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blog: How do you get to the truth of what your Singing ability really is?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is often a mismatch between how good you think you are as a singer and what your abilities really are.     Some people vastly ov...

blog: What Is The Best Venue For My Choir Practice?

A choir needs regular rehearsals to improve their Singing, but finding the right venue can be difficult. When you are first starting Out, renting rehearsal space and still being able to break even after subscriptions are paid, is often the most important ...

blog: Help someone to start Singing in 2015 — maybe even you!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m probably preaching to the converted here as I guess most of you reading this already sing regularly.   photo by T Sundup   So ho...

blog: Should Singing together be a guilty pleasure?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Imagine going to Soho with a group of like-minded friends and gathering in a dimly-lit, subterranean private room with plush seats and stylish decor. Fully ...

blog: How to ensure that your choir is inclusive as Covid restrictions start to lift

[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: Whatever you’ve managed to do during lockdown, you’re doing great

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I keep seeing virtual choirs on Facebook and hearing abOut amazing Zoom Singing sessions. Photo by Virginia State Parks It’s hard not to compare and...

blog: Keeping it fresh: 5 ideas to keep regular choir attenders engaged

[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: Money matters 1 – practical solutions for dealing with choir finances

[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: Don’t let your choir leader do all the work – realise how capable you are as a singer

[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: 7 ways to hold onto your choir members: why retention is more important than recruitment

[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...