Hi, I’m Charlotte Woodford. I am a community choir director, vocal coach, laughter yoga teacher, classical pianist, cellist, improviser and composer. I love taking musical inspiration from all genres, and I love to laugh.

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Laughter and singing are both excellent for helping people to relax, connect and have a great time together. If I have a vocation in life, then that gets pretty close to it. I am really excited to build and be part of supportive communities of people developing confidence, creativity, skill and joy. Whether you are feeling lonely, simply enjoy connecting to others, are yourself a community builder or in need of a boost to your wellbeing, you may just love this space - even if you don't think you are particularly interested in singing or music. Many class members describe themselves as ‘non-singers’!

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However, I also love challenging and developing people, and working to a level of excellence - yes even with amateurs and 'non-singers'! This is the deeper part of my offering - for you to experience and expand your potential, whether individually or within a group. So you may start off simply singing and laughing, and then find an appetite for sharpening your memory, creativity, joy and musical skill to make finely-tuned, expressive, deeply connected, high quality music, or uncover the spontaneous, playful creative in you! 

 

Recently I wrote a piece for a 9-part cappella group. I have found the experience of working with them very inspiring. Small groups are a great place to refine and develop your skill further - in learnt music and also improvisation. The possibilities are very exciting, and great for singers who want to progress their skill and confidence.

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I came across solfa (the do re mi of music) in my twenties, and after years of battling through music theory it was life changing. It is a simple, accessible way to get into the language of music. Like the alphabet or numbers it is not too hard to learn, but it can also go to any level of complexity. I love sharing it, and sprinkle it through most of my sessions as well as offering dedicated solfa courses.

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It genuinely doesn't matter what your starting point is, or what you think about your own skill, age or ability. If anything you find here piques your interest, I am looking forward to hearing from you!

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My degree was Music & Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, majoring in piano recital. I am a Da Capo Foundation registered teacher and partner (solfa and music teaching expertise), and a Vocal Process Accredited Teacher (continued CPD in vocal coaching, anatomy and physiology of the voice). I am also a member of the Natural Voice Network.