Most adult classical singers aspire to a sense of genuine progress. Not perfection. Not pressure. Just a sense that their voice is growing, supported, and part of a rhythm they can trust.

But building a consistent practice is rarely about willpower or doing more. If it were, far more singers would feel confident in their progress. What people really need is a way of working that fits the reality of their lives.

After many years of running workshops, weekends, teaching sessions and in-person events, I see the same pattern again and again: a regular singing practice grows from a foundation of rhythm, clarity, and support.

A rhythm that feels workable

A good singing rhythm is not rigid. It does not require singing every day or following a strict routine. It has to match your life and energy. When you find a rhythm you can return to week after week, your practice becomes realistic rather than idealistic. That is when consistency begins.

Learning needs time

Singing develops through at...

There’s something irreplaceable about staying actively involved as a singer, even after years of experience. Whether it’s through workshops, choirs, study weekends or online sessions, singers grow most when they keep using their voices in real situations, with real people and real music. That ongoing engagement is at the heart of everything I do creatively through The Voice School, and it’s also the theme of my recent reflection, A Singer Among Singers, which you can read in full on my Substack, A Classical Singer's Path.

Why ongoing involvement matters

Many adult classical singers reach a stage where they already understand a great deal about vocal technique, but real progress often begins again when they step back into musical environments that challenge and inspire them. Singing is physical, emotional and communal; it isn’t something that can be fully grasped in isolation. Through The Voice School, I’ve created spaces where singers can explore that connection — balancing techni...

We’re heading back to Winsham in Somerset this September — not simply because it’s a beautiful village with the marvellous acoustics of The Jubilee Hall, but because, quite frankly, they asked. After Love Your Voice in March, several locals and friends of The Voice School quietly inquired, “When will you be back?” It’s always a lovely sign when the question arrives before the invitation is extended.

So here we are, returning on the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, offering two distinct and artistically valuable experiences for classical singers who are ready to return to their voice with intention. These two days are independent of one another — you may attend either or both — but together they form a meaningful beginning to the new academic year ahead.

Two Days, Two Invitations

Each day holds its own energy and purpose.

On Saturday, 13th September, we begin with The Vocal Refresh. This is a quietly focused day for a small group of classical singers to work in de...