by Hannah Howie | Jun 2, 2015 | Vocal Care
So BGT’s just finished, and at the end of summer we have another run of the X factor to look forward to whilst scouts up and down the country are no doubt sourcing the next winner of ‘The Voice’ (can you tell I’m not the biggest fan?). Reality TV show contestants,...
by Hannah Howie | May 5, 2015 | Vocal Care
Whilst teaching a singing lesson yesterday, I was reminded of the incredible power of back and torso anchoring. What it can do to the quality of your vocal sound is quite incredible! When you listen to the great singers; you know the people who really WOW a crowd and...
by Hannah Howie | Apr 27, 2015 | Performing tips, Vocal Care
The psychology of why singing makes you happy Recently, my other half and I hosted a singing workshop for close friends. Each of us brought a song to the table, performing it for a very relaxed room in a bid to better our acting through song potentially in prep for...
by Hannah Howie | Apr 5, 2015 | Vocal Care
It’s delicious isn’t it? A nice big slab of chocolate; but did you know that every bite will affect your singing? Now, I have heard many a word of caution regarding the consumption of dairy, especially prior to singing. The overarching school of thought...
by Hannah Howie | Apr 3, 2015 | Vocal Care
If you thought I was talking about alcohol, how wrong you are. I am of course, referencing the amazing power of Vocal Steaming. Steaming, whether using a shop-bought inhaler or simply hovering above a large bowl of very hot (not boiling) water under a towel lubricates...
