Don’t just sing.
Be magnificent.
For those who suspect their singing has a more interesting future.
THE MAGNIFICENT SINGER.
Take your singing somewhere interesting.
Central London · Online
We see your magnificence
A singing school for adults
—ready to do more with their singing.
Move beyond hesitant, ho-hum, half-realised singing and endless “maybe one day.” Make yours more distinctive, artful and, well, you.
What's getting in the way?
You think you’ve left it too late
You're waiting until you're "ready"
You worry you lack that special something
No one knows about you
All your exciting plans never get beyond being an exciting plan
Your projects never quite live up to your ideas
You’re uninspired by your immediate options
You are completely lost on what to do next
Your best singing may still lie ahead
As an adult, you have taste, discernment, emotional range, an opinion or seven — and a lifetime of experience to draw on. It would take an exceptional 16-year-old to offer something similar.
Put all that to good use. Let it shape the songs you choose, the artistic decisions you make and the kind of singer you become. It could be the difference between perfectly ‘nice’ singing and making the room go quiet when you begin. Take full advantage!
There’s more than one way to be a singer
A beautiful singing voice is a wonderful asset. But how your singing is received is complicated. There are many reasons why an audience may love what you do. Superior technique can help but it does not automatically make a more interesting singer.
There is only one you. Take that seriously.
Master your version of magnificent singing
You don’t need to master every aspect of singing. Nobody does. But unless you intend to sing exclusively in the shower for the next ten years, you do need something. And that means paying attention to the detail. Work out what your version of magnificent singing looks like — then get very, very good at that.
magnificent singer map
Doing the standard same-old thing tends to produce standard same-old results. Rather than follow the crowd or drift into forgettable projects — design your singing future instead.
The Map charts seven stages of a singer's journey, from first experiments to reinvention. It's not a straight line.It's not a straight line. You'll move forwards. You'll double back. You'll go round it several times.
1. adventurer — trying things out first
2. curator — Choosing only what you love
3. mastery — getting good, really good
4. artistry — making something interesting
5. headliner — no point hiding away in the attic
6. profile — other people care about what you do
7. renouveau — it’s time to move on
Where becoming magnificent could take you
Turn “one day I’d love to…” into a date in the diary, a set of songs ready to perform, people coming to hear you sing — or someone asking where they can hear you next. Songs you’re happy with. Being known as “that singer”. Like-minded collaborators. Invitations you didn’t expect. Experiences you would never otherwise have had. Make something exceptional. Surprise yourself with what you're capable of. Put something good into the world.
“There are many ways to be a singer. You might as well do it your way.
— Elizabeth, Founder of The Magnificent Singer
4 ways to take your singing further
✦ TECHNIQUE
Sound like you, only better. Identikit singing is not the aim. Get the vocal control to bring out more of your voice — so you can confidently sing the songs you love.
✦ STYLE
Make people believe you when you sing. Why blend in? Find the phrasing, sound and presence that make a song feel unmistakably yours.
✦ DIRECTION
A good voice is not a plan. Answer the maddening question: what should I actually do with my singing?
✦ PIANO
Put your singing in the driver’s seat. Move beyond a few random chords and pieces. Perform, write, arrange and direct rehearsals without always needing back-up.
SINGING GUIDES
Less guesswork. More possibility.
Short and snappy, our guides are easy to read and designed to help you uncover possibilities for your singing you may never have considered. See where you are now and, very importantly, what’s best to do next. They work whether you’re brand new or have been singing for years.
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Singing. Magnified.
The Magnifier brings you sharper thinking on technique, style, musicianship and artistic direction. Singers worth studying. Ideas worth stealing. And things you can actually use to make your own singing more interesting.
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There's more interesting singing to be done.
We're getting on with it. Join us.
“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you”
—TINA TURNER
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