Singing workshops
Whole or half days of singing together
"Thank you so much for all the fun. It's so rare to find teachers who can really make you want to learn, but also do it with playfulness."
Not been on one of Chris's singing days before? You might like to check out some frequently asked questions.
If you're looking for residential singing weekends, you can find them on the singing weekends page.
Click here to read the latest (February 2024) Covid policy for Chris's singing days.
Forthcoming workshops
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Harmony singing day
Castle Acre, Norfolk, Saturday 27 April 2024
Learn harmony songs from across the globe, all arranged for voice only. No experience is needed – just a love of singing!
SOLD OUT
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Harmony singing day
London, Saturday 11 May 2024
Learn harmony songs from across the globe, all arranged for voice only. No experience is needed – just a love of singing! Chris will also be returning to London on Saturday 12 October 2024.
BOOKING NOW OPEN
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Harmony singing day
Kenilworth, Saturday 1 June 2024
Chris's annual visit to Warwickshire for a fun-filled day of songs from around the world, all in glorious unaccompanied harmony.
BOOKING NOW OPEN
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Harmony singing day
Capel St Mary, Suffolk, Saturday 29 June 2024
A fun-filled day of harmony singing taught in Chris's unique style: lashings of humour, oodles of fun and a firm, but gentle hand on the steering wheel.
BOOKING OPENS MAY 2024
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Traditional songs from around the world
Dartford, Kent, Saturday 20 July 2024
Delight in learning harmony songs from folk traditions across the globe. No experience needed.
BOOKING OPENS LATER IN 2024
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Sacred Songs to Soothe the Soul
Hursley, near Winchester, Saturday 12 October 2024
Lift your spirits with a feast of gorgeous harmonies. Learn songs from a range of spiritual traditions spanning the globe.
BOOKING OPENS IN AUGUST 2024
What happens at a singing workshop?
A one-day singing workshop is typically six hours long with an hour's break for lunch. Half day workshops are usually 2½ hours long. There will be tea/coffee breaks and usually a shared lunch for a full day's workshop.
Workshops always begin with some physical and vocal exercises to prepare for singing. We start with a mix of gentle shaking and stretching of both voice and body to prepare us for singing. There will also be some vocal development. This will help you to sing without effort and will help to extend your singing abilities.
We'll then begin with a simple round or chant. Next, we'll move onto songs which have three or more separate harmony parts. At the end of a workshop, we'll go over all the songs we've learnt. Chris then records the group singing them so you can hear how good you sound!