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...