Sing Your Way to Wellness: A Chat with Annabel Williams
Episode Overview
Singing can help reset your nervous system and improve mood. Diaphragmatic breathing is crucial for managing nerves and vocal performance. Music evokes powerful emotions and memories. Singing together fosters unity and releases happy hormones. Vocal health requires training and discipline.
"If you can speak, you can sing. That's what I always say."
This episode of The Relaxback UK Show features Mike Dilke chatting with Annabel Williams, the singing coach to the stars, including Britain's Got Talent contestants. Annabel shares her thoughts on singing as a natural human instinct and how it can be a fun and beneficial activity for everyone. Whether you're belting out tunes in the shower or singing in a choir, Annabel explains how singing can improve your mood and even reset your nervous system.
It's not just about hitting the right notes – it's about feeling good and expressing yourself. Annabel, who has been coaching for over 14 years, offers insights into the challenges faced by contestants on live TV, emphasising the importance of diaphragmatic breathing to manage nerves and improve vocal performance. Singing, she says, is like being an athlete – it requires training and discipline to maintain vocal health.
The episode also touches on the emotional connections formed through singing, whether it's couples sharing a song or friends singing together. Annabel believes that music can evoke powerful memories and emotions, making it a magical experience. Mike and Annabel's conversation is both entertaining and informative, filled with anecdotes and practical advice for aspiring singers. So, if you've ever wanted to give singing a try or improve your vocal skills, this episode might just be the inspiration you need.