My passion is encouraging people to use their voice!

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).

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
These are weekly singing groups in East Runton that are open access for anyone who wants to join. 

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We're going back to Monte Rosa in Portugal!  I'm so excited about this as I have lead some amazing holidays there.  The places have been selling fast but there are still a few left.  See here holiday page for more details.

I was lucky enough in September to be asked to lead part of a holiday at Skyros, an activity centre on one of the Greek Islands.  I'm hoping to be asked again next year!  So watch this space for more details.
FEEDBACK

'I loved the singing and you are particularly good at getting us to perform. I have tried a few community choirs since coming to live in Norwich but never felt it was for me. Saturday's experience was completely different. You commanded the group in a very attractive way.'   after a Big Sing at Binham
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"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've have had fabulous weeks in Portugal over several years.
   
We had a unforgettable week at La Maison Anglaise in Taroudant in Morocco in October 2018 and I was invited back to do another week there in March 2020.  Due to Covid this had to been postponed to February 2023 and there are now a few spare places, so do look and let your appetite be whetted. 

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.....
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...

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.  ​