In this relaxed and sociable series of workshops, you'll learn to sing in harmony—no sheet music or prior experience needed. Even if you may consider yourself a 'non-singer,' this perception can change, as you ease yourself into it and find the physical and mental health benefits of singing with others. There is a welcoming environment that supports all skill levels, focusing on learning songs by ear and skipping technical jargon. Expect vocal and physical warm-ups for a fun and healthy singing experience. The workshop spans two hours, including a break.
May workshop: Melodies in Bloom, we will learn a Spring song and practice some of your favourite tunes. We will emphasise breathing.
June workshop: Summer Solstice Harmonies, energizing songs to celebrate the longest day of the year.
July workshop: A summer soothing song and creative activity such as circle singing.
Tutor: Maria Soriano
Trained as a classical singer and founder of Singing4Health CIC, Maria specializes in Singing for Health and Wellbeing.
Maria has led singing groups since 1997, delivered training sessions for music teachers both in Spain and the UK, and collaborated with Heritage2Health at Kingston University Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education.
Maria is an Member of Natural Voice Network, the Royal Society for Public Health, and has been the lead advisor for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea “Sing to Live, Live to Sing” programme, and has delivered singing sessions for a variety of organisations people such as Refugee Action Kingston, The Fircroft Trust, Age UK, Winchester City Council, Kent and Medway NHS Integrated Care Board, Kingston Mind and the Bloomsbury Clinic Patients Network, amongst others.
Tickets: £12 / £10.80 concessions per session
Session(s): Thursday's 16th May, 20th June, 11th July, 10.30am-12.30pm
