Many adults assume that if they didn’t learn music properly at school, the window has closed. In reality, the most practical, applicable, and confidence-building musical education you could ask for is still waiting for you - in a choir.

Would you like to join a choir but believe you can't sing? Our Musical & Creative Director Tanya Lawrence, who is an experienced singing teacher, explains why you should give it a try.

... while reading music is a very useful skill, there are so many cognitive, confidence, and social benefits to be gained from learning by ear.

Eighteen months after launching our very first Women Rockin’ Harmony Choir® in Blackpool, we took a bold step forward: opening a second team in St Anne’s. Just far enough away to attract new members from a new area, yet close enough to make joint rehearsals from time to time, feasible.

If you’ve ever thought about joining a choir - or if you’re already part of one - it’s worth pausing to ask: Who runs this choir, and how? It might not be the first question that comes to mind when you’re imagining harmonies and applause, but understanding how a choir is structured can make a real difference to your experience.

The idea of joining a choir can feel intimidating - but what you might gain could be far more than you expect.

One of the great wonders of a choir is that it attracts people from all walks of life. Few social spaces exist where doctors, teachers, cleaners, and road sweepers can proudly stand shoulder to shoulder, united by a purely aesthetic goal.