A passionate educator of children and adults, Liz draws on her experience as a voice teacher, examiner and choral leader to help groups and individuals in areas such as technique, improvising, musicianship and rhythm/groove. She has learned from teachers of a range of pedagogies, including Estill and Accent Method, and continues to update her understanding of voice science and health. Click here to find out more about singing lessons online.
She has also led and directed singing workshops across the world including Rocky Mountain Festival (Banff, Canada), National Open Theatre Valletta (Malta), Black Forest Voices (Germany), National Youth Choirs Of Great Britain, MD Brunch, Dulwich College, Southwark Schools, Ampleforth College, and ARK Schools London. Liz has also adjudicated the UK final of the ICCAs many times.
Exploring approaches to leadership in music and group dynamics is an important part of Liz’s work and she regularly provides leadership training to participants in Singing for Lung Health courses with The Musical Breath.
Online Singing Lessons
If you are looking to explore your voice and learn some new tools, need a quick tune-up, or you have been singing a while and want to improve your knowledge of your instrument, Liz is now offering online singing tuition. You’ll get well-paced lessons, flexible structure, clear instructions, exercises designed to meet your goals, plus a healthy dose of encouragement and support.
Email liz@lizswain.co.uk to find out more information and we can chat more about your aims.
Workshop: Introduction to Song Leading
A day’s practical introduction to facilitating community singing. We’ll cover the basics for anyone new to group leading, including selection of repertoire, appropriate warm ups, planning sessions, non-verbal communication and teaching methods. This would also be a good opportunity to consolidate your practice if you have only been leading a group for a short period.
This workshop is also suitable for anyone new to leading group singing, or who has been running their group for a year or less and wishes to improve their skills and gain confidence.
If you would like Liz to run this course for you, please email liz@lizswain.co.uk for more information