Why Singers Get Jaw Tension (And What Actually Helps)

In Ep.265, Alexa Terry is joined once again by physiotherapist Emer Tully to explore the jaw. They unpack why jaw tension isn't always about the jaw itself, how posture, breathing, hypermobility and stress all play a role, and what singers and teachers can do to improve jaw health and function. Whether you struggle with clenching, clicking, or simply want to better understand the biomechanics behind a free and efficient voice, this conversation is packed with practical insights you'll be able to apply straight away. WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:11 How do we know when the jaw is functioning well? 3:32 Hypermobility P1 6:55 Assessing opening and closing of the jaw 14:21 Release vs strengthening 28:34 Biomechanics vs aesthetics 31:52 Hypermobility P2 33:41 Acupuncture and the jaw 36:01 Jaw red flags 36:54 Clicking jaw & TMJ 42:39 Three things to look after your jaw health RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.241 Is Your Pelvic Floor Affecting Your Voice? A Deep Dive with Physiotherapist Emer Tully: https://www.basttraining.com/blog/ep-... Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.110 Articulation and Singing: Assessing Jaw Behaviour With Chris Johnson: https://www.basttraining.com/blog/ep-... Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah Algoet: https://www.basttraining.com/blog/ep-... Evolve: https://www.teachvoice.com Bone Prop: https://www.themorrisonboneprop.com ABOUT THE GUEST Emer Tully is a physiotherapist specialising in hypermobility, TMJ dysfunction, breathing mechanics, and vocal health. She works closely with singers, performers, and individuals with complex chronic symptoms, exploring how the jaw, airway, voice, and whole-body movement patterns influence health and performance. Her clinical approach focuses on connecting the dots between biomechanics, breathing, the nervous system, and long-term symptom management. Based in Blackheath, South East London. Website: https://www.pointsphysio.my.canva.site Instagram: @core_points ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 🎁 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 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ "This course is just amazing! There is everything you need to know to start working as a singing teacher or improve your teaching skills, from keyboard and scales knowledge to vocal health and even marketing! I definitely feel more confident now and I would definitely recommend it! " Roberta Roghini, UK “The course is packed with wonderful information. It's a really great launchpad that can take you in so many directions. After completing the course I feel 100 times more confident and qualified to really make a difference to my students. The support and resources available are extremely valuable. David Valks, Aust