Rhiannon Herridge - Back in Shipshape
The Roarcast
English - June 10, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsMusic Arts Performing Arts music beth roars music interviews sheena ladwa joshua alamu josh alamu dan buckley brian kehew actor primal fear Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Beth Roars talks to Welsh Opera Soprano Rhiannon Herridge, who was forced to give up her job performing on the Silversea cruise line due to vocal injury after a virus. Together they explore how to prevent and recover from vocal damage, how it affected Rhiannon’s confidence and how an old back injury may have even caused the problem in the first place. Rhiannon also chats about her struggle with perfectionism and what life is like working away and travelling the world on a ship.
Highlights
00:57 - What was Rhiannon Herridge’s worst job ever?03:12 - What was Rhiannon’s journey into music and why did she want to sing? 04:22 - How being in a children's choir helped Rhiannon learn musically 05:48 - The pros and cons of working on a cruise ship06:48 - Rhiannon and Beth explore the demands of singing different vocal styles08:51 - How Rhiannon Herridge injured her voice and how it affected her mental health and confidence11:31 - Did singing through illness make things worse?12:15 - Maintaining your standards as a professional and the pressure to carry on13:08 - Rhiannon's experiences with perfectionism15:51 - Does Rhiannon still use vocal coaches and singing teachers?16:10 - Rhiannon's vocal recovery and rehabilitation, including the role of an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist)16:58 - Singing on steroids18:08 - How Help Musicians UK and an Osteopath have assisted Rhiannon's recovery and an old back injury21:50 - The importance of following your intuition when it comes to illness, even if you’re under contract and feel obliged to perform22:08 - Rhiannon’s advice for anyone experiencing vocal issues24:20 - Did Rhiannon doubt being a singer and has she ever considered a change in career? 26:36 - Does Rhiannon have a favourite country from touring on the cruise ships?Resources Mentioned:
Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Patreon Rhiannon Herridge: YouTube Instagram Facebook Help Musicians UKVocal Rehabilitation - Dane Chalfin Silversea CruisesSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.