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blog: Your singing experience depends on how you feel, not just on what you do

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success.   photo by Andy Armstrong   But ask individuals about how they think ...

blog: But I can’t sing that high!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low.     Just lik...

blog: Joining an established choir: a guide for how choir leaders can help new singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about the challenges faced by singers joining an established choir.   photo by fromcolettewithlove   This week I wi...

blog: Singing in harmony 2 – small group skills

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...

blog: Use the long choir break to get better at what you do

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs have a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

blog: Do singers need to know what an octave is?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

blog: Why do you sing?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I came across an interesting article on Canada’s CBC Radio 2 blog a few years back. It was entitled Why do you sing? and attracted several comments f...

blog: The problem with men: getting them, handling them, keeping them

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   What is it with blokes and singing? In most open-access adult workshops that I run, only 10% of the participants are men (and it seems to be getting le...

blog: Singing in the company of strangers

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   “Being able to make 40 people who do not know each other sing so well together was amazing”   “An excellent day proving that 50...

blog: The only thing stopping you from being a better singer is ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   ... YOU!   photo by Stephen Mcleod   Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done. ...