Previous Workshops
Please find below details of previous Singing Workshops that we have run. We will be running these Workshops again in the future so keep an eye on our Upcoming Workshops page for details of when these are taking place.
Focus on The Song Workshop
"Sing A Song"
When: Wednesday 31st July 2019 7.00 - 9.00pm
Where: The Unitarian Church, Berkeley Street, Glasgow, G3 7DS
When we are singing, we want to focus on the song and deliver it in a way that will resonate with and capture your audience.
- Do you think about what you are singing and what you are trying to communicate when singing a song to people?
- Are you telling them a story?
- Imparting an emotion?
- Calling them to action?
In this workshop we will be looking at how to get your audience hooked at the start of a song and how to keep them engaged.
We want you to feel confident in your voice, and your ability to sing and perform, whether you are singing on stage, in an informal setting or to the cat!
Focus On Breathing Workshop
“Every Breath You Take”
WHEN: SATURDAY 27th JULY 2019 10.30AM– 12.30 PM
WHERE: UNITARIAN CHURCH BUILDING, 72 BERKELEY STREET, GLASGOW G3 7DS
- Do you find yourself running out of breath when you sing?
- Not sure how to support your voice?
- Find yourself hurting your throat when singing high, or low, notes?
Then this Workshop is for you. Our Focus on Breathing Workshop will help you to use your breath more effectively and improve your singing voice.
Learning good breathing technique is essential in relation to managing conditions such as anxiety and panic attacks. It is beneficial for your general well-being and helps you to relax and remove stress from your body.
Vocal Range and Registers Workshop
"River Deep, Mountain High"
When: Wednesday 6th February 2019, 7.00 - 9.00pm
Where: The Unitarian Church, Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS.
- Are you limiting the kinds of songs you sing because they seem too high or too low?
- Do you worry about producing squeaks and growls?
- Do you find some notes in the middle of your voice weaker than others?
Then this
is the workshop for you.
In this workshop we will be focussing on the whole range of the
voice, from low to
high, and on the different areas (called registers) that
cover this.
We want you to feel confident in your voice throughout your
vocal range. This workshop will help you to work on developing all of your
voice, so you can get more enjoyment from singing, whether you are singing on
stage, in an informal setting or to the cat!
Listening In Performance Workshop
“Listen To The Music”
When: Saturday 23rd February 2019, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: The Unitarian Church, Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS.
- Do you concentrate so hard on not making mistakes that you forget to perform?
- Do you struggle to express your personality on stage?
- Do you feel there are too many things to think about during a performance?
Then this is the workshop for you.
In this workshop we will be focussing on dealing with the things that can overwhelm you during a performance and prevent you from enjoying the experience.
We want you to feel confident in your voice, and your ability to sing and perform, whether you are singing on stage, in an informal setting or to the cat!
Singing with Emotion Workshop
“I Second That Emotion”
When: Wednesday 5th December 2018, 7.00 - 9.00pm
Where: The Unitarian Church, Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS.
When you sing, do you find yourself getting so caught up in thinking about whento breathe, what the tune is and how to fit the words in, that you forget all about the feelings being conveyed in the song?
- Are you unsure of how to communicate the emotions to your audience without coming across as being over-dramatic?
Then this is the workshop for you.
In this workshop we will be focussing on using emotion appropriately to convey the story of a song. There is more to singing than just delivering the right notes in the right places. Songs have a story to tell and being able to communicate these stories with the emotions they evoke, is part of the whole fun of singing!
This workshop will help you to bring colour and depth to songs and share their story with your audience whether you are singing on stage, in an informal setting or to the cat!
Singing In Your Upper Register Workshop
“Hi-Fidelity”
When: Saturday 10th November 2018, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: The Unitarian Church, Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS.
- Do you struggle to reach high notes?
- Does your voice sound thin and reedy or breathy in your higher register?
- Does your throat hurt from straining to sing high notes?
Then this Singing Workshop is for you
People are often afraid of using the upper register of their voice and find themselves becoming tense, which makes it more difficult to reach notes and produce a pleasing sound.
Our Workshop will focus on helping you to become more comfortable in your higher register and on learning to produce sound without strain. You need never be scared of those high notes again!
Singing Workshop - Focus on Dynamics
“Pump Up The Volume”When: Saturday 7th July 2018
Where: The Unitarian Church, Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS.
- Do you have difficulty staying in tune when singing loudly or softly?
- Does singing louder feel forced and uncomfortable?
Then we have just the Workshop for you!
Telling the story of a song involves more than just singing the right notes and words. Variations in volume will help you to convey more of the meaning within a song and to engage your audience, whether you are singing on stage, in an informal setting or to the cat!
Storytelling & Singing Workshop
“Tell Me A Story”
In this workshop we will be focussing on storytelling and singing. There is more to singing than just delivering the right notes in the right places. Songs have a story to tell and being able to communicate these stories effectively is part of the whole fun of singing! This workshop will help you to bring songs to life and share their story with your audience whether you are singing on stage, in an informal setting or to the cat!
Singing Workshop – Performing Confidently And Engaging With An Audience
“Let Me Entertain You”
Do you feel self-conscious when you are performing? Are you unsure where to look or where to put your hands? Do you find it difficult to let go and feel the music? Then we have just the Workshop for you! Our Workshop focussing on Performing Confidently and Engaging With An Audience will help you to feel more at ease singing in front of others.
Singing Workshop – Breath Support And Singing Clearly
“Talking Loud and Clear”
Do you panic about running out of breath when singing? Are you often told to “sing up”? Do you find yourself tripping over words? Then we have just the Workshop for you! Our Breath Support and Singing Clearly Workshop will provide you with some techniques to help you work on and address these issues.
Singing Workshop – Focus On Breathing
“Every Breath You Take”
Do you find yourself running out of breath when you sing? Not sure how to support your voice? Find yourself hurting your throat when singing high, or low, notes? Then we have just the Workshop for you. Our Focus on Breathing Workshop will help you to use your breath more effectively and improve your singing voice.
New Evening Singing Classes
We are delighted to announce that we are starting an evening Singing Classes Session in response to requests from our members.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST 2017, 7.00 – 9.00PM
WHERE: UNITARIAN CHURCH BUILDING, 72 BERKELEY STREET, GLASGOW G3 7DS
COST: £10
Singing Workshop – Rhythm & Timing
“I Am The Beat”
Do you find it difficult to keep in time when singing? Do you feel lacking in rhythm? Does keeping a beat have you beaten? Then we have just the Workshop for you. Our August Workshop’s focus is on building an awareness of timing and developing a sense of rhythm when singing.
Singing Workshop – Pitching
“The Key, The Secret”
WHEN: SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2017 10.30AM – 12.30PM
WHERE: UNITARIAN CHURCH, 72 BERKELEY STREET, GLASGOW G3 7DS
COST: £15
On Saturday 25th March, we are running the next of our monthly Singing Workshops helping you to develop and strengthen your singing voice. This month’s focus is on accurate pitching of notes and staying in key when singing.
Singing Workshop – Back To Basics
NEW EVENING SINGING CLASS
WHEN: WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY 2017 7.00 – 9.00PM
WHERE: ANDERSTON KELVINGROVE PARISH CHURCH HALLS, 759 ARGYLE STREET, GLASGOW G3 8DS
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP PRICE £10
“WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN”
This Workshop will provide you with an introduction to some of the key elements of singing and help you to begin to develop and strengthen your voice.
Singing Workshop – Improve Your Self-Confidence
DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH SELF-CONFIDENCE? FIND IT DIFFICULT TO SPEAK IN FRONT OF OTHER PEOPLE NEVER MIND TRYING TO SING IN FRONT OF THEM?
We want to help you to improve your self-confidence and learn some techniques to develop a more assured speaking and singing voice.
“I Have Confidence In Me”
When: Saturday 4th February 2017 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Unitarian Church, 72 Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS
Cost: £15
Singing Workshop – Care Of The Voice
ARE YOU PRONE TO PROBLEMS WITH YOUR VOICE? FIND IT GETS TIRED EASILY AND YOU STRUGGLE TO SUSTAIN SPEAKING OR SINGING FOR A LONG PERIOD AT A TIME?
We want to help you to take care of your voice and learn some techniques to develop a stronger speaking and singing voice.
“Take Good Care of Yourself”
When: Saturday 25th February 2017 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Unitarian Church, 72 Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS
Cost: £15
Singing Workshop – Focus On Listening
“I Hear You Now”
When: Saturday 26th November 2016 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Unitarian Church, 72 Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS (Please note this is our new venue for all our Sessions and Workshops on a Saturday morning)
Cost: £15
This Saturday we are running the next of our monthly Singing Workshops helping you to develop and strengthen your singing voice.
Singing Workshop – Rhythm And Movement
“Slave To The Rhythm”
When: Saturday 29th October 2016 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Unitarian Church, 72 Berkeley Street, Glasgow G3 7DS (Please note this is our new venue for all our Sessions and Workshops on a Saturday morning)
Cost: £15
This Saturday we are running the next of our monthly Singing Workshops helping you to develop and strengthen your singing voice. Appropriately for our move to new premises, this month we are going to focus on rhythm and movement!
Singing Workshop – Storytelling And Singing
“Tell Me A Story”
When: Saturday 27th August 2016 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Anderston Kelvingrove Parish Church halls, 759 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8DS
Cost: £15
This Saturday we are running the next of our monthly Singing Workshops helping you to develop and strengthen your singing voice.