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Joining a group setting can feel overwhelming for introverts. Trust me, I know. I'm a choir leader and group facilitator who adores leading the Starling Arts community. But I'm also an introvert who draws much of her energy from being alone. I'm here to tell you that introverts can thrive in a choir setting!
Read MoreSinging in a group is awesome. The feeling of belting out a harmony with a load of other singers, particularly when they are your fellow choir or cast members and have become your friends, is something that is very hard to beat, or indeed replicate.
So what do we do when we can’t get together to sing as usual?
Here are a few ideas I use to make sure that I top up my feel good vibes when my usual singing activities aren’t on the cards.
Read MoreSing Happy is all about the way we use our voices for joy. In this month’s blog post we address the unique experience of singing, joy and a global pandemic.
“When I started a new, playful relationship with singing in a world of Covid-19 by pushing the boundaries and reconnecting with the essence of raising our voices together, I was able to expand my horizons and restore some joy to my singing and group facilitation too. Now I relish the challenge…”
Read MoreThis International Stress Awareness Week we’ve been reflecting on this year’s theme of ‘Resilience; the power to succeed.’
Resilience might not be the first word you associate with choirs, but our experience of singing with groups for ten years has taught us that singing has a tangible impact on our resilience and our ability to bounce back stronger when challenges arise.
Read MoreStarling Arts’ co-director Emily Garsin busts some common myths about choirs.
Read MoreThere has been a steady rise in parents who are working for themselves in recent years, yet little is discussed about the specific joys and challenges of this. Emily Garsin, a self-employed mother and arts business co-owner reflects on the highs and lows of looking after a small business alongside a small family!
Read MoreAt Starling Arts choirs, we bring music to life using many performance techniques, including dance and movement. There are many things to consider when adding movement or dance to a choir song, yet it is possible to create effective routines to enhance modern choral music.
While every choir - and every song - is different, we share some of the things we’ve learnt while choreographing for choirs and singing groups over the past decade.
Read MoreStarling Arts co-director Emily Garsin made some interesting discoveries about her singing practice when she was pregnant. Here are some of the things she learnt from singing with a baby on board!
Read MoreStarling Arts co-director Emily Garsin explores how mindfulness can help us experience singing as a tool for wellbeing
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 MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
