Image 1 of 16
Image 2 of 16
Image 3 of 16
Image 4 of 16
Image 5 of 16
Image 6 of 16
Image 7 of 16
Image 8 of 16
Image 9 of 16
Image 10 of 16
Image 11 of 16
Image 12 of 16
Image 13 of 16
Image 14 of 16
Image 15 of 16
Image 16 of 16
A participative course on how to lead effective singing sessions with demonstrations and opportunities to try things out with supportive and constructive feedback.
The fully catered residential weekend includes formal teaching/learning masterclasses and informal singing and song-sharing opportunities in the house and grounds of a beautiful 17th century farmhouse in Nutbourne, West Sussex.
You will learn:
warm-ups (ice-breakers, physical, vocal and team-building);
choosing suitable songs;
breaking down and teaching songs;
what to do with your hands (beating, starting, stopping and more);
inclusive exercises to adapt and integrate into your practice;
developing your group musically and interpersonally.
Ruth demonstrates and teaches with warmth and clarity, supporting each participant in their learning style and pace.
Suitable for:
Health practitioners wanting to use singing therapeutically
Teachers wanting to use singing to support learning and wellbeing
People wishing to start a singing group or singing for health group
Beginner singing leaders wanting to develop their practice and depend their knowledge of music, vocal health, teaching songs.
What?
A deep immersion into a nurturing environment to learn, experiment and sing.
Learn songs, warm-ups and practical exercises to support inclusive singing
Develop your teaching and leadership style
Grow in your knowledge and practice of vocal health and singing
Engage in reflection about your role and practice
Belong to a community of peers
Includes handbook, video recordings of sessions and song resources for you to use with your group(s).
Weekend includes full board accommodation in shared twin rooms or single rooms with delicious home cooked vegetarian food, snacks, drinks.
When?
Residential weekend Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd March 2026 Arrive 5:30pm Friday, depart 3pm Sunday
Where?
Loveders Farm, Nutbourne, West Sussex
How much?
Residential weekend only: £399 or Two instalments of £200 Instalment 1 due immediately to reserve your place, instalment 2 by 28th February 2026
Single room supplement £40
Residential Weekend Information
Accommodation
Loveders Farm is an 18th century West Sussex farmhouse set in beautiful gardens. It is a family home, comfortably furnished and ready to welcome guests. Accommodation is upstairs in shared twin or solo occupancy bedrooms .
Travel
Address: Loveders Farm, Priors Leaze Lane, Nutbourne, PO18 8RH
Nearest train station: Southbourne which is on a direct line to Gatwick Airport, Brighton and London Victoria.
Food/drink
Delicious, fresh home-cooked vegetarian food will be provided including drinks and snacks. Please advise of any allergies/dietary requirements.
What to expect?
Lots of singing!
Campfire song-sharing
Demonstrations and opportunities to try out different exercises and techniques
Developing connections and friendships with like-minded people.
Any other questions or concerns, please get in touch!
reroutledge@gmail.com
Terms and Conditions PLEASE READ
Course places and accommodation are only confirmed once the required payment has been made.
Should a participant wish to cancel their place on a course, all fees are non-refundable unless a replacement is found. In this event the student will receive a refund with a £50 admin fee deducted.
If a participant is unable to attend a day on any course, no refunds will be given.
If the course is cancelled all monies will be refunded.
Courses may be cancelled due to viability.
Booking Form PLEASE COMPLETE
YOUR PLACE IS RESERVED ON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT