Vocal coach Kerrie Obert joins Alexa to discuss the technique of twang in singing—what it is, how to find it, and how to apply it in a healthy way across your range. We bust myths about twang and larynx position, examine impactful but overlooked research, and learn exercises to develop this bright, forward resonance while avoiding excess tension. For all singers looking to understand the mechanics behind great country, rock, and belt singing, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

KEY MOMENTS 

‘I would say it's very high, like 70 or 80 percent of the people who twang don't have aryepiglottic narrowing.’ 

'It actually gives you credibility, to be able to acknowledge that that you think differently about something’

 ‘I want to look at what point those pharyngeal constrictors narrow in the range. And to see how that relates to our perception of passaggio’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency Energy with Kerrie Obert
• The work of William Vennard
• Jo Estill: https://estillvoice.com/
• Amanda Flynn: https://www.amandaflynnvoice.com/
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.133 Mastering Belt in Musical Theatre with Amanda Flynn

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Kerrie Obert is a speech language pathologist and singing voice specialist from Columbus Ohio. Ms. Obert holds degrees in both musical theatre performance and speech language pathology. She spent nearly 20 years working at The Ohio State University JamesCare Voice & Swallowing Disorders Clinic where she performed thousands of endoscopies as part of a diagnostic team and provided therapy to patients with a wide variety of laryngeal disorders. Ms. Obert was instrumental in setting up the Singing Health Specialization at OSU and served as the Director of Medical Arts for that program. Although she stepped away from her clinical duties at OSU, she remains on the faculty for research purposes. Ms. Obert has written four books on voice and has conducted clinical research using acoustics, MRI and EGG. She has presented on several continents and is passionate about bridging science and art. Ms. Obert is the executive principal of Getvocal-now.com, an online continuing education platform for singers, speech language pathologists and voice teachers. Her current research interests are in pharyngeal and tongue positions as they relate to boosting high frequency energy.

Kerrie Obert is also a guest lecture on the BAST Training Level 5 Singing Teacher Qualification.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• getvocal-now.com
• com

Social Media:

• Instagram: @kerrieobert

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It’s part two of our chat with West End Musical Theatre performer, lead singer of a London Big Band, and Clinical Osteopath, Jennie Morton. Today Alexa and Jennie will be picking up right where they left off talking about the importance of teachers finding their neutral for their own postural health in the teaching room. 

KEY MOMENTS 

‘The body never lies, you know, you can tell it perfectly’

‘Symptoms in the body are like a course correct, the body's going, you've deviated from your path, get back, get back’

‘Posture is body language. In every moment, you are speaking to people, even if you haven't opened your mouth’

‘Taking care of you is an act of generosity to everyone else’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.149 Part One: Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing with Jennie Morton
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.97 Elevate Your Musical Performance Through Anatomical Efficiency with Jennie Morton
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.40 Teaching Singing to Dancers with Jennie Morton 
• Chris Johnson: https://chrisjohnsonvocalcoach.com/
• Chris Johnson’s Teach Voice: https://www.teachvoice.com/

ABOUT THE GUEST 

 After a long performing career as a Ballet dancer, West End Musical Theatre performer, and lead singer of a London Big Band, Jennie is now a Clinical Osteopath specialising in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. She provides treatment for musculoskeletal, neurobiological, and psycho-physiological issues from her base in Los Angeles. She also works as a Performance Coach for singers and actors, focusing on anatomical efficiency, embodiment of artistry, movement education, and rehabilitation from vocal injury. Jennie co-created the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College, London, and lectures internationally to artists, arts educators, and healthcare professionals on the subject of performance-related injuries. She is the author of three books: The Authentic Performer: Wearing A Mask And The Effect On Health; The Embodied Dancer: A Guide To Optimal Performance; and Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger. Her website www.jenniemorton.com contains many of her published articles and educational resources, as well as links to her online courses on a range of health topics. 

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• www.jenniemorton.com

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West End Musical Theatre performer, lead singer of a London Big Band, and Clinical Osteopath, Jennie Morton joins Alexa on Singing Teachers Talk for part one of a two part episode. This week the pair will be discussing how you can help your singers find their best posture and alignment. Listen in for some great exercises you can use with your students to improve their posture. 

KEY MOMENTS 

‘Structure governs function’

‘Our bodies are kind of like Plasticine, whatever you do habitually becomes habituated’

‘Elasticity is the key to being an artist. You know where home base is’

‘Maintaining a neutral spine is crucial for optimal posture, with the definition of 'neutral' varying for each individual’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.97 Elevate Your Musical Performance Through Anatomical Efficiency with Jennie Morton
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.40 Teaching Singing to Dancers with Jennie Morton 
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 32 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen King
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.138 Exploring the Benefits of The Alexander Technique for Singers with Patrick Ardagh-Walter 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

 After a long performing career as a Ballet dancer, West End Musical Theatre performer, and lead singer of a London Big Band, Jennie is now a Clinical Osteopath specialising in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. She provides treatment for musculoskeletal, neurobiological, and psycho-physiological issues from her base in Los Angeles. She also works as a Performance Coach for singers and actors, focusing on anatomical efficiency, embodiment of artistry, movement education, and rehabilitation from vocal injury. Jennie co-created the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University College, London, and lectures internationally to artists, arts educators, and healthcare professionals on the subject of performance-related injuries. She is the author of three books: The Authentic Performer: Wearing A Mask And The Effect On Health; The Embodied Dancer: A Guide To Optimal Performance; and Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger. Her website www.jenniemorton.com contains many of her published articles and educational resources, as well as links to her online courses on a range of health topics.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• www.jenniemorton.com

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It's Mitch Jarvis from Singing Demos joining Alexa this week. Mitch has been recording vocal reels since 2011 with the mission to help performers stand out from the crowd and get that all-important invite into the audition room. Mitch is here to help us understand the benefits of a vocal reel and how the singer can get the best out of their recording. Make sure you listen all the way until the end for a special offer. 

KEY MOMENTS 

‘If you’re less confident, a reel can help you get past the first stage where you need to showcase yourself’

‘You want it to sound live, as if you’re singing in the room to them, no autotune’

‘Can they visualise you in that role? Because if they can’t see it they won’t cast you’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/
• Hannah Lowther: @hannahlowther
• The Accompanist: https://www.theaccompanist.co.uk/

ABOUT THE GUEST 

After attending Italia Conti, Mitch launched Singing Demos in 2011 while also working professionally in the industry. Since then he's recorded thousands of vocal reels and stopped performing himself in 2015 to focus solely on Singing Demos.

Mitch has a strong network of leading casting directors and agents. He knows just what’s needed to get yourself seen and heard by the crème de la crème of the industry. His mission is the same as yours – to get you to stand out from the crowd with an outstanding vocal reel. Everything is done in the comfort of the Singing Demos professional recording studio in Camden, London.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• https://www.singingdemos.co.uk/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @singingdemos.co.uk

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It's Claire Delaney who joins Alexa this week to give us a tour behind the scenes of working on the ITV show ‘Mamma Mia! I have a dream’, the search for Sophie and Sky. Claire is a vocal coach with a private business and also teaches at UK Drama School Italia Conti. She initially trained in Opera, performing at the likes of the Royal Albert Hall, and now works with singers of all skill levels from beginners to West End professionals. To celebrate the winners of ‘Mamma Mia! I have a dream’ and their West End debut, Claire is here to give us the gossip on how she landed this TV job, what her role entailed on the program, and how we can help our theatre performers navigate auditions. 

KEY MOMENTS 

‘I feel like having worked on TV now it adds to my credibility’ 

‘It’s not Shakespeare, it’s pure entertainment and just joyous’ 

‘The key to any audition is to do your background development on the character’ 

‘My best advice is just be cheeky and ask, the worst anyone can say is no and not everybody will say no’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Fiona McDougal: https://fionamcdougal.com/
• London School of Musical Theatre: https://www.lsmt.co.uk/
• Italia Conti Arts: https://www.italiaconti.com/
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 91 How to Help Prepare Singers for Drama School Auditions with Michael Vickers
• Songs mentioned: Luck Be a Lady from Guys and Dolls; Trustfall by Pink; Somebody To Love from We Will Rock You; Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer; Shivers by Ed Sheeran; Night Fever from Saturday Night Fever
• Vocology in Practice: https://www.vocologyinpractice.org/

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Claire Delaney is a professional voice coach and currently teaches at Italia Conti. She has been in the performing industry for 15 years and has recently worked with voice coach Fiona McDougal on the new Mamma Mia ‘I Have a Dream’ show for ITV.

Trained in Performing Arts and Opera, Claire has performed at venues including The Royal Albert Hall, The Wales Millennium Centre, The Other Palace, Kensington Roof Gardens, and The Bristol Hippodrome. She has also worked with Disney composer, Alan Menken, for the musical Galavant on ABC Comedy, and as an actress on various productions for Netflix, Sony Pictures, BBC One, BBC3, ITV, and ITV2.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• https://www.delaneycoaching.com/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @Claire.delaney.coach
• Tik Tok: Claire_TheVocalCoach

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Are you a vocal coach who has been avoiding vocal acoustics, you know that topic with words such as formant, harmonic, spectrogram and frequency? Maybe you just aren't sure how it applies to teaching singers, or maybe you've tried but it just seems too much to get to grips with. This week Alexa Terry is joined by Ken Bozeman, who is here to help you understand and apply vocal acoustic pedagogy.

KEY MOMENTS 

‘If you have no flexibility to explore options your body will move towards efficiency’ 

‘We’re the only primates that are vocal learners’ 

‘Frequencies have a vowel like tone colour’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• The work of Ingo Titze: ncvs.org/ingo-titze
• Journal of Singing: nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/about_journal_singing.html
• The work of Heidi Moss Erickson: heidimosserickson.com
• The work of Wolfgang Saus
• The work of Ian Howell: ianhowellcountertenor.com
• The work of Dr Brad Story: vocalpedagogy.com/vocal-pedagogue/brad-story
• Voce Vista: vocevista.com
• Chadley Ballantyne: chadleyballantyne.com
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.52 Getting to Grips with Vocal Acoustics with Chadley Ballantyne 
• Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Kenneth Bozeman, BM, MM, Professor Emeritus of Music at Lawrence University for 42 years, chaired the voice department, receiving two teaching excellence awards. Holding degrees from Baylor University and the University of Arizona, he studied at the Munich Conservatory. In 1994, he earned the Van Lawrence Fellowship and was inducted into the American Academy of Teachers of Singing in 2019. As the Journal of Singing's editorial board chair, Bozeman authored acclaimed books on acoustic voice pedagogy. His students performed globally with esteemed opera companies. A renowned voice acoustics expert, he presented at NATS conferences, served as a master teacher, and spoke at British Voice Association and International Congress of Voice Teachers events.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• kenbozeman.com
• Get Ken’s book ‘Practical Vocal Acoustics’ here: rowman.com/ISBN/9781538174647/Practical-Vocal-Acoustics-Pedagogic-Applications-for-Teachers-and-Singers
• Get Ken’s book ‘Kinesthetic Voice Pedagogy 2’ here:

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Alexa delves into Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney. A Norwegian powerhouse based in the UK since '99, Kaya is a singer, songwriter and vocal coach, blending creativity and technique. Join us to unravel the secrets behind her success in artist development and vocal education. 

KEY MOMENTS 

‘Good vocal techniques are the ability to create the notes that you hear in your heart and your head’

‘Style is the artistic lengths of which we deliver the song depending on the genre’

‘Finding a good balance between style and technique is about not compromising either’ 

‘Technique is second to the emotional release of the style’ 

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Artists mentioned: Cher; George Ezra; Billie Eilish; Kelly Clarkson; Christina Aguilera; Shakira
• (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.142 How to Sing and Teach Gospel with Mark De-Lisser
• British GQ Magazine interview with George Ezra
• The work of Ken Bozeman & Ian Howell 
• (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep.143 Navigating the Music Industry with VocalizeU’s Big Billy Clark & Elliott O’Connor
• Waterbear - The College of Music
• Kerrie Obert
• (Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Ep. 59 Top Tongue Tips For Boosting High Frequency Energy with Kerrie Obert 
• BBC Masterclass with Christina Aguilera

ABOUT THE GUEST 

 Kaya, a versatile artist from Norway, has called the UK home since '99. Her extensive career spans original music, vocal coaching, and artist development. As an established performer, she's graced The Royal Variety Show and the BBC Songwriting Showcase. Kaya's passion extends to mentoring, directing festivals, and teaching popular music subjects. A harmony enthusiast, vocal arranger, and festival director, she serves as a board member for Vocology in Practice, training singing teachers globally. With roles at Waterbear and esteemed institutions, Kaya specialises in singing, songwriting, motivation, and artist development. 

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• kayamusic.com

Social Media:

• @kayamusic

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This week it's Rush Dorsett who's keeping Alexa company. Rush is a voice coach, performing artist, and founder of the Embodied Voice Academy. She has earned accolades in voice science, psychology, and sound healing. Rush is passionate about weaving together spiritual tools with vocal awakening practices to access a singer's highest potential. She is here to discuss the benefits of sound healing for singers and busy teachers like us.

KEY MOMENTS 

‘Being a part of a community really built my confidence’ 

‘I was seeing the results of this energetic and physical body alignment helping and supporting the anatomical alignment for healthy vocal technique’ 

‘When we are connected to our root chakra, our physical body aligns’ 

‘Authenticity often requires deconditioning ourselves’ 

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• The Yoga Voice Method from Mark Moliterno: https://theyogavoice.com/
• (Book) The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 
• (Book) There’s No Place Like Ohm by Donna Carey and Marjorie de Muynck
• (Podcast) Quantum Minds TV by Dr Theresa Bullard-Whyke: https://theresabullard.com/qmtv-episodes/
• Contact Rush directly: [email protected] 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Rush Dorsett is a Voice Coach and Performing Artist who supports creatives in awakening their authentic voice, embodying their power, and freeing their self-expression in singing, speaking, and performing. She is Founder of EmbodiedVoice ® ️, an online school for guiding students into deeper embodiment, energetic alignment, and vocal mastery so that they can express themselves confidently and experience the joy of freedom in their voices. 

She received her Masters degree in Voice Science and Performance from New England Conservatory, her B.A. in Psychology and Music from Washington University in St. Louis, sound healing certifications from the Divine Resonance Centre, and she is also a certified YogaVoice®️ facilitator.

Rush is passionate about weaving together spiritual tools with vocal awakening practices to access one's highest potential. She is a Certified Teacher, Healer and Ritual Master with the Modern Mystery School, and often shares classes, workshops and energy healings with her community. Her mission is to use these tools to bring more light, love, peace and joy in the world. 

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• https://rushdorsett.com

Social Media:

• Instagram: @rushdorsett

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To help us kickstart the year Alexa is joined by VocalizeU’s very own Big Billy Clark and Elliott O’Connor who were here to help us and the singers we work with navigate the music industry. VocalizeU is a 10-day immersive artist program offering a 360° music education with performance, identity, production, songwriting, theatre, and management.

KEY MOMENTS 

‘There’s a lack of artist development at major labels which is why artists are forced to do it themselves’ 

‘No matter where you are as an artist, stay true to who you are. People can see authenticity’

‘It’s important to have a story that’s relatable to people’ 

‘Sometimes the box you check is not what they’re looking for right now’

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Artists mentioned: Billie Eilish; Nicki Minaj; Ariana Grande; Drake; The Weeknd 
• ChatGPT
• Ayanna Sealy Performance Coach 
• Dave Stroud: @dsvocalstudio 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

VocalizeU: VocalizeU is a 10-day, all-inclusive immersive artist development intensive program that provides an intensive 360° music education experience with performance training, artist identity, production, songwriting, musical theatre, music management, and much more!

Taught and mentored by music professionals, executives and Grammy winning artists, our artists receive individual attention to develop their artistry in a safe and structured environment.

Led by Music Executives Big Billy Clark & Elliott O'Connor, whose experience spans both sides of label business and artist management. Elliott's independent record label and artists have reached over 1 billion+ streams on Spotify alone and sells out national tours. Billy steers the careers of many Billboard chart-topping and award winning artists. Their collective knowledge of music applies to their approach to the VU experience and their passion to provide a practical artist development program for a sustainable and healthy music career.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• https://vocalizeu-worldwide.myshopify.com/

Social Media:

• Youtube: VocalizeU 2024: Define & Design Your Artist Journey
• Instagram: @vocalizeu
•       @bigbillyclark
•       @elliottoconnor

VocalizeU Discount Code: HOLIDAY500 + BAST350

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For our final episode of 2023, Alexa is joined by sought-after choral director and vocal coach, Mark De-Lisser. He has worked with the likes of Ariana Grande, Jessie J, and Beverly Knight. He has also been involved in TV shows such as "Our Dementia Choir" with Vicky McClure and "The Masked Singer." Mark made the arrangement of "Stand By Me," which was performed by the Kingdom Choir at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. This performance has been streamed over 4 million times. Mark is here to discuss how to sing and teach the gospel vocal style.

KEY MOMENTS 

‘Gospel is songs of good news’ 

‘It blew my mind because I’d only heard traditional gospel music’

‘They were creating these songs out of a need for freedom’ 

‘If you connect you will affect’ 

‘We were born singers and society does its best to beat it out of us’ 

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Artists Mentioned: Thomas Dorsey; Kirk Franklin; Maverick City; Mahalia Jackson; Andre Crouch; Walter Hawkins; Richard Smallwood; Donald Lawrence; Johnathan McReynolds; Daryl Coley; Take Six; The Winans; Mischa Paris; Tai Trabet; Anita Wilson; Mary Mary; Tom Odell; CeCe Winans; The Darkness 
• (Book) So you Want to Sing Gospel: A Guide for Performers by Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin
• Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin
• Dane Chalfin
• Felton and Norton Community Gospel Choir 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Mark De-Lisser is one of the most sought after choral directors and vocal coaches in the UK. He has worked with some of today's top vocal talent, including Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Beverley Knight, and on some of the UK's most watched TV shows, including BBC's BAFTA nominated Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure, Songs of Praise and ITV's award winning The Masked Singer.

Driven to inspire and motivate everybody to succeed, Mark helps to increase confidence and self-awareness, whilst improving technique and delivery. Anybody who is fortunate to work with Mark is left feeling uplifted and invigorated.

Mark is perhaps best known for his arrangement of Stand by Me, performed by the Kingdom Choir at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, which has now been streamed more than 4 million times on Spotify and has over 10 million views on YouTube.

EPISODE RESOURCES 

Guest Website:

• https://markdelisser.com/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @markdelisser & @mdlsingers

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