How to cope with seasonal changes as a singer 🤧
Much to my personal delight, the end of May and the beginning of June in South Africa means that Winter is officially here. ...
Cathrine Hopkins
- Apr 16, 2021
- 7 min
Singing, Guts and a Really Hot Therapist
This personal and practical blog is all about "Singing, Guts and a Really Hot Therapist"
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRACTISE SMART?
There are two situations that are constantly plaguing singers when it comes to practising. One is they spend hours practising a certain...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 19, 2021
- 3 min
An Audition Journal
Whilst many professional performers have their audition preparation pretty much in the bag, the post audition analysis is so often...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Mar 26, 2020
- 2 min
Taking a Singing Class Online
Taking a singing class online. There are massive advantages to singing online and it’s absolutely worth trying!
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Mar 5, 2020
- 3 min
Audition Book 101
With the 2020 audition scene in full swing, it is important that your audition file is in great shape and ready to go.
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Nov 29, 2019
- 16 min
Jonathan Roxmouth - on a role
There’s a line from the movie The Little Mermaid that often floats round and round my head, usually occurring just after I’ve watched a...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 3, 2019
- 6 min
An Open Letter To New Auditioners in 2019
My name is Cathrine and I am a vocal coach. I was a performer on stage, a musical director for a time, and during that time and for the...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Dec 16, 2016
- 3 min
Why Does My Voice Sound Like Cr..
One of the most common struggles I see in my sessions are singers who despite not having any illness or sinus issues, sound as though...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Mar 28, 2016
- 3 min
It's a Muscle not a Miracle!
IT’S A MUSCLE, NOT A MIRACLE (aka how to get through to autumn without damaging your voice…) My favourite saying to shout out in almost...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Mar 18, 2016
- 2 min
Ginger Tea: YAY or NAY
I am often asked: “Does ginger tea really help improve my singing?” And my answer is, yes it can…indirectly. I think the biggest...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Feb 3, 2016
- 2 min
Nerve Aids 101
With more exciting auditions coming up, here are some quick tips to help you keep your nerves under control! The first tip cannot be over...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 23, 2016
- 7 min
Interview of the Month with Director/Choreographer Weslee Swain Lauder
MUST READ for all artists! One of the best things about the South African entertainment industry is its size. The Broadway community is...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 19, 2016
- 5 min
Audition Tips and Secrets
So here’s a dirty little secret that some of our seasoned performers wouldn’t want you know, or may even deny if asked directly… They...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 19, 2016
- 1 min
What Kind Of Voice Do You Have?
One of the most commonly asked questions that I get asked by a new students is “what kind of singer am i?” The fact of the matter is that...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 19, 2016
- 1 min
Dropping the A*** Word
There are two words that vocal coaches use quite often and drop onto singers that needs a bit more explanation. Acid Reflex. It’s...
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Cathrine Hopkins
- Jan 19, 2016
- 3 min
The Voice Types on Broadway
This great little article explains the 4 cornerstones of training that is focussed at the vocalcoachsa sessions. As a professional singer...
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