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blog: One unkind word can put you off Singing for ever – how to protect yourself

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo Singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments...

blog: Making the most of your Singing voice – it’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you do with it

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] We are not all born equal. Some have longer legs which helps them to win at hurdles or the high jump. Some have longer fingers which helps them to play jazz ...

blog: 10 golden truths I have learnt from 25 years of choir leading

[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: Leading your first ever Singing group – a complete beginner’s guide

[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 to put on a successful concert 2: songs and concert structure

[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: Why I record the songs at the end of every Singing workshop I lead

[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: Why ‘Singing for fun’ doesn’t mean low standards and poor performances

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   The other weekend 50 Singers performed in public to a large, appreciative audience. We performed eight songs in four part harmony, most in foreign languag...

blog: Choir leaders: who’ll replace you when you’re gone?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Nothing lasts forever. There will come a time when you will leave your choir and need someone else to take over.     Who will you hand over to...

blog: Tuning up - where do start notes come from?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   OK, I’ll admit it up front: I’m a charlatan. I have no training for the job which gives me my income. So when it comes to giving starting notes ...