Are you passionate about Singing? Then The People's Show Choir Black Isle is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for Singing. No audition...  moreAre you passionate about Singing? Then The People's Show Choir Black Isle is for you. A community-friendly choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for Singing. No auditions are required and your first two weeks are on us.  

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...

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 ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I debunked 15 myths about men and Singing.     haka, WOMAD 2009 by Matthieu A.   This week I present seven ideas that you m...

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...

[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...