One of the pressures singers often feel is the idea that they should appeal to others. They try to sing in a way that feels sort of acceptable. Technically impressive. Polished. Safe. But something important can get lost in that process: their own artistic taste....
Children Don’t Wait for Permission to Create When you watch a child draw, sing, or make up a story, something becomes immediately obvious: they don’t hesitate. Children create constantly. They sing loudly, invent songs, scribble pictures, and perform for anyone who...
When people begin singing lessons, they often assume that technique is the goal. They picture scales, breath exercises, posture work, and vocal drills as the destination. But technique is not the end point of singing. And lord knows social media could really make you...
One of the most useful exercises I ask singers and artists I work with to do is surprisingly simple. Make a list of the artists you love. Not the ones you think you should love. Not the ones that make you look knowledgeable.The ones you return to. The ones that move...
If you walked into my house, you’d understand quite quickly what kind of artist I am. The first thing you see is a huge naked breast on the wall. Then fairy lights spiralling up the staircase. You walk up and find a big wooden open plan room with a huge woodern table...
Welcome to my space for singers and artists — a place to explore the voice, creativity, and the deeper layers of expression. I write from my perspective as a vocal coach and artist-development mentor, sharing ideas, techniques, and reflections from inside the work.
If something here moves you, provokes you, or opens a door for your singing, you’re always welcome to reach out.
