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At Starling Arts, we constantly work with groups of all ages, backgrounds and experiences and value the importance of a strong and connected group. While we ultimately get groups singing, here are our five pointers to establishing and nurturing connections when leading or working with any group, from first impressions to lasting relationships.
Read MoreOver the past five years we've discovered that singing with others, far from wasting time, creates time. It energises, refreshes and creates new bonds, shared understandings and platforms for meaningful communication. The extraordinary experience of singing in a group brings those taking part very much into the present, away from the worries of yesterday's proposal or tomorrow's team meeting. These are just some of the many reasons around 4.5% of Europe's population - that's 37 million people - engage in group signing activities. Are you missing out by only singing in the shower?
Read MoreHere at Starling Arts we have a different approach to team building and group cohesion. We use a mixture of vocal and performance exercises to create engaging workshops for groups of all sizes. We're often asked to share our most popular and effective exercises that get groups together, so here are five of our fail-safe favourites that work for any group!
Read MoreEmily reflects on the way we consume music and what it means for the latest Starling Arts release.
Read MoreWe rebuff some of the common myths and misconceptions that stop people from giving singing a go! From embarrassment, lack of experience or fear of rejection, we explore the multiple reasons why you should drop your inhibitions and reap the rewards of singing with others!
Read MoreAs adults, we often get bogged down by the weight of the world, forgetting to acknowledge those moments that make us happy, proud or liberated. We're too worried about what someone might think or how we might look, or simply don't allow ourselves the time to reflect on these moments.
Read MoreStarling co-director Emily Garsin gives five reasons why choirs are good for our health, well-being and social lives.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions we're asked is how to look after the voice. This is particularly important in winter when there are a plethora of colds to catch, grimy air conditioned public transport to be squished into and concerts to sing in. Here are our tips for top vocal health!
Read MoreThere's nothing that can't be made better by singing in a choir. Give me a problem and it'll seem less worrying after a good sing. Give me happy news and song will only serve to make me feel more joyful. Singing is the ultimate tonic, and put a group of singers in a room - pow - that's a whole cocktail of happiness right there.
Read MoreGareth Malone is at it again. Like us, he loves nothing more than getting people to sing in schools, communities and workplaces, and now he has now formed a choir of 12 celebrities to sing the official single for this year’s Children in Need - a cover of Avicii’s Wake Me Up .
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
