[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Singing together is one of the most egalitarian experiences we Can have. Photo by wynlok It doesn’t matter How much you earn, wh...
[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...
You may be teaching yourself How to sing (by reading books and watching videos online) or taking singing lessons to improve your voice. As a beginner singer, you need a lot of real time feedback and guidance. I still remember tak...
[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...
[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...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] People pay good money to come on a singing course and want to sing as much as they Can. But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...
The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] How many times have you been standing next to someone in your choir section and realised that they’re singing something different from you? &n...
Singing Retreat Holiday Hauteville Sur Mer, Normandie France 20-27 May 2023 Breath in the fresh sea air, sing from the heart & enjoy delicious home cooked food on our small group singing retreat holiday on the stunning Normandy coast A place f...
This post was orginally published on Embro Thistle Singers blog. When I was 15, I took singing lessons from the nuns at "The Pines". These ladies were well respected for the results they achieved in musical training. Our performance group o...
