• Course Dates
    January 22, 2027 6:30 pm –
    January 24, 2027 4:00 pm
  • Observer Pass
    January 23, 2027
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Level: All
Fee: £410

The Singer’s Tune-Up: A Weekend of Renewal

with Audrey Hyland and Saffron van Zwanenberg

A weekend of renewal for your voice, your artistry, and your love of performing.

The Singer’s Tune-Up is an immersive weekend designed for classically trained singers who want to refresh their technique, deepen their artistry, build confidence and simply enjoy performing.

Perhaps you are preparing for a performance, audition or exam. Perhaps you have repertoire you want to explore, technical questions you would like to work through, or simply a desire to receive fresh input and inspiration while spending a few days immersed in singing, surrounded by others who share your passion.

You’ll receive personalised feedback through masterclasses and one-to-one sessions, alongside group activities designed to help bring musicality, interpretation and performance into focus and encourage collaboration, curiosity and camaraderie with your fellow singers.

An opportunity to step out of the everyday, give yourself time to focus on your voice, and re-engage with the valuable experience of working with teachers, coaches and other singers.

There is no expectation to arrive at a particular level or with a particular goal. This is a space to explore, experiment and grow, with encouragement, expert guidance and plenty of enjoyment along the way.

Give your voice some time. Give yourself some time. Come away refreshed, energised and ready to sing.

Bring any repertoire you are interested in working on, suggest 2-3 pieces.

Some course feedback:

The studio is a wonderful place to be, and we were very lucky to be able to spend time outdoors in the beautiful surroundings

I always feel much healthier after a spell at Jackdaws!

I can’t imagine there could be a more supportive and encouraging environment for learning…

Read more about what participants say about Jackdaws Courses.

A £100 deposit is required to secure your place on this course. The balance of fees, including accommodation, is due 3 weeks before the course start date.

You can also buy an Observer Pass for this course. The Observer Pass entitles you to attend on SATURDAY from 11am–1pm as an observer only and costs £10. This can be redeemed against a subsequent course booking. Places are limited. More info and terms and conditions here.

Details Price Qty
Attendee - Deposit £100.00 GBP  
Observer Pass £10.00 GBP  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 07880 091066

Address:
Jackdaws Music Education Trust, Great Elm, Frome, BA11 3NY, United Kingdom

Description:

Course Information

Is this Course right for me?

The answer is probably yes as we welcome musicians of all abilities and backgrounds on our courses but if you would like to find out more before you book please read about our course levels, or email or call our office manager Karolyn on 07880 091066 / music@jackdaws.org and she will be able to offer further guidance.

If you are still unsure then maybe consider one of our “Try before you buy” Observer Passes which enable you to come and see one session in action.

Full Observer places may also be bookable for a whole weekend subject to availability. Call / email the office for more information.

Please see our General Course Information pages for further details and schedule information.

Our Courses are for adult musicians (except where stated) and take place at Jackdaws in Great Elm, near Frome in Somerset. The Course Fee includes all tuition, meals and refreshments at Jackdaws. Courses take place in the main studio, with Steinway piano, and generally follow a masterclass format. There are several practice rooms here, too.

Repertoire

For Voice, Piano & Wind courses; participants are usually requested to prepare 2 – 3 pieces in advance. We will ask you to provide a repertoire list for the tutor (& accompanist) ahead of the course.

For Ensemble courses; direction will be given by the course leaders.

Accommodation

If you require B&B, we can arrange that for you; accommodation fees are payable in addition to the course fee.

Meals and Refreshments

Lunch, Supper and morning/afternoon refreshments will be prepared on site by our dedicated Cooks.  If you are vegetarian/vegan, or have a food allergy, you must let us know in advance, so that our cooks can plan the meals for the weekend accordingly. We are ‘allergy aware’, but we rely on participants letting us know if they have specific food allergies. Please also let us know if you carry any emergency medication.

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