Love your voice

One of the most common things people say when they are approaching a singing lesson is: ‘my mum (dad/brother/wife/sister/boyfriend/children) said I can’t sing and I always hear that in the back of my head when I try.’ Byron Bay Singing believes EVERYONE can sing, it’s just that not everyone is going to end up as a pro. 

Just because you had an awesome meal at a restaurant, does that mean you’re never going to cook again? Singing should be the same – just because you don’t sound like Pavarotti or Joni Mitchell, that shouldn’t stop you loving your voice.

One of the most basic forms of artistic expression is singing. This can be a joyful (and sometimes sad) way to express what we feel, and should come naturally to us, but the competitive path that singing has taken in recent years, and the opinions of some people we love, has stopped a lot of us from finding and sharing our voice. Byron Bay Singing knows the value of choirs, structure, musical technique and ability, but that’s not what singing is really about.

Have you ever just wanted to belt out some tunes in a safe, fun and uncompetitive space surrounded by other beginners? Have you ever wanted to just feel a song and the freedom of singing it? Byron Bay Singing group classes are about just that – a little warm-up, a few tips and hints, and then singing until your heart is content – no pressure, no stress, no judgment and no golden buzzers!

Vocal coach Eve has a no-nonsense attitude toward singing: take a breath, open your mouth and sing. It’s really that simple.

It’s time we stopped the cycle of negative talk and voice shaming that often begins in childhood, so Eve has devised a new program ‘Singing Beginnings – Love Your Voice!’ that she will be sharing Wednesdays during the school holidays (27 September and 4 October). 

Byron Bay Singing will be holding classes for all ages, from bubs right up to centenarians, learning to not only sing, but to feel good about it and feel better after it. 

Classes start from just $7 for bubs and toddlers (accompanied by an adult, of course) right up to intermediate and advanced school-aged singers at $25 and the ‘Love Your Voice: Voice Shaming – The Hurt Stops Here’ seminar.

Byron Bay Singing will still be holding the regular adult beginners and women-only classes ($15) during the holidays.

Find out more at byronbaysinging.com.