In many ways, we are all defined by the songs we choose to sing. Our favourite ditties say a lot about our tastes, background, age, religion and culture. photo by rgdaniel Songs and singing help to define our very personality and sense of...

We’ve all seen it: a timid, unkempt, nervous person approaches the microphone. We expect disaster. They open their mouth and the most amazing, beautiful sound comes out. They transform before our very eyes into a confident, charismatic singer. ...

It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke thing, but now I realise that there is often a good reason why it’s so hard to remember. droning on The bass part often follows the root notes of the...

There was an article by Alex Petridis in The Guardian last week in which he claimed that: “singing out of tune can convey emotions that being in tune can't”. La, la, la, I'm not listening! by Jennoit It made me wonder, in these days...

First I need to fess up: I have a low boredom threshold and always try to squeeze in as many songs as possible. Not always a good idea! In an average one-day workshop (six hours with an hour for lunch), I can get through eight or more songs,...