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1 min

Performing (Part 2)

Here are three scenarios, all of which are performances: an exam an audition a full scale solo performance with orchestra However low or...

Kathleen Savage

Feb 6
3 min

Performing (Part 1)

Some people just love performing. Some people would love to love performing. We all have our own position on performing but there is no...

Kathleen Savage

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

Pandemic!

This year has turned into the most unusual year most of us have ever known. Since coming out of the national “lockdown” of March/April,...

Kathleen Savage

Aug 10, 2020
3 min

Memorising!

Memorising music is a bit of a nemesis for many of us not in the flush of youth, I’m afraid, but the good news is that we all remember...

Kathleen Savage

Jul 8, 2020
3 min

Musical Styles

Welcome back for my third monthly blog! Here are a few thoughts about singing in different styles...... Most of us have musical genre...

Kathleen Savage

Jun 7, 2020
3 min

Posture!

Even slight alignment inconsistencies will affect the natural production of our voices......

Kathleen Savage

May 9, 2020
3 min

Let’s breathe and sing!

Welcome to my exciting new Website & Blog. Breath is a topical subject right now. I’m no health expert but it is widely accepted that...

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