Joanna has been leading Vocal Improv since 2018, and has studied extensively with Briony Greenhill in the lineage of Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon.

Joanna runs blocks of weekly sessions, currently Fridays 11.30 – 13.30,  for experienced/confident improvisers/singers and by invitation. You don’t need to be expert at either, but really to be a proficient singer who can hold a melody/ harmonise / keep a beat and to be confident enough to jump in. Do get in touch if this interests you.

If you’re curious about improv or want to build your confidence, Joanna also runs monthly-ish workshops open to all singers, sometimes Friday mornings and some Sunday afternoons. Please get in touch for dates and info.

Monthly (ish) Fridays 11.30 - 1.30 and some Sunday afternoons.

A small and welcoming choir, singing soulful and uplifting songs mostly in English but also songs from around the world. Sessions are fun and informal, we’re singing for the love of it and many members talk about how much better they feel after each session.

Open to new singers.

Here’s a testimonial from one regular member:

‘Jo has established a wonderful feel to our community choir. We are about inclusivity, building confidence, finding creativity, and allowing people to be themselves. She is supportive, kind, clear and encouraging. I’ve found myself gaining confidence in singing out, enjoying trying out different voices, being able to get it wrong and try again. I love the warm ups, the short rounds and easy songs and the ones we work for – songs from all over the world, sad songs and uplifting songs too. And she often finishes with improvisation which everyone loves. This small, intimate community choir focuses on wellbeing and enjoyment without losing any tone or beauty. The buzz when we end is palpable and all of us have improved and sing out with confidence.’

Tuesdays, termtime, 7.15 - 8.45pm