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  • Can only singers lead choirs, only music readers arrange songs and only musicians be songwriters?

    Added July 29, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1495 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • Why you can (and should) only focus on one thing at a time when singing

    Added July 16, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1429 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • The healing power of choirs: how singing together is good for your mental health

    Added July 9, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 2636 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • How to be a really successful singer or choir leader – deliver more than expected

    Added July 2, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1541 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • How to honour the source of a song (and why it’s important)

    Added June 25, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1314 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • Don’t be put off by the word ‘choir’ – there are plenty of different kinds out there

    Added June 18, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1423 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • How to sing a drone of staggering beauty

    Added June 11, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1566 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • Singing harmony can be hard and scary – here’s how to make it easier

    Added June 4, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1503 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • The 7 types of choir leader – which one are you?

    Added May 28, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1851 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more

  • Can an “all voices welcome” choir ever be totally inclusive?

    Added May 21, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1681 views - 0 comments
    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 l... read more