Finding Your Singing Voice
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Most of us would love to sing, but we can’t always find a way to unlock our voice. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have the confidence to burst into song? This experience works through a number of exercises to build confidence and help find your voice. |
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Your experience leader: Ian Scott Massie
I am a musician and I‘ve sung all my life, partly for enjoyment and partly for therapy. As an asthmatic child I was taught breathing exercises and then had singing lessons. These were ways of controlling my illness but they also opened the door to a lifetime of making music. Through singing I discovered ways to express my feelings and this led to a long career as a performer and in teaching music to children and adults. Photo: Steve Christian |
Event Details
Finding Your Singing Voice is accessible to everyone, regardless of musical ability. We will explore together how your breathing, tone of voice and sense of pitch can be shaped to bring about a powerful change in your life.
We'll meet at The Happy House Masham, have a cup of something and begin by discussing the basic elements of singing. In the course of two hours we’ll listen to some inspiring music and discuss the sort of sound you’re searching for. Then, through relaxation, breathing and posture exercises we’ll begin finding your voice. This will be a calm, light-hearted, enjoyable experience which will lead to confidence, knowledge and empowerment.
The Finding Your Singing Voice Experience will include:
What You’ll Need To Bring:
The location: Happy House Masham is part of the home of artists Ian Scott Massie and Josie Beszant. It's rooted right in the centre of Masham - in the ancient Market Place. The room we'll be working in is the music room in the oldest part of the house, it's warm and friendly with plenty of interesting instruments and art on the walls. Come to the front of the building (Masham Gallery) where you'll be shown to the Happy House rooms.
Suitable for: beginners or those wanting a different approach to their singing. Ages: open to anyone over 12 years of age (all under 16's to be accompanied by an adult).
Number of People: this experience is suitable for up to 4 people
Cost: £60 for a 2 hour experience.
Please be aware: the building is home to 2 cats. Although they will not have access to the room we are working in they may be in the communal areas. Please let us know if this could be a problem for you or any of your group.
Finding Your Singing Voice is accessible to everyone, regardless of musical ability. We will explore together how your breathing, tone of voice and sense of pitch can be shaped to bring about a powerful change in your life.
We'll meet at The Happy House Masham, have a cup of something and begin by discussing the basic elements of singing. In the course of two hours we’ll listen to some inspiring music and discuss the sort of sound you’re searching for. Then, through relaxation, breathing and posture exercises we’ll begin finding your voice. This will be a calm, light-hearted, enjoyable experience which will lead to confidence, knowledge and empowerment.
The Finding Your Singing Voice Experience will include:
- Discovering how to breathe from the belly
- Becoming aware of the different tones our voices can make
- Finding our natural pitch
- Using posture and movement to project sound
- Learning to use the throat, palette and lips to shape sounds
- Learning to hear a song in the imagination and sing it out loud
What You’ll Need To Bring:
- A notepad and pencil
- Loose, comfortable clothes
- A smartphone for making recordings
- An open mind
The location: Happy House Masham is part of the home of artists Ian Scott Massie and Josie Beszant. It's rooted right in the centre of Masham - in the ancient Market Place. The room we'll be working in is the music room in the oldest part of the house, it's warm and friendly with plenty of interesting instruments and art on the walls. Come to the front of the building (Masham Gallery) where you'll be shown to the Happy House rooms.
Suitable for: beginners or those wanting a different approach to their singing. Ages: open to anyone over 12 years of age (all under 16's to be accompanied by an adult).
Number of People: this experience is suitable for up to 4 people
Cost: £60 for a 2 hour experience.
Please be aware: the building is home to 2 cats. Although they will not have access to the room we are working in they may be in the communal areas. Please let us know if this could be a problem for you or any of your group.