I was honoured to be invited to present a lecture workshop for Ark Academy Trust school’s big ‘Network Day,’ a huge event when all the music teachers from all their schools come together for CPD, networking and team-building.
My talk was a practical demonstration and lecture about vocal pedagogy, vocal health, and understanding children’s voices. I also delivered singing lessons in the afternoon to the teachers who wanted to learn more about their own voices.
It is hard to overstate how heavy a vocal load teachers have to cope with, and I love offering hope to those who think that vocal damage is a give.
It was an utter joy to work with these teachers, who do so much good leading singing with their young people.
Pictured here with conductor-extraordinaire David Lawrence, who presented a fabulous and funny session on conducting.
Thanks for having me, Ark Schools!