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"Everyone's voice is as unique as their fingerprint"

Just sing, it might be the solution !!

I can remember singing all of my life: from childhood skipping games to school concerts, amateur dramatic companies and adult choirs; singing my children to sleep, singing at preschool nurseries and singing purely for myself. More recently, my passion for singing has encouraged me to be part of the Natural Voice Practitioner Network(NVPN) as a music leader for adults and children in my local and surrounding communities.

As a member of NVPN, I believe that "everyone has a voice that is as unique as their fingerprint. In other cultures singing is an everyday part of life, a way of bringing communities together. For thousands of years, all over the world, people have sung without worrying about having a 'good' voice or 'getting it right". My style of teaching is inclusive of everyone regardless of their musical background. There are no notes to read and no solos to sing - all songs are taught by listening and 'singing it back'.

Whether you choose to sing once a day, once a week or once a month you will reap the rewards. Singing raises self esteem and confidence. It is great for team building and friendships. Singing can reduce blood pressure and boost the immune system, alleviate feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression. Singing is a natural thing to do and indeed most of us made sing - song sounds before we could talk. Somewhere along the journey, it may have been suggested that 'you can't sing' or that you were' out of tune !' and thus have lost the confidence to sing. My aim is to help those who have become slightly fearful of singing whilst also offering those who sing regularly to indulge their passion through a varied repertoire amidst a friendly atmosphere.

I have been overwhelmed by the positive comments I receive, and love nothing more than seeing the smiles on people's faces as they begin to relax and start singing again. I hope to you meet you, and sing with you, at one of our workshops or weekly groups. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to arrange a workshop for a group of friends or for your workplace - I will be happy to discuss your needs.

Mary Bourne

Natural Voice Practitioner, music leader