Singing Teachers Talk

In this solo episode, Alexa unveils a brand-new podcast feature all about repertoire. But why is choosing the right song so much more than just picking a tune your student likes?Join Alexa as she shares 10 songs for a range of student needs.  

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 

1:27 Should singing teachers assign repertoire?  

2:14 What might we want to consider when suggesting repertoire to singers?  

6:37 Alexa’s 10 song selections  

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RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

Kaya Herstad Carney 

Dr Jenevora Williams  

Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Jenevora Williams  

Joanne Bozeman 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.102 Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman 

The Great Gatsby  

Jason Robert Brown 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney 

Musicnotes 

Natalie Weiss  

ABOUT THE GUEST 

After graduating with a BA Musical Theatre degree, Alexa Terry donned her sailor’s cap and performed as a lead soloist on cruise ships travelling the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Baltic seas. She trod the boards in London’s West End as the protagonist in a new Musical Theatre project, studied as a librettist with Book, Music and Lyrics (BML), and has written for the likes of BritishTheatre.com as a reviewer.  

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 entry auditions. 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.  

Website: www.aterryvocalcoaching.com 

Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching 

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This week, Alexa is chatting with singing teacher and performer of stage and screen - Becca Luter, about mastering the art of stress-free self-taping for auditions. Discover valuable tips and techniques to enhance the audition process for you and your students, from setting up the perfect environment to building a rapport through the screen. Tune in and learn how to turn audition anxiety into creative success! 

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 

0:56 How can a performer adapt to recording self tapes?  

4:53 How can performers pace a self-tape recording?  

7:33 How can performers tell when they’ve recorded a good self-tape? 

8:57 How can a performer build a rapport with a panel through a screen? 

12:52 What equipment does a singer need  

23:05 How much editing is required? 

26:19 Advice for ‘technophobes’ 

27:36 Where should singers direct their performance?  

29:55 How to get used to watching yourself back 

32:46 Balancing a teaching and performance career 

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RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

iMovie 

YouCut 

Garageband  

Adobe Express  

Emily Kristen Morris  

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.200 The Secret to Powerful Belting and Seamless Mixing with Emily Kristen Morris 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.154 Managing Imposter Syndrome, Low Confidence and Overwhelm as Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry 

Ben Mann 

Italia Conti 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Rebecca is a graduate of Bird College with experience on both stage and screen. She has graced the stage at renowned venues such as New York's iconic '54 Below’ and London’s 'The Crazy Coqs,’ and has played Jan in Grease onboard Harmony of the Seas. In addition to her performance career, Rebecca shares her expertise by teaching singing, both privately and at Italia Conti Drama School, inspiring the next generation of vocalists.  

Instagram: @rebeccaluter 

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Vocal Range – What the Fach?! Ever wondered what really defines a singer’s voice type? In this episode, BAST founder Line Hilton demystifies the world of vocal fach—but is it really all about range? From booming basses to soaring sopranos, discover the roles of tone and timbre, hear some of the exercises we can offer in the studio to help a singer expand their vocal range, and get to know where might raise ‘vocal health’ red flags.

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

0:30 What is a ‘fach?’

4:30 How do we know what fach we are?

10:58 Do we always need to assign a fach?

14:27 What are the typical ranges of each fach?

21:06 What does ‘alto’ really mean?

23:10 Measuring a singer’s range

27:35 What is intrinsically happening when we sing across the range?

30:35 Range for a child Vs an adult

34:57 How can we extend range?

43:36 Range Red Flags

About the presenter click HERE

RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

Kaya Herstad Carney

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.103 How to ‘Measure’ a Singer with Kaya Herstad Carney

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah Algoet

Jenevora Williams

(Third Edition) Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Jenevora Williams

Singing Teachers Talk - Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. 73 The Best Vocal Exercises for Laryngeal Stability with Line Hilton

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. 83 The Best Vocal Exercises for Sick Voices with Line Hilton

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.113 The Best Vocal Exercises for Chest Voice with Line Hilton

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.114 The Best Vocal Exercises for Head Voice with Line Hilton

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.115 The Best Vocal Exercises for the Transition with Line Hilton

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.140 The Best Vocal Exercises for Pitch Accuracy Training with Line Hilton

BAST Blog - Singing and The Premenstrual Voice

Lori Sonnenberg 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.199 The Truth About Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Insights from Dr 

Chris Johnson & Teach Voice

Spotlight

Website: www.inehilton.com

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Could a hidden tongue tie be holding your singers back? In this episode, certified orofacial myology specialist Jessica Luffey reveals how tongue ties impact vocal freedom - and it’s more common than you might think. Discover how to spot a tongue tie with a simple self-assessment, the surprising symptoms that could be affecting your singers, and why the right treatment could transform their voice. Are you missing this crucial piece of the vocal puzzle? Tune in to find out!  

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 

1:04 What is a tongue tie?

2:15 What causes a tongue tie?

4:52 Tongue Tie Self-Assessment

18:44 Singing symptoms

25:00 Can vocal technique help ?

35:31 Is there a link between tongue tie and vocal injury?

38:03 Surgery for tongue tie

40:41 An insight to myofunctional training for tongue ties

49:19 What’s the biggest misconception about tongue ties?

About the presenter click HERE

RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

Jennie Morton

STT Ep.40 Integrated Skills: Teaching Singing to Dancers

STT Eps.149 & 150 Finding the Best Posture and Alignment for Singing

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

Dr Montrose

Dr Lori Sonnenberg

STT Ep.199 The Truth About Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Sarah Algoet

STT Ep.201 Working with Hypermobile Singers

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ms. Luffey grew up immersed in the dental and medical fields. While pursuing a career as a professional opera singer, she found the world of myology and has since used her unique set of skills and insights to bridge new ideas between the two worlds. Ms. Luffey’s extensive practical education includes being trained by the world’s top myo, dental/ortho, and tongue tie experts, authors, and educationalists including Dr. Soroush Zaghi, Dr. Richard Baxter, Dr. Micheal Gelb & associates, Sanda Valcu-Pinkerton, and Sandra Coulson among others. Her expertise and work has even been featured directly in Dr. Baxter’s blog (full article: https://tonguetieal.com/can-tongue-tie-impact-singing-and-vocal-quality

Ms. Luffey has performed many of the opera world’s most well-known and loved leading women. She has won or placed in the finals of numerous national competitions including: Jensen Vocal Competition, Gerda Lissner Competition, Premiere Opera Competition, Delta Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, Harold Haugh Comic Opera Competition, Orpheus Vocal Competition and NATS National Student Auditions. 

With over twelve years of specialisation in multiple disciplines such as advanced breathing and muscular isolation techniques, Ms. Luffey especially enjoys working closely with professional musicians to facilitate and maintain healthy oral and pharyngal-cavity shape and advanced tongue training.

myoforsingers.com 

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Did you know that hypermobility can impact vocal technique, breath control, and even performance anxiety? In this episode, voice coach and viral blogger Sarah Algoet discusses the surprising ways hypermobility affects singers—both as a gift and a challenge. Tune in to discover insights, practical approaches, and how teachers can better support hypermobile singers!

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

2:10 What is hypermobility?

10:21 Using the Beighton Score

16:00 Who is more likely to have it?

17:00 Possible benefits and challenges 

35:52 A polyvagal drill exercise

42:25 How can voice training help?

53:06 What teachers need to consider

59:28 Resources & Sarah’s library

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RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

Ehlers-Danlos Support UK

Imogen Roux

EDS Webinar: Voice, Breath and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges

Celest Pereira

Connected Singing

Sarah's Blog: Hypermobile Singers

Beighton Score

SST Eps.155 & 156 Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios

The Fibro Guy

Focus On Event: Hypermobility and the Voice

Tracy Jeffery

Journal of Singing

I Have Had to Stop Singing Because I Can’t Take the Pain

Bjorn Poels & Z-Health

STT Ep.144 Exploring the Benefits of Sound Healing

Jessica Luffey

Emily Kirkcaldy

SST Ep.138 Exploring the Benefits of The Alexander Technique

STT Ep.63 Developing a Singer’s Self Awareness and Clarifying Intention

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Sarah Algoet is a voice teacher with over 20 years of experience, blending fun, engaging learning with science-backed techniques for lasting results. Her personalised approach draws from various methods to suit each singer, whether beginners discovering their voice or professionals refining their artistry.

She takes a holistic view, recognising the mind-body connection in singing. Like an elite athlete’s coach, she helps singers build strength, flexibility, and endurance for peak performance. For Sarah, vocal coaching is about more than technique—it’s about storytelling, self-expression, and confidence, ensuring every singer’s voice is heard.

singsing.be/onlinecourses

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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 

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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

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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 informs her work coaching singers for leading West End roles. She also consults for several top theatrical agencies and producers. In addition to coaching, she manages a small roster of music artists, supporting them in all aspects of their development, branding, promotion, and strategy. Her passion lies in empowering singers to elevate their careers by helping them reach their full artistic and technical potential.

Website: jairamagevoice.com

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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 

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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.

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