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  • Ep.235 10 ‘Low Belt’ Songs for Female Singers with Alexa Terry

    In this episode, Alexa shares 10 brilliant songs that sit in the A4–D5 low-belt zone for female singers — a range full of character, energy, and storytelling potential. 

    From Standard Broadway favourites, 90s pop-rock anthems and modern hits this episode is packed with fresh repertoire ideas, stylistic insight, and creative inspiration for singers and teachers alike.

     

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST 


    0:38 Why might these songs be helpful? 

    2:07 10 ‘low belt’ songs for female singers  

     

    About the presenter HERE

     

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire Your Singing Lessons 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in Your Studio 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers 

    Amanda Flynn 

     

    ABOUT THE GUEST 

    Alexa runs a singing tuition practice in the South of England, and is a singing tutor at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools – Italia Conti, where she also regularly panels auditions and assessments. Alexa is the host of the BAST Training Singing Teachers Talk podcast, mentors for the BAST Training Level 5 qualification, and has presented on topics of Musical Theatre repertoire, authentic Musical Theatre performance, and imposter syndrome for Vocology in Practise and The Sing Space.  

     

    SEE FULL BIO HERE

     

    Website 

    Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching  

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    14 min
  • Ep.234 How to Motivate Student Singers to Practice with Tessa Smith Whicker

    What if the secret to better singing practice isn’t doing more, but understanding why we avoid it in the first place? Voice educator Tessa Smith Whicker joins Alexa to explore how her master’s research reshaped her view of practice — from battling guilt and distraction to embracing curiosity and compassion. 

    Discover how to get singers excited about their own practice, how teachers can reframe “you need to practice” into empowering questions, and why small, playful tasks can make all the difference. 

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?  

    3:16 What do you believe practice actually is?  

    8:10 Common barriers to practice  

    10:02 Options to manage the barriers  

    18:31 Playing devil’s advocate  

    22:18 Holes in the research 

    25:18 How to effectively set practice   

    39:18 The role of the singing teacher and rapport 

    46:23 Measuring progress  

    53:00 Tessa’s practice hub and podcast  

    About the presenter HERE

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.164 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning and Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part One 

    Jacob Collier  

    Singing for the Self Conscious by Becky Gilhespie  

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.166 Overcoming Self-consciousness in Singing with Becky Gilhespie 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.131 Mastering Research Papers: How to Read with Ease and Extract Knowledge with Kate Cubley  

    Cheryl Porter 

    Kim Chandler 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.70 Coaching Contemporary Commercial Music with Kim Chandler 

    The Singer’s Guide podcast by Tessa Smith  

    ABOUT THE GUEST 

    Tessa Smith Whicker holds a BA in Jazz Studies, an MA in Vocal Pedagogy, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research explores the likes of performance assessment, stylistic awareness, and the decolonisation of Popular Music singing education. She teaches across Higher Education institutions in the North of England and leads choirs and community singing groups. Passionate about developing self-sufficient, self-compassionate singers, Tessa shares tools for effective and enjoyable practice through her social media, podcast The Singer’s Guide, and membership platform The Singer’s Practice Hub.  

    SEE FULL BIO HERE

    Websites: tessasmith.com & thesingersguide.com 

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep.233 How Speech Therapy and Aphasia inspired an Etsy Side Hustle with Sami Wong

    In this insightful episode, Alexa chats with Sami Wong, a speech and language pathologist who helps clients navigate communication challenges such as aphasia. Sami shares her personal journey into speech therapy, inspired by her late father’s recovery from a stroke, and explains what aphasia really is, and the role music and singing can play in therapy. We also dive into Sami’s creative side hustle—her successful Etsy shop where she sells educational anatomy prints for SLPs and voice professionals.  

    Whether you’re a singing teacher, therapist, or simply curious about language, the brain, and communication, this episode will leave you inspired and informed. 

     

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?  

    2:36 What is aphasia?  

    5:18 What is neuroplasticity?  

    7:46 Can you recover from aphasia?  

    9:53 Compensatory communication activities for aphasia  

    11:10 Music & aphasia 

    13:46 What should singing teachers know about the work of an SLP?  

    15:06 Setting up a side hustle  

    21:07 Advice on creating an Etsy shop  

    23:46 Sami’s gift to you 

     

    About the presenter HERE

     

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

    Melodic Intonation Therapy  

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.211 Learning Vocal Anatomy through Mindful Colouring with Eimear McCarthy Luddy 

     

    GET SAMI’S PRINT WITH THIS BAST DISCOUNT CODE: BAST10 

     

    ABOUT THE GUEST 

    Sami Wong is a speech-language pathologist based in the Pacific Northwest, specialising in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and helping clients build confidence, independence, and connection. She recently completed a Ph.D. in Education and Leadership, focusing on return-to-work research for individuals with communication challenges. 

    Inspired by her father’s experience with aphasia after a stroke, Sami is dedicated to advancing awareness and rehabilitation for communication disorders. Alongside her full-time role, she runs Speech+Language, a small business offering free resources, study aids, and digital prints for SLPs and care partners. 

    With a background spanning media, fashion, finance, and education, Sami blends creativity with clinical expertise to empower others and advocate for people with aphasia. 

     

    SEE FULL BIO HERE 

     

    Website 

    Instagram: @samiwong_ 

    Etsy

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

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    27 min
  • Ep.232 The Vocal Athlete: Inside Touring Life with Mindy Pack

    Ever wondered how world-class singers keep their voices strong night after night on global tours? In this episode, we go behind the curtain with Mindy Pack — elite vocal coach to stars like Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Sabrina Carpenter, and Justin Timberlake — to explore the science, strategy, and stamina behind life on the road. Discover how artists build vocal endurance, plus the secrets behind Mindy’s legendary 'Vocal 911 Kit' From vocal warm-ups and bodywork to tour prep and mental resilience, this conversation is packed with tips for singers, teachers, and music lovers alike.

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 

    2:22 Creating a blueprint for a touring artists

    11:35 Teacher-Artist rapport

    14:38 Giving demonstration

    15:58 Choosing keys and set lists 

    19:00 Treadmill training  

    21:57 Working with vocal injury 

    26:21 Mindy’s ‘Vocal 911’ kit 

    29:30 The Vocalzone debate

    31:20 When is the best time for massage, stretch and warm-up? 

    33:49 What is it like being a vocal coach on tour? 

    About the presenter HERE

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.40 Integrated Skills: Teaching Singing to Dancers 

    Bemer System

    BAST Article - Vocalzone, Saviours or Destroyers? 

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Mindy Pack is a globally respected vocologist, vocal coach, and voice specialist known for her innovative, science-based approach to vocal performance and health. Blending decades of stage experience with deep expertise in voice science and physiology, she helps singers, actors, and speakers achieve peak performance while protecting their vocal longevity.

    As co-founder and director of the SVARA Project with Dr. Reena Gupta, Mindy collaborates with leading ENTs, laryngologists, and speech-language pathologists to provide advanced vocal rehabilitation and manual therapy. She works with clients worldwide from her studios in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, offering one-on-one coaching, biofeedback sessions, and bodywork focused on vocal endurance and optimization.

    Her clients include some of the biggest names in entertainment—Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Noah Kahan, Brandi Carlile, and The Lumineers—as well as Broadway performers, voice-over artists, and emerging talent. Many credit her signature Vocal Tract Reconditioning method as essential to their success on tours, award shows, and global stages.

    Mindy is also the creator of The Voice Straw, a groundbreaking vocal training tool used by performers worldwide. Beyond coaching, she is a passionate educator, frequent conference presenter, and humanitarian dedicated to empowering future leaders.

    Driven by a lifelong love of voice and performance, Mindy’s mission is simple: to help every artist unlock their full vocal potential.

    Website

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    44 min
  • 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 Young about how changing trends in pop, musical theatre, and CCM are reshaping vocal training. From falsetto and belt to the science of registers and resonance, we explore how singers can stay healthy, expressive, and ahead of the curve. Perfect for voice teachers, performers, and anyone curious about the ever-evolving art of singing.

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

    2:25 What are the current trends in 2025?

    6:20 How does one laryngeal register impact the other?

    10:46 Visible, audible and sensory clues of TA dominance

    12:43 Does imitation have limitation?

    15:05 Visible, audible and sensory clues of CT dominance

    16:33 The best time to train vocal registers

    20:45 Acoustic register shifts and choosing the best vowel

    25:58 Training registers alongside trends

    45:16 Changing trends in CCM and impacts on the studio

    About the presenter HERE

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

    Journal of Singing

    ‘Mixed Up and Upside Down - Underdeveloped Registers in Men and Women Due to Vocal Trends in Popular Music: Turning Two Pedagogic Challenges into Opportunities in Today's Voice Studio’ by April Young

    William Venard

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.152 ‘Tomato, Tomahto’: Understanding Singing Terminology

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.133 Mastering Belt in Musical Theatre

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.200 The Secret to Powerful Belting and Seamless Mixing

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.172 Understanding Acoustic Registers

    Shenandoah University

    The Systematic Approach to Voice Dr Kari Ragan

    The Structure of Singing Richard Miller

    Hoberman Sphere

    Mary Saunders Barton

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.151 How to Sing with Twang

    ABOUT THE GUEST 

    April Young runs a voice studio in Spokane, WA, where she specializes in classical, music theater and CCM techniques and repertoire. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Voice Performance), an MVP (Master of Voice Pedagogy), and has served on the faculty of three area schools. In addition to her teaching, April is a soloist and choral conductor.

    Her performance experience spans recital, oratorio, and music theater and her session work includes vocals for a title in the Myst computer game series. A published writer, she has contributed to the Journal of Singing through the National Association of Teachers of Singing, authoring an article on vocal trends in popular music and the evolving opportunities these present for voice teachers.

    A lifelong learner, April is currently interested in the role voice teachers play in recovery from injuries that impact the singing voice, and she believes that the best teachers never stop being students themselves.

    Website

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    51 min
  • 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 thriving in drama school auditions. From preparation to presence, discover how to bring your best self into the room and make the most of every opportunity. Whether you’re auditioning for the first time or guiding others through the process, this episode will leave you feeling ready to go. 

     

     About the presenter, click HERE

     

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.214 The Secret to a Portfolio Career: Singing, Teaching and Creating with Rosie Williamson  

    musicnotes.com 

    Sheet Music Direct 

    Scribd 

    Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers with Conor O Hara 

     

    ABOUT THE GUEST 

    Alexa runs a singing tuition practice in the South of England, and is a singing tutor at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools – Italia Conti, where she also regularly panels auditions and assessments. Alexa is the host of the BAST Training Singing Teachers Talk podcast, mentors for the BAST Training Level 5 qualification, and has presented on topics of Musical Theatre repertoire, authentic Musical Theatre performance, and imposter syndrome for Vocology in Practise and The Sing Space.  

     

    SEE FULL BIO HERE (Add link to the podcast website page) 

     

    Website 

    Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching  

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    15 min
  • 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 studios, a booming YouTube channel, and multiple income streams. From raising your rates with confidence to building an online presence that attracts students worldwide, Zoe breaks down practical strategies to help you earn more while working less. 

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?  

    1:14 What would you if you won the lottery?  

    3:44 Turning a crisis into a transformation     

    16:00 Setting your prices   

    25:15 Youtube Vs Instagram 

    39:47 Standing out in the crow  

    41:33 Monetising Youtube 

    50:35 Making the first step  

    55:33 Zoe’s Vocal Coach Accelerator Programme  

     

     About the presenter, click HERE

     

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.227 Following Your Bliss: ow to Align Your Life and Business with Gemma Sugrue  

    Singers Having Coffee Podcast Ep.6 Mistakes, Myths & the importance of vowels with Gemma Sugrue 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.79 How to Price Your Business in a Cost of Living Crisis with Mark Peacock 

    Thomann Shure Microphone  

    MyMusicStaff  

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.93 How to Organise Your Singing Studio Business with My Music Staff 

    Zoom 

    Singers Having Coffee Podcast  

     

    ABOUT THE GUEST 

     

    Zoe Stibi is a business coach and vocal pedagogue with 18+ years’ experience teaching singers across four countries. After rebuilding her music studio five times—and reinventing her entire business during 2020—she discovered that success requires not just talent, but structure. Today, she’s turned a 7-day grind into a sustainable 4-day workweek with creative time, balance, and six-figure revenue, and now helps other music teachers do the same. 

    As a Certified Estill Master Trainer with a Master’s in Musical Theatre from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Zoe makes vocal technique accessible and empowering. She has guided students into top programs including BRITS School and RADA, and teaches across classical, musical theatre, pop, and CCM. Having overcome her own vocal injuries, she brings both technical expertise and empathy to her work—showing singers and teachers what’s possible when artistry meets the right systems. 

    SEE FULL BIO HERE

     

    Website 

    Youtube 

    Instagram: @zoestibivocalcoach 

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 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 moments of joy, curiosity, and connection. In this episode, Alexa shares 10 practical ways to make singing lessons more enjoyable for students of all ages. From playful games and tongue twisters to using props, humour, and mindful moments, these ideas keep lessons fresh and engaging.

    Discover how to balance progress with play, while building a safe space where singers feel supported and confident. You’ll come away with strategies that make lessons more memorable, effective, and truly enjoyable. 

     

     About the presenter, click HERE


    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

     Scales and Arpeggios from The Aristocats  

    Example: My Mind by Yebba  

    Jenevora Williams  

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.156 Part Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios 

    Guns and Ships from Hamilton 

    Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. 159 How Toys and Props can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons 

     

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Alexa runs a singing tuition practice in the South of England, and is a singing tutor at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools – Italia Conti, where she also regularly panels auditions and assessments. Alexa is the host of the BAST Training Singing Teachers Talk podcast, mentors for the BAST Training Level 5 qualification, and has presented on topics of Musical Theatre repertoire, authentic Musical Theatre performance, and imposter syndrome for Vocology in Practise and The Sing Space.

    SEE FULL BIO HERE 


    Website

    Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    24 min
  • 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 business mentor to explore how she’s turned her own career pivots into powerful lessons for others. From wedding singer to studio owner, online educator to branding coach, Gemma has never been afraid to follow her curiosity and shed what no longer feels aligned.

    She shares how we can tune into our energy, recognise when it’s time for change, and build the trust muscle needed to step into something new. If you’ve ever felt pulled towards a different path, struggled with balancing security and creativity, or wondered how to make your business feel more you, this conversation will leave you inspired, encouraged, and ready to take the next step.

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

    2:44 How did Gemma get to where she is now?

    7:27 How do you recognise when your are in alignment with bliss?

    13:29 How can I make the first step to change?

    16:30 The transferable skills of life coaching

    19:14 What is a common theme between vocal coaches?

    20:44 Reinventing yourself

    23:07 How to have difficult conversations to find alignment

    25:49 How can we pull on all of our interests as vocal coaches?

    28:40 What’s it actually like working with Gemma?

    36:28 A success story

    About the presenter, click HERE

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

    Voice Works

    Pro Vocal Artist

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.8 The Natural Entrepreneur with Gemma Sugrue

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.46 How to Develop Lasting and Positive Habits with Gemma Sugrue

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.118 Mastering Mix Voice and Belt with Gemma Sugrue

    Chris Johnson

    Teach Voice

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.213 Medicine to Music: A Journey Back to A Creative Calling with Estelle Idoko

    Tommy Ludgate

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.49 Unlocking Your Creative Potential with Tommy Ludgate

    Singing Teachers Talk Ep.195 How Unlocking Your True Values Can Transform Your Teaching and Life with Louise Callin

    Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zealand

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Encouraged by her mum to “follow her bliss,” Gemma began touring the world at 17 as the singer in an Irish dance show. After earning her degree and master’s in classical music, she co-founded a successful singing school in Ireland, guiding students who went on to become acclaimed artists and stars. Her career has spanned performing on dream stages worldwide, releasing a debut jazz album, lecturing, and coaching artists internationally. She later launched an online business supporting musicians to share their work. Now back in Ireland, Gemma is an accredited leadership coach, working with coaches who share her passion for growth, creativity, and joy.

    SEE FULL BIO HERE

    Website

    Youtube

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    44 min
  • 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, spark creativity, and streamline admin — without losing the vital human connection that makes teaching so powerful. From lesson planning and practice tools to lyric writing and accountability, find out how AI can become a helpful ally in your teaching toolkit. 

    WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

    1:24 What can AI NOT do?

    14:02 How can we use AI positively as singing teachers?

    27:42 Helpful AI tools

    33:30 Are there any loopholes?

    41:23 How can teachers continue to advocate for the arts in the face of AI?

     About the presenter, click HERE

    RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

    Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.222 The Rise of AI: What It Means for Singers and Teachers

    ChatGPT

    Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.155 & 156 Part One & Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios

    Suno

    Udio

    Midjourney

    Stability AI

    Canva

    Tonara

    Erol Studios

    Sing Scope

    Yousician

    TuneCore

    Sound Cloud

    Deezer

    Singing Teachers Talk Podcast Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and Healing

    Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross

    Independent Society of Musicians

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Dr Rachael Drury is a violinist, educator and researcher specialising in the evolving relationship between music, technology and the law. Rachael’s successful career as a musician has seen her perform with ensembles like the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic, and in 2019 she returned to academia to explore how new technologies are reshaping the music industry. Her PhD at the University of Liverpool focused on the legal and economic impact of generative AI on copyright, authorship and musicians' livelihoods. Rachael now teaches across music industry studies and performance, while also serving as Senior Researcher and AI Officer at the Independent Society of Musicians. Her work informs copyright policy and creative rights, and she regularly speaks at national and international events. She is passionate about supporting musicians, students and teachers as they navigate the fast-changing digital music landscape.

    SEE FULL BIO HERE

    E: [email protected]

    Instagram: @rachael_drury

     

    🎁 Free Resource: Get your copy of How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence — a practical guide to help you understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice.  >>> DOWNLOAD HERE

    At BAST Training, we help singers turn their experience into a meaningful teaching career. Building the confidence, knowledge, and real-world skills to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    “The BAST Advanced Foundation has given me more than the tools I need to teach — it’s given me confidence, a community, and a future.” Jess McGlinchey, UK

    Start with the foundations >>> ENROL NOW

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    48 min

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