Open Voices
A 6-week course to inspire and nourish both beginners and confident singers
Starts Feb 3, 2026
Vocal Health and Well-being
with Jon Baker
A 6-week course of vocal well-being classes that will help you feel inspired and nourished through the tail end of winter. The course will guide you through exercises and techniques, featuring songs sung in simple harmony from a diverse range of traditions and styles, all taught by ear from scratch. We will look at what happens in the body when we sing and why it's so good for you, resetting your nervous system and breath.
Open to everyone from absolute beginners to seasoned singers.
Tuesdays 7-9pm, 3, 10, 17, 24 February and 3, 10 March 2026
The Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EW
Standard price £75 / Concession price £60
Jon Baker is a vocal teacher, performer and composer with over 30 years experience working with singers both individually and in groups across all styles from classical to jazz, R&B to musical theatre.
He trained at Goldsmiths, RCM, the University of East Anglia and Community Music. He is skilled in working with students of all ages and abilities and has a thorough understanding of the voice.
Testimonials from current and former students:
"Jon is an outstanding voice coach and I would highly recommend him. He tailored vocal training so creatively and intuitively. Each lesson was unique, hugely rewarding and delivered in a fun way. I’m very grateful for his support and continue to refer to his impactful technique."
"Jon's methodical approach to teaching voice is exceptional. He broke down complex concepts about vocal resonance and placement into manageable steps."
"Jonathan completely transformed my understanding of vocal technique. His detailed approach to vowel modification and resonance mapping helped me develop a much fuller sound without strain."