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.

  1. Julian Morris - Building Your Vocal Options Across Styles and Genres

    1 MAY

    Julian Morris - Building Your Vocal Options Across Styles and Genres

    Episode summary In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with New York City voice teacher and performer Julian Morris to explore how modern singers are moving between styles more freely than ever, without having to “reinvent the wheel” each time. Julian breaks down his core teaching focus: building vocal options through a reliable foundational sound, then learning how to add colour, style, and intensity on purpose. They dig into how technique and expression can solve each other, how Julian approaches belt without the “loud and wide” trap, and what really changes when you shift between classical and contemporary singing. Julian also shares his take on teacher–student fit, performance mindset, and why joy has to stay at the centre of a lifelong singing journey. What we cover Why genre boundaries are blurring—and what that means for singers who need flexibility across stylesHow to build vocal “options” so you can choose sound, colour, and intensity intentionallyBelt without the myths: high notes don’t have to mean “louder and wider,” and belting isn’t a voice type Subscribe to the audio version Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-help-singers/id1869107366 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/dc705e11-3f3c-44e0-83f5-35c23fd0c5e1/we-help-singers Links & resources Julian Morris: https://www.julianmorrisvoice.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: Julian Morris Host: Steve Giles Editor: Vedrana Katinic Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies

    1hr 10min
  2. John Henny - Voice Teaching in the Age of AI

    27 MAR

    John Henny - Voice Teaching in the Age of AI

    Episode summary In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with vocal coach John Henny to unpack what really drives vocal improvement at a high level, why vocal tract acoustics matter so much, how “ease” in the voice is often the result of better resonance balance, and why semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (like straws and lip trills) are so effective. They also explore the human side of teaching: why fit between teacher and student matters, how imagery can unlock coordination when technical cues fail, and where AI is likely to support (not replace) great voice teachers in the years ahead. What we cover Why the voice is shaped as much by the vocal tract as by the vocal folds and why “sing from the vocal tract” is a useful reframePhonation Threshold Pressure (PTP): what it is, why lower effort matters, and how SOVT exercises helpThe “handover” between resonances/registers and how vowel tuning helps singers transition without pushingWhy minimal effort for maximum result is the goal—and why “tension-free singing” would just be silenceUsing imagery to bypass overthinking and improve coordination (expansion vs contraction, “above the note,” helium head)Why teacher–student connection is a competitive advantage that AI won’t replicateHow AI can reduce admin, accelerate learning, and even create powerful training tools without replacing the human in the room Watch the full video: YouTube : https://youtube.com/@wehelpsingerspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjWrEYI7gMT5gnBL9FDIq?si=ve8_6UrJT5iy7zEgSqjeGg Links & resources John Henny: https://johnhenny.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: John Henny Host: Steve Giles Editor: Vedrana Katanic Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies

    1hr 30min
  3. Sarah Algoet - Why Student-Teacher Fit Matters

    3 MAR

    Sarah Algoet - Why Student-Teacher Fit Matters

    Episode summary In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with Sarah Algoet to explore teacher-student fit in voice training, why not every singer is the right match for every teacher and how self-reflection, willingness and clear communication can transform the learning process. They also unpack nervous system regulation, sustainable singing, hypermobility, performance anxiety and why guiding singers toward awareness is often more powerful than simply giving instructions. What we cover Why teacher-student fit matters and how the wrong match can lead to frustration and burnoutThe role of accountability, willingness, and self-reflection in effective voice trainingWhy awareness and playful experimentation often lead to better learning than rigid instructionHow nervous system regulation can improve breathing, safety, and vocal freedomWhy values-based action is more useful than fear-based thinking in performanceSara’s work with hypermobile singers and why hypermobility is often misunderstood in voice trainingHow honest communication helps singers and teachers decide whether a working relationship is the right fit Watch the full video: YouTube : https://youtube.com/@wehelpsingerspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjWrEYI7gMT5gnBL9FDIq?si=ve8_6UrJT5iy7zEgSqjeGg Links & resources Sarah : https://singsing.be/onlinecourses 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: Sarah Algoet Host: Steve Giles Editor: Vedrana Katanic Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davie

    1hr 59min
  4. Justin Stoney - The Joy of Vocal Fold Mastery & Customised Teaching

    30 JAN

    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

    1hr 5min

  5. 14 JAN

    What Is 'We Help Singers'?

    This is We Help Singers, 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.

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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.

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