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Build vocal skills, musicianship and confidence in your singing - more

'The Lost Sound' New Adult Chorus
Do you love singing in harmony? Do you want to expand your skills, explore new ideas – and love a challenge? - more

What students say...

"Sandra's teaching opens up much: so much more than your voice. You will discover muscles you never knew existed, and emotions that you never realised were blocking your singing voice."
- Ruth

"I have been having singing lessons with Sandra for four months now, and have learnt to breathe in a way that has helped me feel more relaxed and centred in my everyday life too."
- Katie


Find your true passionate voice!

Have you always wanted to sing?

Were you told at school that you couldn't?

People like you are learning to sing right now!

If you have that hidden desire to sing, or sing better, and want to find a way that is perfect for you, we have something that will suit you.

Explore this website to find out more about singing lessons in the South Devon area with Sandra Smith, a teacher with 25 years experience performing and teaching - and feel free to phone or email with any queries you may have, and see how Sandra and the Contemporary Choral Academy could provide your next step.

Individual Sessions
Sandra offers single sessions or series of lessons depending on your needs. She has developed her own unique programme of teaching covering all aspects of vocal coaching and more. Discover more - here.

Choir Courses & Workshops
Sandra offers a number of different workshop and course opportunities so that new singers may enjoy a full-on choir experience! There's no need to be able to read music - just the ability to listen well, have a go, and above all to have fun! Discover more - here.

The Contemporary Choral Academy
The role of this overseeing body is to pull together under one banner everything that Sandra does, so that she can offer a comprehensive and exciting approach to choral teaching here in the South Devon area (Exeter, Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, Torbay, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, etc.)
Individuals, existing choral groups, choir leaders, and even the corporate sector will be able to benefit from the expertise and rich experience on offer through the Contemporary Choral Academy. Discover more - here.

'The Lost Sound' Chorus for adults
This new choir is now underway but there may be places available for more members with the right voices. If you're an adult singer with talent, commitment and ambition then this could be the choir for you. Discover more - here


Featured in
Soul & Spirit magazine!

Sandra is featured in this April's Soul & Spirit magazine – read about her teaching style and how developing the voice through singing can help build confidence and release old emotional patterns. For the full story see Soul & Spirit, April 09 issue...

Two wins this year!

The Chordettes win LABB barbershop trophy
October 2008: Sandra Smith does it again with another of the choirs that she coaches winning the 'most improved chorus' award - more

Mayflower Chorus wins special award
May 2008: Sandra Smith has been coaching the Plymouth Mayflowers over the last year, and their steady improvement was acknowledged earlier in the year by the judges at the Sweet Adelines International Barbershop Convention by awarding the choir the Most Improved Chorus Award...

Read full stories - here

Chorus leaders contact us now on 01364 643105

The 'Dawn Chorus' goes from strength to strength
Earlier in the year, with Sandra's help, BBC Radio Devon put together its own unique dawn chorus, following an appeal for women called Dawn to join a very special choir.
The Dawns performed at the BBC Open Day in September and sang live on the radio - another first for them - not bad for people who have never sung before!
- more details here
Corporate work
Choir coaching and singing workshops are ideally suited for corporate training and motivational team-building events - especially for those who might enjoy a less competitive and more creative activity. Does this sound like you and your work colleagues?
- find out more



Supports the Contemporary
Choral Academy
Sandra Smith - Singing teacher and Choir coach
21 Chapel St, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AQ
tel: 01364 643105 • email: sandra@singingandbreathing.co.uk
www.singingandbreathing.co.uk