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  • Chris Rowbury

    How to find the right choir to join 2: is this the perfect choir for me?

    Added September 18, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1633 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 t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to find the right choir to join 1: finding choirs in your area

    Added September 11, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1925 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 t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Making a good impression is what counts whether you’re a business, singer or choir leader

    Added September 4, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1273 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 t... read more

  • meeting music

    Meeting in Music and be enchanted at Lake Garda!

    Added September 3, 2024 by meeting music - 986 views - 0 comments

    If you think of Italy mainly you imagine the channels of Venice, the Colosseum in Rome or the sunflower fields in Tuscany, but there are much more to think about there. One of our favourite locations in Italy is at the bank of Lake Garda: the pearl of the “lago”, called Riva del Garda. This event also means... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The most important thing do when choir starts again after a long break

    Added August 28, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1823 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 t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Outdoor gigs: how to cope when audiences aren’t interested

    Added August 21, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1651 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 t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    Does the choir you’re in reveal your political leanings?

    Added August 15, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1582 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 t... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to give and receive starting notes 3: all the ways it can go wrong

    Added August 7, 2024 by Chris Rowbury - 1616 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 t... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    Meditation and Mantra: Singing For Well-Being Sessions at HeartSong Normandie

    Added August 3, 2024 by HeartSong Normandie - 1033 views - 0 comments

    "When you repeat a mantra, it drives away other distractions. It helps to keep your mind focused, calm, and centred."   Find your voice, sing from the heart, and feel good through meditation and singing. Relax, breathe, and sing simple, soulful songs, chants, mantras, and sound meditations from around the world... read more

  • HeartSong Normandie

    The Benefits of Chanting and Mantra Singing

    Added August 3, 2024 by HeartSong Normandie - 1380 views - 0 comments

      Mantras and chanting have been integral parts of various spiritual and meditative practices for centuries, and their benefits are supported by both ancient wisdom and modern research.   Here are some key benefits of chanting and mantra singing. Benefits of Chanting and Mantra Singing   1. *Str... read more