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  • How to know which harmony part to sing – a guide for new singers

    Added January 24 by Chris Rowbury - 1019 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • How to put on a successful concert 2: songs and concert structure

    Added January 17 by Chris Rowbury - 429 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • How to put on a successful concert 1: planning

    Added January 9 by Chris Rowbury - 722 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Booze, cream and other vocal dangers

    Added December 20, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 688 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Why altos are often timid and nervous

    Added December 7, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1169 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • How to keep your warm ups and singing sessions fresh and engaging

    Added November 22, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 754 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Learning songs by ear: what should you do while other parts are being taught?

    Added November 1, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 1413 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Singing in harmony as a metaphor for life

    Added October 25, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 899 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Does singing have to have an end goal?

    Added October 18, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 888 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Feedback is vital – even when things are going well

    Added October 11, 2023 by Chris Rowbury - 747 views - 2 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more
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