[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] If you’re like me, you’re always tempted to add harmonies to the simplest of melodies, whether it’s Singing along with others or arranging a...
[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] 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 ...
