Latest Vocalcoach Podcast Episodes
Ep.169 How to Use Gesture for Better Singing with Heather Baker
Singing Teachers Talk - July 09, 2024 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHeather Baker, Founding Director of the Institute for Vocal Advancement, explains how gestures enhance vocal training by providing an additional modality for the brain to learn new vocal skills. She explores the connection between gestures and the brain, sharing examples of personalised and mean...
Ep.168 Pros and Cons of Quick Fixes in Singing with Line Hilton
Singing Teachers Talk - July 02, 2024 23:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlexa is joined by Line Hilton to discuss the concept of quick fixes in singing. They explore when it might be appropriate to use a quick fix, such as in auditions or performances, and when it might not be advisable, such as when dealing with a sore throat. They also discuss the importance of un...
119: How To Sing With Mix Voice Part 1
Rock Your Voice Podcast - June 26, 2024 09:04 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this session we look at what mix voice is, how to access it and how to use it with ease. We look at how mix voice techniques can help to eliminate vocal cracks and pops, and also help you build confidence in your vocal power and singing range. Mix is so much fun when done correctly, and s...
Ep.167 Understanding Nasality and Perception in the Singing Voice with Dr Nicholas Perna
Singing Teachers Talk - June 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAlexa is joined by Dr Nicholas Perna to talk about nasality. They discuss and unravel the mysteries of the nose’s role in vocal production. From debunking myths about nasal resonance to exploring the benefits of nasal airflow, Dr Perna’s insights will challenge your assumptions and expand your u...
118: Do You Need A Voice Coach, Singing Teacher or Mentor?
Rock Your Voice Podcast - June 21, 2024 07:36 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat do you need at the current stage in your journey? What is the difference between a voice coach, a singing teacher, a mentor, an Artist Development Coach? I've passed through several of these roles as my career progressed and today I'm talking about what I consider to be the differences, a...
117: How To Be A Successful Singer
Rock Your Voice Podcast - June 19, 2024 07:18 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode we look at how to be a singer! This is a BIG question, that starts with YOU, your goals, your drive and your connection to music and singing. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and practical advice to h...
Ep.166 Overcoming Self-Consciousness in Singing with Becky Gilhespie
Singing Teachers Talk - June 19, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBecky Gilhespie returns to the Singing Teachers Talk podcast to help us overcome our self-consciousness in singing. Becky is an experienced vocal coach working with touring artists, actors, and singers of all levels, having run studios in London and Sydney, and teaching at the Academy of Contemp...
116: How To Sing or Speak With Confidence Part 2
Rock Your Voice Podcast - June 14, 2024 10:49 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIs it a fact or a fear? In this episode we continue to break down the incredible Moneyball quote and how the mindset can affect your performance. We look at the tools to discover whether performance anxiety is based on fact or fear, and what skills and mindset approaches you can use to count...
115: How To Sing or Speak with Confidence
Rock Your Voice Podcast - June 12, 2024 07:25 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis quote from Moneyball blew my mind, as it is SO true when it comes to the music business as well as in sports. For signed artists this one can really hit home, for anyone wanting more confidence in their voice whether it be for speaking or singing, this quote got me really fired up to shar...
Ep.165 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part Two
Singing Teachers Talk - June 11, 2024 23:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe wonderful Dr Molly Gebrian is sticking around for part two of her chat with Alexa on the science of learning and practising, this week telling us all about practice habits, the memory, mental practice and much more. She highlights the importance of mental practice, shares resources, and talk...
114: How To Rock A Mic
Rock Your Voice Podcast - June 09, 2024 14:09 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode we look at proper mic technique for a gig or speaking at a public event. There are a few very basic things that you can take into your own hands immediately that will give you confidence on stage, help you make friends with the sound crew and get your audience on side immediate...
Ep.164 Music and the Brain: The Science of Learning & Practice with Dr Molly Gebrian Part One
Singing Teachers Talk - June 04, 2024 23:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDr. Molly Gebrian joins Alexa on the Singing Teachers Talk podcast for the first of a two parter to discuss the neuroscience of learning and its application to teaching and practising. The conversation covers brain organisation, neural pathways, myelin, learning processes, the impact of age on l...
113: Breathing Challenge with Carrie Underwood Vocal
Rock Your Voice Podcast - May 29, 2024 20:43 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOK this is a fun one! Thank you Carrie for this epic vocal delivery and Thank you Wendell Mobley for writing such a beautiful song. Here's some breath work for you that you can immediately apply to a really challenging vocal part and also use it towards looking at flips and breaks that add a...
Ep.163 How to Sing and Teach Folk with Anna Tabbush
Singing Teachers Talk - May 29, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFolk singer and teacher, Anna Tabbush joins Alexa to share insights into the world of folk music, its historical context, lyrical content, vocal techniques, and teaching methods. The pair discuss the origins of folk music, its storytelling function, and the distinction between folk and pop music...
Breath Work with Bill Withers
Rock Your Voice Podcast - May 27, 2024 20:25 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you tried my Bill Withers Breathing Challenge? Everyone loves this song, and just recently I noticed some EXTRAAAAA long notes at the end! So here are some breathing techniques and an immediately actionable way to put them to good use thanks to the amazing music, skills and talent of the...
112 Breath Work with Bill Withers
Rock Your Voice Podcast - May 27, 2024 20:25 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you tried my Bill Withers Breathing Challenge? Everyone loves this song, and just recently I noticed some EXTRAAAAA long notes at the end! So here are some breathing techniques and an immediately actionable way to put them to good use thanks to the amazing music, skills and talent of the...
Ep.162 Voices of the South West: Building Community with Rose Kimberley & Claire Williamson from the SouthWest Voice Hub
Singing Teachers Talk - May 21, 2024 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRose Kimberly and Claire Williamson join Alexa to discuss the South West Voice Hub, a network they created to connect voice practitioners and singers in the South West of the UK. The hub aims to provide a local network for all things voice-related, including referrals, training, and support. The...
Ep.161 From Speech to Song: Training the Spoken Voice Vs the Singing Voice with SLP Elle Holiday
Singing Teachers Talk - May 14, 2024 23:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsVocal Labs director Elle Holiday joins Alexa this week all the way from Adelaide in South Australia. Elle is a voice-specialising speech pathologist and singing teacher whose methodology is customised and based on evidence, focusing on retraining vocal techniques, enhancing performance stamina, ...
Ep.160 Tuning into Trauma: Strategies for Singing Teachers with Psychologist Dr. Lydia Stone
Singing Teachers Talk - May 08, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this week's episode Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lydia Stone, joins Alexa Terry to discuss the topic of trauma. Lydia specialises in working with fostered and adopted children and families, she also runs a choir and is currently on the BAST Training Level 5 qualification course. Lydia...
Ep. 159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Singing Teachers Talk - April 30, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKaya Herstad-Carney returns to the podcast but this time she’s brought her Mary Poppins bag full of weird things. Join Alexa and Kaya as they discuss the props you can use as a singing teacher, the benefits they have on students learning, and how best to utilise them in your singing lessons. K...
Ep.159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons with Kaya Herstad-Carney
Singing Teachers Talk - April 30, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKaya Herstad-Carney returns to the podcast but this time she’s brought her Mary Poppins bag of tricks. Join Alexa and Kaya as they discuss the gadgets and props you can use as a singing teacher, the benefits they have to the student's voice and learning, and how best to utilise them in your sing...
111: What You Can Learn From Attending A Retreat
Rock Your Voice Podcast - April 29, 2024 20:39 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin us on this episode as we look at why attending a songwriting and singing retreat can entirely change your trajectory as an artist. Whether you're an aspiring musician or a seasoned songwriter, attending a retreat offers an immersive experience like no other. We explore the invaluable less...
Ep.158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton
Singing Teachers Talk - April 23, 2024 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAmy Walton, with expertise in musical literacy and keyboard skills, joins Alexa to explore essential music theory and piano skills for singing teachers. Trained in jazz performance, she reshaped curriculum at the Academy of Contemporary Music and teaches at Toronto's Singers Edge. KEY TAKEAWAY...
Ep. 158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton
Singing Teachers Talk - April 23, 2024 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAmy Walton, with expertise in musical literacy and keyboard skills, joins Alexa to explore essential music theory and piano skills for singing teachers. Trained in jazz performance, she reshaped curriculum at the Academy of Contemporary Music and teaches at Toronto's Singers Edge. KEY TAKEAWAYS...
110: Am I Enough as JUST A Singer
Rock Your Voice Podcast - April 18, 2024 14:12 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis comes up a LOT with clients I work with, and sadly more with females than males. For some reason there is a feeling that JUST being the singer isn't enough to cut it as a musician, and that it is necessary to be playing an instrument as well as the front person. Don't get me wrong, lear...
Ep.157 What Singing Teachers Need to Know about NATS with Dr Kari Ragan
Singing Teachers Talk - April 16, 2024 23:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDr. Kari Ragan, is a voice teacher and rehab specialist, Master Teacher for National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Intern Program, co-founder of Northwest Voice Conference. She joins Alexa to discuss NATS’ mission, benefits of membership, and the upcoming conference. Also, insights o...
Ep.156 Part Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
Singing Teachers Talk - April 09, 2024 23:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDr Shannon Coates is with us for part two of this discussion on building neurodiversity inclusive voice studios and we're picking up just where we left off last week. Shannon is a singer, voice teacher, and educator who began developing training and educational resources specifically for indepen...
109 - The Law of Rock n Roll with Kurt Dahl AKA Lawyer Drummer
Rock Your Voice Podcast - April 03, 2024 14:14 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn today’s episode I’m joined by Kurt Dahl aka The Lawyer Drummer. We talk about the legal side of the business as well as learn about his experience in the industry as a successful musician. Whether you are just starting out, or have established your career in the world of music, this podca...
Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates
Singing Teachers Talk - April 02, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDr Shannon Coates will be keeping us company over the next two weeks to help us understand how we can build neurodiversity-inclusive voice studios. Shannon is a singer, voice teacher, and educator who began developing training and educational resources specifically for independent voice teachers...
108 Fastest Vocal Warmup For All Singers
Rock Your Voice Podcast - March 27, 2024 20:22 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSometimes I'm asked, is there a quick cheat for warming up, are there ways to get my voice ready quickly?? Well, because you should never skip a warm up, I wanted to make sure the impatient singers (LIKE ME! ) have something to use instead of skipping a warm up altogether! Welcome to 'The Fas...