Columns & Series
Monday Motivation
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Aldous Huxley
Columns & Series
Friday Favourites
Advent begins this weekend, and with it so does the season of Christmas carols and winter concerts. Stay tuned for an advent series on the history of Christmas song. For singers this can be a trying time of year, so Read more…
For Learners
Top Books to Buy for New Singers
As Christmas is coming, I thought now was the time to look at some gift ideas for singers. Next week, I’ll post some of the non-book ideas, but today’s post is all about books for new singers who have started Read more…
Columns & Series
Monday Motivation
Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. Newt Gingrich
Columns & Series
Friday Favourites
It’s been quite a week in music education in England, with new talk of a “rigorous curriculum” being discussed again. All is quiet on the Scottish front, but that doesn’t mean the blogosphere isn’t teaming with great articles! Posts on learning Read more…
CPD
Trinity AMusTCL Resources
Now that my AMusTCL exam is over, I’ve collated all the useful links to essays and analysis I’ve found throughout the course of my preparations. Over time, I hope to provide links and book recommendations for the sections I didn’t Read more…
For Learners
Why I Love Teaching Adults
I wrote a post a few weeks ago about why I like teaching kids, and there are a lot of reasons. Now, it’s time to tell you why I love teaching adults! Adult voices are settled and ready for Read more…
Columns & Series
Friday Favourites
Another quiet week on the blogs – everyone must be very busy! Still, there’s some great articles ready for you to enjoy over a cuppa tonight. Posts on learning Be the best singer you can, but don’t forget there’s Read more…
For Learners
How to Make Musical Note Cookies
I thought, since it’s exam season, I might deviate from my usual posts of tips and tricks, and share a wonderful recipe I found for cookie-cutter biscuits. I have road-tested these and not only are they easy to make, but Read more…