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This Is A VoiceWest End Secrets: How Vocal Coaches Train Lead Performers in Musicals | Claire Underwood Returns!Send us a textHow do West End lead singers handle vocal demands, perfectionism, and the pressure of 8 shows a week? 🎤 In this episode of This Is A Voice, we welcome back Claire Underwood, West End resident vocal coach, to uncover more behind-the-scenes realities of training musical theatre stars.🔹 What you'll discover in this episode:✔️ How lead performers balance storytelling with vocal technique✔️ The role of a vocal coach in a West End production✔️ How to manage conflicting notes from directors, MDs, and coaches✔️ The secret to vocal safety & longevity in high-pressure performa...2025-03-2429 min
This Is A VoiceCoaching West End leads in musical theatre - Claire Underwood on Les Mis, Hamilton, Cabaret & moreSend us a textHow do actors and singers deal with performing in long-running shows? And what is the role of a vocal coach - is vocal technique only part of the puzzle?In this episode of This Is A Voice, we sit down with Claire Underwood — the vocal coach behind Hamilton, Les Misérables, Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera and more in London's West End — to explore:🎭 How top-level singers stay healthy in high-pressure roles🎶 Why individuality matters more than copy-pasting a “perfect sound”🧠 How mindset, belief, and identity impact performance🗣️ The differe...2025-03-0433 min