Some people may feel they have lost their original sense of purpose with recent events. Have you thought how life will be as we move forward out of lockdown and with a new awareness of the state of politics, racism and global health? Will it be business as usual, or are you looking for a […]
Life can be hard at the best of times but with the Covid-19 pandemic, things got even tougher for many people. In this article, I explain how, by building resilience, you can cope with setbacks and ultimately thrive. It might seem overly ambitious to be talking about “bouncing back” right now. If you’ve recently lost […]
What is anxiety and how can you manage the condition? Here are five important facts that I think you should understand about dealing with anxiety. Before we get started it’s crucial to remember this key point: if you suffer from anxiety, you’re not alone. Millions of people in the UK – about one in six […]
No, it is a growth mindset and sheer grit. And science concurs. Whilst I haven’t got my own stats on this, I can certainly vouch for these predictors antidotally. When I look at the success of my students and clients over the years I’ve taught, whether related to developing their voices, overcoming poor singing habits, gaining […]
Good vocal care is not rocket science. Some simple and practical adjustments and considerations will ensure your voice stays in good form for the hard work you put it through when you sing. Here is my Do’s and Don’ts list for good vocal care. DO + Keep well-hydrated 1-1.5l/day. More if energy output increases or […]
Have you ever found yourself in front of an audience with your knees shaking and sweat trickling down your temple? Maybe you want to throw up, or suddenly there’s not enough air in the room. You may feel like your mouth is as dry as a sandy desert and your voice, normally controlled and strong […]
Straw therapy? Voice exercises using a simple straw will help alleviate a tired or fatigued voice. Straw therapy can be used for the singing or speaking voice before and after voice use. You can incorporate these exercises into your routine vocal warm up and cooldowns, when recovering from a cold or respiratory illness or if […]
Good voice care is the key to singing longevity. Most vocal threats are within our control, but some may require medical intervention. This article will look at voice care factors within our control. There are numerous things that can interfere with the efficiency and function of your vocal folds. Some interferences come from within, and […]
Have you spent any time thinking about your identity as an artist? How do you think the world perceives you? And how does the world actually perceive you? The Performer’s Edge Programme looks into Identity. Here is an example of a workshop I did exploring this concept with a group of singers. To start we explored our […]
On The Performer’s Edge course we start off by exploring the question, “what is the meaning of success?” I start here because often when I ask singers what their ultimate goal is with their singing I get vague or unfocused answers such as “I just want to sing” or “I want to be famous”. These statements […]
