Sing! The velvet sessions

  • Tarifa
  • Southern Spain
  • 29 May to 5 June
SOLD OUT · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · private vocal sessions · full board · live band · immersive supper club
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THE EXPERIENCE

Timeless Music. Modern Voices.

Work with expert vocal coaches, band leaders and performers specialising in soul, swing, jazz and contemporary vintage styles, developing vocal technique, ensemble singing and confident live performance.

Perform with a live band! Rehearse and perform alongside a professional live band through dynamic ensemble arrangements inspired by jazz & supper clubs, soul revues and swing culture.

On the final evening, step into our intimate 1930s-style supper club, where candlelight, velvet, cocktails, and live performance come together in a fully immersive celebration.

 

KEY DETAILS

Voices: All voices
Level: All levels
Focus: Soul, swing, jazz, blues & live vocal performance
Includes: Full board, live band, workshops, vocal tuition & immersive show
Duration: 7 Nights

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The Highlights

Soul, Swing & Sunsets

Train with acclaimed vocal professionals

Work throughout the week with experienced vocal coaches, band leaders and live performers specialising in jazz, soul, swing and contemporary vintage styles, developing vocal technique, ensemble skills and confident live performance.

Perform with a live band

Experience the thrill of singing alongside a professional live band as you rehearse and perform dynamic ensemble arrangements inspired by jazz clubs, soul revues, swing halls and modern vintage performance culture.

Develop your voice and musical identity

Daily workshops focus on vocal styling, harmony work, groove, improvisation, emotional storytelling and vocal confidence — helping singers unlock new colours, textures and performance freedom.

A luxury week in Tarifa

Based in a beautiful Spanish villa overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, The Velvet Sessions combines focused music-making with sunshine, exceptional food and time to enjoy Tarifa’s relaxed coastal atmosphere. The week culminates in an immersive supper club evening where you are the star!

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HOW THE WEEK WORKS

No Auditions. No Pressure. Just experts guiding your skills

Each day combines focused rehearsals and mentor sessions with time to relax, enjoy great food, and develop your voice through one-to-one coaching,

Throughout the week, you’ll focus on:

  • Soul & swing vocal technique
  • Jazz & blues styling
  • Groove & rhythmic interpretation
  • Live performance

We rehearse with focus, always in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Sing Eat Retreat is the best holiday experience I have ever had. The location was paradise, the food outstanding, and the coaching genuinely transformative. The team delivered a level of hospitality beyond anything I’ve experienced. This is the greatest retreat ever.

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THE EXPERIENCE

Beyond the music

The week unfolds on the southern coast of Spain, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic.

  • Beaches, sea air and open landscapes
  • A laid-back old town with a vibrant atmosphere
  • Time to reset
  • A relaxed villa setting close to the coast
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Prices From £1,795

What's included in the price

30+ Hours of live vocal ensemble training
Pro vocal coaches and band leaders
Full live band rehearsals 
2 Private vocal sessions
Soul, swing & jazz performance workshops
Immersive showcase

7 nights accommodation
Full board (meals, wine and beer with dinner)

Time to relax and enjoy the setting

Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers & Travel Insurance
Please Note – Final activities will be dictated by the weather

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Mesón de Sancho 3* Hotel
May 2027 – Velvet

Sole Occupancy 3* Hotel Room £1,995

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The Right Courtyard Rooms
May 2027 – Velvet

Shared 2 room unit with 2 person occupancy

£2,095 per person

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The Left Courtyard Room
May 2027 – Velvet

Shared Room £1,995 per person

Sole Use £2,495

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The Right Vista Room
May 2027- Velvet

Shared room £2,095 per person

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The Left Vista Room
May 2027- Velvet

2 person Shared Room £2,095 per person

Sole Use £2,595

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The Garden Room
May 2027 – Velvet

Shared room £1,895 per person

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The Master Suite
May 2027 – Velvet

£2,645 Sole Use Master Double Bed

Plus Partner £850, Bed Share

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We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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