Ep.51 How to Boost a Singer’s Confidence With Hannah Smikle
Episode description
Hannah Smikle is a professional voice coach and vocalist, working for over 15 years in the music industry. She has extensive experience both in live performance as a gigging musician and backing vocalist, and in the studio as a session singer and recording artist. She joins Alexa this week on Singing Teachers’ Talk to discuss how you can boost a singer's self confidence.
KEY MOMENTS
‘I never thought that I’d anticipate the sweet spray of a lip trill from someone else quite as much’
‘We need to understand the difference between being a listener and being a counsellor’
‘Make that performance a positive experience’
‘We have a choice of how we can react’
RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS
‘Empowering The Vocalist’ Event (2nd April 2022; Manchester):
Accent Method
BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine)
CBT Therapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
ABOUT THE GUEST
Hannah Smikle is a professional voice coach and vocalist, working for over 15 years in the music industry. She has extensive experience both in live performance as a gigging musician and backing vocalist, and in the studio as a session singer and recording artist.
Hannah has an impressive multi-disciplinary approach to vocal training – using her advanced technical knowledge alongside her industry experience, she is passionate about equipping a singer for optimum performance, be that on stage or in the studio. Hannah frequently works with vocalists to engineer and coach a recording session, enabling the singer to capture their best, most authentic vocal delivery. She has a holistic approach to working with performers, highly regarding whole-person wellbeing in the coaching process.
Hannah is dedicated to continuing her professional development; she regularly attends specialist courses, is a qualified Vocal Health First Aider, has a level 3 certificate in Counselling Skills, and is currently training as a Vocal Health Practitioner with Vocal Health England. She is a recommended Sing Space Coach, and a member of the Musician’s Union.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Guest Website:
Social Media:
@vocalperformancecoaching
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