Christine has been deeply involved with voices as a coach, accompanist and teacher thoughout her career.  She has received individual vocal training from a number of teachers, including Derek Hammond Stroud, and has also learnt much from working with a large number of vocal specialists in the choral field and from the many, many singing lessons and coaching sessions which she has accompanied in the earlier stages of her career.  She is currently studying with Ghislaine Morgan and has attended classes with Ron Morris.  This rich experience has led Christine to a deep fascination with voices which she explores professionally in a number of ways:

Workshops

Christine runs a range of workshops for singers focusing on various aspects of voice production, solo and group singing and musicianship as well as choral workshops on a particular piece. A very popular workshop is Find your Voice, which Christine has run many times, offering the opportunity for those who doubt their ability to sing (at all, sometimes!) to taste the joy of singing and of making music with others.  In May 2008, together with Frances Quintrell, Christine set up Arbutus Music with the main aim of providing opportunities and encouragment for people who are new to singing or would like to gain confidence in group singing.  Arbutus is already branching out into new areas, including the provision of singers for weddings, memorials and other occasions.

Choral Training

Choral tone and voice production have a very prominent place in Christine's choral training, with warm-ups and vocal hints featuring in rehearsals and workshops.  Whilst sometimes greeted with surprise, groups - and their audiences - quickly latch on to the benefit!  Christine is often asked to run guest workshop sessions for choirs or other vocal groups to focus specifically on matters of tone and range and she has also been engaged to offer individual and small group tuition to members of a London church choir, which broadcasts frequently.

Coaching & Teaching