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  • Chris Rowbury

    The healing power of choirs: how singing together is good for your mental health

    Added July 9, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 2907 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • Fun Free Workshop - I Got Rhythm!

    Added July 9, 2025 by Janet Stacey - 799 views - 0 comments

    Choirs often concentrate on pitch and blend, but it is rhythm that truly binds the music together. This workshop shifts the focus to cultivating a shared sense of pulse and equips singers with practical techniques to overcome rhythmic challenges in choral music. We're going to play with this at our next singing worksh... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    How Singing Retreats Help Build Confidence and Discover Your Authentic Voice

    Added July 6, 2025 by HeartSong Normandie - 713 views - 0 comments

        How Singing Retreats Help Build Confidence and Discover Your Authentic Voice Many people come to our singing retreats not just to improve their vocal skills, but to reconnect with their true selves and find new confidence. Singing in a gentle, supportive space — free from judgment or pressure... read more

  • Emma Rowland-Elsen

    Why It’s Time to Make Choirs Mentally Healthy

    Added July 4, 2025 by Emma Rowland-Elsen - 1595 views - 0 comments

    There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of choral music. It’s not about genre, technique, or even repertoire - it’s about wellbeing, emotional safety and nervous system regulation. And it’s long overdue. Because choir has never just been about singing.   My name is Emma Rowland... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Solo Travellers Welcome: Why a Singing Retreat is the Perfect Getaway

    Added July 4, 2025 by HeartSong Normandie - 832 views - 0 comments

        Solo Travellers Welcome: Why a Singing Retreat is the Perfect Getaway     Are you dreaming of a holiday on your own, where you can truly relax, meet like-minded people, and enjoy doing something that uplifts your heart and mind? If so, our singing and meditation retreat in Norman... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to be a really successful singer or choir leader – deliver more than expected

    Added July 2, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 2032 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    What Is a Singing Retreat? A Guide for Beginners

    Added June 29, 2025 by HeartSong Normandie - 904 views - 0 comments

      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 beauty of Normandy’s stunning coastline. This is exactly what yo... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Singing Retreat You Didn’t Know About

    Added June 29, 2025 by HeartSong Normandie - 1770 views - 0 comments

    Top 7 Benefits of Attending a Singing Retreat You Didn’t Know About Many people think singing is just about the voice - but science shows that singing, especially in a supportive group, brings profound physical, mental, and emotional benefits. If you are curious about whether a singing retreat is wor... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to honour the source of a song (and why it’s important)

    Added June 25, 2025 by Chris Rowbury - 1601 views - 0 comments

    [The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    5 Reasons to Join Our Singing and Meditation Retreats in France

    Added June 23, 2025 by HeartSong Normandie - 809 views - 0 comments

    5 Reasons to Join Our Singing and Meditation Retreats in France Imagine waking up to the sound of waves gently rolling onto the shore, the fresh sea air filling your lungs, and a new day stretching ahead — spacious, calm, and full of possibility.Our singing and meditation retreats, held in a peaceful seafront ... read more