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Starting Sept 2008

New Adult Chorus
Do you love singing in harmony? Do you want to expand your skills, explore new ideas – and love a challenge? Has watching ‘Last Choir Standing’ got you wondering?! - more

Girls Youth Training Choir
The new term starts in September so enquire now about this opportunity for 12 to 18 year-olds (girls only) to develop a good, safe vocal technique in a supportive and fun group environment - more

Also starting September!

One-year Choral Training Course
Build choral & vocal skills, musicianship and confidence in your singing - more


Supports the Contemporary
Choral Academy

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 Youth Training Choir
This choir is for girls only (12 to 18 yr-olds) and provides the opportunity to develop a sound vocal technique under expert guidance in a supportive and fun group environment Discover more - here

New! The CCA Chorus
This choir is so new it hasn't even got a proper name yet! – but we know it will be a great thing to be part of right from the beginning. If you're an adult singer with talent, commitment and ambition then this could be the choir for you. Discover more - here


Has watching Last Choir Standing on TV given you the singing bug?!
Apparently all around the country viewers have been inspired by the current hit TV show, Last Choir Standing – but here in the south Devon area people are lucky because there is now a brand new choir to join - but will you make the grade?
Find out more - here


Mayflower Chorus wins special award
May 2008: Sandra Smith has been coaching the Plymouth Mayflowers over the last year, and their steady improvement has just been acknowledged by the judges at this year's Sweet Adelines International Barbershop Convention by awarding the choir the Most Improved Chorus Award...
Read full story - 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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Great group dynamics

What students have said:

"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
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