Hello everybody and happy 2017! Can you believe that we're already 10 days into 2017? I have a funny feeling this year is going to fly by. So far this year, I've finished off a really long research project about teaching singing online: I'm really excited about it because, whilst there's a lot of research about … Continue reading New Year // New Adventures (with video!)
Christmas is just around the corner and anyone who has worked with me during November has already been subjected to this seasonal themed tongue twister. Start by slowly speaking it through and keep repeating it until there are no mistakes. Four times right through is pretty good. Move forward from here by twisting up and down a scale … Continue reading Silly Thursday Tongue Twisting // Red Holly Berry, Yellow Holly Berry
Not only is the season changing, but so has my name. Post marriage, I've had a couple of weeks to decide whether to keep my maiden name (Kate Thomson /kjthomson) or use my married name (Kate Cubley /katecubley) for my vocal coaching business. After much deliberation - and you've probably guessed by the title of … Continue reading Change // A New Name
Working with Pure vowels is a great way to start your singing practice at home. They are useful for every genre - not just classical singers, choral groups or using whilst reciting that lovely yellow book of Italian Aria's. Pop, MT, Folk and hobby singers can benefit from knowing about them too. A pure vowel … Continue reading Vocal warm-ups: Pure Vowels
Working in the role I do, I'm lucky enough to see what really goes on behind the safely closed doors of the singing studio and I love it. I love the trials and tribulations that ultimately culminate in success. I love the face of exhilaration when a singer really nails a song or a lick. I … Continue reading Why did you stop singing?
I wanted to thank you all for your support and generosity whilst I raised money for Music Therapy Works in May. By remaining silent for just longer than a weekend, I raised £90 for the charity. I hope this money will benefit those who really need music in their life. A personal lament over my voice loss: Losing … Continue reading Thank you, Charity & Voice Loss
I am a singer, vocal coach, receptionist and new business contact and therefore regarded as a 'high-level voice user'. I use my voice for approximately 12 hours per day and this level of continuous use has recently been causing me some great vocal difficulty. As such, I am now on total voice rest. It's really … Continue reading Voice Rest & a Cheeky Opportunity
Hey everyone, Today is World Voice Day 2016. What are you doing to celebrate and love your voice? I'm singing along to a great playlist of various music, whilst using it as inspiration to plan our wedding soundtrack 🙂 I hope you're all having an amazing day! #loveyourvoice See you soon, Kate x
"Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star." W. Clement Stone Have a super week everybody. Don't forget to twinkle ✨
So after witnessing a handful of pre-performance/audition/exam confidence crises this week, I thought I'd share this cringeworthy video with you as a bit of inspiration. All of us singers have to work hard and practice regularly to improve our voices. It doesn't matter what level we're at or what our natural ability is: Not every … Continue reading Confidence Crises
