Cathrine HopkinsMay 26, 20213 minHow 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 HopkinsApr 16, 20217 minSinging, Guts and a Really Hot TherapistThis personal and practical blog is all about "Singing, Guts and a Really Hot Therapist"
Cathrine HopkinsFeb 18, 20212 minWHAT 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...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 19, 20213 minAn Audition JournalWhilst many professional performers have their audition preparation pretty much in the bag, the post audition analysis is so often...
Cathrine HopkinsMar 26, 20202 minTaking a Singing Class OnlineTaking a singing class online. There are massive advantages to singing online and it’s absolutely worth trying!
Cathrine HopkinsMar 5, 20203 minAudition Book 101With the 2020 audition scene in full swing, it is important that your audition file is in great shape and ready to go.
Cathrine HopkinsNov 29, 201916 minJonathan 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...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 3, 20196 minAn Open Letter To New Auditioners in 2019My 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...
Cathrine HopkinsDec 16, 20163 minWhy 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...
Cathrine HopkinsMar 28, 20163 minIt'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...
Cathrine HopkinsMar 18, 20162 minGinger Tea: YAY or NAYI am often asked: “Does ginger tea really help improve my singing?” And my answer is, yes it can…indirectly. I think the biggest...
Cathrine HopkinsFeb 3, 20162 minNerve 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...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 23, 20167 minInterview of the Month with Director/Choreographer Weslee Swain LauderMUST READ for all artists! One of the best things about the South African entertainment industry is its size. The Broadway community is...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 19, 20165 min Audition Tips and SecretsSo 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...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 19, 20161 minWhat 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...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 19, 20161 min Dropping the A*** WordThere are two words that vocal coaches use quite often and drop onto singers that needs a bit more explanation. Acid Reflex. It’s...
Cathrine HopkinsJan 19, 20163 minThe 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...