Author Archives: clmhall

I used to work with students on their fears about writing, fears that underlay “writing block”. Such fears can be overwhelming, causing immense struggles, leading to mental ill-health. One of the issues we used to work on was “finding your … Continue reading →

Viva la Musica   I’m in Spain for a couple of weeks, and just come back from the town hall square in Granada, joining in a jolly event for older people – five different choirs performing their own things then … Continue reading →

Birdsong I talked last time about birdsong as the best form of music outdoors. Last summer I walked the Wolds Way in summer, and one of the great delights was hearing birds singing – they really do give us notes … Continue reading →

 I’m planning the music for a picnic we’re holding at the Yorkshire Arboretum as part of Musical Milestones. Music outdoors seems a nice idea – look at all those “Proms in the Park” things, including a spectacular one at Castle … Continue reading →

8 December Music’s not like gardening. I need to steam my throat before I sing – recommended by my teacher, and confirmed by a celebrity who, I happen to have read in the paper, says she’s doing it every day, … Continue reading →

I’m engaged in a project called Musical Milestones as a Trustee of the North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre, in which we’re celebrating passing one milestone – 25 years of work as a charity improving people’s lives through music – and … Continue reading →