Sing Out! evening classes
Jess regularly teaches Sheffield based evening classes, aimed at people who believe they can’t sing and more experienced singers alike. Classes usually happen on Wednesday evenings 7.45-9.30pm at Burton Street, Sheffield, S6.
Spring 2026 course dates:
14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan
4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb
4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar
Book a place on the Spring 2026 course via this link.
Also available – reduced rates for youth/students under 26, book here.
Workshops
For standalone workshops and teaching events, come along to:
Sat 7th – Sun 8th March 2026, Melrose Quartet are hosting Raise Your Voice, our third festival of acappella vocal harmony in Sheffield with The Wilsons, Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman, Janice Burns & Jon Doran, and Marilla Homes. Tickets for this are £60 (adults), £50 (students), £20 (youth aged 10-18).
22nd – 26th June 2026 “Midsummer Melrose” residency at Halsway Manor with Melrose Quartet. A midweek delve into music and song, with workshops and sessions and a gig and ceilidh thrown in for good measure.
17th – 20th Sept 2026 “Challenging Harmony” 4 day course with Jess Arrowsmith, Maddy Prior and Rose-Ellen Kemp at Stones Barn, Cumbria, CA6 6PW
Big Sing (Peaks) 27th – 29th Nov 2026 at Ravenstor Hostel, Derbyshire, SK17 8SS in the Peak District
AND
Big Sing (Lakes) 29th – 31st Jan 2027 at Langdale Hostel, Cumbria, LA22 9HJ in the Lake District
Both Big Sing weekends are with Jess & Richard Arrowsmith, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson. Full cost of the weekend is £135 for adults aged over 26 and £60 for those aged 26 and under, and this includes:
– 2 nights hostel accommodation (shared rooms with bunks)
– sessions, workshops & concerts with Doug, Sarah, Richard & me
– Saturday evening meal, and tea/coffee throughout
Jess can also travel elsewhere in the country to deliver one-day workshops. Please email to find out about organising one of these in your local area.
To sign up to Jess’ mailing list to find out about courses, workshops, and performances please email and ask to be added to the list.
Voice Lessons
Looking for vocal tuition in the Sheffield area? Jess offers beginner/intermediate singing lessons geared towards building confidence with your singing. Lessons and exercises cover all the basics – breathing, posture, projection, tuning and tone control. Coaching sessions are one-to-one, and give you the opportunity to work on your own choice of material, in your own style.
If you want to know more email [email protected]
Melodeon Lessons
Richard offers beginner’s melodeon lessons and specialises in teaching how to play for dance. Lessons cover basics such as how to find your way around the instrument and using both hands, as well as the subtleties of accompanying dancing. Coaching sessions are one-to-one, and give you the opportunity to work on your own choice of material, in your own style.
If you want to know more email [email protected]