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Mar 121 min read

A poignant reminder.......

"Music Students As the semester grinds on you may feel intensely burned-out. You may even consider dropping out of music altogether. If...

Oct 23, 20231 min read

THE SIREN

I first came across this exercise on an Estill course and it is now widely used in many a pedagogy. It’s an exercise which aids a super...

Apr 11, 20232 min read

Right Teacher, Right Time

Most of us will remember fondly a class teacher whose belief in us spurred us on our way. It can be the same with instrumental teachers,...

Aug 9, 20222 min read

HELP! I HAVEN'T ENOUGH BREATH........

First and foremost, don't panic! All this does is make you more anxious; no-one can execute any function at their best when they are...

Oct 11, 20212 min read

Coming Out Of Remoteness

At long last most of us have been able to welcome the resumption of face-to-face teaching. It’s been a relief that students have...

Apr 21, 20211 min read

Performing (Part 2)

Here are three scenarios, all of which are performances: an exam an audition a full scale solo performance with orchestra However low or...

Feb 6, 20213 min read

Performing (Part 1)

Some people just love performing. Some people would love to love performing. We all have our own position on performing but there is no...

Oct 5, 20202 min read

Pandemic!

This year has turned into the most unusual year most of us have ever known. Since coming out of the national “lockdown” of March/April,...

Aug 10, 20203 min read

Memorising!

Memorising music is a bit of a nemesis for many of us not in the flush of youth, I’m afraid, but the good news is that we all remember...

Jul 8, 20203 min read

Musical Styles

Welcome back for my third monthly blog! Here are a few thoughts about singing in different styles...... Most of us have musical genre...