Simon Duffill - Vocal Coach & Singing Retreats

13/09/2026

I can't believe its only two days until I go to Spain for our 1st Singing Retreat Unique Retreats Spain. So excited to bring 'Find your Voice' to Spain.

Max 8 People per retreat. Only £100 deposit secures you place for the next one in June!

See you there.

Simon

11/08/2026

Anyone thinking of booking on one of the Singing Retreats Unique Retreats Spain. There are some great flight deals.

Our retreat dates are:

16 - 20 September 2026

9 - 13 June 2027

25 - 29 September 2027

Only £150 deposit secures your place on the 2027 retreats. A few places left on the 2026 one!!

Book flights now!!

https://bit.ly/4hnQANd

04/08/2026

What does a day at Find Your Voice really look like? 🎶☀️

Start the morning with coffee, breakfast and breathtaking views across the Andalusian hills. Then ease into an expertly guided vocal session designed to help you understand your voice, build confidence and sing with greater freedom.

After a beautiful Mediterranean lunch, there is plenty of time to relax by the private pool, enjoy the sunshine or simply switch off.

Later, we return to the music—exploring songs, storytelling and vocal expression—before ending the day with a delicious BBQ, drinks and plenty of laughter under the stars.

It is the perfect balance of expert vocal coaching, relaxation, wonderful food and warm company.

📍 Casa Fina, Andalucía
📅 17–21 September
👥 Maximum of 8 guests
💷 From £995
✈️ Shared Málaga Airport transfers included

Message VOICE and we’ll send you the full itinerary.

02/08/2026

As some of you know, I spend half of my week working with Sellwood Studio in New Jersey.

I have worked with Tom Sellwood and the team for over 10 years helping build the studio to what it is today.

The standard and the calibre of the teaching has always been high.

Now we have added the wonderful Dianna Knudsen to the rosta. She is producing our production of Addams Family.

She is an amazing talent and bring Broadway credentials with her.

This is going to be so good for the Studio.

🧛🏻‍♂️ ✨ The right answer is……The Lost Boys, with Madison’s very own Deanna Knudsen !

Deanna Knudsen is a theater producer currently co-producing the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Lost Boys. Through her production company, Elemeno (named for her kids: L, M, N, O!) Theatricals, she is passionate about creating more theater for multigenerational audiences.

Previously, Deanna led the education department at CMT San Jose for seven seasons, where she oversaw classes, camps, student matinees, and educational programming for ten productions each year while working annually with the National High School Musical Awards (Jimmy Awards). She also brings film and television experience from Pixar Animation Studios and William Morris Endeavor.

Deanna is thrilled to join the Sellwood Studio team for The Addams Family and looks forward to sharing her love of theater and arts education with the community.

31/07/2026

Just booked flights for a client..for the September retreat. £65 return!!

Some great deals out there..

Get in touch.

Included in the September retreat:

All Coaching Sessions
Beautiful Andalucian Villa Accommodation.
Home Cooked Food
Excursions
Transfers to and from Malaga Airport

See vocalcoaching.co.uk for details.

29/07/2026

Why a Singing Retreat? 🎤❤️

People have been asking me why I decided to create a Singing Retreat in Spain, and the answer is actually very simple…

After more than 20 years of coaching singers, I’ve realised that the biggest thing holding most people back isn’t their voice… it’s their confidence.

This retreat isn’t about finding the next superstar.

It’s about…

💪 Building confidence
🎵 Discovering the voice you’ve always had
😂 Laughing until your cheeks hurt
😬 Stepping outside your comfort zone in the safest, most supportive environment
👏 Sharing the whole experience with a small group of like-minded people who will encourage you every step of the way.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to spend my career performing, studying at Guildhall and the Royal Academy of Music, and coaching singers from complete beginners to professionals. But the greatest privilege has always been watching someone who says, “I can’t sing,” leave believing, “Maybe I can.”

When Nikki Unique Retreats Spain and I started talking about creating retreats to Escape to Andalucia, we knew we didn’t just want to offer a holiday. We wanted to create an experience that stays with people long after they’ve flown home.

Imagine spending a few days in the Spanish sunshine, enjoying wonderful food, daily Pilates, relaxed vocal sessions, plenty of laughter, and discovering what your voice is truly capable of. No pressure. No judgement. Just encouragement, friendship and a lot of fun.

I genuinely can’t wait to welcome our very first group this September. I have a feeling it’s going to be one of those experiences people remember for years.

🎶 Watch the video to hear why this retreat means so much to me… and if you’ve ever secretly wished you had the confidence to sing, while escaping to beautiful Andalucía for a few unforgettable days, perhaps this retreat is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Comment SING below and I’ll send you the full programme and dates. If someone immediately comes to mind who would love this, please tag them or share this post. I’d love to build a wonderful community of people ready to discover their voices together.

📅 Can’t make September? Don’t worry—we’ll be running two more Singing Retreats in 2027, so let me know if you’d like to be the first to hear about them.

Hasta pronto! 🇪🇸

25/07/2026

If you've ever thought, "I'd love to sing... but I'm just not confident enough," then this video is for you. ❤️

One of the biggest myths about singing is that you have to be naturally talented. You don't. What you need is the right environment, the right guidance, and people who'll encourage you every step of the way.

This September, we're heading to Unique Retreats Spain in the beautiful mountains of Andalucía for a small, friendly Singing Retreat where you'll discover your voice, build confidence, incredible food, plenty of laughter and make some wonderful new friends along the way.

Whether you've never sung in front of anyone before or you're looking to reconnect with your voice, we'd love to welcome you.

🎵 Limited places available.
📍 Andalucía, Spain
📅 17th - 21st September 2026

Drop us a message or visit vocalcoaching.co.uk find out more. We can't wait to share this incredible experience with you.

Check out the next video to meet your host!

25/07/2026

https://vocalcoaching.co.uk/singing-retreats