"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." T. S. Eliot
Tag: Life
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
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
Do you love to sing?
"If you do what you love, it is the best way to relax." Christian Louboutin
Who are you singing for?
"We are not trying to entertain the critics. I'll take my chances with the public." Walt Disney
A simple and sure fire way to improve your singing
So you want to improve your singing? You've chosen a song, you've bought the sheet music, you've probably listened to another singer perform it a few times on YouTube and you've probably sang along with the music in front of the mirror a couple of times too, but how do you improve? The answer is … Continue reading A simple and sure fire way to improve your singing
“We are all of us stars…”
"We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle" - Marilyn Monroe
Come on in!
A very warm welcome to this web log. My intention for this media at the outset is to share thoughts, quotes, pictures and inspiration for singers whether you're just starting out or whether you're a well established professional. I hope for it to stand as a friendly, professional and informative site that is readily available for … Continue reading Come on in!