Ep.259 Can You Teach Singing Without Demonstrating? with Line Hilton

About this episode

Line Hilton and Alexa discuss the complexities of vocal demonstration in singing teaching.

How important is it that the singing teacher can actually demonstrate the sound they are asking of the singer? This week, Line and Alexa are unpacking the hidden realities behind vocal demonstration, and why giving a demo isn’t always that simple. From physiology and hormones to stamina preservation, this conversation might just make you rethink the expectations we place on ourselves as singing teachers, whilst also recognising the very real importance of keeping our own voices ready. ...

People in this episode

Host: Alexa

Guest: Line Hilton

Topics covered

• vocal demonstration
• singing teaching
• physiology
• hormones
• stamina preservation
• voice readiness

Keywords

• singing teacher
• vocal demonstration
• physiology
• hormones
• stamina
• voice readiness
• teaching methods

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