For Learners
How to keep singing in 2021
Without the support of others, or the challenge of performing, it’s been easy to let singing practice slide. So how do you keep singing in 2021 while we’re all still stuck at home?
For Learners
Finding Traditional Songs
I’ll be honest. I don’t like trying to find traditional songs! Ever since I read the ABRSM advice and heard about the poor examiner who had ten renditions of ‘Ten Green Bottles’ on one day, I am super keen to find something different or unusual for my students to sing. 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 lessons in 2013. Before you buy, do check with their Read more…
For Learners
Name That Tune!
If you, or one of your students is heading for Grade 5 theory, you’re probably dealing with the rather dull subject of enharmonic equivalents. Most of the existing resources on this topic are pretty uninspiring, rather like a page of maths questions that asks if 3+1 is the same as Read more…
For Learners
Understanding Repertoire (Free Printable)
One of the aspects of teaching I really enjoy is when I get to use my degree (which isn’t in music) to help students understand the songs they are singing. I studied Social Anthropology and Social History, and so I love discussing historical context, composers and meaning. When preparing repertoire Read more…
For Learners
ABRSM Grade 6+ Theory Resources
Many a theory student has reached the dizzy heights of passing ABRSM Grade 5 theory and thought ‘I’m enjoying this, why not do more?’, only to fall at the first hurdle by buying the wrong materials to learn with. If you, or someone you know, would like to take ABRSM Read more…