In this episode, we welcome back Rachel Lynes, founder of The Sing Space, to share her journey of growing one local choir to 40 adult musical theatre choirs across the UK. Rachel talks about the challenges of building a successful choir community, finding the perfect venue, recruiting members, and creating meaningful connections through music. We also dive into exciting projects like her collaboration with Gareth Malone and discuss her tips for aspiring choir leaders. Whether you’re looking to start your own choir or grow an existing one this episode is full of inspiring insights.
WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?
- The Seed of an Idea: How The Sing Space Choirs Began – [00:03:00]
- Expanding to 40 Choirs Across the Country – [00:09:00]
- Finding the Right Venue for Your Choir – [00:10:00]
- Challenges of Running a Choir: Managing Costs & Growth – [00:06:00]
- The Benefits of Singing Together – [00:07:00]
- Recruiting Members & Growing Your Choir – [00:12:00]
- Business Tips for Starting a Choir – [00:15:00]
- Inclusivity and Welcoming All Voices – [00:20:00]
- Selecting & Arranging Musical Theatre Songs – [00:22:00]
- Incorporating Vocal Technique into Choir Sessions – [00:25:00]
- Teaching Harmony to Choir Members – [00:27:00]
- The 12-Week Structure – [00:29:00]
- Qualities of a Great Choir Leader – [00:31:00]
- The Importance of Community in Choirs – [00:34:00]
- The Sing Space as a Charity – [00:37:00]
- Advice for Aspiring Choir Leaders – [00:38:00]
- Exciting Autumn Term Plans & Gareth Malone Tour – [00:43:00]
- How to Get Involved with Sing Space – [00:44:00]
About the presenter click HERE
RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS
- Singing Teachers Talk Ep.28 Finding the Fundamental Truths of Singing with Rachel Lynes
- Gareth Malone: .garethmalone.com
- Barbara Tanze
- Heidi Moss:heidimosserickson.com
- Cat Ogden: catogdensinging.com
- Singing Teachers Talk Ep.55 Teaching Singing for Mental Health and Wellbeing with Cat Ogden
- Singing Teachers Talk Ep.122 Discovering the Well-Being Benefits of Community Choirs with Sarah Summers
- Naveen Arles: naveenarles.com
ABOUT THE GUEST
Fondly named, ‘the voice whisperer’ by the singers she works with, Rachel’s rigorously technical yet accessible approach combines the science with the heart. Rachel works with singers who include recording artists, West End performers and Vocal Coaches. She has been studying the voice for over 20 years.
As a performer, she spent 10 years playing leading roles in the West End and internationally.
She is published in the Journal of Voice, co-authoring an article written by Dr Aldridge-Waddon, Working together to find a voice: Recommendations for voice healthcare based on expert-by-experience and practitioner consensus. She has lectured at The Theatre Royal Haymarket, many of the top training institutions and at the Vocal Health Education BioPsychosocial conference in London, co-authoring a speech with clinician Joanna Cazden.
Rachel is director of Sing Space Choirs, offering Musical Theatre singing to almost a two thousand singers per week. As a vocal coach, Rachel incorporates singing technique into each session, including tips on mindset, breathing, posture, range, muscle release and lots more.
At choir, Rachel experiences the joy of watching members going from timid singers to confident performers. They are are more than choirs, now – they are family and a support network for all who join.
Guest Websites: rachellynes.co.uk
Instagram: @thesingspace
Become a Sing Space Choir Leader: Contact enquiries@singspace.com or rachel@singspace.com
