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MA Voice Pedagogy alumnus features on Be A Singing Teacher (BAST) podcast

Saturday 16th September 2023

Vocal coach, arranger, producer, artist and MA Voice Pedagogy alumnus Jono McNeil has recently featured on an episode of ‘Singing Teachers Talk’, the weekly podcast hosted by Be A Singing Teacher (BAST) Training!

Jono’s background includes working on popular TV shows such as The Voice UK, The Masked Singer and The Voice Kids, and during the episode he offers an authentic insight into TV vocal coaching and his career as a multifaceted music professional.

He shares his motivations, strategies and challenges, as well as his three things that you need in order to succeed in TV vocal coaching.

You can listen to the whole podcast episode here.

Congratulations, Jono!

Jono McNeil

Jono McNeil has provided vocal coaching for professional singers, contemporary artists, and vocalists in a range of influential positions within the entertainment industry for over 20 years...


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