THE MUSICAL SELF
Welcome and thank you so much for dropping by. There are many ways to explore your voice; here at The Musical Self, I offer three pathways. Keep reading to find out more, or drop me a line.
Abi’s Singing Studio
I run a busy private studio, which is the home for all voice work with my lovely students and clients. The primary focus is voice confidence and developing one's relationship with one's voice. I work internationally with actors, singers, and community members, exploring speech, singing and everything in between.
The studio is a welcome place for performers of all backgrounds, including those navigating sensory sensitivity or neurodiversity. I work within an original neurodiverse-sensitive framework, the subject of my upcoming book.
Consultation, Training and Mentoring
I regularly work with creative practitioners, organisations, and educators to support creative and reflective practice, as well as inclusive and emotionally intelligent voice work, particularly in navigating neurodiversity, mental health, and sensory sensitivity. My sessions offer practical strategies, grounded in evidence-based research, voice psychology, reflective practice and lived experience.
Please get in touch for a full list of collaborations, which include AOTOS, Sing Up Foundation, Music Generation Ireland, Institute of Vocal Advancement, Association of Palliative Care Social Workers, Singing for Health Network, and MD Brunch.
Voice, Wellbeing and Inclusion.
I specialise in voice confidence and offer reflective voice and music sessions for people navigating anxiety, sensory sensitivity, stammering, chronic illness, burnout or a disconnect from their voice. I also have vast experience working with SEND, PMLD and palliative care communities.
My approach is collaborative, grounded in care, person-centred practice and mindfulness.
Please note this is not clinical therapy, but a supportive, creative space. My intention is to support your voice exploration and expression gently, and with care.
The Musical Self: The home of gentle, informed, and ethical singing for all voices, including neurodiversity, chronic illness and bereavement.
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Kind Words
“I would absolutely and without hesitation recommend working with Abi”
“Abi teaches in the most caring and encouraging way.”
“Abi has a person-centred approach; weaving in the technical with the practical. Abi chooses music that the student can enjoy and works through step by step to build confidence and competence. My daughter loves lessons with Abi and would go every day if she could.”
Kelly.
“The sessions have given me targeted help and support to build both my confidence and my voice. I am so pleased with the voice Abi helped me find.“
Joan.
“The sessions feel safe and nurturing. Time and space are given to just ‘be’ with your voice. I cannot recommend Abi highly enough”.
Daniel.
“I came to Abi to sing for fun. Having never sung previously I was nervous to start, but within the first few minutes, Abi made me feel at complete ease. Despite it being my first time singing, Abi made me feel confident to sing in front of her. Over the weeks, Abi has helped build my confidence in my voice. Abi is one of the most warm, kind and welcoming people I have met. If you are looking to start singing for whatever reason be it for fun or audition preparation, I couldn’t recommend Abi enough”.
Maggie.
