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Attention in the Voice Studio
Especially for younger students, neurodivergent learners, or anyone feeling unsure or overwhelmed, attention is part of a growing set of executive function skills. It’s not something we can demand on command. It’s something we can nurture, support, and strengthen.
What Does “Student-Led” Really Mean For Voice Lessons?
We talk a lot about student-led learning—but what does that actually look like in a singing lesson? Sometimes, it looks like a game. Sometimes, it sounds like laughing. Sometimes, it feels like a sigh of relief—from both the student and the teacher.
Lyrics, Literacy, and Learning: Strategies for Post-Pandemic Teaching
These hidden deficits show up every day in our studios, and this is a friendly reminder to adjust our expectations and teaching approaches to reflect the reality of where students are—not where we think they "should" be.
Forest Adventure Card Game FUN! By Dr. Bethany Turpin
I love the Forest Adventure song in the Introductory B songbook; I was over the moon to test out the deck with my kids! That said, I was still blown away by how much the kids loved this deck and playing with it.
A First Voice Lesson with a Young Singer
New to Teaching Kids? Start here POV: You are an amazing voice teacher and have started working with a student much younger than you are accustomed to. You are unsure where to start, what singing exercises are appropriate, and how to structure a lesson. You have come to the right place. (Song and Lesson Plans…
Vocal Exploration: Rhythmic Chants
Vocal exploration is a powerful teaching/learning tool in singing lessons. These kid-friendly activities allow students to explore their voices without the “right” or “wrong” narrative. (Something that is often missing from voice instruction.) This helps students find their singing confidence. Vocal exploration activities allow mindful teachers to offer highly productive singing lessons while assessing the student’s…
The NO SINGING Voice Lesson
What do you do when your student can’t/shouldn’t/won't sing? How about a no-singing lesson?
Mini-Improvisation Exercises for Confident Singing
Improvising isn’t just a jazz thing. It’s everywhere in contemporary music styles, from lead singers riffing out on tunes to backup singers creating cool harmonies. Simple activities can get our students started in developing their singing confidence and creative vocal expression.
