The Voice School PORTALÂ
Inspiration and event information for solo singers.
Autumn Term 8 September – 6 December 2025Â
Spring Term 5 January – 27 March 2026Â
Summer Term 13 April – 18 July 2026
The Learning Curve.
Step into your singing journey with the Thoughtful Singer’s Repertoire Guide
If you’re looking for a gentle, insightful way to reconnect with your voice or explore repertoire that truly suits you, this guide is your companion for thoughtful discovery. It’s designed to open new doors, help you choose wisely, and support you in building a confident, sustainable singing practice—one mindful step at a time.
Any questions, do get in touch.
The coming year's calendar is in the works
Singing alone and working on technique online is great, but the real magic happens when you come together with others who share your passion.
There are plenty of opportunities on the drawing board to do just that — focused weekends and joyful solo singing, special projects and in-person events to help you deepen your love for singing and connect with like-minded singers.
It’s in these moments of shared music-making and conversation that growth takes root.
A fresh, new calendar page is coming soon. Plans are being laid down behind the scenes — and there's plenty to look forward to. Guaranteed.
Inspiration in progress…
A number of changes are unfolding across The Voice School this summer, and the Portal Notice Board will continue to be the first place I post any updates, announcements, or fresh ideas. I'm also exploring the possibility of some light-touch live streaming during August — it's still early days, but watch this space.
In the meantime, if you're curious about the thinking behind much of what I do here, you might enjoy The Classical Singer’s Path — my new Substack space for thoughtful reflections, gentle provocations, and a few signposts along the way. Click the image to discover more!
A YouTube Video for you!
How to Sing High Notes Without Straining
This video guides you to sense and support your voice from the inside out, helping you build healthy habits that protect your vocal health and ease access to high notes. Ideal for classical singers committed to steady progress, it pairs well with The Thoughtful Singer’s Repertoire Guide, offering practical advice on choosing repertoire that suits your unique voice and journey. More in the video!
The new academic year 2025-26Â
Event: September 13th/14th A double workshop weekend ... Clear the cobwebs and reconnect with your voice.Â
1. The Vocal Refresh is a focused, supportive study day to help you reawaken your technique and ease confidently into the new singing year. Click the image for more details and information.Â
Application for this workshop closed on 1st August.Â
2. The Singer’s Journey is a reflective, hands-on Masterclass Day for participants to deepen their repertoire work and reconnect with their artistic purpose. Framed by the loose theme Past, Present & Future, the workshop blends practical technique, creative exploration, grounded in the principle of learning by doing.. Click the image for more details and information.
Application for this workshop closed on 1st August.Â
Observers are warmly welcomed and can reserve a place right up until the event itself. Just click in the image for all the details.
EVENT! Sing Joyfully with MozartÂ
15–16 November 2025 | Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire
Join me this November for a weekend immersed in the joyful world of Mozart. We’ll explore his vocal works through three languages, three traditions, and three vibrant workshop sessions — from Italian arias to German Lieder and sacred trios in Latin. Each session will draw on small ensemble singing, characterisation, and stagecraft, with a relaxed performance to conclude. A weekend of insight, expression, and musical camaraderie. Full details will follow soon, but if this sounds like your kind of weekend, do save the dates and start dreaming.
