Skip to main content

It's Your Voice

I have been moved by many background stories from my singing clients lately, and wanted to share the following.
A shocking number of people never sing, or never enjoy singing because of what I call "negative vocal beliefs".
Usually, at some point in their lives, they were ridiculed, teased or humiliated by a remark about their voice, and the pleasure and joy of singing withered on the vine. These beliefs stick, and they affect our confidence. They shut us down.
Understanding the root of the belief and acknowledging those feelings and emotions in a safe context can be the first step to reclaiming your right to sing.
It is your voice. It is nobody else's business!

You don't have to be a soloist or an entertainer, but you have a right to use your own voice without judgement or criticism.
And, whatever stage you are at, you can learn to be in better control of the sound you produce.
Learning technique and getting into a simple routine of practice can make an enormous difference. Either one to one or in a supportive group. You can begin to challenge your negative vocal beliefs and reclaim the joy of singing!
Our methods include simplified vocal technique, relaxation, breath work, Hypnotherapy and Life coaching with a lot of humour thrown in!

Let me know if you would like to talk to me about your vocal experience. ...and breathe!

Popular posts from this blog

Vocal Health tips for community theatre show week

Recently, I have enjoyed coaching the Crouch End Players community theatre in preparation for their musical play "Sea Airs" - a love story set in my native Cornwall, featuring Sea Shanties and traditional methodist hymns, as well as songs from the 1980s. As opening night approached, the cast have been beset with seasonal colds, coughs and the usual Autumn term  lurgy!  Under these circumstances there is a lot of well-meaning advice given to amateur performers, some helpful and some downright destructive! But finding the right advice can be a minefield, particularly relating to amateur performers who have to work all day and perform in the evening, and who don't get much rest! I remember when I was studying at Trinity College of Music (now Trinity Laban) in the 1980s, we were lucky enough to have a lecture from the eminent throat specialist, Mr David Garfield Davies, to educate the singers about vocal health and hygiene. Mr Davies is laryngologist to the RSC and ...

"Can't Sing" Therapy

"Thanks so much for a great session today! I feel tons better than when I walked in..." People love a "good sing"!  It can help us relax, unwind and express ourselves, while providing those well-earned endorphins. Singing is a fabulous stress-buster as it releases the body's natural "happy chemicals",  gets us breathing properly, helps the energy to flow and gets your feelings out.    Singing together bonds and unites us, singing individually helps us connect with our spirit and our emotions. ....(and, of course, it's also good fun!)  Some people have instant access to their voices and  seem to sing effortlessly.  But what if you believe you "can't" sing? Too many people live with the belief that they just "can't" sing or have a "terrible voice".  One in fifteen people even believe themselves to be physically "tone-deaf".   In reality, only 4% of people have  Congenital...

Singing and Emotions...

Notes from a Holistic Singing Coach Inspired by some recent one-to-one sessions with my private clients. Don’t be afraid of your emotions when you sing - particularly when you start exploring your voice as an adult - with all the judgemental thinking we can bring to it! Very often, for many different reasons, people, myself included, can become tearful and emotional during their singing lesson - and it’s usually a really good thing. Some people feel grief for the lost years they felt prevented from singing, or being shamed about their voice.  Others can feel frustrated by their level of skill versus the level they desire.  As adults we are happiest doing what we know we are good at, and learning new skills can feel challenging to the ego and our self-esteem. Most are simply overwhelmed by the stresses of daily life, seemingly unrelated to singing, which bubble up when they finally spend time focusing on themselves.   But none of it is unrelated...