Christmas gifts that last a lifetime! Choosing a course of individual lessons, or one of Sandra's unique singing courses this year can make your Christmas gift last forever! Whether the recipient is new to singing, or already has some experience, lessons and guidance from an experienced teacher can bring out the very best in their voice. We offer a range of different gift vouchers - please enquire

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!

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. 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

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

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