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Helen has just released her second ebook Singing Tips at your Finger Tips, which came out last week. This provides 365 tops tips on your voice and is separated by each season. You can read some of these tips in the current May/June 2008 issue of Health Magazine, available from Holland and Barratt stores nationwide. She will also be feaured in Woman's Weekly this June.

Relaxed and confident on television, and equally at ease on the radio, Helen receives substantial press coverage including The Times Magazine, The Telegraph, Metro Newspaper, Closer Magazine, Eve Magazine, Sneak Magazine, West Side Magazine and Time Out plus local press reviews. She writes articles on singing e.g. Health Magazine, and is author of '7 Simple Steps to Singing', available here.

She was on BBC Radio London a couple of weeks ago live from Boston discussing her singing career and burgeoning Sing Anything! Club. A series of interviews followed in Brooklyn, New York. Also invited on BBC1 News a few months ago, Helen is now in talks with EMI for a collaboration in 2012 with her song for the Olympics. To arrange an interview call 07710 245 904 or email helen@thehelenastridsingingacademy.com.

A new sony playstation called Singstar, launched last December, has hit the shops and Helen was invited to share top karaoke tips in a series of interviews nationwide including BBC Derby/Three Counties/Tees/Humberside, Gaydar, Time Berkshire, Fosseway Radio, Sunrise, Manx (Isle of Man Radio), Juice fm.

Joanna Lumley
Celebrity actress Joanna Lumley hosted a Singers Night put on by Helen in London. "This was a fantastic concert Helen". Joanna Lumley, actress.

Vanessa Feltz
"It's amazing how much difference you made to their singing voices. The phone lines have gone bonkers". Vanessa Feltz, radio and TV personality.

Simon Woodroffe
Yo Sushi "One of the best vocal coaches around. She's a genius". Helen helped world famous entrepreneur and founder of Yo Sushi, Simon Woodroffe in preparation for the Edinburgh Festival.

The Times
Helen was featured in The Times revealing some singing secrets.

Channel 4
"You did a fantastic job. If we ever need a vocal coach again we'll call you." Lucy Davis, producer.

Sky One
"Thanks for a great singing session. We'd love to have you again." Helen filmed a series called 'How Gay Are You' helping men use their voices to attract women. The results were worth watching! Rob Walker, producer Des and Mel Show.

Granada TV
"Thanks for all your fantastic vocal advice and for sending us great singers for the new programme." Ben Stevens, producer.

BBC Radio Scotland
"You were fabulous on the show, it was really terrific." Fred McCauley, presenter.

Sadie Nine Show, BBC Radio London
"Your workshops sound brilliant. I bet they're a sell-out. Please come back on the show." Sadie Nine, presenter.

LBC Radio
"We went and tried a new idea for Christmas parties called Ding Dong Sing-a-Long which is becoming a huge success across the capital. It's like karaoke except you all sing together and don't feel quite so silly." Richard Midson, presenter.

The Metro newspaper
"The Ding Dong Sing-a-Long is the cult hit of this year's office Christmas circuit. Part karaoke, part terrace-belter, it's accompanied by singing coach Helen Astrid of The Helen Astrid Singing Academy on the keyboard with vocal flourishes to encourage punters in a crowd-responsive sing-a-long.

It's gospel with liquor licence and a mischievous musical ringleader (i.e. Helen). Not only is it a physical release with these endorphins rushing madly about, but it's a great social leveller. Tensions build in the office throughout the year and this provides a safe and fun place to get up on stage, show your true colours and let off steam without character-assassinating your boss or picking up your P45 on Monday morning!

'This is a much better method of networking and communicating' says Astrid - whose clients are resoundingly professional males, overwhelmingly bankers. 'It gives people the chance to show there's more beyond the stuffed suit' ".

BBC Radio London
Helen has broadcast on several BBC Radio programmes discussing her work as a singer, vocal coach and author.

Kiss FM
"Helen was a real nice lady and she was very fit too". Melvin Odoom, presenter.

N1 101.4fm Radio
Helen was interviewed in October talking about the singing abilities of Robbie Williams and Britney Spears.Dutch TV
Helen was on Dutch TV coaching Jochum Ten Haaf who recently appeared in he title role 'Vincent in Brixton' in the West End.

 

 

 

Paul O'Grady
"You should have your own TV show. You've got an amazing voice". Paul O'Grady, TV host. Helen was a guest on his show demonstrating how to sing. To see the show you will need the latest version of Quicktime Media Player - download it here.

See a clip here (24Mb file - this may take several minutes)

Helen and Paul O'Grady
Paul O'Grady and Helen Astrid

Helen and David Dickinson
Helen with David Dickinson

Channel 4
Helen was in the eye-opening series 'What the Butler Saw' coaching a family from South-East London on how to sing in public. Click here to view the video file.

Helen on What the Butler Saw

Sneak Magazine
Read about Helen Astrid's celeb clients including Paul O'Grady, Vanessa Feltz, Samantha Mumba and Peter Andre in the July issue.

The Independent
"Astrid lives out her singing in her body as well as her voice."

Healthy Magazine March 2006, UK's best selling health magazine
Helen was interviewed on the health benefits of singing.

Caroline Feraday Show, LBC Radio
Helen has been a guest on Caroline's show several times.

JoAnne Good Show - BBC Radio London
Helen was invited on the chat show talking about love songs for Valentine's Day plus her Sing Anything! Club sang on air this summer.

Eve Magazine
In the November 2005 issue, Helen writes about what you need to become a professional singer.

Closer Magazine
Smoking is not great if you're a singer. Helen was interviewed about the effects of cigarette smoke on the voice in the October 2004 issue.

London Jewish News
Helen was interviewed last summer by LJN when singer Barry Manilow broke his nose by accidentally walking into a wall.

Ealing Gazette
The Helen Astrid Singing Academy receives regular features in The Guide.

 

 



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