Singing Teachers Talk

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

  This week, Alexa is joined by performer and vocal coach Conor O’Hara (fresh from the UK tour of Wicked) to explore 10 standout songs for male singers in the contemporary musical theatre space. From smart audition choices to vocal technique tips, Conor offers practical, performer-led insight that both singers and teachers will find invaluable. Whether you're building your rep book or guiding a student through their next audition, this episode is packed with gold.  WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?   1:04 What is Conor’s dream Musical Theatre role?  2:37 What was Conor’s journey into Musical theatre?  5:44  What is a Musical Theatre audition like?  12:25  What’s Conor’s ‘go-to’ song? 13:20 What song should you really take to an audition?  20:35 Conor’s 10 song list   About the presenter, click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Emily Kristen Morris Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.200 The Secret to Powerful Belting and Seamless Mixing The Hangar Theatre Company GSA Mountview  RSC Debbie O’Brien  Artists mentioned: Jamie Muscato; Jeremy Jordon; Ben Platt; Aaron Tveit; Jack Wolfe; Brian Darcy James; Ben Joyce; Gavin Creel Danielle Tarento  Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire Your Singing Lessons Royal Scotland Conservatoire  Spotify Radio Jeanine Tesori   ABOUT THE GUEST Conor trained at Mountview Dramatic Training, gaining a BA (Hons) in Performance (Musical Theatre). He led the UK premier tour of 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' as Charlie Rawlins, was a swing in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'A Christmas Carol' and has recently finished touring around the UK with the Musical 'Wicked'.  Alongside a career as a performer, he is currently a singing teacher at Italia Conti. Based in North London, he offers private tuition in person and online for professionals looking to book their next job, students in or out of work aiming to better their technique, drama school auditionees, non-professionals and more.  Conor believes strongly in finding the right repertoire to suit the goals of the performer, whether that's to forward BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

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• Ep.218 8 Things I’ve Learnt in 8 Years as a Singing Teacher with Alexa Terry

  From cruise ship stages to kitchen-table career pivots, Alexa Terry reflects on eight transformative lessons learned over eight years as a singing teacher in this honest, funny, and heartfelt episode of the Singing Teachers Talk podcast. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your teaching journey, this is the perfect mix of personal storytelling, practical insights, and the occasional existential wobble we all pretend not to have. Come for the laughs, stay for the reassurance — and leave with a little more clarity, confidence, and comfort in your own path. About the presenter, click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.213 Medicine to Music: A Journey Back to a Creative Calling Aime McNee We Need Your Art by Aime McNee Substack Aime’s Substack: I Didn’t Want a Job  Nathan Lubbock Smith Aida Cruises BritishTheatre.com  New York Vocal Coaching John Henny  The Naked Vocalist   Training Contemporary Commercial Singers by Elizabeth Ann Benson Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.215 10 Invaluable Resources for Singing Teachers   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 entry 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 The Sing Space and Vocology in Practice.  SEE FULL BIO HERE Website Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

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• Ep.217 Setting Up for Success: Singing Teacher’s Studio Essentials with Alexa Terry

  Ever wondered what makes a great singing studio setup? In this solo episode, Alexa Terry explores the key elements of a well-equipped singing studio, offering practical insights for teachers working in both private and institutional settings. From essential tools to thoughtful touches that support vocal, emotional, and educational needs, this episode is packed with practical tips for building a space that enhances learning, creativity, and professionalism. About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Sarah Joyce Cat Ogden Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.69 Understanding Pregnancy for the Singer and the Self-Employed  Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.155 & 156 Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios Yamaha Clavinova  Bose Soundlink Max Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.174 Demystifying Tax for the Self-Employed Singing Teacher Zoom MyMusicStaff Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.93 How to Organise Your Singing Studio Business with MyMusicStaff Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)Olly ChristopherSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.186 How to Balance a Teaching and Performance Career  The Pianist of Willesden LaneWalt FritzSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better Singing  Kaya Herstad CarneySinging Teachers Talk - Ep.159 How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons Line HiltonFeldenkraisBecca LuterSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.204 Mastering Self Tapes for Auditions with Becca Luter Jessica Friend  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 entry 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 The Sing Space and Vocology in Practice.  SEE FULL BIO HERE: https://www.basttraining.com/blog/ep-217-setting-up-for-success-singing-teachers-studio-essentials-with-alexa-terry/ WebsiteInstagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching   BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

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• Ep.216 Dialects and Accents in the Singing Studio: Challenges & Choices with Louisa Morgan

  How do actors convincingly switch accents, and what happens when singing enters the mix? Voice teacher, researcher and spoken voice expert Louisa Morgan returns to explore the rich world of accents and dialects—from phonetics and oral posture to emotional authenticity and ethical considerations. Louisa dives into the challenges singers face when shifting from speech to song in character, how to manage biases, and why understanding your own “home” sounds is key.WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST 2:35 What actually are accents and dialects?7:37 What makes an accent easier vs difficult to learn?15:05 How can we understand accent mapping?22:51 Speaking Vs Singing in an accent30:58 What are the challenges of teaching a singer who has a different accent to you?36:09 What ethical considerations are required?41:16 Getting to grips with IPA46:32 Louisa’s favourite resources48:29 Live accent and dialect coachingAbout the presenter click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk Podcast Ep.109 Mastering ‘Acting Through Song’ Techniques to Elevate Musical Theatre PerformanceVoice Study CentreGuildford School of ActingIPASinging Teachers Talk Ep.151 How to Sing with TwangSinging Teachers Talk Ep.194 From Jersey to Bali: Relocating a Singing Teaching BusinessHow to Do Accents by Edda Sharpe and Jan Hayden RowlesKnight ThompsonPhonetics by J D O’ConnorThe Experiencing Accents Book Knight ThompsonPhonetics by Peter RoachAccents and Dialects for Stage and Screen by Paul MeierInternational Dialects of English ArchiveKilling EveEstillVASTA Conference ABOUT THE GUESTLouisa Morgan is a lecturer, voice teacher, and researcher specialising in spoken and sung emotion. She teaches with the Voice Study Centre (as Spoken Voice Lead) and she is also completing a PhD in emotion in Acting Through Song with Guildford School of Acting. Louisa has taught at institutions including Italia Conti and the Cygnet Training Theatre, alongside 15 years of private coaching. She holds an MA in Vocal Pedagogy, a diploma in Acting with Directing, and a BA in English and Literary Studies. Louisa is a Vocal Process accredited teacher and former editor of AOTOS. She has presented at PEVoC and will speak at the 2025 VASTA conference. SEE FULL BIO HERE WebsiteInstagram:Contact Louisa DirectlyBook a place on one of Louisa’s courses BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

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• Ep.215 10 Invaluable Resources for Singing Teachers with Alexa Terry

  In this episode, Alexa shares 10 game-changing resources that have transformed her own practice as a singing teacher. From essential books and pitch apps to surprising finds, this episode is packed with fresh inspiration for teachers at every stage of their journey.Which resource could become your new secret weapon? Tune in to find out. About the presenter click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Anatomy of Voice by Blandine Calais-Germain & Francois Germain  Training Contemporary Commercial Singers by Elizabeth Ann Benson   The Voice Teacher's Cookbook, Creative Recipes for Teachers of Singing by Brian Winnie SpeechPlusLanguage Etsy  Canva Ultimate Guitar musicaltheatreresources.com Stage Door Unlocked  Dr Dan’s Voice Essentials  Vocal Pitch Monitor   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 entry 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: @AlexaTerryVocalCoachingBAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

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