Sing with
Jess Baker
About Me
Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. I'm a singer, songwriter and community musician.I believe that singing belongs to everyone and is a fundamental community building activity. My mission is to make it as joyful and accessible to as many people as possible.
I specialise in running harmony singing groups and workshops in the community, in mental health settings, in prisons and in schools. I provide one-to-one singing lessons for individuals wanting to learn more and take their singing to the next level.
I perform original material using voice and loop pedal under the name Kaninchen, sing in the brilliantly fun Yellow Goose Dance Band, and sing in a touring band with mega Prince nerds Prince Tribute Endorphinmachine.
Training
I hold a Music Performance BMus(Hons) from the University of Huddersfield and an MA in Community Music from the University of York.I attended Natural Voice Practitioners Network singer leaders training with Frankie Armstrong in 2009, attended Rhiannon's 'Mele A Hakuwale' followed by year long improvisation course 'All The Way In' in 2019. I have completed Vocal Process' 'Singing Teacher Training' and the SOVT Singing Technique course by Oren Boder. I am a Vocal Health First Aider with Vocal Health Education. I am also a Mental Health First Aider.
Ramshackle Fantasy Orchestra
Ramshackle is run by myself, Rob Crisp, and Alicia Johnson. It's a beautiful community orchestra made up of whatever instruments people bring, along with a fun loving choir. So far we have taken on Radiohead, Annie Lennox and the Beatles amongst others. We wanted this space to be fun, challenging and to work towards gigs that are community spirited.
Visit our Facebook page to find out more or email ramshacklecommunity(at)outlook.com
Yule Sing
Mondays
Me and Moira are back, but this time it's to sing some gorgeous winter songs! A new venue for us, Holmfirth Tech. Come along and get them winter vibes going.
Mondays, 6:30-8pm from Nov 10th.
Book your place by emailing jessandmoirasing(@)gmail.com
Workshop for Calder Valley Voices
Hebden Bridge, 18th Oct.
I am so pleased to have been invited to run a day of singing for Calder Valley Voices. Everyone welcome!
I can't get the ticket link to work at this moment. I will update this soon.
Email cvvcommittee(@)yahoo.com for more info and to book in the absence of a ticket link.
The Swan Song Project Singing Group
FREE weekly singing group on Thursday evenings from Nov 5th 2020
Schedule a singing lesson (online and in person available)
Jess offers a bespoke service to suit your voice
using healthy, safe vocal technique
Repertoire development
Developing range
Developing vocal strength
Singing with ease
Recovering a tired voice
Musicianship and theory
Performance
Songwriting
Lessons are 45minutes @ £30
jessguitar(at)hotmail.co.uk
07887914678
Join my Patreon Family
Monthly content for community singing leaders!
Become a subscriber on my Patreon page and get monthly exclusive content for singing leaders. I share my tried and tested warm-ups and choir activities as well as original harmony songs for you to use.
Patreons also receive discount on singing course and sessions that I run!
Check it out HERE
“The only thing better than singing is more singing.”
Ella Fitzgerald
