Much to my personal delight, the end of May and the beginning of June in South Africa means that Winter is officially here. ...

This personal and practical blog is all about "Singing, Guts and a Really Hot Therapist"

There are two situations that are constantly plaguing singers when it comes to practising. One is they spend hours practising a certain...

Whilst many professional performers have their audition preparation pretty much in the bag, the post audition analysis is so often...

Taking a singing class online. There are massive advantages to singing online and it’s absolutely worth trying!

With the 2020 audition scene in full swing, it is important that your audition file is in great shape and ready to go.

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...

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...

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...

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...

I am often asked: “Does ginger tea really help improve my singing?” And my answer is, yes it can…indirectly. I think the biggest...

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...

MUST READ for all artists! One of the best things about the South African entertainment industry is its size. The Broadway community is...

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...

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...

There are two words that vocal coaches use quite often and drop onto singers that needs a bit more explanation. Acid Reflex. It’s...

This great little article explains the 4 cornerstones of training that is focussed at the vocalcoachsa sessions. As a professional singer...