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Introduction

Virtually Vocalise began, quite unexpectedly, at Dartington Hall.

In March 2017, I led a weekend workshop there — the first Love Your Voice gathering — and I was struck by the deep sense of connection the singers experienced. I had hoped the event would be meaningful, but the strength of feeling shared by the group genuinely took me by surprise.

After the weekend, I asked for feedback. We were all geographically scattered, but what came back was remarkably clear: a desire to stay connected, to keep the work going, and to create a space where ideas, concerns, and encouragement could continue to be shared beyond the retreat.

I set to work — and Virtually Vocalise was born.

There are many places to learn how to sing.
But very few that help you carry that learning forward — through the quiet weeks, the between-times, and the ordinary days when growth still wants to happen.

This space was created for that in-between.
What began as a small online warm-up group has become something more lasting: a musical home. A mentoring membership. A place where your voice can stay active and in conversation, even when the world around you is loud or still.

What is Virtually Vocalise?

Virtually Vocalise is a shared space — an ongoing mentoring membership for singers who are already working with The Voice School and want to stay connected to their development between lessons, events, and performances.

It isn’t a programme or a course. It doesn’t follow a fixed curriculum or checklist.
It grows out of the work we’re already doing — and continues that work in a quieter, more reflective way.

Often, the direction of the group is shaped by what has come up in the last workshop, study weekend, or even in the previous Friday’s group session. We don’t run themes just for the sake of it. The focus comes out of the work itself — which means it’s always real, and it’s always relevant.

This is a space for singers who want to stay in motion — not by doing more, but by doing the next thing well.

How It Works

Membership is open year-round, with a steady rhythm of interaction that follows the natural momentum of our shared work.

There’s no fixed structure — no artificial schedule of prompts. We respond to what’s happening. If something needs more time, we give it. If something’s finished, we move on.

There are regular group mentoring sessions. Members often share recordings for feedback. These sessions are practical, collaborative, and respectful of where each voice is in the moment.

There is a growing central library of vocal resources — exercises, warm-ups, reflections, and recordings — and members are welcome to contribute their own insights and materials.

We don’t overschedule. We don’t overload. But when you take something on — a shared session, a study goal, a submission — you’re expected to carry it through. This is a space built on mutual effort. It’s about giving as well as receiving — and that’s what makes it special.

Who It’s For

Virtually Vocalise is best suited to singers who:

• Are actively involved in The Voice School — through lessons, workshops, or retreats

• Want to reflect more deeply on their vocal development

• Prefer consistent support over flash-in-the-pan challenges

• Are happy to work quietly when needed, and present when it counts

• Understand that community needs presence — not just access

It’s not a drop-in service. It’s not a passive content library.
It’s a shared space that asks for commitment, presence, and generosity of spirit. 

A Week Inside Virtually Vocalise

Because our rhythm responds to the work we’re already doing, no two weeks look quite the same.

Some weeks, there might be a group session and reflections drawn from a recent workshop. Other weeks are quieter — a few shared recordings, a conversation thread, or a member uploading something helpful from their practice.

There are also opportunities to share musical moments — sometimes spontaneous, sometimes crafted — in the form of FPJ (For Pure Joy) or FJOT (For Joy On the Table). These are not polished performances. They are glimpses into what’s being explored — shared in trust, and received with care.

You are not expected to engage every week. But when others show up, you are invited to notice. To listen. To support. That’s the culture we’ve built — and what keeps the work alive.

 Membership and Commitment

New members join as Companions — singers walking the path together.

The monthly membership fee is £49, which includes:

• Group mentoring and live session access

• Opportunities to submit recordings or reflections for feedback

• A central library of shared vocal resources

• Participation in FPJ/FJOT submissions and discussions

• A space for reflective conversation and ongoing connection

Those who joined in the earliest days of Virtually Vocalise — and who have continued with us — are recognised as Ambassadors, and continue their membership at the original lifetime rate.

This group has grown slowly, intentionally. We keep it small to stay grounded and responsive.

If you’re looking for something to accompany your voice week by week, to ground your learning and open your practice, this might be your place.