My Singing Life

I was just 8 years old when I started singing in Pendle Youth Choir. I never knew how much of an impact music and singing would have on my life interests and goals. it gave me time away from work and family. It was ALL MINE. Singing soon turned from just a hobby but to a life. It has provided me with opportunities that I never thought I would have. The first and foremost being travel. I have travelled and sung in places some people could only dream of from Liverpool Anglican Cathedral to Montserrat Cathedral in Barcelona to St Mark's Basilica in Venice to an aeroplane and outside the MEN arena. These experiences will be in my memories for a lifetime. However, it wasn't just about the places we sung in but the funny little adventures we had when we weren't doing concerts

It also educated me on culture that I would never get in a classroom. It taught about different countries and the hidden gems within each country or area of music. My singing life has led me to develop musical tastes in music from around the world from Africa to the United States to New Zealand. It has also developed my love of film and theatre, because I have sung songs from shows and films I never thought I would see from West Side Story to Sister Act. The ultimate bonus though is that it goes hand in with my love of Disney.

It has also allowed me to develop a few contacts along the way for my career in teaching and education. People who have answered all my questions about the profession but also offered their thoughts and advice on any issues that have ever arose. I can't thank them enough.

Have you ever had a hobby that overtook your life? Did it turn into a career?