10 Common Barriers to Being a Singing Teacher. And How to Overcome Them

Thinking about becoming a singing teacher but not sure what’s holding you back? In this episode, Alexa and Line break down the most common barriers aspiring singing teachers face. Learn how to get started with what you already know, build confidence step by step, choose the right training, and grow your teaching practice with clarity and purpose. If you’re ready to take the next step in your singing teaching journey, this conversation will help you move forward with confidence. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:31 How did Line become a singing teacher? 4:22 I don’t know enough & imposter syndrome 11:26 There’s too much choice 18:26 I don’t have the piano skills 23:37 I don’t have confidence in my own voice 28:25 I’m just not qualified 31:26 What about money? 36:51 My schedule is already busy 40:59 I don’t know how to start a business 46:10 What if I hurt a student’s voice? RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Line Hilton: https://linehilton.com/ Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.237 Beyond the Vocal Tract: How the Brain Shapes What We Hear with Ian Howell Hearing Singing - A Guide to Functional Listening and Voice Perception Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.111 Essential Piano Skills for Singers and Voice Teachers with Brenda Earle Stokes Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.158 How Music Theory and Keyboard Skills Can Transform Your Singing Teaching with Amy Walton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.88 Pros and Cons of Singing Teacher Qualifications with Line Hilton Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.229 Ways to Make More Money as a Singing Teacher with Zoe Stibi Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.227 Following Your Bliss: How to Align your Life and Business with Gemma Sugrue Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.220 Time Management: Making Time When There Isn't Any with Line Hilton & Alexa Terry Chris Johnson: https://chrisjohnsonvocalcoach.com/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎁 FREE RESOURCE: Grab your free guide — 'How to Assess the Singer’s Voice with Confidence.' Learn how to understand what’s going on in any singer’s voice and know exactly what to do next in lessons. 👉 https://singingteacher.basttraining.c... FUTURE PODCAST SUGGESTIONS Do you have a burning question on the voice or being a singing teacher? Maybe you have a topic you want us to explore or a guest you’d like to hear from? Let us know by completing the Podcast Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 ABOUT BAST TRAINING BAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. Whether you are just getting started, have some knowledge gaps you want to fill or if you wish to gain a singing teacher qualification, we're here for you. https://www.basttraining.com QUALIFICATION https://basttraining.s3.eu-west-1.ama... BOOK A FREE CALL http://basttraining.com/bookacall/ CONNECT Updates: http://bit.ly/BASTUpdates Email: [email protected] Free Group:   / beasingingteacher   PODCAST Click here: https://linktr.ee/basttraining ___________________________________________________________________________________________ “I have been completely overwhelmed by the brilliance of this course, it has been the single most important thing that I’ve done in my teaching career, it went way beyond what I thought I would learn. I’ve come out of the course feeling that not only do I understand more, but I’m so enthused and excited about teaching again. I know I have a toolbox that I can rely on.” Nicki Rogers, UK