[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...

Does chanting and mantra Singing work?   We love to share mantras and chants with our HeartSong Normandie meditation groups and Singing retreats. It can be such a beautiful experience and opportunity to calm, relax and feel the vibr...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Have you ever been swept along by the enthusiasm of a Singing session only to feel drained at the end or with a sore throat and aching legs?   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Choirs are not meeting at the moment so lots of you have gone online to sing. Given that it will be just you Singing at a screen, what can you do to get the ...

Want to bring some joyful Singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! ...  moreWant to bring some joyful Singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! Grab your friends, a drink and let's sing some sparkly tunes....The songs will be a surprise - that's part of the fun! With drinks deals at the bar - we'll have the happiest of happy hours! Everyone is welcome - everyone can sing - even the friend who insists they can't, they can! Pub Singing is all about fun! No experience necessary just bring your voice and we’ll do the rest - shower singers, this is for you! 7.30pm - Arrive and drinks, 8pm - We Sing! £7 advance (plus 70p booking fee) on Meetup - Soul of the City Choir, £9 on the door Tickets sold quickly last time so we do recommend nabbing your ticket early just in case we can't fit you in on the door. Come and sing, it really is a lot of fun!  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing is very simple really: you open your mouth and the sound comes out.   photo by chaosmunkey   But we often allow our heads (an...

[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!.   ...

  What Is a Singing Retreat? A Guide for Beginners Imagine taking a deep breath of fresh sea air, relaxing completely, Singing your heart out, and enjoying delicious home-cooked meals — all while surrounded by the breathtaking beaut...

Why Everyone Should Join a Choir When They Retire In Britain, over 2.8 million people enjoy the benefits of Singing in a choir. There is music for every taste, from rock and pop choirs, to gospel and classical. Choral Singing isn’t just s...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   From my experience with choirs and Singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation.   photo by by The Failed Photographer ...