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  • Two Musical Shorts

    Two Musical Shorts

    I have been known to dabble in motion graphics and animation, so here are my latest videos. This is a cute animation I might use for some YT videos in the future. This will become my YT ending card for videos. Read more

  • How I Write a Vocal Arrangement For A School Choir

    How I Write a Vocal Arrangement For A School Choir

    As a singer and choir leader, a lot of my job involves writing vocal arrangements for different groups. Lucky for me, it is one of my favourite things to do. Here’s how I go about it, with notation (Sibelius) and recording (Logic) software. 1. Listen & Know First, I listen to the song I want… Read more

  • Perfect Christmas – S Club 7

    Perfect Christmas – S Club 7

    I hope I’m not the only person in the world who loved this song growing up! I couldn’t find a score or arrangement of this song anywhere online, so I did my own. This arrangement is designed as a fun and easy piece for a soprano and alto 2-part choir. The harmonies are straightforward, making… Read more

  • New Vocal Shack Recording for Indian Independence Day

    New Vocal Shack Recording for Indian Independence Day

    As well as featuring in the music video, I did the audio engineering, mixing and mastering. I am especially proud of the tabla (Indian drums) recording which was a new instrument for me. My approach, as an audio engineer, was to first create a click track for all musicians to work with. I set up… Read more

  • Best Day of My Life for School Choirs

    Best Day of My Life for School Choirs

    A Perfect Fit for Young Voices: Two-Part Choir Arrangement of “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors If you’re looking for an uplifting, energizing piece that is ideal for children’s and school choirs, my two-part choir arrangement of “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors might be just what you need. This arrangement… Read more

  • International Countries Three Syllable Warm Up

    International Countries Three Syllable Warm Up

    This is the third installment in my series of interactive children’s choir warm-ups, tailored specifically for slightly older children who are ready for more advanced exercises. In this video, we explore a unique and engaging way to practice vocal exercises using the names of international countries with three syllables. The aim is to make the… Read more