For Learners
Three Theatre Techniques for Singers
I started out in acting, and only fell in love with singing later. Singers can learn a lot from actors! Here are three theatre techniques that can help improve your singing.
For Learners
(Re)building a practice habit
It’s really hard to get the balance right and manage to actually practice, so if your habit has fallen apart lately, here are some tips to help you get going again even in lockdown.
For Learners
How to keep singing in 2021
Without the support of others, or the challenge of performing, it’s been easy to let singing practice slide. So how do you keep singing in 2021 while we’re all still stuck at home?
For Teachers
Pick a Time!
It’s so easy to make excuses as to why you can’t practice. I have a seven month old baby. My husband works long hours. My students have ever increasing homework piled upon them. Then, before you know it, it’s been months and you’ve not done anything…
For Learners
Getting Started with Languages
Learning your first song in a language other than your native tongue can be a daunting task. But, fear not! Here are some simple ideas to help you get started singing in foreign languages. Listen and Repeat When you’re working on a song in a foreign language, it is a Read more…
For Learners
Why You Need HARD Goals
I’ve written before about SMART goals, but last year, I came across the idea of HARD goals, and it was a bit of a revelation. What are HARD goals? HARD goals are big goals. They’re not manageable, or realistic; instead, they’re: Heartfelt – something that you really want to achieve. Read more…
For Learners
Help! I’ve Lost My Voice!
As a singing teacher, the last way I wanted to kick off 2015 was with a bout of Laryngitis, but alas, I am finally recovering after nine days without being able to speak, let alone sing. So what should you do if you end up hoarse, or loose your voice Read more…
For Learners
Macro-Micro-Macro
Practice can be daunting. Simply finding time and motivation is hard enough, but the biggest challenge is often the question of what to do when you finally start. Where should you start? And what should you do next? Rinse and Repeat All musicians fall into the trap of the “rinse-and-repeat” method of Read more…
For Learners
Reaching High Notes – When the Voice is a String Instrument
The voice is fundamentally a wind instrument. We use air to make sound, rather than vibrating strings or hitting objects. However, when we’re trying to reach the high notes in our voice, it’s more helpful to think about a violin than a flute. When you want to make a high Read more…
For Learners
Oh No! I Have a Cold!
I’ve had a cold this last week. It always feels ironic to say I’ve had a cold in May, but there you are. Times can be tough for singers when viruses run rampant through our respiratory system, making it hard to breath and sing. Here are some tips to help Read more…