Oct 27, 202626 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes singing teacher, swing band leader, and hypnotherapist Katie Crooks, who says singers’ technique may be strong but subconscious beliefs and unprocessed emotions can still block the voice, showing up...
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The Singer’s Guide
Hosted by Tessa Smith · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
This is the show for ambitious singers who want more than just scales and song practice. We’ll talk about the things your regular lessons don’t always cover — like ways to practice without waking the neighbours, the best tools for finding the perfect backing track, and how to turn warming up from a chore into something you actually look forward to. Because being a singer is about more than just your voice — it’s about confidence, preparation, and all the little skills that make performing effortless.
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What is The Singer’s Guide about?
This is the show for ambitious singers who want more than just scales and song practice. We’ll talk about the things your regular lessons don’t always cover, like ways to practice without waking the neighbours, the best tools for finding the perfect backing track, and how to turn warming up from a chore into something you actually look forward to.
Who hosts The Singer’s Guide?
The Singer’s Guide is hosted by Tessa Smith. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
What has The Singer’s Guide covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Overcoming Vocal Blocks: Katie Crooks on Subconscious Patterns That Run The Show" (27 October 2026, 26 minutes), "Singing in the Present Moment: Renee Maranan on Grounding, Agency, and Sensory Awareness" (13 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Trust the Process: Alexa Terry on Unfinished Sounds and Developing Your Voice" (29 September 2026, 20 minutes).
How often does The Singer’s Guide publish?
The Singer’s Guide publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Singer’s Guide?
Booking probability for The Singer’s Guide is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Singer’s Guide requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Singer’s Guide's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for The Singer’s Guide are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Singer’s Guide has an arts audience.
About the host
Tessa Smith hosts The Singer’s Guide, an arts podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 13, 202626 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes singing teacher and certified life coach Renee Maranan to the Singer’s Guide podcast and asks what she wishes all singers knew. Renee says singers often treat the voice as a snapshot tied to the past...
- Sep 29, 202620 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes singing teacher and podcast host Alexa Terry to The Singer’s Guide and asks what she wishes singers knew. Alexa says singers should trust the process and allow themselves to make questionable...
- Sep 15, 202616 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes singing teacher John Henny (The Intelligent Vocalist podcast, voiceschool.com) to discuss what he wishes singers knew: the voice will change with age, so singers must prepare long-term. John shares...
- Sep 1, 202616 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes vocal coach Lucinda Allen of Voice Unlocked and ICMP to discuss one thing she wishes singers knew: approach vocal challenges with detailed curiosity and careful listening, treating the voice as...
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- Aug 18, 202623 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes U.S. singing teacher and podcaster Chelsea Wilson (Broadway Vocal Coach), whom she met through the Institute for Vocal Advancement, to answer one question: what she wishes singers knew. Chelsea...
- Aug 4, 202619 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes Jeremy Ryan Mossman to the Singer’s Guide podcast and asks what he wishes singers knew. Jeremy says singers can “start at the end” by beginning lessons with the song and its specific challenges, then...
- Jul 21, 202620 minS2
Host Tessa welcomes singing teacher and performer Molly Marie Walsh, a California-born UK-based musical theatre artist, close-harmony singer (The Honeybirds), Urdang faculty member, and BAST mentor. Asked what she...
- Jul 7, 202616 minS2
In this Singer’s Guide podcast episode, Tessa interviews vocal coach Heather Baker (@thesingingteacher), founder member of the Institute of Vocal Advancement and a master’s-trained vocal pedagogy specialist, about the...
- Feb 3, 202612 minS1
In this final episode of season one of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa reflects on the journey so far. She highlights her favourite episodes, the overall approach to diverse topics such as vocal health and...
- Jan 20, 202619 minS1
<p>In episode 11 of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses the broad array of skills necessary to build a successful singing career.</p> <p>Drawing from her experience as a jazz singer, vocal coach, choir...
- Jan 6, 202616 minS1
In the 10th episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa Smith delves into the topic of goal setting for singers to kick off the first episode of 2026. The episode focuses on the SMART goals framework - Specific...
- Dec 23, 202513 minS1
In the ninth episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa offers best practices for maintaining vocal health on a daily basis, and what to do when feeling the onset of illness or fatigue. Tessa also talks about...
- Dec 9, 202517 minS1
In episode eight of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses motivation, and how to motivate yourself to practice singing when it's lacking. Tessa explains the concepts of internal (intrinsic) and external...
Episode #7
Exploring the Singer's Practice Hub
Nov 25, 202518 minS1In Episode 7 of The Singer's Guide, hosted by Tessa, the spotlight is on the Singer's Practice Hub; a comprehensive resource designed to improve singers' skills and support their vocal journey. Tessa explains the origin...
Episode #6
Should singers know music theory?
Nov 11, 20258 minS1<p>In episode six of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa explores the question of whether singers should learn music theory. </p> <p>She discusses the variability among singers' needs, highlighting that while music theory...
- Oct 28, 202515 minS1
In episode five of The Singer's Guide Podcast, Tessa discusses ways to practise singing without disturbing others. She introduces a Quiet Practice Toolkit, which includes three voiceless practice options complete with...
Episode #4
Cooling down your voice
Oct 14, 202514 minS1In episode four of the Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa discusses the often-overlooked practice of vocal cool downs. She shares her personal journey of discovering vocal cool downs and references a 2018 academic paper by...
Episode #3
10 tips for singers starting university
Sep 30, 202521 minS1In episode three of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa shares her top ten tips for new university singers, blending her decade-long experience as a singing teacher with her personal university journey. The ten key tips...
Episode #2
Choosing the right key for your songs
Sep 16, 202512 minS1<p>In this episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa discusses how to choose the right key for your songs.</p> <p> </p> <p>Tessa explains why and when it’s appropriate to change the key of a song, particularly...
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