• Tim Knight

    New Online Services Launched!

    Added April 22, 2020 by Tim Knight - 330 views - 0 comments

    We have been testing and trialling technology and feasibility of offering lessons, workshops and courses online and, hey presto! we are now up-and-running and can take your online bookings!   We were encouraged by feedback from our last blog and trials and proven that this is a great way in these curr... read more

  • Benny Ng

    “My Voice Always Gets Sore After Choir Rehearsals. Why is This Happening to My Voice? What Can I Do About It?”

    Added April 16, 2020 by Benny Ng - 1520 views - 0 comments

      Singing in a choir is an enjoyable musical and social activity. Few things compare to the feeling of blending your voice with your fellow choristers. It gives you a high during and after the rehearsals. It’s even better when you’re singing songs that you like.     However, a lot of sing... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    10 things singers can do at home when there’s no choir to go to

    Added April 15, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1939 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 10 ideas.It’s not just during a pandemic that you might not ... read more

  • Singing Abroad - Developing Into An International Choir

    Added April 13, 2020 by Jackie Edwards - 1243 views - 0 comments

    One of the beauties of choir is that the message sung often cuts across cultures and international boundaries. A traveling choir is one of the best ways to experience choir, and some of the most famous in the world - such as the Monteverdi choir - embark on truly massive worldwide tours, with current travel restriction... read more

  • Benny Ng

    How to Gain Control of Your Voice and Become a Confident Singer 

    Added April 10, 2020 by Benny Ng - 839 views - 0 comments

    Some people just seem to be naturally ‘gifted’ singers. They seem to be so connected to their voice that when they open their mouth to sing, it sounds pleasing.    If you are one of those people, congratulations. If you are not, there is no need to worry. The voice is an instrument and you ... read more

  • Benny Ng

    How to Improve Singing Skills on Your Own

    Added April 10, 2020 by Benny Ng - 712 views - 0 comments

    You may be teaching yourself how to sing (by reading books and watching videos online) or taking singing lessons to improve your voice. As a beginner singer, you need a lot of real time feedback and guidance.   I still remember taking singing lessons as a beginner. Usually, by the time I got hom... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to sing together in times of isolation

    Added April 8, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1474 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We are living in unprecedented times. People are not allowed to socialise.     How do we keep singing together? I’ll look at some of the options.It’s not only during a pandemic that we need to sta... read more

  • Myers-Briggs Personalities in the World of Singing

    Added April 6, 2020 by Jackie Edwards - 5967 views - 0 comments

    Ever since the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test was first founded back in 1962, countless curious individuals have used it in a bid to gain a greater understanding of their own characters. While singers do not necessarily seek out personality analysis for the same reason as business managers would... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Why can’t I sing low notes with more power and volume?

    Added April 3, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 700 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have good power, control and volume in the rest of your range then there’s an easy explanation.I often... read more

  • SABELANI Music Initiative Music for Nation Building

    Lock Down

    Added April 2, 2020 by SABELANI Music Initiative Music for Nation Building - 454 views - 0 comments

    SABELANI Music Initiative has put on hold workshops due to the Lock Down enforced by the S. African Government on the 27th March.If the Lock Down is lifted on the 16th April as planned we will be celebrating World Voice Day on the 18th April as well as joining in St. Marks Festival on the 19th and sunday service on the... read more