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.
For Learners
How to keep singing in 2021
Without the support of others, or the challenge of performing, it’s been easy to let singing practice slide. So how do you keep singing in 2021 while we’re all still stuck at home?
For Learners
How to start singing in 2021
Singing in 2021? Not as impossible as you might think. Here are some ways you can start learning to sing at home in 2021.
For Learners
How to set up Zoom for singing
Some simple tweeks to the audio settings can massively improve your experience in a Zoom singing lesson.
For Teachers
Pick a Time!
It’s so easy to make excuses as to why you can’t practice. I have a seven month old baby. My husband works long hours. My students have ever increasing homework piled upon them. Then, before you know it, it’s been months and you’ve not done anything…
For Learners
Getting Started with Languages
Learning your first song in a language other than your native tongue can be a daunting task. But, fear not! Here are some simple ideas to help you get started singing in foreign languages. Listen and Repeat When you’re working on a song in a foreign language, it is a Read more…
For Learners
Why You Need HARD Goals
I’ve written before about SMART goals, but last year, I came across the idea of HARD goals, and it was a bit of a revelation. What are HARD goals? HARD goals are big goals. They’re not manageable, or realistic; instead, they’re: Heartfelt – something that you really want to achieve. Read more…
For Learners
Help! I’ve Lost My Voice!
As a singing teacher, the last way I wanted to kick off 2015 was with a bout of Laryngitis, but alas, I am finally recovering after nine days without being able to speak, let alone sing. So what should you do if you end up hoarse, or loose your voice Read more…
For Learners
Finding Traditional Songs
I’ll be honest. I don’t like trying to find traditional songs! Ever since I read the ABRSM advice and heard about the poor examiner who had ten renditions of ‘Ten Green Bottles’ on one day, I am super keen to find something different or unusual for my students to sing. Read more…
For Learners
Why bother with music theory?
Let’s face it, music theory does not have a good rep. It’s like arithmetic and spelling. And actually, that’s the problem… Most people only ever really encounter the kind of music theory which feels very similar to learning your times tables or how to spell ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’. No one enjoys memorising the letter Read more…