Ep.223 10 Songs for Child Singers with Alexa Terry

Looking for fresh and engaging repertoire for young voices? In this episode, Alexa shares 10 fantastic song choices for pre-pubertal singers (ages 7–11), blending pop, musical theatre, Disney magic, and lyrical gems. Along the way, she unpacks how to adapt tricky material, and keep young singers inspired without shutting down their curiosity. Whether you’re a singing teacher or choir leader, you’ll leave with practical tips, creative workarounds, and plenty of musical inspiration for the next generation of performers. 

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST 

0:31 What might we want to consider when working with a child singer?  

4:19 Top tips for when a song is pushing a singer’s limits 

5:23 10 songs for child singers  

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RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS 

 Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Jenevora Williams  

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.155 Part One: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.156 Part Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice Studios 

Singing Teachers talk - Ep.175 Understanding the Transmasculine Voice  

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.205 10 Songs to Inspire Your Singing Lessons 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.210 10 Songs to Celebrate Pride in Your Studio 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.212 10 Songs to Find Your Pop Style 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers 

Messy by Kidz Bop  

Amelia Carr 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. How Knowing Musical Theatre History Makes You a Better Performer 

ABRSM  

musicnotes.com  

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.77 How to Teach Singing to Children with Dana Lentini 

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.139 Understanding Play-Based Learning for Children  

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Alexa runs a singing tuition practice in the South of England, and is a singing tutor at one of the UK’s leading performing arts schools – Italia Conti, where she also regularly panels auditions and assessments. Alexa is the host of the BAST Training Singing Teachers Talk podcast, mentors for the BAST Training Level 5 qualification, and has presented on topics of Musical Theatre repertoire, authentic Musical Theatre performance, and imposter syndrome for Vocology in Practise and The Sing Space.  

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Website 

Instagram: @AlexaTerryVocalCoaching  

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