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Getting a group to focus is an incredibly valuable tool, whether you're running a meeting, workshop or rehearsal. Spending a few minutes before a session can really help to establish concentration, balance and connection so here are a few tried and tested techniques for you to explore with your own groups.
Read MorePerforming with a choir for the first (or hundredth) time can be a scary thing. Here are some approaches you can use to make sure yours is a confident, beautiful and entertaining performance.
Read MoreAnna provides her top tips to anyone thinking of starting their own business and discusses why people should be at the centre of every workplace and idea.
Read MoreAnna talks about her relationship with writing musicals and the 2016 Summer School show Finding Time. This is the first post in a series from Anna & Emily on the writing process, its highs and lows and development. Get an insight into what writing and mounting a new musical is like, and a behind the scenes look at Finding Time.
Read MoreSeven top tips for warming up the body to sing!
Read MoreThe new year is a great time to join a choir - especially if your new year's resolution is to learn a new skill, socialise more or even to be healthier and happier! Starling Arts share tips on finding the right choir, settling in, finding your way musically and how best to enjoy the experience of singing with others.
Read MoreAt 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 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 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 MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
