Specialisms
Supporting all who wish to sing and connect with others.
Supporting all who wish to sing and connect with others.
Intro
I love the power of music to make people feel ‘as one’ and to bring a sense of well-being in challenging times. The voice can transcend language and geographical barriers and simply be a universal sound which, when joined up with others, then gives us a sense of balance and connection.
Having recently given up the ‘day job’, I now enjoy getting my hands dirty, connecting with the soil and growing community links in West Penwith through volunteering at Bosavern Community Farm and The Acorn Theatre, Penzance which hosts live music events.
I am also free to support any individual or group in West Penwith (Cornwall) wishing to sing – to advise on what’s already available and what new avenues might be possible. I would also welcome collaboration with other leaders.
This year I am planning to hold weekend ‘song circles’ which will offer traditional harmony singing and alternative therapeutic chanting sessions to achieve a sense of well-being in a space of healing (yoga, dance, meditation and other holistic therapies).
I started leading groups from 2017, learning from other NVN practitioners, and benefited from a fabulous ‘Sharing the Music’ residential weekend led by Susie Ro (Prater).
Background and Experience
While employed I held various business support roles ranging from film production to local government, education and health however when not working, music has played a big part in my life and my musical journey started at a young age…
2020 – Moved to Cornwall and ran Newlyn Sings! for a short while before Covid took its toll.
2022 – as a tenor backing vocalist, recorded Kirtan style chants with Adrian Freedman in Dartington, due for release in May 2023.
Current
2019 to date – a tenor voice Glorious Chorus – led by the amazing Helen Yeomans – fabulous! We have supported Ninebarrow, Spooky Men’s Chorale and Chaps Choir (Islington) as well as being the headline act! GC are now in the final season – concerts planned for June/July 2023 in Bristol, Dartington, Totnes and Buddhafield Festival – follow the Glorious Chorus link above.
2020 to date – connected with the wonderful Pip Wright, singing tenor with Levow an Bys and also weekly Songs with Spirit, Songs for the Soul, led by Pip in a sacred space.
2023 – planning to hold song circles at the Inner Space, Newlyn to complement yoga and other therapies already on offer there.
Will continue to support singing wherever and encourage others to sing for well-being!