MA Voice Pedagogy student features on Be A Singing Teacher (BAST) podcast
Saturday 12th August 2023
Voice Study Centre
We are very excited to report that current MA Voice Pedagogy student Sarah Summers has recently featured on an episode of ‘Singing Teachers Talk’, the weekly podcast hosted by Be A Singing Teacher (BAST) Training.
During the episode, Sarah discussed her musical background, and how she was introduced to community choirs, as well as her advice for any singing teachers or vocal coaches considering launching a choir.
She also talked at length about the past, present and future of the four choirs she currently runs, particularly the one she runs for local unpaid carers.
It was being introduced to this choir that inspired her to carry out her MA research into the potential emotional wellbeing benefits of being in a choir, and the role that the choir leader might play in this.
You can listen to the whole podcast episode here.
Congratulations, Sarah!
Sarah Summers
Sarah Summers is a choir leader and Vocal Health First Aider based in Swindon. As a leader of community choirs, her work is largely informed by her training in Vocal Health.
Recent Posts
Director & Team News
VSC Lecturer and Alumna Named Finalists for the Van Lawrence BVA Award
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 10th December 2025Congratulations are in order, as one of our much-loved Senior Lecturers and one of our wonderful alumni have been selected as finalists for the Van Lawrence British Voice Association Award!
Read More...
Blog
Why Become a Vocal Coach? A Career That Sings Economically and Creatively
Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 2nd December 2025When people think of vocal coaching, they often picture scales, warm-ups, and performance prep. But behind the music lies a compelling truth: vocal coaching is not just an art, it’s a thriving business opportunity in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors.
Read More...
On-Demand
Watch Now! The Art and Science of Accents and Dialects: Bridging Linguistics and Dialect Coaching
Voice Study Centre
Friday 21st November 2025The Voice Study Centre, in partnership with the University of Essex, is delighted to present an online symposium bridging the gap between academic linguistics and applied voice coaching! If you missed the live event, you can now watch the full symposium replay!
Read More...