Appeared in the Singer Magazine, August/September 2008. Andrew Stewart from Singer Magazine meets up with Helen Astrid. He finds out how singing has become a cure for singers in a repertoire rut. For more information on how to find the best repertoire for your voice, contact Helen helen@thehelenastridsingingacademy.com
Appeared in Westside Magazine, January 2007. Helen Astrid is helping local people discover their voice in a friendly, relaxed environment. William Douglas tunes in.
“Helen should have her own TV show. She’s got an amazing voice” Paul O’Grady, TV host. Helen was a guest on the show demonstrating how to sing correctly. Broadcast in Spring 2006.
On coaching a listener on air, Vanessa remarks “It’s amazing how much difference Helen makes. The phone lines have gone bonkers!” Vanessa Feltz, radio and TV presenter. Broadcast in 2004.
Appeared in The Times, May 2004. Helen Astrid, runs her own singing workshop company. She lives in London. Do you have to deal with appalling tunelessness? If I can’t help someone, I say so. There was a guy last year I could do nothing for. He had a total block. He couldn’t hear. I don’t […]
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