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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: 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: 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: “This is the right space, and these are the right People” – working with the singers you’ve got, not those you hoped for

[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 teach (and learn) a song by ear 1

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   To make singing as accessible as possible, I don’t use sheet music when I teach. This often freaks out People who are used to having a score in their...

blog: When it comes to choirs and singing are you specialist or generalist?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last time I wrote about whether it’s better to be over-rehearsed or under-prepared. I talked about People who like to spend a long time working on on...

blog: Coaching and Workshop Bookings

If you have had a coaching session or workshop with me in the last two or three years, you will have recently received an email that says: Hello there! I am getting in touch with People I’ve worked with in recent times to make sure I can meet as...

blog: Trying to please all the People all the time

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   I found Myself last week arranging a bunch of songs to teach at the weekend. As usual, I’d left it far too late and was feeling rushed.   &nb...

blog: Dear Earh - The consortium that will unite the choirs to help the Amazon.

At the time of writing music, My mission was always to bring People together. It seems to me that the union that is achieved thanks to singing is one of the most transcendental unions that humans can experience. With "Dear Earth" I wanted to go one step b...

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video: About VocalPoint

VocalPoint is an intense choral experience that challenges People through music to build a better world. http://vocalpointchorus.org Here's how you can help 1. Donate today. A donation to VocalPoint -- in any amount -- will help ensure that this ...  more