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Helen Astrid.[1] is an entrepreneur and singing expert from Twickenham, London. She attended the Royal Academy of Music. Helen trained as an opera singer and has performed throughout the UK, including the English National Opera, The Royal Opera House, and Garsington. Helen now runs singing and arts events, has published a book, directs Twickenham Community Choir, and privately tutors singers[2]

Media appearances

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Helen regularly appears on radio and television, recently a guest on BBC’s Ask the Experts for Radio Berkshire/Oxford. Other media includes BBC World News, The Paul O'Grady Show, and What the Butler Saw for Channel 4. Her Ted Talk Tell Me the Truth[3] about Opera at Cass Business School has been viewed by 1000s. She speaks on the history of opera for Cambridge University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Marlborough College, Imperial College, Benslow Music and the Bishopsgate Institute London.

Talks

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Helen Astrid also talks to audiences about music and art. Topics include:

  • Unwrapping Christmas Carols
  • When Art Sings - Paintings in Opera
  • Operas Inspired by Literature
  • Humour in Opera
  • The Golden Age of Bel Canto
  • Men Behaving Badly – Mozart and Da Ponte
  • Secrets of the World’s Greatest Divas

Corperate singing workshops

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Helen offers first-class bespoke team building singing workshops[4]. She has hosted workshops for Yo! Sushi!, the NHS, and P&G.

Twickenham Community Choir

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Helen Astrid is the director of Twickenham Community Choir. The choir provides community and collaboration for those local to Twickenham. They sing two charity concerts every year.

Singing at your Fingertips

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Singing at your Fingertips[5] is Helen Astrid’s published book about learning to sing. Helen argues that many potential singers need their confidence boosting to realise their full potential. Singing at your Fingertips was reviewed by Gary Lachman from The Guardian. Gary Lachman writes “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.”[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Services - The Helen Astrid Singing Academy in London". The Helen Astrid Singing Academy. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  2. ^ "Media Coverage". The Helen Astrid Singing Academy. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  3. ^ TEDx Talks (2016-02-01). Tell me the truth about opera | Helen Astrid | TEDxSquareMile. Retrieved 2024-10-09 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Helen Astrid Corporate Singing Workshops – Team Building Singing Workshops". Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  5. ^ "Singing Tips at your Fingertips (4064082)". greenerbooks.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  6. ^ "Media Coverage". The Helen Astrid Singing Academy. Retrieved 2024-10-09.