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blog: One unkind word can put you off Singing for ever – how to protect yourself

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo Singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments...

blog: How to Improve Singing Skills on Your Own

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 tak...

blog: Leading your first ever Singing group – a complete beginner’s guide

[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: Why I record the songs at the end of every Singing workshop I lead

[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 many breaks should you have on a Singing course?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People pay good money to come on a Singing course and want to sing as much as they can.     But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...

blog: Sing, sing, sing for a celebration!

The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than Singing is more Singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of ...

blog: Singing the wrong note is not the end of the world

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   How many times have you been standing next to someone in your choir section and realised that they’re Singing something different from you? &n...

blog: Singing Retreat Holiday Hauteville Sur Mer, Normandie France 20-27 May 2023

Singing Retreat Holiday Hauteville Sur Mer, Normandie France 20-27 May 2023   Breath in the fresh sea air, sing from the heart & enjoy delicious home cooked food on our small group Singing retreat holiday on the stunning Normandy coast A place f...

blog: 5 Easy Ways to Check Your Singing Voice

This post was orginally published on Embro Thistle Singers blog. When I was 15, I took Singing lessons from the nuns at "The Pines".  These ladies were well respected for the results they achieved in musical training.  Our performance group o...

blog: What you can learn from running Singing workshops to become a better singer or workshop leader

[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...