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NewsletterKate Valentine reminds us: you are the expert on your voice. A quick morning siren and short warm-up can reveal a lot—if your top notes drop, it’s time to rest. Pay attention to recovery time: 24 hrs is normal, 48+ means slow down, 72+ might need support. Warm-downs and bodywork like Alexander Technique help reset and protect your voice.
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Coaching insights
Filming audition videos
Nancy Holt (Mezzo-soprano 2024/25) offers practical advice on filming auditions using a phone. She discusses what camera settings to use, and how to light and frame your video.
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Recognising the ‘inner critic’
‘The inner critic’ - How can we respond to it with self awareness and build a healthier internal dialogue? In this new series of shorts for performers, Ed Lyon - Tenor, Therapist, and Stress Management and Performance Coach (and NOS alum!) - will explore a new topic on mindfulness each week, and discuss its impact on musicians.
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Bass Vocal Fachs
Basses are the foundation of the operatic world. There are several bass vocal fachs: Bass-Baritone, Basso Cantante, Buffo Bass, and Basso Profondo. These categories are based on vocal range, timbre, agility, and the kinds of roles each voice typically performs—but like all fachs, they’re not set in stone. Voices evolve, and many singers move fluidly between categories.
