Dan Evans experienced singing coach and tutor talks us through his styles and techniques for the Voice Workshops: Everyone Can Sing run at Farncombe Estate.
In his own words:
"These gentle metaphors help to explain, in an informal way, my coaching style and the coaching techniques I use on my music workshops, especially my Everyone Can Sing voice workshop.
They may seem simple and fun but they are profound and work extremely well.
Tightrope walking singing and making music can be difficult, like walking a tightrope
by creating a safe, non-critical environment however, the tightrope is now only a few inches from the floor
singing and making music is still difficult but there is now little risk with failure and students feel more free to try and then improve
Cliff flying it's not my role as tutor to drag students to the top of the cliff, show them how steep it is, push them off and then shout at them for flying badly
I invite students to the top of the cliff to enjoy the view and if they want to have a little fly, then I'll be there to take them under my wing, if they need it
The door
'tutors open the door but you must enter by yourself' (Chinese proverb) "
To book on one of Dan's courses please visit www.farncombeestate.co.uk - Singing Breaks in the Cotswolds
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
January Sale at Farncombe Estate
You won’t often find me saying this, but we’ve decided to run a January Sale
We are running four superb courses this weekend and we have a few places left on each one. If you book a residential place on any one of these courses by 4pm on Thursday 19th January, we will give you a generous £50 off your booking.
Here are the details. All the courses are full-board, including Saturday afternoon tea, and run from the evening of Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd January. You will leave after a delicious Sunday lunch.
- Introduction to Digital Photography – for students new to the subject. Bring your own digital camera or borrow one from us! With Derek Forss.
- Everyone can Sing – a Voice Workshop. An ever-popular course run by Dan Evans. Find your voice and project it with confidence – no formal musical knowledge required.
- The Magic of Vienna (Part One) A glimpse into the musical history of one of the most astonishing cities in the world, with Julian Williamson.
- Fires of Faith: The European Reformation. Sean Lang takes us back to the 16th century to consider how the history of
We rarely run offers like this, as we prefer to give discounts – and encourage early booking – through our Early Bird programme. This way we ensure that more of our courses run with a reliable number of people.
So do make the most of our lesser-spotted Sale
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
We're going craft crazy at Farncombe Estate in 2012
We have a great range of Craft Courses at Farncombe Estate for 2012, some Day Schools and Some Weekend Courses. Here is a sneek peek at what we have on offer:
Chinese Brush Painting - 13 April 2012
Willow Structures for the Garden - 10 April 2012
Scrappy Zappy Do! - 20 Apil 2012
Blocks Galore for Quilts and More - 22 July 2012
Picture it in Collage and Stitch - 26 Oct 2012
Chinese Brush Painting - 13 April 2012
Willow Structures for the Garden - 10 April 2012
Scrappy Zappy Do! - 20 Apil 2012
Blocks Galore for Quilts and More - 22 July 2012
Picture it in Collage and Stitch - 26 Oct 2012
Friday, 16 December 2011
Farncombe Estate - Christmas Gift Vouchers
Christmas – inspiration in a simple, white envelope
Some people are devilishly hard to buy for at Christmas. You want to surprise them with a gift that is thoughtful, imaginative, even life-enhancing – so why do you find yourself considering a set of socks featuring the days of the week?
A Farncombe Estate gift voucher is one way around the perennial present problem. We’ve made it really easy for you to spend as little or as much as you want on a leisure course or study break for a loved one. Any amount is possible: even a £5 voucher makes a nice little stocking filler, or a gift from a child. If you want to be more extravagant, a dedicated Course Voucher will cover all the costs of a Farncombe weekend, including expert tuition, four-star accommodation and delicious food.
So when you’ve run out of ideas, let us send you a white envelope. It will contain all the gift inspiration you need.
Call us on 0333 456 8580 to buy your gift voucher.
Some people are devilishly hard to buy for at Christmas. You want to surprise them with a gift that is thoughtful, imaginative, even life-enhancing – so why do you find yourself considering a set of socks featuring the days of the week?
A Farncombe Estate gift voucher is one way around the perennial present problem. We’ve made it really easy for you to spend as little or as much as you want on a leisure course or study break for a loved one. Any amount is possible: even a £5 voucher makes a nice little stocking filler, or a gift from a child. If you want to be more extravagant, a dedicated Course Voucher will cover all the costs of a Farncombe weekend, including expert tuition, four-star accommodation and delicious food.
So when you’ve run out of ideas, let us send you a white envelope. It will contain all the gift inspiration you need.
Call us on 0333 456 8580 to buy your gift voucher.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
How to Look at Art - New Date
Due to popular demand we have added a new date for Lynne Gibson's, How to Look at Art Course here at Farncombe Estate.
Discover how to develop your visual and critical skills by using a strategy for looking at art. This is a simple and flexible approach to analysing and interpreting any piece of art work. The strategy will easily become second nature, giving you the confidence to dispense with the guide books, unplug the headphones and become an active, rather than a passive, viewer!
We will put this strategy into practice by looking at a wide range of art works from across the history of Western art. You will begin to recognize styles and conventions, materials and techniques, and place them within a historical context. Most importantly, you will look with insight and hone your critical skills.
This day school has the simple aim of helping you to achieve a deeper understanding and greater enjoyment of art.
Book early to avoid disappointment by calling Mandy on 0333 456 8580.
Discover how to develop your visual and critical skills by using a strategy for looking at art. This is a simple and flexible approach to analysing and interpreting any piece of art work. The strategy will easily become second nature, giving you the confidence to dispense with the guide books, unplug the headphones and become an active, rather than a passive, viewer!
We will put this strategy into practice by looking at a wide range of art works from across the history of Western art. You will begin to recognize styles and conventions, materials and techniques, and place them within a historical context. Most importantly, you will look with insight and hone your critical skills.
This day school has the simple aim of helping you to achieve a deeper understanding and greater enjoyment of art.
Book early to avoid disappointment by calling Mandy on 0333 456 8580.
Monday, 21 November 2011
Calling all History Buffs...
Enjoy historic discounts in 2012!
In our drive to run every course in the programme, we need more of you to book at an early stage. Our Early Bird promotion gives you up to 20% off – the earlier you book, the better the deal.
For those of you thaat are interested in History here is a list of the Farncombe History courses which qualify for Early Bird discount in 2012 (January to December.) Click on the links to read all about each course and book your place:
Sir Richard "Ruffian Dick" Burton - Traveller, Adventurer
Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire
The Norman Settlement and Saxon Rebellion post 1066
Stalin, the Soviet Union and the Anatomy of Tyranny
Eighteenth Century London
Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family 1550-1850
Competition and Conflict in the Cotswolds
The Olympic Games through the Ages
'All the Queen's Women': the Female World of Elizabeth I
The Landscapes and Buildings of Tudor England
Pilgrimage & Shrines
Courtiers and Courtesans: The World of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn
Mother Countries, Virgin Territories
Wild Hills and Lawless Folk: The Medieval Scottish Border
Early Bird replaces all other offers, including our Book While You’re Here promotion. However, if you put your name down for a course while on a Farncombe weekend, we will call to let you know if you qualify for a discount. To book your Early Bird place, call us on 0333 456 8580. To see all of our 2012 programme, go online at www.farncombeestate.co.uk
GIFT VOUCHERS
A Farncombe Estate study break makes a thoughtful and original Christmas present. You can buy vouchers of any value, or book your loved on a chosen course. Buy online at http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/about.asp?id=18 or call 0333 456 8580.
In our drive to run every course in the programme, we need more of you to book at an early stage. Our Early Bird promotion gives you up to 20% off – the earlier you book, the better the deal.
For those of you thaat are interested in History here is a list of the Farncombe History courses which qualify for Early Bird discount in 2012 (January to December.) Click on the links to read all about each course and book your place:
Sir Richard "Ruffian Dick" Burton - Traveller, Adventurer
Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire
The Norman Settlement and Saxon Rebellion post 1066
Stalin, the Soviet Union and the Anatomy of Tyranny
Eighteenth Century London
Chatsworth and the Cavendish Family 1550-1850
Competition and Conflict in the Cotswolds
The Olympic Games through the Ages
'All the Queen's Women': the Female World of Elizabeth I
The Landscapes and Buildings of Tudor England
Pilgrimage & Shrines
Courtiers and Courtesans: The World of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn
Mother Countries, Virgin Territories
Wild Hills and Lawless Folk: The Medieval Scottish Border
Early Bird replaces all other offers, including our Book While You’re Here promotion. However, if you put your name down for a course while on a Farncombe weekend, we will call to let you know if you qualify for a discount. To book your Early Bird place, call us on 0333 456 8580. To see all of our 2012 programme, go online at www.farncombeestate.co.uk
GIFT VOUCHERS
A Farncombe Estate study break makes a thoughtful and original Christmas present. You can buy vouchers of any value, or book your loved on a chosen course. Buy online at http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/about.asp?id=18 or call 0333 456 8580.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Everyone Can Sing Again - A voice Workshop
For everyone that has ever been on our Everyone Can Sing: A Voice Workshop with Dan Evans, Farncombe Estate have launched a new reunion course just for you!
Rekindle some of the fun and camaraderie that you experienced on Dan’s popular and successful Everyone Can Sing voice workshop. There will be warm-ups, chanting and a quick reminder of what was previously learned. Then the focus will be on working in syndicate groups, preparing and presenting songs.
Dan will again deploy his positive reinforcement process, which develops confidence and bonds groups. This is an opportunity, not only to enjoy this especially positive ambience but also, should you wish, to gently challenge yourself and further develop your confidence with singing.
You need to have attended one of Dan’s Everyone Can Sing classes to book on this reunion.
Rekindle some of the fun and camaraderie that you experienced on Dan’s popular and successful Everyone Can Sing voice workshop. There will be warm-ups, chanting and a quick reminder of what was previously learned. Then the focus will be on working in syndicate groups, preparing and presenting songs.
Dan will again deploy his positive reinforcement process, which develops confidence and bonds groups. This is an opportunity, not only to enjoy this especially positive ambience but also, should you wish, to gently challenge yourself and further develop your confidence with singing.
You need to have attended one of Dan’s Everyone Can Sing classes to book on this reunion.
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