Build your confidence, expand your vocal range, improve your singing skills, express yourself and /or learn how to write authentic songs with Voice Expressions.
Come and explore genres like soul, jazz, pop and gospel music, build your confidence, develop your singing skills in a safe, enjoyable and creative atmosphere with others. For those of you who wish to write songs, you can attend our classes to learn how to write authentic music, develop your songwriting skills and share your compositions in a safe space.
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I receive many beautiful emails and from time to time I share their content. I have taken out some of the information received to respect the anonymity of this sender.
On 11 Mar 2025, at 00:11
Dear Brenda Rattray,
I sang in your Jazz/Gospel Choir while I attended Sydenham High School GDST, I believe I was in year 8/9. This had a lasting impact on myself, and I have been captivated by music ever since.
I have now been leading a gospel choir since June 2024. We partook in auditions for a national competition and have been named as finalists, with the event taking place this month March 25.
We would love to have you observe our performance from an expert's point of view and possibly provide us with any advice.
Very Best Wishes,
Z. Choir December 24
Getting some super emails back re yesterday - great songs, inspirational etc but many wanted to do more with the songs & movement and have less chat. Thought you would be interested to know.
My response:
Dear Z.
It would be great to receive more feedback, all feedback is great.
I totally understand…………. There is so much happening in our world, so much unkindness and injustice that I have to share the authentic truths of what I and people who look like me experience daily.
It would certainly be more comfortable to simply sing, move and have fun however as a creative artist, everything I do is on the foundation of My Why!!
Maybe next time we can have a longer session? Now the ladies know the why we can simply have fun……..Next visit? 🤷🏽♀️🙏🏾😇 xx
Goldsmith’s student December 24
Thank you Brenda for your guidance and willingness to be inclusive despite the different cultural backgrounds, I feel as if your values such as Equality, Authenticity and Community was a big motivator in allowing me to understand that it is the message that matters the most, the objective to really tell people to hold on to hope, that we shouldn’t be afraid to try something new and to be as positive as possible so we can be able to work together with no fear of judgement.
Goldsmiths student, S March ‘24
The Voice Expressive classes offered at Goldsmiths have been a way for me to reconnect with music.
Brenda offers a safe space for myself and the other participants to use our emotions and put them into song, I’ve never felt judged or anxious; when I have felt anxious, Brenda has provided the care and compassion needed to facilitate my needs.
I have learnt and relearned vocal techniques, and have been given the ability to work in a group and individually. But most importantly, it’s fun. I can genuinely say that I enjoy myself during the Voice Expressive classes.'
Goldsmiths Student March ‘24
I have found the vocal ensemble and Brenda to be refreshing. I have had a lot of negavitie experiences within vocal tuition and tutors but Brenda made me feel safe, accepted and positive. Brendas vocal techniques were easier for my voice than ones I have had prior and were fun and holistic. I felt brenda focused on me as an individual and focused on more than my voice which helped me to feel less stressed when using my voice. My voice is tense through negative experience and Brenda has been very informative and understanding of this.
Mika ‘23
This term, I was facing different challenges and obstacles in mg life from the last term and it influenced/inspired the way I approached this class and singing/music itself. Every week was such a joyful and reflecting learning experience and was able to discover different way of practicing, singing and thinking every week. In terms of group practice, I enjoyed the improvisation session with everyone, exploring the space and sounds together and practicing to be present in that moment and with myself and everyone.
Morgan, an incredible student announced my Autumn ‘23 classes on her Socials:
The responses she received blew me away! So proud…………
Here are some examples of the responses she received…………….
This will be excellent and enjoyable. Highly recommended 🎼🎤💋👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
i second that - excellent singer x
Does she or did she do sessions at Goldsmiths College? If it's the same person, I've been to an event she hosted with the original Hamilton actor. She's very charismatic
Some comments from when I shared your classes. ❤️ (Morgan)
I agree with the other ladies that Brenda is a lovely and talented lady. I came across her 20 years ago in Canary Wharf when she ran some free community based classes (for residents and workers) entitled everyone has a voice. I enjoyed her sessions and we came together as a community choir and put on a show on stage in Canary Wharf. I have always remembered Brenda's words "if you can speak, you can sing".
Sarah Spring ‘22
Expressive Vocal Freedom is so much more than a singing course. Brenda creates a safe space to show up authentically, be vulnerable and share your voice. For anyone wanting to develop their skills or rediscover their voice, this is an amazing course. It’s never too late to learn!
"I think what Brenda does is tap into the individual, helping them identify what they need to do to unlock the qualities they have within themselves not just to sing, but to perform…to build self belief and confidence in their singing and beyond."