What's on offer
...the chance to transform your voice
1 to 1 tuition
Student performs at the
Royal Albert Hall
With practical demonstrations, I’ll guide you on how to improve your singing. You don’t need any experience or ability to read music.
Lessons focus on breath-control, singing in tune and increasing your range. I also help find the best repertoire for your voice type.
Learn how to look after your voice.
To arrange a consultation contact me here.
Choirs
Twickenham Ladies Virtual Chamber Choir rehearses Thursdays 6.30pm~8.00pm. Repertoire includes sacred, secular and modern pieces. 2 spaces available.
Health & Vitality Choir (NEW!) rehearses Mondays 6.30~7.30pm. Starts 3 May-7 June 2021. Popular songs, folk tunes and show stoppers. Open to everyone.
Psychologies Magazine – How singing brings happiness
Helen Astrid appeared in Psychologies Magazine, February 2015 TAP INTO INNER JOY You might think happiness is some sort of goal to be attained, but more often than not it’s within you, and just needs to be released. Three people tell …
Opera Concerts
Opera Live At Home with Germán Alcántara (baritone) 14 May 2021.
Humour in Opera: Marlborough College Summer School 2021.
The Juniper Tree by Philip Glass & Robert Moran
An electric cast for Juniper Tree by Philip Glass included Mariya Krywaiuk, James Corrigan and Rebecca Moon. The opera was directed by Glyndebourne’s noteworthy Donna Stirrup. Produced by Helen Astrid.
Students’ Achievements
UK premiere The Juniper Tree (Philip Glass) and Dido & Aeneas.
Cavalleria rusticana at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Concerts at Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, National Gallery, Richmond Theatre, St James’s Piccadilly hosted by Joanna Lumley, Glastonbury and Sing London Festivals.
Workshops for Rugby World Cup 2015.
Opera masterclasses with Bill Bankes-Jones, David Edwards and Clare Prenton.
Recordings for BBC Radio London.
Helen’s book on Amazon in paperback & Kindle & Audible
Transform your Voice
“For the beginner or seasoned professional, Helen Astrid’s book is concise and informative.
If you want to aim for the Grammys or knock ’em dead at your local karaoke bar, this short, knowledgeable and readable book can get you started.”
Gary Lachman, The Guardian