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Hosted by BAST Training expect interviews and conversations to inspire and inform singing teachers and singers who are ready to teach. ABOUT BAST TRAINING We are here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills, understanding and qualifications required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill. Start with the Foundition course or level up into a Level 5 qualification. https://basttraining.com | info@basttraining.com | FB & IG @basttraining

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November 10, 202658 min

Ep.285 Can AI Teach You to Sing? with Sergey Kühne from Singing Carrots

Could AI be the future of singing education, or is there something about human connection that technology simply can't replace? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Sergey, founder of Singing Carrots, an AI-powered singing platform helping people build confidence and develop their voices. They explore the journey behind Singing Carrots, some of the data collected, and how AI is changing the way people learn to sing. But can technology really replace a singing teacher, and what opportunities might it offer vocal coaches? Tune in to discover how AI could shape the future of singing education, and let us know what you think. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:06 Naming ‘Singing Carrots’ 5:15 The AI argument 12:25 Singing Carrots: The process of discovery 22:10 What Singing Carrots offers: development, content & success tracking 38:19 The AI singing teacher: How nuanced can it be? 42:36 Corporate to Self-employment: creating an AI subscription 51:28 Creating an AI powered product: Advice to singing teachers About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Folding Burritos Claudia Rolando Dominika Zawada Selina van Woerkom Linor Oren Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.270 How to Help Singers Overcome Fear and Build Confidence with Linor Oren The Intelligent Vocalist Podcast Voce Vista Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. 222: "The Rise of AI: What It Means for Singers & Teachers with Rachael Drury Singing Teachers talk - Ep.Ep. 226: "The Rise of AI: Practical Tools and Strategies for the Singing Teacher with Rachael Drury ABOUT THE GUEST Sergey Kuhne is an entrepreneur, engineer, musician, husband and father, and the founder of Singing Carrots, an AI vocal coach. Before Singing Carrots, he spent 15 years in big tech, six of them at Booking.com. Now he's exploring how AI can make vocal coaching feel safe and personal. 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

November 4, 202619 min

Ep.284 Finding the Right Repertoire: What SIX Can Teach Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry

How do you choose the right repertoire for musical theatre auditions? In this episode of Singing Teachers Talk , we explore the many musical styles of contemporary musical theatre, using SIX the Musical and its six queens as our inspiration. From Beyoncé and Avril Lavigne to Adele and Alicia Keys, discover how pop influences, vocal demands, character and storytelling can help shape repertoire choices. Plus, pick up practical repertoire-searching tips and song suggestions to expand your singing teacher toolbox, whether you teach musical theatre, pop or other contemporary commercial music (CCM) styles. About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.174 Demystifying Tax for the Self-Employed Singing Teachers with Accountant Andy Muckett Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.258 10 Plus ‘Legit’ Songs for Musical Theatre Singers with Alexa Terry So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre by Amanda Flynn Amanda Flynn Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.133 Mastering Belt in Musical Theatre Singing Teachers talk - Rep eps Six the musical Amelia Carr Musical Theatre Resources Theatre Trip Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Article musicnotes.com ABOUT THE GUEST Alexa is the Deputy Head of Singing at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools - Italia Conti, and she also runs a private singing tuition practice in the South of England. In addition, Alexa is the host of BAST Training’s Singing Teachers Talk podcast, and acts as both unit tutor and mentor for their level 5 vocational singing teaching qualification, as well as mentoring on their foundation course.[Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break]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 has also presented on topics of Musical Theatre repertoire, authentic Musical Theatre performance, and imposter syndrome for Vocology in Practice and The Sing Space; and at the BAST Intensive Weekend of Summer 2026, Alexa delivered talks in diagnosing and assessing voices and choosing repertoire to build technique. 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

October 28, 202649 min

Ep.283 Exploring Gender-Affirming Voice and Vocal Identity with Renée Yoxon

What does it really mean to help someone find a voice that feels like their own? This week, Alexa is joined by gender-affirming voice specialist - Renée Yoxon - to explore the fascinating relationship between voice, gender and identity. From rethinking traditional approaches to vocal training to creating more inclusive spaces for singers, Renée shares fresh perspectives that might just challenge the way we think about the voice, as well as giving us an insight to her book ‘The Trans Voice Practice Journal.’ Whether you're already working with trans and non-binary singers or simply looking to broaden your understanding, this is a conversation every singing teacher can learn from. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:00 Book Review: The Trans Voice Practice Journal by Renee Yoxon 6:33 From physics to gender-affirming voice work 9:00 What is gender-affirming voice work? 12:28 Why is it important to play with gender expression? 16:07 How transferable are speaking voice exercises to singing? 18:01 Understanding hormone replacement therapy 23:57 An insight into gender-affirming voice work in practice 32:34 Creating inclusive learning spaces 37:57 Leveraging online platforms 39:54 Creating The Trans Voice Practice Journal About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith Eli Conley Peter Fullerton Stephen Davidson The Transmasculine Voice: A Guide to Vocal Euphoria by Stephen Davidson Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.175 Understanding the Transmasculine Voice with Stephen Davidson The Singing Teacher's Guide to Transgender Voices by Liz Jackson & Brian Kremer Queering Vocal Pedagogy: A Handbook for Teaching Trans and Genderqueer Singers and Fostering Gender-Affirming Spaces by William Sauerland Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.68 Training Transgender Voices with Dr Felix Graham ASHA ABOUT THE GUEST Renée Yoxon (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary, and disabled gender-affirming voice teacher based in Montreal. They have taught voice since 2008, and since 2019 have focused on helping trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people create speaking voices they love. Renée is known for explaining complicated concepts in plain language, and for an approach that lets each student decide what their own voice should sound like. Their online courses have reached nearly 2,000 students worldwide, and they have trained over 100 voice teachers and speech-language pathologists. Renée is the author of The Trans Voice Practice Journal (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2026) and was named Canada's Inspiring Person of the Year at the 2026 INSPIRE Awards. Learn more at reneeyoxon.com Website Instagram: @reneeyoxon 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

October 21, 202647 min

Ep.282 How to Support Neurodivergent Singers with Sarah Marrion

How can singing teachers better support neurodivergent singers? In this insightful episode, Alexa is joined by singer, educator and former hospital school deputy head Sarah Marion to explore neurodiversity in singing lessons. From ADHD, autism, Tourette’s and anxiety, to sensory overload, perfectionism and performance overwhelm, Sarah shares practical ways teachers can create safer, more flexible and inclusive learning environments. Discover why structure and preparation matter, how music can support communication and connection, and why focusing on each singer’s individual ‘superpowers’ can transform the way we teach. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 7:33 What is a hospital school? 8:02 The role of music in education and neurodiversity 17:34 Supporting singers with ADHD 19:26 Supporting singers with autism and Tourrette’s 22:42 Recognising the signs of overwhelm 24:00 Preparation, predictability and structuring the singing lesson 30:27 Supporting neurodivergent singers in rehearsals and auditions 31:43 Helping neurodivergent singers with organisation 36:34 The neurodivergent teacher 38:44 Rethinking professionalism and making adaptations About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Alternative Provision Huh - The Importance to the Arts and Wider Opportunities’ by Myatt and John Tomsett Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.280 What Singing Teachers Need to Understand About Performance Anxiety with Mel Toy ABOUT THE GUEST Sarah is a Wirral-based singer and pianist with a lifelong passion for music and performance. In her twenties, based in Manchester she performed extensively with bands, session work and solo gigs, including a stint working abroad. Sarah is a classically trained singer to post graduate level. Following her performing career, Sarah dedicated 30 years to teaching music in Wirral comprehensive schools. During this time, she led numerous school productions and successfully prepared students for GCSE music examinations, inspiring a new generation of musicians. During the last 10 years in education Sarah became a Deputy Headteacher in a hospital school specialising in Trauma Informed Teaching, creating teaching toolkits for reducing anxiety in young people with poor mental health, often comorbid with a diagnosis of neurodiversity. Sarah now combines her time between performing, 1:1 Teaching and has a mentor role with the SSAT. [Schools Students and Teachers Network] Youtube Instagram: @sarah_marrion_sings 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

October 14, 202632 min

Ep.281 Becoming Céline: Preparing the Voice for Titanique with Corrine Priest

What does it take to be ready to step into multiple roles in the musical theatre industry Today, Alexa is joined by West End performer and vocal coach Corinne Priest to talk about her time in Titanique , where she covered Céline Dion, Rose and Molly Brown alongside her role as a backing vocalist. Corinne shares how she prepared to embody Céline’s unmistakable vocal style, the realities of switching between multiple tracks, and why making a role fit your own voice is so important. They also explore the growing vocal demands of musical theatre, life as a swing, and what it takes to build the versatility and vocal sustainability needed for eight shows a week. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:33 Corrine’s favourite song in a contract so far 2:18 Corrine’s journey into the Musical Theatre industry 4:15 Representation: drama school and agencies 7:45 Titanique 23:24 Impersonation as a training tool 24:30 Vocal coaching Vs performing 26:25 Corrine’s top tip for current musical theatre demands 29:45 Corrine’s contract wish list About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS London School of Musical Theatre (LSMT) Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.221 How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer with Molly Marie Walsh The Criterion Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.279 On Vocal Crashes, Career Lessons and Sustainable Singing with Chris Killik Mischief Comedy ABOUT THE GUEST Corrine is a professional Musical Theatre Performer and Vocal Coach, originally from Somerset. Training: London School of Musical Theatre 2025 Vocal Balance Accredited Teacher Corrine is a guest tutor at Urdang Academy and full time Singing Teacher at Emil Dale Academy, and also teaches private 1:1s. Credits include: BGV2, cover Celine Dion, Rose and Molly Brown in Titanique the Musical (Criterion Theatre, Lido2Paris), Beauty in Beauty and the Beast (Playhouse Theatre), Swing, cover Sister Mary Robert, cover Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act (UK Tour), Workshop of Disruption (Park Theatre), Fairy Queen / Resident Director in Claus The Musical (The Lowry), Ensemble in Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre), Dance Captain in Les Misérables: The Staged Concert (Sondheim Theatre), Elizabeth Benning in Young Frankenstein (English Theatre Frankfurt), Swing, cover Fantine, cover Gavroche, assistant Dance Captain, assistant Children's Director, in Les Misérables (UK & International Tour), Lucy in Can't Stop It (The Other Palace), Lucy in Ushers: The Front of House Musical (Edinburgh Fringe & Arts Theatre), Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (Blackpool Opera House), Soloist in Stephen Sondheim 85th Birthday Gala (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), cast in God: The Stephen Sondheim Parody (London Theatre), Amy Thomas in Girlfriends (Union Theatre), Lead Vocalist onboard Holland America Line, and Viv Nicholson in Spend Spend Spend (Bridewell Theatre). Corrine won The Stephen Sondheim Student Performer of the Year award and more recently won a What's Onstage Angel award in 2021. Corrine also recorded the critically acclaimed one-woman song-cycle Heart of Winter, available on iTunes and Spotify. Website Instagram: @corrinepriest @coachingwithcorrine 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

October 6, 202658 min

Ep.280 What Singing Teachers Need to Understand About Performance Anxiety with Mel Toy

What if performance anxiety isn’t just about what happens on stage? In this episode, Alexa is joined by performance rehabilitation coach and PhD researcher Mel Toy to dig beneath the surface of music performance anxiety. They unpack the surprising factors that can shape anxiety, why common advice doesn’t always help, and how singers and teachers can approach performance with more curiosity, compassion and individuality. They also discuss the surprising impact of noise, sleep and everyday life and why anxiety isn’t always easy to spot. A thought-provoking conversation for singing teachers and performers that challenges some common assumptions about anxiety and performance. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:05 ‘Music Performance Anxiety’ as a social anxiety disorder 8:52 Creating well-being environments for learning 12:40 A note on cognitive reframing 24:52 Anxiety contributors 31:16 Spotting anxiety 35:05: Stress and progress 46:30 What about when it’s the teacher who is anxious? 51:23 Mel’s research About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singer & the Self Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.271 Singer & the Self: Rethinking Singing Teacher CPD with Becky Gilhespie Cat Ogden The Singer’s Guide Podcast by Tessa Smith - Trust the Process: Alexa Terry on Unfinished Sounds and Developing Your Voice This is your Brain on Food by Dr Uma Naidoo Wendy Parr Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.94 Developing The Singer Into an Artist with Wendy Parr Lydia Hart Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.277 Identity, Self-Worth and Burnout in the Performing Arts with Claire Cannon ABOUT THE GUEST Mel Toy is an experienced voice and performance coach, voice massage practitioner, and vocal health specialist dedicated to empowering artists and performers to unlock their creative potential. With a holistic approach that integrates tailored technical exercises, artistic development, and rehabilitative techniques, Mel works to help clients overcome both physiological and psychological challenges, fostering their creative freedom and promoting vocal wellbeing. In addition to her client-focused work, Mel is a seasoned lecturer in voice and contemporary performance. Since 2018, she has taught at leading institutions, including the British Institute of Modern Music (BIMM Institute London), the Voice Study Centre , and the Eastern Institute of Technology (Hawke's Bay). Through these roles, Mel has guided singers and musicians in developing their vocal technique, performance health, collaborative songwriting, and career strategies. She also supervises undergraduate and Master's theses and serves as a reviewer for the Sages Music and Science Journal. As part of her international teaching experience, Mel has contributed to the European Vocal Camp and joined the team in 2025 for the launch of their Asia-Pacific camp. Mel is a certified Vocal Coach through the Institute of Vocal Advancement and Modern Vocal Training , as well as a Vocal Health Habilitation Practitioner with Vocal Health Education . She has also delivered masterclasses on Music Performance Anxiety, Performance Psychology, and Vocal Massage to global audiences, helping vocal coaches, singing teachers, and other support practitioners better assist their clients in managing performance-related stress and anxiety. In addition to her vocal techniques education, Mel is a researcher and academic, holding a BA Hons in Creative Musicianship and an MSc Psychology. She is currently undertaking doctoral research through the Department of Culture, Communication, and Media with University College London’s Institute of Education, investigating the ongoing implications of music performance anxiety on the wellbeing of contemporary singers. Website Social Media: @meltoyvocalcoach 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

September 29, 202640 min

Ep.279 On Vocal Crashes, Career Lessons and Sustainable Singing with Chris Killik

What does it really take to build a sustainable career as a performer? In this episode, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Chris Killik for a warm, funny and refreshingly candid conversation about life in the performing arts. From memorable auditions and unexpected career opportunities to versatility, vocal health and the lessons that only come from experience, Chris shares stories from a career spanning musical theatre, Shakespeare, television and stages across Europe. They also explore how our priorities can shift over time, what it means to truly understand your voice, and why sometimes the most important career moments are the ones you never planned for. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:44 What makes a good audition experience? 1:44 Auditions gone wrong 5:49 Chris’ journey into performing arts 9:29 What did higher education not teach you? 11:45 What does it mean to be versatile? 16:28 The vocal crash 26:57 Performing in the UK Vs Europe 31:16 Setting up The Educated Voice 35:30 Performing and being a Dad 38:20 The remainder of 2026 About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Royal Academy of Music Mary Hammond Jack Shepherd Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Toolbox Physio Ed Chris Johnson Vocal Coach Jeremy Ryan Mossman Tom Burke Anne Marie Speed Maureen Scott Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.263 The Creative Juggler: Singer, Songwriter and Teacher Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.197 Backing Adele and Beyond: The Art and Craft of Backing Vocals Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. Ep.69 Understanding Pregnancy for the Singer and the Self-Employed Associated Studios ABOUT THE GUEST Theatre credits include: Freddie Mercury in Friday Night Fever! (O2 Arena); Wish You Were Dead (National Tour); How to Build a Better Tulip and Return to the Forbidden Planet (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Redemption Room and Iconfidant (Online); Andrew Lloyd Webber Gala (European Tour); Twelfth Night , A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much Ado About Nothing (Park Theatre); The Wind in the Willows (Kew Gardens); Private Lives (Playhouse Theatre, Stockholm); Chicago (City Theatre Stockholm); Jesus Christ Superstar (Turku City Theatre, Finland); The Hired Man (Old Laundry Theatre, Windermere); Love Story (Duchess Theatre); Ash (Arcola Theatre); Sail Away (Lost Musicals, Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler's Wells); Closer Than Ever (Cheltenham Playhouse); Closer (Helsinki Fringe) and Merrie England (Finborough Theatre). Concert credits include: Backing Singer for Elton John's Concert for Diana (Wembley Stadium) and Chess in Concert (Royal Albert Hall). Recording credits include: 12 Tenors ; Love Story (the musical); and his own original music, of which his debut song 'Who Will You Burn For?' reached no. 3 in the iTunes charts. Vocal Coaching Alongside performing, Christopher is a vocal coach who has studied a wide range of vocal methodologies over the years, weaving together the best of each into a rich, multifaceted approach to teaching singing. He previously founded The Educated Voice , a company that ran five-day intensive courses across Scandinavia, bringing over top West End vocal teachers to deliver cutting-edge training in voice technique to international students. He now runs his own vocal coaching practice from his studio in Walthamstow, London. Website Instagram: @christopherkillik 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

September 22, 202646 min

Ep.278 Behind Vocalzone: Singers, Stories, and a Century of Vocal Care with Vocalzone's Maria & George

What’s the story behind one of the best-known vocal products on the market? In this episode, Alexa is joined by Maria and George from Vocalzone to uncover the fascinating history behind the century-old family business, and why its distinctive pastilles have become a backstage staple for performers around the world, including Tom Jones, Katherine Jenkins and Michael Ball. They also get into some of the debates that have divided singers and singing teachers over the years- including the ever-contentious question of menthol - tackling myths, misconceptions and strongly held opinions around vocal care. Expect fascinating history, practical insight and plenty of brilliant behind-the-scenes stories along the way. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:55 The history of Vocalzone 5:37 What’s it like working with family? 7:45 What are the Vocalzone products? 11:32 Safety checks 16:54 What do Vocalzone products actually do? 23:34 The menthol argument 28:10 The other ingredients: myrrh tincture & peppermint oil 31:46 How to properly use the Vocalzone pastilles 38:07 What should singing teachers understand about Vocalzone? About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Vocalzone, Saviours or Destroyers? Line Hilton ABOUT THE GUEST Vocalzone is a vocal care brand with a history stretching back more than a century. Originally formulated in 1907 by William Lloyd for legendary Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, Vocalzone’s distinctive throat pastilles first went on sale in 1912 and have since become a familiar part of the toolkit for singers and professional voice users around the world. Today, Vocalzone produces a range of pastilles, teas and throat spray designed to support hardworking voices, utilised by everyone from singers and actors to broadcasters, teachers and public speakers. With its roots firmly in the performing arts, the brand continues to combine its remarkable heritage with a focus on the needs of modern voice users. Website Social Media: @vocalzonehq 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

September 15, 202644 min

Ep.277 Identity, Self-Worth and Burnout in the Performing Arts with Claire Cannon

What happens when being a singer becomes more than what you do, and starts to define who you are? In this episode, Alexa is joined by vocal coach Claire Cannon to explore the connection between burnout, identity and life in the performing arts. They unpack the idea of identity foreclosure, the pressures of tying self-worth to success, and why burnout is about far more than simply feeling tired. From external validation and industry expectations to the importance of developing a sense of self beyond your work, this conversation offers plenty to reflect on for singers, teachers and anyone whose passion has become their profession. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 3:04 What is burnout? 12:29 Burnout and the self-employed 19:41 Identity foreclosure 26:01 How long does it take to feel burnt out? 29:31 Language and identity 38:15 Burnout and peer pressure About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.72 Become a Vocology in Practice Authorised Teacher with Claire Cannon & Kaya Herstad Carney Vocology in Practice Mental Health UK Burnout Report 2026 ABOUT THE GUEST Claire Cannon is a professional vocal coach, mentor and performer based in Cheshire, UK, working with aspiring and professional singers both in person and online. A graduate of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Claire holds a Diploma in Song and a Degree in Performing Arts (Music). She began her teaching journey with BAST in 2014 and has continued to develop her expertise in vocal pedagogy, achieving a Certification in Contemporary Vocal Coaching, becoming a Vocology in Practice (ViP) Authorized Instructor, Vocal Health First Aider and Mental Health Informed Practitioner. She also holds a Level 2 qualification in counselling and a master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy, specialising in efficient, evidence-based approaches to vocal health and occupational wellness. Alongside her coaching, Claire brings more than two decades of professional experience across live performance and session work. Her professional credits include multiple single releases as lead vocalist and co-writer for electronic dance group ‘Flip & Fill’, as well as recording the female vocals for the Emerald Storm international tour. Through her private studio, Claire Cannon Voice, and her work in higher education, she specialises in developing healthy, resilient and authentic voices that can meet the demands of a career in the music industry. Claire has a particular passion for musical theatre and enjoys working with performers on repertoire selection and audition prep. Claire’s approach considers the whole performer, combining vocal technique with wellbeing, psychology and artistry. She believes effective coaching should help singers not only develop their voices, but also understand their instrument, build confidence and develop an authentic identity that can support them throughout their careers. Website Social Media: @clairecannonvoice 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

September 8, 202651 min

Ep.276 Inside a Singer's Larynx: Live Laryngeal Scoping With Dr Jennifer Rodney

What’s really happening inside the larynx when we sing? In this fascinating episode, Alexa is joined by laryngologist and singer Dr Jennifer Rodney - aka Singing Surgeon MD - for a rare look inside the voice in action. From vocal registers and tension to vibrato, breathiness, vocal fry and more, Jennifer brings vocal anatomy to life - and even scopes herself live to show us what’s happening in real time. Whether you’re a singer, voice teacher or simply fascinated by how the voice works, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen to the full episode, or head over to YouTube to watch the live demonstrations. WHAT ’ S IN THIS PODCAST? 3:19 Who does Dr Jennifer Rodney see in her clinic? 5:44 The difference between rigid and flexi laryngoscopy 7:46 Does flexi laryngoscopy hurt? 10:51 Live scope! 42:26 Why can some people sing well when others cannot? 44:36 Does ‘everyone’ have a laryngeal abnormality? 46:33 What does Dr Jennifer wish singers knew more about? About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Sin City Laryngology Jennifer’s Laryngeal Karaoke Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. With Nick Gibbins Vanderbilt University Medical Center Baylor Scott & White Health ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Rodney grew up in Saint Petersburg, FL, and has sung professionally throughout her life. Her background in music led her to become a laryngologist. Dr. Rodney’s practice welcomes patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. Her areas of expertise include medical and surgical care of disorders that affect the voice, professional voice, benign and malignant laryngeal lesions, and vocal cord paralysis. Dr. Rodney also has expertise in neurolaryngological disorders, such as spasmodic dysphonia. She works collaboratively with speech-language pathologists in The Voice Center to provide multidisciplinary care. She also enjoys training young physicians and has published many articles in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. In her spare time, Dr. Rodney enjoys singing, attending live performances, kayaking, traveling with her husband and spending time with her children. Social Media: @singingsurgeonmd 🎁 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 basttraining.com | Stay Updated

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