“I treasure these weekly classes & always feel better & more relaxed after them. She’s taught me strategies to deal with lack of energy & breathlessness (as a result of repeated chest infections & Long Covid related symptoms). When I’m struggling to decide whether to do something or not I hear (Rachel’s) voice in my ear saying wisely, ‘listen to your body’! I’m eternally grateful to Rachel.”

“(The sessions) have been a real help to me through some troubled times, and most importantly, apart from being of the utmost help, they are such fun! Rachel is a lovely, lively lady, full of kindness and enthusiasm. Everyone who takes part feels like a friend. At the end of every session, everyone has a huge smile. That says it all.”

“Just to say, not only how uplifting the class is, but the knowledge you have imparted to me personally on how to exercise my lungs is invaluable….I look forward to the class every week and feel the exercises really help to open my lungs.”

“LOVE the class, it’s the highlight of my week”

“As someone with very limited energy and mobility (due to Long Covid), being able to chat, sing and exercise from my bed has been wonderful for both improving my breathing and my sanity!”

“Rachel has provided, and continues to provide me, with tools to help me manage my breathing, not only in relation to post Covid recovery, but also through anxiety and panic attacks. Whether in person or virtually, you can be assured of a safe space to discuss and explore your needs and goals”.

“Despite having been so very ill recently, my peak flow is higher than its been for years? I’m sure the breathing exercises are a factor”

“We have learnt to breathe properly; various techniques to keep our passages clear; how to keep breathing when under stress;…..how to coordinate breathing and actions; how to scan ahead when singing e.g. hymns, and how to choose an appropriate time to breathe in again”.

“Your tuition did wonders this afternoon. I am now feeling less painful and relaxed after all these breathing exercises. You are the best remedy, with your breathing exercises for life, which relieve distress in any individual in any situation” – member also in Cancer recovery.”

“DAYR To Sing brings people with similar issues together to discuss (their problems). Rachel then adds her magical touch with how to breathe, uplifting breathing methods, warm and belief in what we can achieve. She helps everyone in so many ways.”

“I love my Fridays coming to Platform Singers – such a great bunch of people, so friendly and welcoming. Rachel has amazing skills in getting the best sound from us all. I always feel the class sets me up for the weekend”.

“Rachel is a great teacher. So patient, gentle and encouraging with us. She gave me the confidence to come back to our group after I had a stroke. Rachel makes us all feel special. Even during lockdown she kept our spirits up via Zoom”. “Since coming to Platform Singers I have gained so much from Rachel. With her help building on my confidence and self esteem, always with her smiling face, caring and helpful ways, she makes me feel comfortable in class…..I am learning new skills in breathing exercises, tongue twister songs, body percussion, facial exercises and so much more. I honestly love coming every week. It’s a wonderful group and I am so very blessed to be part of it”.

“I found Platform Singers online during lockdown. It saved my mental health, having the Choir session to look forward to each week….Rachel is talented, inspirational and fun. She encourages everyone. The breathing exercises that Rachel teaches have benefitted my asthma. The vocal exercises have extended my range. The singing is joyous!”

“After lockdown the choir was a happy and safe place to get back into social gatherings. You always come away from the class with a smile on your face.”

“I came back to choir after having been hospitalised with Covid and discovering I have Long Covid. I had lost my confidence; I was lost. First day back Rachel smiled at me and said: ‘How are you Angela, we missed you?’ I was made to feel so welcome and most of all safe. Singing gives me joy, fills my heart. Platform Singers gives me belief in my abilities, is helping my voice projection, and most of all gives me acceptance and a space to be myself.As a teacher Rachel has they gift of sharing her skills with others, helping others to shine a little brighter…”