Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Pop Toolbox with Hannah Smikle

Today we’ve got a professional voice coach and vocalist who has been working for over 15 years in the music industry. Hannah Smikle is back on the podcast after 61 episodes, in her last appearance she spoke to Alexa about how to boost a singer’s confidence. Hannah is on Singing Teachers’ Talk this week to talk all about helping musical theatre singers build a reliable pop toolbox. 

'It’s difficult, we’re asking singers to be vocal chameleons.'

RELEVANT LINKS & MENTIONS

• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.51 How to Boost a Singer’s Confidence with Hannah Smikle
• Musical Theatre Shows mentioned: Heathers; Six; Moulin Rouge; & Juliet; Hadestown; Bonnie and Clyde; Spongebob the Musical; Hamilton; Mrs Doubtfire; Oklahoma! (2019 revival) 
• Artists/Characters mentioned: Billie Eilish; Snow White; Julie Andrews; Lizzo; Dua Lipa; Lady Gaga; Adele; Jessie J; Ed Sheeran; Pixie Lott; Ella Fitzgerald; Jess Glynne 
• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.89 How to Teach Musical Theatre Styles Successfully Dr Matt Edwards 
• The Sing Space
• Kerrie Obert
• Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy with Kerrie Obert and The Voice Study Centre
• BAST Blog - How to Nurture a Singer’s Authentic Voice with Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin
• Singing Teachers Talk Ep.105 How to Teach Popular Music Styles to Singers with Jo Sear

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, and is a qualified Vocal Health. First Aider, has a level 3 certificate in Counselling Skills, and has trained as a Vocal Health Practitioner with Vocal Health Education. She is a recommended Sing Space Coach, and a member of the Musician’s Union.

Guest Website: vocalperformancecoaching.com

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