“The combination of fantastic mentors, willing pupil singers, repertoire workshops and relevant talks made the teacher training course a week to remember and a source of inspiration for my teaching.”

“A fantastic and valuable week with great people who share the same love for singing.”

“As a new teacher this course has helped in making future decisions and given me much inspiration.”

“A great way of expanding my ‘teaching toolkit’ so I can choose the right ‘tool’ for the student.”

“A great, fun and informative week, developing my skills and knowledge. An asset to any voice teacher! Thank you for a great course. Every student, teacher and mentor has contributed something valuable – a defining moment in my career! : Emma Burrows”

“A fantastic week, spending time with people who share my passion for music and singing” - Carly Jayne Panter

“Informative, comprehensive, relevant, stimulating and thought provoking”

“First class tuition provided in a joyful, convivial atmosphere

- Stephen Rainbird”

“The AOTOS Teacher Training Week 2010 has been an invaluable experience. It has reinforced excellent teaching practice given in a wide range of topics by experts in their field. There has been great cross pollination and sharing of ideas.”

“A special vote of thanks must be given to Penny Price Jones for her excellent organisation and care and kindness to everyone”

- Lynne Lindner

“Informative, comprehensive, relevant, stimulating and thought provoking

“First class tuition provided in a joyful, convivial atmosphere:

—Stephen Rainbird

“The combination of fantastic mentors, willing pupil singers, repertoire workshops and relevant talks made the teacher training course a week to remember and a source of inspiration for my teaching.

“A great, fun and informative week, developing my skills and knowledge. An asset to any voice teacher!

— Emma Burrows.

“Thank you for a great course. Every student, teacher and mentor has contributed something valuable – a defining moment in my career! :

— Emma Burrows

“A course for anyone wanting to initiate, develop or refresh their singing teaching”

“It gave me a real confidence boost in my ability as a teacher… re-affirmed my passion for music and also stressed the importance of continual learning for everyone”

“The course was incredibly informative and enjoyable”

“Absolutely excellent week immersed in the world of teaching singing”

“This course is helpful both to the experienced teacher and the singer who is considering starting teaching”

“Fantastic opportunity to reaffirm teaching methods and strengthen understanding”

“I came for refreshment & re-focus of teaching skills and gained immeasurably more than I expected.”

— Kathy Adams

“It looked such a packed week with a wide variety of topics covered and some marvellous experts in the field of singing teaching — and all for a very reasonable price. I had no idea we would be such a select few – and that was an added bonus. So much personal attention and one to one tuition. Really great in all respects. It is a really lovely venue.”

— Ruth Munro

“This course is one of the best things that I have ever done. An astounding opportunity that I cannot recommend highly enough. Don’t dream it, do it! I made some wonderful friends for life. It was Singing Teacher Heaven! We talked singing all week, and nobody thought we were odd! Lovely site in a beautiful situation. I just wish I’d brought a map of the area to find some better walks – not that there was much time for walking, with everything else to pack in Altogether, they were excellent facilities, and I can’t imagine anywhere better.”

“The master teacher sessions were wonderful and I really felt like thought had gone into putting me with the right master teacher.”

“You get so much expert tuition and masterclasses as well as one to one help that I think it is invaluable to experienced and inexperienced teachers alike and fantastic value for money.”

“The accommodation and food were wonderful and Penny’s organizational skills are second to none — nothing is ever too much for her and she has a smile for everyone.”

— Sarah Jane Cross

“An immensely enjoyable and immersive experience.”

Accommodation…

“Really nice room (I was fortunate enough to get a double!). Great facilities. Nice cosy dining room. Daily ‘maid’ service unexpected, but much appreciated. And having the foyer as a meeting place and party venue was really lovely.”

Food…

“Wonderful food and better service than a hotel. I love good food, and I was in my element!”

— Jane Phillips

“Clear, progressive, supportive feedback with suggestions for development”

“Extremely valuable learning experience with a good balance between observation and discussion”

“I will be returning to my teaching with a renewed enthusiasm’”