- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
Can anyone sing? What does it mean to be "tone deaf" and is it fixable? What is my vocal range, and could I ever sound like the professionals???
All these questions and more will be answered in this introductory talk.
Hint: Yes, anyone can learn to sing!
During the class you'll discover the connection between breath and voice, uncover the mechanics of singing and gain an insight into what type of voice you might have, plus have the chance to try out some simple exercises that could help you to unlock your vocal potential. We will also look at the wider health benefits of singing and how we can keep our vocal cords in the best condition for speaking too.
This is a practical class, so please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to take part in some basic breathing and singing exercises (don't worry, everyone will be muted!). The exercises are designed to be done seated, but there is also the option to stand for parts of the class if you prefer.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Lorna Poole
Lorna Grace Poole is a pianist, singer and composer, originally from Staffordshire and currently living in Nottingham.
Lorna has over 20 years’ performance experience at a wide range of public events, from concerts to festivals. She has supported folk artists, including Iain Matthews, Clive Gregson and Christine Collister.
Alongside performing, Lorna offers lessons, courses and workshops in a range of areas related to vocal coaching, music and self expression. She also conducts two community choirs.
She received the national 'Inspirational Tutor of the Year' award in 2022 from the Workers' Educational Association.
More Information
What if I can’t make the event?
If a recording’s available for the event, you can still register for it and we will send you an email with a link to a recording shortly after it ends.
Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
Your camera and microphone does not need to be on for you to enjoy the event. The choice about whether to do this is completely yours.
How do I watch the live event?
Rest Less events are hosted on Zoom, a computer application that allows you to attend online events just by clicking a link. For detailed instructions, please go to our "FAQ" page, which you can find a link to in the nav bar at the top of the page.
How do I sign-up for and access the recording? (Recorded events only)
Book the event as normal (as if you are attending live). After the event ends you will automatically receive a post-event email with a link to the recording, as long as the event was recorded. You do not need to do anything else and there is no separate booking process for recordings only. Please note it can take up to 24 hours for Zoom to process recordings.