In this episode, host Rachel Nicholls explores the vital role of nutrition for singers with guest Julie Cooper, a soprano, vocal coach, and nutritionist. They debunk myths about dairy, coffee, alcohol, and hydration, while discussing how to manage acid reflux—an issue many singers face. Julie...

In this bonus episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, an experienced opera singer and coach, is joined by two National Opera Studio alum: repetiteur Jacob Swindells (2023/24) and mezzo-soprano Joanna Harries (2022/23). They discuss what it's like to train at the National...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Opera Training Companion brought to you by the National Opera Studio in London. In this episode, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Allyson Devenish ( Senior Coach, National Opera Studio) and casting director Sarah Playfair, dive into the essentials of...