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Singing and breathing training courses
Build your vocal skills and confidence. Great for singer-songwriters, actors & public speakers - more

'The Lost Sound' adult chorus
A mixed voice choir exploring contemporary vocal and musical styles. Workshop based sessions - more

'SoundSense' training choir
Come and explore what works musically & vocally - and discover why. Learn and embody techniques on a term by term basis with this new training choir - more


Sandra Smith
– singing teacher & choir coach


Find your true passionate voice!

Re-discover the delight of singing...

Find your hidden potential and release your true voice!

Enjoy the power of being heard!

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 nearly 30 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.
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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

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!
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Singing & Breathing Training Courses – A modular course offering comprehensive vocal training for individuals covering all aspects of singing and the correct use of the voice. Discover more - here

Choir Coaching – Sandra is happy to offer her skills, techniques and experience to singing groups around the South West – she loves to train and educate all singers who have the passion and drive to improve! As a choir coach she currently works with a number of choral groups and small ensembles, from community choirs to barbershop quartets. Discover more - here

'The Lost Sound' Chorus for adults
This exciting, mixed voice, contemporary vocal project starts its 2nd year in September 2009. If you're an adult singer with talent, commitment and ambition then this could be the choir for you. Discover more - here

The 'SoundSense' training choir
Sandra will be running a new open choir for the 2009/2010 academic year, offering similar training as she has for The Lost Sound Chorus this past year. The choir is open to all singers of whatever experience, but you should be prepared to make a commitment for a whole term at a time. New members can join at the beginning of each term. 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...

More news & articles - 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?
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What people say...

"Working with Sandra over the last years has been (and remains) a central part of my growth as a singer, a woman, and as a human being."
- Susannah Darling Khan
The School of Movement Medicine

"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

"Thank-you SO much -I got the job! Getting my voice in gear really made the difference to my confidence and I presented myself really well. I couldnt have got the job without your help."
- LP

"Your breathing exercises stood me in good stead in my interview.No surprise to you but felt in control in the interview - I felt so relaxed" Mike




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