My passion is encouraging people to use their voice!

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Teresa and Oscar
I would love to encourage you to sing in a Community Singing Group, and to develop more self confidence through finding a relationship with your own voice that is positive and rewarding.  My singing teaching is done within the principles of The Natural Voice Network whose primary aim is to bring singing back into everyday life.  My 3 groups run weekly, but if you fancy being saturated in singing for a whole week then one of my singing holidays is for you!  See below.
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​My work as a therapist has developed over many years of practical work in a number of different settings, and I have now developed a method which enables personal development and an increased sense of well being through working with your own unique voice.  See my Sound Matters below. 

Yes, but I can't sing!

How often have I heard that cry.  So many people have been told at an early age that they can’t sing, and because this is usually linked with some sort of ridicule, the belief stays, and the fear of trying again dominates any attempt to prove this otherwise.  The truth is that if you can talk you can sing, it’s as simple as that because you use the same mechanism.  It takes me less than 5 minutes to show you this and prove that any note you sing is as good as any note I sing.
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It takes another 5 minutes to show you that you can learn to sing the same note as me, and from then on you can start learning some songs and singing with others in one or other of my groups.  With just a little practice you can create music like this (play video below).
These are weekly singing groups that are open access for anyone who wants to join.  

​For term dates, venues, videos  and more click here and then be sure to come and join!

FEEDBACK
​We have just had our concert for this year and again it was a huge success.  Probably the best ever to be honest.  We had a lovely variety of songs to sing, most of which we knew really well so could give them high class treatment.  We raised over £2000 which was incredible.

Thank you, Teresa, so much for making it happen! It was fantastic to be part of something so positive with such a lot of lovely people.   L

Stop press!!

I have been given the chance to lead another singing holiday in the outstanding centre of La Maison Anglaise in Morocco.  This is indeed something special.   I took a group there two years ago and we loved it.  if you want more info go to my holiday page.

Newsletter

If you cant sing with me regularly but would like to receive information about my upcoming events workshops and holidays please sign up here.  If you are a group member please go to this page and sign up there
FEEDBACK

"I had such a lovely time! THANK YOU!  Everyone was so lovely and welcoming and it felt really good to be singing again. I got a bit lost a few times and ran out of air when you told us not to breathe (!) but considering I haven't done anything like this since my teens it was awesome :) 

I found some of it a bit technically challenging and the last time I learned by rote was at junior school! but I think I'll get there.  Once again a big thank-you, see you next week " K

The singing holidays that I lead are always in lovely places either in the UK in Europe and now in Morocco.  They are designed for people who want to go away somewhere special with a  group of like minded others, to explore the joys of singing together.   

We had another fabulous week in Portugal last spring.
The flowers were stunning, the sun shone and the people had the most lovely time.
We are going again, to a new venue, in May 2018.
   
We had a unforgettable week at La Maison Anglaise in Taroudant in Morocco in October. 
I have plans to return in the Spring of 2019 - to Tafroute in the Anti Atlas Mountains.

We went to Pistoia in Tuscany, Italy in Sept 2018; staying in a monastery..... that was special;
and one day I shall get to Donegal, Ireland.....

more details are below
FEEDBACK
​"The holiday exceeded any expectations that I had before going.  
The group interaction was deep, meaningful and really friendly and given the small number of people our musical achievements were amazing!  I loved Monte Rosa, especially the Round House, and the balance of free time was perfect.  
​It was all such fun and I will definitely go again.  B
  This is a new and exciting aspect of my work. 
 
Do you love the sound of your own voice and can you use it to really express yourself?

Chances are that the answers to both these questions is 'no'.  Well, don't despair, help is on hand as I have a way to help you change the relationship that you have with your voice.  I can help you learn to love it and appreciate how it can become your best friend, helping you speak out with more confidence or even sing without thinking that you would rather die!  Go on, be brave and see below...

Training

I have in the past created the first 'Training For Community Choir Leaders', some of whom are pictured above.
​Do contact me if you are interested in this in the future.
FEEDBACK
​"You have lead pushed and guided us expertly and with good humour. 
​It has been a lovely group to be part of and has been a lot of fun. Thank you. J

Sounding Bowls

Sounding bowls are unique creations by Tobias Kaye, made in Buckfastleigh in Devon.   They have made their way into my life and are becoming an essential part of the more healing aspect of my work.  

These bowls are made from a variety of different woods with strings attached to the inside of the bowl.   It is this that makes them so special.   My dog Oscar loves it when I play to him.
See www.soundingbowls.com to hear the bowls on video.  ​