Relax & Sing - Courses enrolling now
Join a Voice Club course for weekly, fun singing sessions to relax and sing, while learning and practicing technique and developing confidence.
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Breathwork
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Relaxation
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Simplified singing technique
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Songs , shanties, arias, festive songs etc
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Harmony and unison
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Sing at informal local events
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Nervous beginners welcome!
What is the Voice Club?
Heather started the Voice Club in 2008, teaching her method of holistic singing lessons as friendly, group courses.
We practice technique to relax and develop our voices - with the focus on creativity, freedom and wellbeing and sing a wide variety of songs in harmony and unison.
Group members are invited to sing at local, public festive events and to share our songs with friends and family at the end of term.
Who is it for?
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Adults of all standards - non-judgemental space.
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Anxious beginners are warmly encouraged
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Current singers looking to refresh and keep in practice
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You don't have to read music or sing by yourself.
What will I learn?
Each week we will introduce new elements of vocal technique, building into a practical, sustainable vocal warm up to support ongoing healthy vocal habits.
Elements
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Relaxation
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Breathing techniques
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Resonance
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Voice Liberation
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Voice quality
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Increase vocal range
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Phrasing
Songs
We apply those technique to our songs!
Sing a range of song genres, from sea shanties to showtunes (even opera and jazz!)
Harmonise (improvised and learned parts)
This term will have a festive flavour/carols/Christmas songs.
What are the benefits?
(Oh so many!)
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Improve confidence
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Increase your vocal skills
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Relax your body and mind
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Lift your mood
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Meet lovely people
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Sing at local events
TWO NEW COURSES ENROLLING NOW
Wednesday mornings
at Alexandra Palace
From November 6th
Fabulous new location, with breathtaking views, built on magical lay lines.
A gorgeous start to the day!
Voice work, breath work, relaxation and songs to lift our spirits and increase confidence and skills in a friendly, non judgemental group.
We meet in the iconic Transmitter Hall with its lofty ceilings and bright acoustics.
Handy for transport, buses, train and parking. A selection of facilities nearby for after-class refreshments and socialising.
Join us!
Tuesday evenings in Crouch End,N8
This friendly, fun and creative, mixed-ability course, the Voice Club Singers meets in one of the most beautiful acoustic spaces in north London, Holy Innocents Church in Crouch End, London N8 on Tuesday evenings.
The venue is close to buses and rail services and has free parking.
There is a festive flavour this term and the opportunity to sing at local events.
JOIN US! (Limited spaces)
Weekly sessions. 8 -9.30pm Tuesday evenings from November 5th 2024
Tuesday evenings 8-9.30pm
Note: There is no session on November 26th
Singing lifts your spirits and lightens your mood!
Exactly what many of us need as part of our self-care!
Join this friendly, , stress-free singing class with award winning vocal coach Heather Maîr Thomas ftcl
Relaxation, breath work, simple vocal technique and a variety of songs to lift our spirits and free our voices in informal, friendly company.
Group members are invited to sing at public local events and to share our songs with friends and family at the end of term.
We sing a wide variety of songs in harmony and unison, and practice vocal exercises to relax and develop our voices - with the focus on creativity,freedom and fun.
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All standards - including anxious beginners are welcome!
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You don't need to read music or sing by yourself.
Benefits
* Learn relaxation and breathing techniques
* Develop healthy vocal habits
* Control voice quality
* Improve confidence
* Lift your mood
* Sing a range of song genres, from sea shanties to showtunes (via opera and jazz!)
*Harmonise (improvised and learned parts)
Developing vocal confidence and freedom - singing an eclectic range.
What styles do we sing at a Voice Club course?
Whatever we like!
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Irish/folk close harmony part songs
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Musical Theatre
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World Music
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Sea Shanties
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Classical
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Jazz
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Operatic arias
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Seasonal songs and carols (Autumn sessions)
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Country
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Improvisation
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Solo singing (optional)