Not at all! We learn songs by ear, and everything is taught in an accessible way. No musical experience or ability to read music is required.
Community Choir
Join our in-person or online choirs
Our inclusive in-person and online choirs are spaces where everyone can experience the joy of singing together in a group. Singing helps us to express ourselves, and singing with people in your community can have significant benefits on physical, mental and social health. You don’t need to be able to read music to join us, just bring yourself and a smile! You need to be 18+ to join.
If you live in London we’d love to welcome you to our in-person community choir, near Camden and Kentish Town (NW5). But our online virtual choir is there for you if you live outside of London or would prefer to join an online group! Read on to find out more about our choirs and how to register.
Online virtual choir
When: Wednesdays from 4.15pm to 5pm. Sessions will return for an initial 6 week block from 15 April – 20 May 2026
Where: Online, on Zoom
Cost: Free
Who can join: Anyone 18+. Everyone welcome – no prior singing experience needed!
How to register: Click on the link below to sign up. We’ll send out the Zoom link before each session.
Register for online virtual choir
In-person community choir in London (NW5)
When: Wednesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: Nordoff and Robbins, 2 Lissenden Gardens, London NW5 1PQ. Closest stations are Kentish Town (rail, tube), Gospel Oak (overground)
Cost: Free
Who can join: Anyone 18+. Everyone welcome – no prior singing experience needed!
How to register: Call us on 020 7267 4496 or email us at [email protected] to register.
Register for in-person choir
What to expect
Familiar songs: We sing songs that are accessible and familiar. You can suggest music and themes too! Songs we’ve sung together previously are: ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ by Johnny Nash, ‘Here Comes the Sun’ by The Beatles and ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen.
A supportive environment: Our inclusive in-person and online choirs are spaces where everyone, regardless of ability, can experience the joy of singing together in a group.
Professional guidance: Our expert music therapists lead both the in-person and online choir sessions. They create welcoming, non-judgemental spaces where everyone’s voice is valued equally.
Social connection: Build friendships and connect with others who love to sing!
Singer-songwriter Tom Walker dropped in to one of our in-person sessions at our London centre in NW5. Click on the video to hear him talk about how much he enjoyed singing with the Nordoff and Robbins community choir!
Although I don’t think I’m a great singer, I enjoy it and feel I can keep in tune when singing with others. It’s fun singing in a group and definitely releases endorphins, which is a great way of feeling good and relaxed.
Community choir member
Frequently asked questions
Both choirs (in-person community choir and online virtual choir)
Our choirs are fully inclusive, and welcome to everyone! Our expert music therapists are experienced in making sessions accessible to everyone.
In-person community choir
Yes, you’ll need to email us here or call us on 020 7267 4496 if you want to come to our in-person community choir.
Sessions are held at our London centre in NW5. The address is: Nordoff and Robbins, 2 Lissenden Gardens, London NW5 1PQ. Our North London centre is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
There’s limited street parking nearby. We’re well-connected by public transport. Kentish Town station and Gospel Oak (overground) are the closest stations.
That’s absolutely fine! There’s no commitment to attend regularly and new members are welcome at any time.
Just yourself! We provide everything you need. Feel free to bring water if you’d like.
Online virtual choir
Yes, you’ll need to fill out this form to sign up. We encourage members to commit to a full block of sessions where possible, but we welcome new members at any time!
We encourage members to commit to a full block of sessions where possible, but we welcome new members at any time.
You’ll need an device (e.g. computer, phone or tablet) that can connect to the internet so that you can access the Zoom session.