Those of you who are regular students of mine will know that I've been twisting this one in lessons for years! It's a brilliant and silly warm up to ensure that there is a clear distinction between /f/ or /v/ and /θ/ or /ð/ (in case you don't know, these symbols represent the 'th' sounds … Continue reading Silly Thursday Tongue Twisting // “Your Father, Darth Vader”
Posture & Power // Wonderwoman or Superman?
Happy New Year everybody! I hope you're already off to a flying start. I've been setting goals and writing lists all over the place and already seem to have got so much done. Today I wanted to share this great video to help you well on your way to a confident, powerful 2016! We already know … Continue reading Posture & Power // Wonderwoman or Superman?
Vocal Health // Mucous
Mucous can get in the way of our lovely singing voices if we become ill. This is because our body over-produces the slimy substance and we can get bunged up hindering our ability to form words normally. Did you know, however, that mucous is actually helping us to stay healthy the rest of the time? … Continue reading Vocal Health // Mucous
Silly Thursday Tongue Twisting // “The lovely thing about singers…”
"The lovely thing about singers is: they think of songs to sing!" Really work on not muddling up the 'th' and 's' sounds... This isn't an easy one, so start slow. Only speed up when you've got it right! Share your attempts using the hashtags #STTT #SillyThursdayTongueTwisting Happy twisting! 😛X
Push the boundaries. The possibilties are endless.
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T. S. Eliot
Congratulations to all following another successful school year!
It's been an extraordinarily busy two months since the beginning of June: graded exams, auditions, concerts, competitions, performances, recitals and even moving to a new county have all been part of the grind over here. It's been a whirlwind of excitement and enjoyment for all involved and I'm extremely proud of everybody's achievements this academic … Continue reading Congratulations to all following another successful school year!
Vocal Health // Allergies
Hay fever and other allergies can be a complete nightmare, especially as a singer or public speaker when we really need to use our voices at their optimum. I personally suffer a long few months with miserable hay fever throughout the spring and summer here in England. In addition to these seasonal allergies, I was diagnosed … Continue reading Vocal Health // Allergies
Silly Thursday Tongue Twisting // “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”
As with all the #STTT twists, start off by speaking the words slowly and gradually pick up the pace. When you can speak the words accurately all the way through, then it's time to sing! Students often find that the trick to this one is to use the plosive /b/ at the beginning of the … Continue reading Silly Thursday Tongue Twisting // “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”
Interview with The Sentinel on Life in North Staffordshire // 13 April 2015
Who are you and what do you do? I'm Kate Thomson (or on Twitter I'm @starsinmyteacup). I am a Singer, Singing Teacher & Vocal Coach working with singers, actors and musicians ranging from age 7 - 70+ both privately and in schools across Staffordshire & Cheshire. I work with both individuals and large workshop groups … Continue reading Interview with The Sentinel on Life in North Staffordshire // 13 April 2015
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