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blog: 5 ways to keep things fresh when you’re being taught a song you already know

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the Songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...

blog: What to do when you run out of ideas

[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 th...

blog: Does your choir need a conductor?

[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 th...

blog: How to keep your performances interesting

[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 th...

blog: When did you last tell your singers how grateful you are?

[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 th...

blog: The Tools You Need to Write Your Own Music

Have you ever tried your hand at writing your own Songs? If you consider yourself an artist or musician, chances are that you probably have. No matter if you are trying to produce a hit or simply want to compose a new song for your choir, there ...

blog: Singing and our sense of self

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   In many ways, we are all defined by the Songs we choose to sing. Our favourite ditties say a lot about our tastes, background, age, religion and culture. &...

blog: A little self-doubt as a singer can help – especially if you’re a man!

[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 th...

blog: When will it be safe to sing together again in person?

[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 th...

blog: Choir leaders, are you doing too much for your singers?

[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 th...