Singing for Peace, Bonding & Growth – Before and After Birth

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As a lifelong singer of international songs and now a facilitator of singing with groups, rooted in the wisdom of social pedagogy, I work with expectant and new families who are seeking to form a nurturing path for connection between the child and the caregiver.

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Whether or not you consider yourself a singer, your voice is the most powerful and comforting sound your baby will ever hear. It carries warmth, rhythm, and presence — all of which support healthy development.

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I guide parents and caregivers to learn the art of listening to our Intuition in singing, which may not have been something we learned to do in school or from our early caregivers. For this reason, I felt it important to bring this offering as a way to sing for our own health and wellbeing in relationship around the care of the child, as well as for the baby's comfort and safety. 

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Singing in Pregnancy – Laying the Foundations of Love

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From around 18 weeks in the womb, babies begin to hear. Your voice becomes their first connection to the outer world. Singing during pregnancy:

• Encourages bonding between you and your baby

• Regulates your breathing and heartbeat, calming both of you

• Begins the rhythm and melody of language development and trust

• Introduces repetition, which helps the baby feel held in a world of order and love, which can support their ability to self-regulate as they grow and relate to others

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The singing practice is a quiet but powerful beginning — an act of love that offers your baby a sense of belonging.

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Singing After Birth – A Lifelong Language of Care

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In the early months and years of life, babies thrive through rhythm, repetition, and emotional connection — all of which are found in singing. When you sing:

• You create a deep sense of security and trust

• You offer a gentle way to inspire neural and emotional development

• You begin to establish rhythms of the day that bring harmony and rest

• You form soulful habits of connection and calm — for both your baby and for yourself

 

Singing becomes a shared language between you and your child. It supports you as much as your baby — helping to regulate your nervous system and bring grounding to the intensity of early parenthood.

 

Songs That Carry the Wisdom of Generations

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In our groups, we sing traditional UK lullabies and folk melodies that have soothed children for generations, such as:

• "Lavender’s Blue" – poetic and calming

• "Golden Slumbers" – a lyrical lullaby of deep rest

• "Hush Little Baby" – rhythmic, repetitive reassurance

• "Rock-a-bye Baby" – familiar and gently rocking

• ​Good Morning Dear Earth - a song of gratitude​

 

Singing as Social Pedagogy – Love and Freedom for All

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Informed by social pedagogy, the approach places the human relationship at the heart of early care. 

When a child is met with warmth, rhythm, and conscious care, they grow in confidence and inner strength.

Through music, we create a soul environment where both the adult and the child can be nourished, cultivating a deep sense of belonging, meaning, and peace.

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In my singing and care groups, you’ll find a welcoming space for families of all backgrounds and beliefs. Together, we sing, breathe, share, and grow — learning how to bring peace, rest, and resilience into the daily rhythm of life with a new baby.

You don’t need to be musical — just willing to connect. Through songs, stories, and simple practices, we plant seeds of love that grow far beyond the early years.​

 

​As a reside in Aberdeen, I can accept opportunities in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Inverurie, Dundee, and Edinburgh.

I also offer workshops in London during the Summer. 

I am happy to travel to the place of your group, team, family, to enable access to learning singing to new babies and our children.  

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Let singing be your family’s first language of care, connection, and joy.