Location

Hull, East Yorkshire

Specialisms

I run Saturday Sing and specialise in community choir, harmony singing, healing voice and breathwork

Additional information

I run an established singing group, Saturday Sing in Hull which is firmly rooted in the principles of the NVN.  We meet roughly 7 times per term at Hymers College, for fun and informal harmony singing, with occasional performances for those who wish to take part.  During the Covid-19 pandemic we shifted to a weekly Zoom choir, with an extended membership – this is an option I’m willing to explore for anyone interested on request.

I’m also a creative producer and am often involved in projects which involve singing and choirs, including a large project Hull Freedom Chorus for which I’m Director/Producer.

I also write songs for choir, and often weave these into sessions – the songbook has yet to appear!

Grounded in choral music in my youth, I returned to singing via folk sessions, and writing my own songs in my late 20s. I discovered the Natural Voice approach to choir singing, and became a choir leader with Hull Community Voices, for 10 years, before moving on to develop my own independent practice.

I run an established group in Hull, Saturday Sing which has been running for over 15 years, singing a variety of music acapella firmly rooted in the principles and practices of the NVN.

I am also employed as Arts Development Officer for Hull City Council, in which capacity I have developed a choral development strategy for Hull, Singing City, part of which has been to create a large massed choral group, Hull Freedom Chorus – a project group with a membership of over 1,800, which was founded in 2011 and which continues to grow.

I offer workshops including  a capella songs/harmonies from around the world, taught by ear. I focus on the joy of group singing, impact of voice on health, well being & personal growth.  A breathwork facilitator since 2020, I weave together elements of breath and voice into workshop sessions.

I offer healing voice workshops and have a passion for breathwork, combined with an interest in sacred sound and energy work which informs these workshops.

I will take individuals on a one to one basis, for basic vocal coaching and support with breath and voice.