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blog: Why feedback is important when teaching and learning Songs

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was running a one-day workshop a while back and it seeMed to Me that the whole thing wasn’t gelling. People seeMed uninspired, energy was low, and i...

blog: Why you should stand front and centre if you’re not a confident 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: 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: Copying music – how to stay on the right side of the law

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] I get regular emails from people asking questions about Songs and copyright. I’m certainly no expert, but I have written a few articles that you migh...

blog: Before you use Songs from other cultures check your sources!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir]Just because a song is in a foreign language, you still need to respect its origins. Sami family by Morten Oddvik There is a huge amount of misinformation ...

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: Finding your voice can be scary – but don’t let that stop you

[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: Skills you’ll need to brush up when your choir rehearses again in person

[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: Have you becoMe too dependent on your choir leader? You might be denying your own abilities

[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...