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Science says: Singing is an investment in your health!

Recent findings out of Finland suggest that the time you spend singing each week is directly tied to:
✅ Improved memory
✅ Lower stress and depressive symptoms
✅ Stronger brain connectivity

The research showed that the benefits of singing "exceeded all expectations," especially when it comes to the brain’s ability to transmit information.

✨ So if you’ve been thinking about joining a group or booking a lesson to get your voice back in shape, this is your sign! ✨

📸 Greg Gutbezahl

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Find your voice. Find your ensemble. ✨

Are you looking for a singing experience that goes beyond the sheet music?

Join The Authentic Voice A Ca****la Ensemble – a brand-new group in Edinburgh dedicated to presence and voice. Blending ethno, folk, and contemporary styles with a focus on finding your most natural, effortless sound.

📍 Where: Pianodrome Community Hub, Bruntsfield
🗓️ When: Every 2nd Monday 6:30pm-8:30pm
🚀 Starts: Jan 12th, 2026

Every rehearsal is part-workshop, led by Mari Aino Elina a CCM vocal coach and singer-songwriter with a deep background in Finnish choral traditions.

We aren't just looking for "trained" singers—we’re looking for musical souls who are ready to explore.

How to apply and more info in the comments 💚

🎶 NEW A Ca****la Ensemble starting Jan 12th in Edinburgh! 🎶

Are you looking for a singing experience that goes beyond the sheet music?

Join a unique a ca****la ensemble in Edinburgh focused on authentic voice, presence, and performance. Led by me, a professional CCM vocal coach (and singer songwriter Aino Elina ) we'll explore a blend of ethno, folk, and contemporary styles—with room for improvisation and individual voices.

✨ Why join us?

Sing from the heart—by heart, with presence and movement.

Every rehearsal is a workshop: focus on vocal health and effortless technique.

2+ performances a year.

📍 Where: Pianodrome Community Hub, Bruntsfield
🗓️ When: Twice a month, Monday evenings. Starting Jan 12th 6:30pm
💰 Cost: £10 per session

Who we’re looking for:
Adult singers who are musical and open-hearted. You don’t need formal training—just the ability to hold a note and a desire to explore!

📩 How to apply: Record a simple 1-minute video of yourself singing (a ca****la) and email us a few words about yourself.

More info: https://www.ccmvocalcoach.com/ensemble.html

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A Ca****la Ensemble Be part of a unique a ca****la ensemble ​Exploring authentic voice, presence, and singing in motion — with emotion.

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CCM Vocal Coach CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) Vocal coach, MA (Mus), BA (Musical Theatre) singer-songwriter Mari Aino Elina, originally from Lapland, Finland. Mari offers online vocal coaching worldwide & Face2Face sessions at Aino Elina Music, Edinburgh, UK. She also coaches at 2 music schools; DC Music Less...

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So - It seems that during an 8 year break from a ca****la my love for it just grew stronger... These last two years of casually dating Enkelit has got pretty serious now 😅 This is us at York Festival of Ideas on Sunday. Time to add Musical Director on my CV ❣️

Our next performance is in Newcastle on Oct 12th