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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 21 MIN

10 tips for singers starting university

from The Singer’s Guide · host Tessa Smith

In episode three of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa shares her top ten tips for new university singers, blending her decade-long experience as a singing teacher with her personal university journey.   The ten key tips are:   1. Communication is key 2. Take every opportunity to learn 3. Don't avoid challenge areas, 4. Seek out additional performance opportunities 5. Arrive at singing lessons with a plan and having warmed up 6. Don’t view peers as competition 7. Focus on feedback, not grades 8. Learn how to practice effectively and set goals, and learn about yourself 9. Utilise your tutors' expertise 10. Be mindful of the cost of education   This episode provides invaluable advice for aspiring university singers to maximise their academic and musical experience.   Additionally, Tessa invites listeners to share their thoughts and what they wish they had learned earlier, promising to incorporate these into future episodes.   ---- 🎤 Get the right backing track, in the right key, in less than 5 minutes with this free download: https://subscribepage.io/righttrackrightkey ---- 🤩 Tap here to learn more about the Singer's Practice Hub: www.singerspracticehub.com 🥳 Tap here to work with Tessa: www.thesingersguide.com     🎵 Music by Tessa Smith  🎙 Hosted by Tessa Smith, creator of The Self-Validated Voice and The Singer's Practice Hub.    

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