My Story A journey of finding what it means to be a ‘singer’ Growing up, I was ‘the singer.’ In my early twenties, a teacher I really looked up to told me I didn’t have what it took to be a singer. I was devastated. I lost my voice, and all the joy was gone. It took me a long time to build my confidence back up, and reclaim my […]
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Seasonal allergies can hit singers hard, so understanding what they are, the many options for how to treat them, and how to support your singing through seasonal allergies is the key to surviving this time of year!
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How long has it been since you last sang? The longer we go without doing it, the harder it feels to get back into singing after a long break. No worries! I can help!
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Do you trust your gut when it comes to your singing? (Let’s focus on singing here, so it doesn’t get too existential!) Ask yourself what feels good for your voice and what doesn’t. Do you know what you enjoy, and what you don’t when it comes to singing? Do you listen to yourself sing, and know what is working for you, and what isn’t?⠀
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Singing at my own wedding Overcoming my own obstacles to be able to sing to my husband at our wedding I never thought I’d be singing at my own wedding. When people asked me about it, I always said “Oh no, that’s too much pressure! I’d prefer to not be in performance mode on my own wedding day.” I had every excuse in the book as to why it wasn’t […]
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How to reconnect with your singing voice Do you need to reconnect with your voice? Everyone has times when they are feeling a bit down with their singing. Maybe even to the point where you’ve stopped singing entirely. Sometimes that’s because of external factors (like a pandemic!) out of our control. Sometimes it’s directly related to a singing experience, perhaps something that resulted in a loss of confidence (like an […]
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Singing while in a shared space: How to not drive your household and neighbours crazy during lockdown Are you in lockdown, stuck at home with your loved ones, and wishing you could sing more? When you’re used to being able to sing by yourself, it can be quite hard to transition to singing in a shared space. Many of us prefer to rehearse while we’re home alone, or even in […]
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Firstly, let me just say that I left Everybody’s Talking About Jamie BEAMING. The songs have been stuck in my head for a month. This year I’ll definitely be including some of the songs in my teaching. I am SO glad I went to this show, and I really can’t stop talking about it. (Ask my friends!)
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There’s a lot of fuss made about Wicked. It’s been a hit ever since it opened on Broadway in 2003. It has won many, many awards. So I definitely had high expectations.
I must admit, I was a bit disappointed. Controversial, I know! Let me explain why…
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Corinne started lessons with me in April 2018. She has grown hugely in her self confidence both as a singer as a person through her lessons. It has been a joy to watch her become more confident and feel comfortable asserting herself and feeling free to speak up and use her voice. She has been kind enough to share her story with me to share with you! Here it is:
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