Returning to celebrate our 10th year in 2027 after a two year pause in delivery, with autumn pilot workshops in 2026. How The Singing Elf got started...
There’s nothing I love more than helping people to find the joy of singing with others. Singing has always been a huge part of my life and I believe it’s a lifelong journey; it’s never too early or too late to start and there’s no such thing as ‘I can’t sing’ – everyone has a voice, some people just need a little more help to find it! After taking a break from teaching, I’m so excited to be back singing with groups but in a completely new way with my new business The Singing Elf. I will be offering one-off workshops, courses and weekly sessions to adults of all abilities both in my home town Durham and across the North East. Whether you are a shy beginner looking to find your voice or a veteran diva ready to improve your vocal technique – everyone is welcome! When you come along to a session you can expect to learn more about your voice, build your confidence and have fun singing with others. I’m definitely not a traditional tutor and I like to pull on a wide range of musical styles, mix things up and keep everyone (including me) on my toes! So why ‘The Singing Elf’? In my opinion an elf is helpful, cheeky and just a little bit magical! My singers often comment on my energetic, upbeat teaching style which they say helps them to quickly relax into and enjoy my sessions. So I guess being an Elf just suits me! Thinking about getting involved?
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I started training my voice aged 11 with my local church choir. It was a great grounding and helped me to progress to singing with Durham County Youth Choir before studying to achieve ABRSM Grade 8. After a decade of performance, I was eager to refocus on helping others to find their voice and trained in Community Musicianship with The Sage Gateshead. Since then I’ve worked with hundreds of singers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds across the North East. As the founder of Darlington Arts Academy I created an award winning youth theatre and kick started community choirs within the town. Following the heart breaking closure of the Academy due to financial cuts, I took a break from singing and moved to Durham where I also work as a marketing consultant. I’m really excited to be back working with new groups and spreading my love of singing through The Singing Elf.
