Location
London
London
Reconnect, Express & Sing:
1:1 online sessions
Group online courses
A singer-songwriter, choir leader and vocal facilitator based in London, I have over 20 years experience of performing and bringing music & singing to groups and individuals of all ages.
I founded and led Sydenham Singers for nine years, and Vauxhall Voices for eight years: both established and vibrant community choirs run by committee. At the end of 2020 I decided to move on from both choirs. Sydenham Singers is now run by the fantastic Natasha Lohan, also an NVN member.
In addition to delivering other singing & music teaching and workshops for schools (primary & secondary) and arts/mainstream organisations, I have led workplace choirs, presented at corporate leadership development courses, worked with actors on singing in their graduating production and have also maintained a 1:1 client base for many years. I was proud to be a co-founder on the team of the much-acclaimed ‘Harmony Live’ which brought friendly, mass community singing to London, Brighton & Bristol for five years. Without listing all the different projects I’ve been involved in, suffice to say when lockdown first started in 2020 I was leading a Singing for Breathing group, a funded community singing group, and teaching music at a primary school for children with learning difficulties.
In an unexpected but very welcome change of direction, since early 2021 I now work full-time in NHS management and run 1:1 singing sessions, plus evening and weekend singing courses. I also sing and play keyboards in a band which meets regularly – we play at choir rehearsals and workshops, weddings and parties.
My work in music and expression is now very much based in using the voice and music as a vehicle to connect and remind us of the depth of what we have available to us when we bring out all of who we truly are inside. ‘Reconnection Sessions’ are group and 1:1 sessions that explore our connection with body, breath, voice and music in a way that brings participants back to a sense simplicity and stillness. I love working in this way that allows a deeper sense of who we are to shine through, as this fundamentally impacts what we are free to express (and how).
