What does it really mean to call yourself an artist? In this inspiring Student Spotlight, singer-songwriter Kristina Mann shares how her journey with Hannah Smikle at Vocal Performance Coaching helped her take her art seriously, overcome self-doubt, and embrace her own voice. Tune in to uncover her story of creativity, resilience, and the power of mentorship.
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WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
0:00-4:51 Who is Kristina Mann?
4:53-6:58 Kristina’s first singing memory
6:58-14:58 Taking art seriously
15:00-18:30 What Kristina was looking for in a singing teacher
18:30-32:32 An insight into Kristina’s singing lessons
33:34-35:24 Being positively challenged
35:24-38:18 The benefit of having singing lessons
38:18-39:18 Top 3 qualities to find in a singing teacher
39:18-42:46 What’s next for Kristina Mann
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RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
- Music Feature: Open Hands by Kristina Mann
- Artists Mentioned: Emile Sande; Imogen Heap; India Arie
- @Inspiredtowrite
- Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.180 Student Spotlight: How I Got to Know My Voice Through Singing Lessons with Jackie Pryce (Maud’s Dog)
- Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.51 How to Boost a Singer’s Confidence with Hannah Smikle
- Singing Teachers Talk – Ep.112 Helping Musical Theatre Singers Build a Reliable Pop Toolbox with Hannah Smikle
ABOUT THE GUEST
After the launch of her first album Gold in 2019, Kristina has been working behind the scenes exploring her sound and crafting her story. Now armed with a vocal looper and the confidence to be uniquely herself, she is surrounded by her own harmonious melodies and beats drawing the listener in, allowing them to experience her experiences through each performance.
Residing in Stockport, this determined and passionate singer / songwriter / spoken word artist is committed to bringing her authentic self to every performance. She has been likened to artists such as Emeli Sande, Imogen Heap and Massive Attack; fusing genres such as soul, pop and R&B to create a unique and distinct sound that is undeniably Kristina Mann.
The body of work produced for her first album Gold gives glimpses to the building blocks which can now be evidenced in her latest material. There is a greater depth and maturity seen recently as she has navigated some deeper valleys of life but on her return, has been able to bring the treasure of these darker times into to light. She hopes to give words to those who have none as they navigate the many questions that arise in being human whilst living with great expectation in life.
Check out Kristina Mann on:
Instagram: @kristinamannofficial
