VoxSling - singing workshops for pregnant & new mothers

Tara launched her new project VoxSling in January 2026 - thanks to support from Sound Connections.

This special new course focuses on the well-being of new and pregnant mothers (pre and postpartum) through group singing, movement and breathwork, alongside discussions around birth prep, breast feeding and the journey into motherhood.

NEXT WORKSHOP DATES - JUNE & JULY 2026

Tuesdays

30th June

14th & 21st July

10am - 11am @ The Crown Hastings

Returning mothers and new mothers encouraged! Discount places when you sig up for a series of workshops.

WHAT IS VOXSLING?

 A new weekly series of nurturing and creative Singing workshops for pregnant and new mothers with part harmony songs, gentle movement and breathwork.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE WORKSHOPS:

Tara will lead the group through a series of gentle breathing exercises and some movement.

We will learn a collection of easy yet satisfying part harmony songs so you will have a bank of songs to continue singing at home. You don't need to be a confident singer to join!

These workshops are for you the parents and soon to be parents, with your babes-in-arms being bathed in sound (Sling wearing encouraged to support movement)

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Why singing? - there is so much research into the benefits of singing for new mothers, and in turn the support singing can have on language and emotional development of your child and soon to be born child.


The first 4-week pilot course in January 2026 was free for all to attend and ran in partnership with East Sussex Early days & the Clifton Centre, along with support from The Mothership Antenatal. These pilot sessions ran straight after ESED free breast feeding support group which runs every Tuesdays from 10-11.30am

Any questions please get in touch with Tara at soundscreativeprojects@gmail.com - and if ticket cost is a barrier to attending please get in touch to request a supported place.

Vox Voices - SING IN THE SEASON - Hastings Singing course

Join the next course of Vox Voices in Hastings, open to all adult singers - experience & tentative singers welcome!

Vox Voices: Season start workshops. Four evening singing workshops - a space to sing, create & find your voice within a playful, supportive group environment, with harmony singing, collective improvisation, movement & breathing exercises - all led by experience creative facilitator Tara Franks

NEXT DATES: Tuesdays JUNE 2026 - 9th, 16th and 23rd
LOCATION: The Beacon, St Mary’s Terrace, West Hill Hastings - 8.15pm-9.30pm
TICKETS: Supported tickets available. Please book in advance or email to save a workshop place (Participants will get the most out of joining both workshops but places are available for one)

What to expect?

Over the course of 4 weeks we will learn a collection of part-harmony songs all by ear. We will start every week with group warms ups bringing us into the room together with voice, movement and breath. We will explore some playful vocal improvisation and create our own sound baths.  Everything will be collective & collaborative with activities built up in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable, have fun and get creatively involved.

Who is it for?

Open to all who want to sing (experienced and tentative)...perhaps you use your voice for work and want to feel more connected and able to project? perhaps you sang when you were young and haven't had the chance to since then? maybe you want to find a new creative space for yourself, a space to try something new?  Do you want to connect with a new group of people?  

Singers of all experiences welcome however please note this workshop is focused at adults not children.

Why join?

Tara's ethos and style of facilitating is flexible and responsive to whoever is in the room, she loves working with groups of people fostering a group dynamic and supporting people to be creative, playful and use their voices to the full!  Tara believes everyone can sing and there is no better way to lift your spirits than singing together. Having worked as a creative facilitator for nearly 20 yrs, Tara has a way of making people feel comfortable to take part whatever their expertise, and isn't afraid to challenge groups and push them out if their confort zone in a supportive way. 

 So... if this sounds good to you, come along..

Testimonials and VV singers feedback:

" it’s just so uplifting and fulfilling. I leave feeling rejuvenated and eager for the next week!"

"I can start a session of Vox feeling completely out of sorts and leave with a big smile on my face "

Any questions or to find out more contact: Tara at soundscreativeprojects@gmail.com

More: soundscreativeprojects.co.uk/vox-voices

Follow: tara_soundscreative on instagram

Vox Voices - HOWL! - Hastings Singing course - find your voice & get creative.

Join the next course of Vox Voices in Hastings, open to all adult singers - experience & tentative singers welcome!

Vox Voices: Season start workshops. Three evening singing workshops - a space to sing, create & find your voice within a playful, supportive group environment, with harmony singing, collective improvisation, movement & breathing exercises - all led by experience creative facilitator Tara Franks

DATES: Tuesdays 16th, 23rd, 30th - 8.15pm - 9.30pm
LOCATION: West Hill Community Centre
TICKETS: Supported tickets available. Please book in advance or email to save a workshop place (Participants will get the most out of joining both workshops but places are available for one)

What to expect?

Over the course of 3 workshops we will learn a collection of part-harmony songs all by ear. We will start every week with group warms ups bringing us into the room together with voice, movement and breath. We will explore some playful vocal improvisation and create our own sound baths.  Everything will be collective & collaborative with activities built up in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable, have fun and get creatively involved.

Who is it for?

Open to all who want to sing (experienced and tentative)...perhaps you use your voice for work and want to feel more connected and able to project? perhaps you sang when you were young and haven't had the chance to since then? maybe you want to find a new creative space for yourself, a space to try something new?  Do you want to connect with a new group of people?  

Singers of all experiences welcome however please note this workshop is focused at adults not children.

Why join?

Tara's ethos and style of facilitating is flexible and responsive to whoever is in the room, she loves working with groups of people fostering a group dynamic and supporting people to be creative, playful and use their voices to the full!  Tara believes everyone can sing and there is no better way to lift your spirits than singing together. Having worked as a creative facilitator for nearly 20 yrs, Tara has a way of making people feel comfortable to take part whatever their expertise, and isn't afraid to challenge groups and push them out if their confort zone in a supportive way. 

 So... if this sounds good to you, come along..

Testimonials and VV singers feedback:

" it’s just so uplifting and fulfilling. I leave feeling rejuvenated and eager for the next week!"

"I can start a session of Vox feeling completely out of sorts and leave with a big smile on my face "

Any questions or to find out more contact: Tara at soundscreativeprojects@gmail.com

More: soundscreativeprojects.co.uk/vox-voices

Follow: tara_soundscreative on instagram

Tots Tunes weekend Shake Ups - Hastings/St Leonards

Tots Tunes weekend Shake, Stomp & Sing - Pop Up Sundays and Saturdays

The weekend Tots Tunes shake ups will continue monthly (more or less!) at two lovely St Leonards venues - Heist - Norman Road and Hattons Yard, Joyful Roots.

 Come and join a joy-filled Tots Tunes workshop - with live music and a chance to sing, listen to, and dance along to folk songs from around the world, rounds and Tots Tunes original songs, all with your little ones and families. A great way to start a Sunday for the adults as little ones alike!

Next date:

Saturday 20th September 2025 @ Hattons Yard, Joyful Roots

Vox Voices - Autumn Course - Hackney

Vox Voices - Sing for your soul

In this 4-week course we will learn a collection new part songs all learnt by ear along with new skills in listening and collective improvising. We will start every week with group warms ups bringing us into the room together with voice, movement and breath.

25th September - 16th October (4 weeks)

Wednesdays 7.15 - 8.30pm
@St Barnabas Dalston E8 2E8 

Led by Tara Franks

Tots Tunes Weekly Thursdays are back (Hastings/St Leonards)

(Back on in Summer 2025 - check out Sunday pop -up dates instead!)

Tots Tunes weekly Thursdays - 11am

@ Joyful Roots

Hattons Yard, Hatherly Road,St Leonards TN37 6LB

Folk songs, new tunes, dance moves!

For parents to come and sing folk songs from around the world, dance, listen and shake it up with your babies and toddlers.

As much for the parents as little ones, so suitable for those with babes in arms and toddlers! - it is a mix of a therapeutic sing with many harmonies, a joyful dance around together and a bit of cello. Founded and run by cellist singer Tara Franks.

Drop in any week and pay on the door - £8 (adult + little one) - additional adults +£4

Follow Tara’s instagram for updates or What’s on page for dates