Location

Otley, West Yorkshire (between Leeds and Harrogate)

Specialisms

simple harmony singing for health and well being, creating safe and inclusive singing spaces for all

Additional information

I have set up and led groups in the past, including the first LGBT choir in Brighton. I’ve supported barbershop, gospel, community and college choirs and groups and lead a community choir attached to Touchstone charity. This simple group was free and for folk who want an easy experience, no competition, no ego, bringing hand luggage only and minimal adrenaline! (GROUP TOOK AN EXTENDED BREAK FEB 23 AND DID NOT REFORM)

I have covered for singing groups in cases of sickness or holiday, stepping in to give your group a fun and easy session either working on group material/repertoire or /and bringing some vocal technique work to the session. Having been in several formal barbershop groups competing and winning gold medals (I know!), I am able to share knowledge on vowel matching, building resonance, performance technique and polishing your sound.

Unfortunately I have been excluded out of various NVN meeting(s) and events and now longer feel this is for me. I have been criticised for my style and have had enough of the ego and competition I continue to find in this singing world. I am going to carry on going to workshops – there are some lovely people, out there. But for now, am cancelling this subscription for the sake of my mental health