We Help Singers

We Help Singers

We Help Singers is a podcast about clarity in the voice world. Singers are often told to “trust the process” without ever being shown what that process actually is or who it’s designed for. Teachers see some students thrive while others quietly stall, without clear language for why. When things don’t work, people assume they’re the problem. This podcast exists to change that. Through in-depth conversations with vocal coaches and singers, We Help Singers explores how teachers actually think and work, how singers experience their voice, and why progress depends on the relationship between the two. We dig into philosophy, method, failures, successes and the real decisions that shape vocal development.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Justin Stoney - The Joy of Vocal Fold Mastery & Customised Teaching

    Episode summary In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with vocal coach Justin Stoney to discuss what makes a truly great voice lesson, how joy is inseparable from singing, the value of imitation as a learning tool & why the human spirit can never be replaced by AI when it comes to singing. What we cover Why vocal fold coordination is often the missing piece in voice trainingThe difference between judgmental and creative mindsets in singingHow to deliver victory in every voice lessonThe role of imitation in developing vocal versatilityJoy as transcendent and inseparable from singingCustomisation as the foundation of effective teaching Watch the full video YouTube : https://youtube.com/@wehelpsingerspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjWrEYI7gMT5gnBL9FDIq?si=ve8_6UrJT5iy7zEgSqjeGg Links & resources Justin Stoney: https://newyorkvocalcoaching.com We Help Singers: https://www.wehelpsingers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehelpsingers Call to action If this conversation helped you, follow the show on your podcast app and share this episode with a singer or coach who’d benefit. For clips and updates, follow us on Instagram. Apply to be a guest If you’re a vocal coach and would like to apply to be a guest on the podcast, fill out the application form here: https://wehelpsingers.com/i-teach/ Credits Guest: Justin Stoney Host: Steve Giles Editor: Vedrana Katanic Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies

    1h 5m
  2. JAN 16

    Chris Johnson - Finding Your Teaching Identity

    Episode summaryIn this episode, Steve Giles sits down with vocal coach Chris Johnson to unpack what modern voice teaching looks like in practice how online teaching reshaped Chris’s pedagogy, why shared decision-making improves outcomes, and how simple physical interventions can unlock more efficient vocal production. What we cover How the shift to online teaching changed Chris’s approach and pedagogyWhy shared decision-making with students improves learning outcomesUsing physical movement as both a diagnostic tool and an interventionThe role of resonance in supporting efficient vocal productionWhy autonomy is the ultimate goal of voice teachingBalancing specialism with broad, generalist knowledgeThe “arms up” technique and when it works best Watch the full video YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeHelpSingersPod Links & resources Chris Johnson: https://chrisjohnsonvocalcoach.com/We Help Singers: https://www.wehelpsingers.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehelpsingers Call to actionIf this conversation helped you, follow the show on your podcast app and share this episode with a singer or coach who’d benefit. For clips and updates, follow us on Instagram, and if you prefer to watch, the full episode is on YouTube and Spotify in video format. Apply to be a guestIf you’re a vocal coach and would like to apply to be a guest on the podcast, fill out the application form here: https://wehelpsingers.com/i-teach/ CreditsGuest: Chris JohnsonHost: Steve GilesEditor: Vedrana KatanicProducers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies

    2h 29m

About

We Help Singers is a podcast about clarity in the voice world. Singers are often told to “trust the process” without ever being shown what that process actually is or who it’s designed for. Teachers see some students thrive while others quietly stall, without clear language for why. When things don’t work, people assume they’re the problem. This podcast exists to change that. Through in-depth conversations with vocal coaches and singers, We Help Singers explores how teachers actually think and work, how singers experience their voice, and why progress depends on the relationship between the two. We dig into philosophy, method, failures, successes and the real decisions that shape vocal development.