I don't know how many times I have seen Voice Science likened to Sport Science suggesting that singing is similar to sport. Interestingly, it actually is a good likeness and therefore, people need to sit up and take note: We do not expect an athlete to perform well without warming up their muscles first, so why do some people expect the … Continue reading Vocal Health // 4 Good Reasons You Should Warm-Up Your Voice
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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
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!
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”
Ten ways to effectively prepare for a singing audition
Audition season is here again! It's a wonderfully exciting time of the year for many singers and musicians, whether you're aspiring for University Study, Specialist Schools, TV Shows, Stage Productions, Long Term Contracts or even a gig at the local pub. I work with many students and professionals to help them achieve their best at … Continue reading Ten ways to effectively prepare for a singing audition
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
Kate Cubley Vocal Coach 