Learn and practice
Our online video exercises will guide you through the basics of some operatic singing techniques. They can be used by anyone who has breathing difficulties – particularly those living with Long COVID.
Breath Cycle II
Weekly Online Sessions
Sing your way to better health
Singing sessions
Singing is the perfect workout for your heart, lungs, and even your brain!
During a series of relaxed weekly singing sessions, our team of musicians will introduce you to fun, stimulating vocal exercises and breathing techniques, as well as teaching a range of songs chosen to help strengthen your core muscles, develop breath control, and improve posture.
Weekly singing sessions:
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
These free sessions take place online on Zoom, and are limited to 50 participants.
Register your interest
Summer 2026
From 15 April - 17 June 2026
Registrations now closed.
If you would like to express an interest in taking part in the next cohort, please email Producer Douglas Templeton via the contact form below:
Song writing sessions
Fortnightly song writing sessions:
Every other Thursday, 11am-12pm
Final session taking place on a Wednesday
These free sessions take place online on Zoom, and are limited to 50 participants.
Register your interest
Summer 2026
From 23 April - 17 June 2026
Registrations now closed.
If you would like to express an interest in taking part in the next cohort, please email Producer Douglas Templeton via the contact form below:
Benefits of taking part
According to the British Lung Foundation, regular singing can have similar benefits to physiotherapy by:
- Teaching you to breathe more slowly and deeply.
- Improving your sense of control over your breathing - which in turn reduces anxiety and potential feelings of panic.
- Improving posture to help you breathe more efficiently.
Not only that, but joining a group like this can also introduce you to a network of like-minded people facing similar challenges – all in one enjoyable, sociable, and rewarding experience!
What our participants have said...
'Having this fixed hour forces me to slow down and work on this - in such a fun environment.'
'Feeling much better & more relaxed about life in general post session!'
'I came away from my first session in better form than I have been for weeks. What a lovely programme.'
'The tutors are wonderful. So caring and cheer everyone up. I feel better in my head as well as physically. It was lovely sharing time with people in the same position with Long COVID.'
'It really helped me. I am now singing every day and I feel that will help my breathing long-term.'
Listen and be inspired
Sing along or simply enjoy the songs written by our participants about their experiences during lockdown, which have been recorded and performed by professional musicians.
Breath Cycle
Breath Cycle is an online project designed to benefit those living with a range of conditions affecting lung health, in particular Long COVID.