So… Olympia Vitalis has only gone and done it. Her first solo headline show at Kings Place in King’s Cross on 16th October is SOLD OUT. Swift as you like.BOOM. And as Olympia’s vocal coach, I genuinely couldn’t be more excited or proud. I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Olympia on her voice, performance and stagecraft, and watching her career blossom has been something really special. This woman has artistry, presence and vocals for days and I genuinely feel like the...

I really wish more singers understood this. Your voice changes. When you’re young, it can be difficult to imagine getting older. For young men in particular, the changes that happen during puberty make this incredibly obvious. Your vocal folds grow and thicken, your voice becomes lower, and suddenly you’re having to figure out how to sing with an instrument that feels completely different from the one you had before. But does that mean you should stop singing? Absolutely not. Your voice...

Yes, the caption really does say “too much technique can be a bad thing.” And yes, I confess, it’s a little bit of a baiting line. But that doesn’t detract from the underlying truth bomb I’m about to hit you with. I’ve been a vocal coach for a long time. I’ve worked with singers from complete beginners to advanced vocalists, from hobbyists to outright award winners and West End professionals. And there’s an ongoing, recurring issue that comes up time and time again. Too much thinking. Now,...