Anna Ling is a multi-talented singer-songwriter, music teacher, community choir leader, and yoga teacher based in Totnes, Devon. With a passion for creating spaces where people can come together and connect, Anna is dedicated to fostering shared humanness through her various artistic pursuits.
As a recording artist, Anna releases a single every full moon, using her music to make sense of life and explore her identity. She produces and records the tracks herself, collaborating with talented musicians to add their own unique touch. While she enjoys the recording process, Anna's true love lies in performing live. She relishes the transformative experience of a room full of people co-regulating to music, allowing their boundaries to merge.
Anna's musical style is influenced by Classical Indian and Bulgarian singing traditions, as well as folk traditions from the British Isles.
To stay updated on Anna's latest music releases, you can follow her on social media platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Bandcamp. You'll also find information about her upcoming tour dates, giving you the opportunity to experience her captivating live performances.
In addition to her music, Anna leads The JamJar Choir, a vibrant and inclusive community choir. The choir meets bi-weekly at The Jamming Station in Totnes to sing harmony songs from around the world. No auditions are required, and there is no need to commit to long-term participation. Anna incorporates vocal and choral technique into the sessions, providing a valuable learning experience while ensuring an enjoyable and welcoming environment.
The choir also takes a break halfway through for some tea, fostering a sense of community and connexion among its members.
Drawing on her own experiences in community choirs, Anna believes that singing together can foster a sense of belonging and harmony. She views harmony singing as a way to tap into our potential for shared beauty and engage in non-hierarchical creative collaboration. In her teaching, Anna blends vocal anatomy knowledge and practical tools to free the singing voice. She has undergone training with the Natural Voice Network and the Association of Teachers of Singing, as well as studying Bulgarian Singing and Classical Indian Singing during her ethnomusicology degree from SOAS.
Anna Ling's dedication to music and yoga creates a unique and enriching experience for her students and audience alike. Whether you join her community choir, take music lessons, or attend one of her yoga classes, you'll find yourself immersed in a welcoming and creative environment that embraces the power of music and shared connexion.