hi! I'm dionne
30 years ago, I was baby christian, fresh out of the baptism pool. Singing in the church choir was a gateway into church life for newbies. Singing was the main form of congregational worship and it was done at every opportunity allowed during the service.
It was a joy singing in the choir, travelling to different churches. Ministering in concerts and conventions. Choir was community.
However, there was a downside; the negative impact on my voice.
Vocal coaching was practically non-existent back in the 90’s. You were expected to sing and sound powerful. Sopranos screeched out of range and altos shouted high pitches trying to achieve this ‘powerful’ sound. Tenors, I heard you too.
You were expected to sing “confidently, even if you’re wrong”. This was impossible because if you know you’re singing wrong, how can you be confident to sing?
I wanted change
I no longer wanted to push, strain or lose my voice. I wanted to hit my notes and most of all I wanted to sing with understanding and confidence in my vocal abilities.
Today, I help singers, who want change, to transform the way they sing standing on these principles:
1 Chronicles 15v22 - Skilfulness
1 Corinthians 14:15 - Understanding
I wanted change
"I will open my mouth and sing"
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why voice in ministry?
Voice in Ministry (VIM) exists to Educate, Equip and Empower singers to lead worship without fear, with skill and confidence.
Originally called SOS Vocal Training (SOS), VIM started in 2010 as a response to singers looking for Christian vocal training and finding the SOS website.
It's hard to believe that in the 2010's Christian vocal coaching was practically non-existent, but it was, and there was a real need for professional coaching. Thankfully, professional voice coaching is now considered an important aspect of ministry for worship singers and Christian coaches are growing in the Kingdom.
But we're only at the beginning.
There are still many who are not yet convinced about voice training as a worship leader.
VIM lessons and courses are designed to be accessible and affordable. Exploring new resources and avenues of engaging singers in good healthy vocal practice.
We care about your voice.
If you would like Voice in Ministry to run a course or training session at your church, please get in touch. email me at: contact @ voiceinministry.uk
