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blog: See Rome and die?

It is an old saying - which actually refers to Naples… But Rome is really worth seeing, because it's one of the most beautiful cities in the world and You can join us to sing - could You imagine anything more satisfying than this?    Yo...

blog: How to know which harmony part to sing – a guide for new singers

[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: The curse of confusion: why thinking is bad for singing

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I teach a song by ear in less than an hour at a workshop. Everyone picks it up really quickly and then they sing it brilliantly. We’ve been working ...

blog: Why are so many people afraid to open their mouths and sing?

[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: Does God mind if You sing badly in church?

[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 slow can You sing? – using speed as a rehearsal tool

[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: Preserve it for the future

Traditions. It is important for You to show Your folklore style, to save and hand on the next generation? We think so. You sing in a choir or dance in a Folklore group? We can give You great platform for Your aim. Please check the dates and location...

blog: The lost generation of singers – why no provision for the under 50s?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The sing Up programme for schools was set up by the UK government in January 2007 and was funded by them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give ever...

blog: singing To Your Dog: All The Reasons Why You Should sing To Your Pet

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused worldwide cancellations of mass gatherings, including concerts, choral competitions, and performances as a way to prevent the further spread of the virus. As a result, artists have turned to technology as a way to perform ...

blog: Learning to love the sound of Your own voice

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I recently wrote about some of the reasons why You might think You can’t sing.   Suessian megaphone by theparadigmshifter   One of th...