How Toys and Props Can Create Dynamic Singing Lessons

Kaya Herstad-Carney returns to the podcast but this time she’s brought her Mary Poppins bag of tricks. Join Alexa Terry and Kaya in Ep.156, 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 singing lessons.


BEST MOMENTS 

"Because of its expandable nature, I like to use this with singers who feel constriction in the throat”

“I love my singing straw”

“The important thing is that you know the research and why”

“I had so many people ask me the same questions over and over”


EPISODE RESOURCES

Guest Website:

https://www.kayamusic.com

Social Media:

Handle: @kayamusic

Relevant Links & Mentions: 

Vocology in Practice: https://www.vocologyinpractice.org/
(Youtube) Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SingingTeachersTalk
Dr Shannon Coates: https://drshannoncoates.com/
(Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Eps. 155 & 156 - Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios with Dr Shannon Coates (Parts One & Two)
Mindy Pack: https://www.mindypack.com/
Dana Lentini: https://www.born2singkids.com/
(Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.77 - How to Teach Singing to Children with Dana Lentini 
Singing and Teaching Singing - A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice by Janice L. Chapman
Estill Voice Training System: https://estillvoice.com/
Voce Vista: https://www.vocevista.com/
Matrix VocalizeU Spectogram: https://matrix.vocalizeu.com/spectrodev/
Heidi Moss: https://www.heidimosserickson.com/
Actions - The Actor’s Thesaurus by Marina Caldarone & Maggie Lloyd-Williams 
Amelia Carr: https://www.ameliacarrvoice.com/
(Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.50 - Managing ‘Pushy Parents’ and Teaching ‘Legit’ with Amelia Carr
The Morrison Bone Prop: https://www.themorrisonboneprop.com/
The work of Ken Bozeman: http://www.kenbozeman.com/
(Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.146 How to Understand and Apply Vocal Acoustic Pedagogy with Ken Bozeman
The work of Ian Howell
(Podcast) Singing Teachers Talk: Ep.145 Style Vs Technique with Kaya Herstad-Carney


ABOUT THE GUEST 

Kaya, a Norwegian artist based in the UK since '99, excels in original music, vocal coaching, and artist development. Her career includes performances on The Royal Variety Show and the BBC Songwriting Showcase. Passionate about mentoring, directing festivals, and teaching, she serves as a board member for Vocology in Practice, training singing teachers globally. Specialising in singing, songwriting, and artist development at Waterbear and esteemed institutions.

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