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

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

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