For Teachers
What I’ve learnt teaching online
It’s been on hell of a year, but I have learnt so much about myself, my music and about teaching. Here are seven things I’ve learnt from the forced move to online teaching.
Tips for students
Lead worship? Love your voice
Whether you’ve been hanging on in there to keep church services going, or stuck at home, silenced by Covid, your voice needs the right care to help get churches singing again. Read on for essential tips to get your voice back in condition and help get your congregation singing again as soon as we are allowed!
CPD
Why Kodály?
How did I go from hating theory and sight-reading to a musicanship nerd? It’s all thanks to one Hungarian composer and those who follow in his footsteps. Read on to discover more about what it means to teach music using Kodály methodology and how it changed my life.
Composer of the Month
Five women who wrote amazing art songs
There’s a distinct lack of female composers represented in the singing exam repertoire. Find out about two who are included and three who should be!
For Learners
Mindfulness for Singers
21st Century fad? Weird pseudeo religious nonsense? Useful life skill? Mindfulness can be a bit of a mystery!
Wonder no longer. Read on to find out what this mindfulness thing is and how it can help your singing.
For Learners
Get moving! Exercise for singers
Did you know that getting regular exercise can improve your singing? Read more about the benefits of exercise for singers, and how to get started safely in our latest blog.
For Learners
Three Theatre Techniques for Singers
I started out in acting, and only fell in love with singing later. Singers can learn a lot from actors! Here are three theatre techniques that can help improve your singing.
For Learners
How your voice works
When you can’t see or really feel it, the voice can be a mystery. Now, thanks to advances in science you can get a look at how your voice works, making it easier to understand how to sing better and more healthily.
Uncategorized
The four types of practicers (can you spot yourself?)
Ever wondered why the classic practice diary wasn’t working for you? Do you revel in exam deadlines or hate them? Find out what kind of practicer you are.
For Learners
(Re)building a practice habit
It’s really hard to get the balance right and manage to actually practice, so if your habit has fallen apart lately, here are some tips to help you get going again even in lockdown.