Singing Strong

I had the pleasure of preparing the children’s choir for the touring production of Don Giovanni with Opera Australia. It was a lot of fun working with a group of 15 enthusiastic young singers, a lot who were my vocal students. They had a very short rehearsal run, with me teaching the music and the actual stage rehearsal was with Opera Australia for 1 hour the day before, a...

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to stay motivated when you’re working towards something specific?

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced performer, having a goal gives your singing practice purpose. Instead of simply singing through songs, every lesson and practice session becomes a step towards achieving someth...

There is something truly special about singing. Whether you’re performing on stage, singing in a choir, or simply belting out your favourite song in the car, singing has a way of lifting your spirits like few other activities can.

Singing is more than making music—it’s a way to express emotions, tell stories, and connect with others. It can bring comfort during diff...

There is one small change you can make to improve your singing instantly.

I have noticed that I have been reminding my students about this regularly.

Even in warm up exercises, they start the phrase strongly but by the end of the phrase it can be weak, often breathy.

One thing you can improve in your singing overall is to add energy throughout.

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Learning music doesn’t just doesn’t just make you a musician, it actually builds bravery.

Music and particularly performing music, lives in the same part of your brain where you recognize your own nakedness.

Every time someone performs, they are presenting to the audience – this is what I made, this is a piece of who I am.

That’s scary.

And brav...