of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa explores the question of whether singers should learn music theory. She discusses the variability among singers' needs, highlighting that while music theory can be beneficial, it is not essential for everyone. Tessa explains the practical uses of music theory for reading sheet music, songwriting, and understanding vocal challenges. She shares personal experiences from her role in a close harmony trio and emphasises how music theory helps her

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15:18

Practise your singing without disturbing the neighbours

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/10/28

In episode five of The Singer's Guide Podcast, Tessa discusses ways to practise singing without disturbing others.She introduces a Quiet Practice Toolkit, which includes three voiceless practice options complete with worksheets. The episode covers lyric memorisation and annotation, self-reviewing recordings, and lip-syncing with emotional prompts. These tools allow singers to continue developing their skills even in environments where they must remain quiet. Tessa also encourages listeners

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13:52

Cooling down your voice

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/10/14

In episode four of the Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa discusses the often-overlooked practice of vocal cool downs.She shares her personal journey of discovering vocal cool downs and references a 2018 academic paper by Kari Ragan that highlights their benefits. Tessa elaborates on common cool down exercises such as SOVT exercises and vocal fry, and emphasises the subjective nature of evaluating their effectiveness. She also offers practical tips for remembering to cool down, like setting

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21:27

10 tips for singers starting university

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/09/30

In episode three of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa shares her top ten tips for new university singers, blending her decade-long experience as a singing teacher with her personal university journey. The ten key tips are: 1. Communication is key 2. Take every opportunity to learn 3. Don't avoid challenge areas, 4. Seek out additional performance opportunities 5. Arrive at singing lessons with a plan and having warmed up 6. Don’t view peers as competition 7. Focus on feedback, not grades

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12:27

Choosing the right key for your songs

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/09/16

In this episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa discusses how to choose the right key for your songs.Tessa explains why and when it’s appropriate to change the key of a song, particularly noting the differences between contemporary music and genres like Western Classical Music and Musical Theatre. She outlines key considerations such as range, emotional intensity, and practical aspects like working with backing tracks or live musicians. Tessa also offers a guide for transposing

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11:26

Let's start at the very beginning: warming up

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/09/02

In this very first episode of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa discusses her relationship with vocal warmups, starting from her early singing lessons to her university years.She shares insights from her research on vocal pedagogy and explains the importance of tailoring warmups to individual needs, limitations, and goals. Tessa also highlights three key factors to consider before choosing a warmup: 1. Physical and mental state 2. Limitations like time and space 3. Specific requirements based on

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The Singers Guide Podcast - Trailer

The Singer’s Guide ·

2025/08/23

'The Singers Guide' podcast is the show for ambitious singers who want more than just scales and song practice. We’ll talk about the things regular singing lessons don’t always cover. Because being a singer is about more than just your voice — it’s about confidence, preparation, and all the little skills that make performing seem effortless. Hosted by Tessa Smith (@tessasmithmusic) www.thesingersguide.com

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