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  • Lip trilling and bubbling – is it useful (and how to do it properly)?

    Added April 21, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 749 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Why being ‘pitchy’ can be in the ear of the beholder

    Added April 14, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 481 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • What do singing and sex have in common? – more than you think!

    Added April 7, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 958 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

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

    Added April 1, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 438 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Not everyone will like your singing voice – but that’s OK

    Added March 25, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 650 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Can you join a choir if you can’t hit a note?

    Added March 18, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 884 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • 12 false beliefs about singing that can prevent you from even trying – don’t let them stop you!

    Added March 10, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 1002 views - 0 comments
    [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 the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free to leave a comment and let's be... read more

  • Mixed tenor sections: the weirdness of men and women singing the same note

    Added March 4, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 1923 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many community choirs have mixed tenor sections with men and women singing the same part. photo by Stefan Karpiniec That’s when things can get weird! Let’s look at what’s going on.There is often a shortage of men in mixed community ... read more

  • Do everything you can to support your choir leader – they’re the only one you’ve got!

    Added February 24, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 542 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative heart of your choir and is what gives it its unique flavour. If anybody else took over your choir it would change its nature.I&r... read more

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

    Added February 17, 2021 by Chris Rowbury - 448 views - 0 comments
    [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 are your options for staying interested?I try very hard to make sure that I teach different son... read more