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We Help Singers

We Help Singers

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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.

2026 We Help Singers
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  • Sarah Algoet - Why Student-Teacher Fit Matters
    Mar 3 2026

    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 burnout
    • The role of accountability, willingness, and self-reflection in effective voice training
    • Why awareness and playful experimentation often lead to better learning than rigid instruction
    • How nervous system regulation can improve breathing, safety, and vocal freedom
    • Why values-based action is more useful than fear-based thinking in performance
    • Sara’s work with hypermobile singers and why hypermobility is often misunderstood in voice training
    • How 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
    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

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Korel Tunador - The Importance of Collaboration & Musical Independence
    Feb 13 2026

    Episode summary

    In this episode, Steve Giles sits down with voice and music coach Korel Tunador to explore a musician-first approach to vocal coaching. Shaped by decades of professional touring with major artists including Rob Thomas, Katy Perry, and the Goo Goo Dolls, Korel shares how discovering voice science later in his career transformed his teaching, blending empirical knowledge with real-world musicianship.

    They discuss Korel’s non-hierarchical philosophy, where singers are treated as teammates rather than students, and lessons are collaborative sessions instead of top-down instruction. The conversation also dives into musicianship, psychology, and why energy exchange in teaching can be just as fulfilling as performing on stage.

    What we cover

    * Why the voice should be trained with the same rigor as any other instrument

    * The benefits of a non-hierarchical, teammate-based coaching relationship

    * Why Korel often prioritizes laryngeal coordination over breath-first approaches

    * The role of complete musicianship (piano, guitar, ear training) in vocal development

    * The psychological side of voice work and how awareness accelerates progress

    Watch the full video:

    YouTube : https://youtube.com/@wehelpsingerspod

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mjWrEYI7gMT5gnBL9FDIq?si=ve8_6UrJT5iy7zEgSqjeGg

    Links & resources

    Korel Tunador: https://koreltunador.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: Korel Tunador

    Host: Steve Giles

    Editor: Vedrana Katanic

    Producers: Luke Nederveen, Jono Hewlett-Davies

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Justin Stoney - The Joy of Vocal Fold Mastery & Customised Teaching
    Jan 30 2026

    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 training
    • The difference between judgmental and creative mindsets in singing
    • How to deliver victory in every voice lesson
    • The role of imitation in developing vocal versatility
    • Joy as transcendent and inseparable from singing
    • Customisation 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

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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