About Frances
My Story
In writing Unleash the Healing Power of Singing: A Bold Path to Stress Relief and Inner Strength, I set out to share something deeply personal yet universally accessible—the transformative power of singing. To me, singing is much more than a skill or a form of entertainment; it is a profound tool for healing and self-discovery. In moments of stress, fear, or exhaustion, our breath and voice often retreat, leaving us feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. But when we sing, we reclaim that breath, awaken our energy, and release emotions that weigh us down.
This book isn’t about hitting the right notes or performing for an audience; it’s about tapping into the raw, authentic power of your voice as a form of self-expression and healing. Singing has the ability to calm the mind, strengthen the body, and reconnect us with the simple joys of being present. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or someone who has been told to “just mouthe the words,” your voice holds immense potential to relieve stress, build resilience, and cultivate inner strength. Through the stories, exercises, and reflections in these pages, I hope to guide you on a bold journey to rediscover your voice—not just as a sound, but as a source of peace, courage, and empowerment. Let’s sing our way to a lighter, freer, and more vibrant life.
Personal Life
Trained in the music education techniques of Kodály (specialist singing), Dalcroze (specialist movement) and Orff (specialist percussion instruments), Frances has her bachelor degree in psychology (Open University) and her master’s degree in education (University of Cambridge). She runs local community “singing clubs”, and delivers sing-along sessions to local care and residential homes, supporting health and well-being through her community interest company, Think Cre8tive Group CIC – sessions on YouTube.
Frances is a musician, author and researcher of children and music education. Passionate about people, she advocates for recognition and respect from the earliest ages, and for allowances and understanding as individuals.
As a self-taught guitarist playing contemporary and community music from the age of 12, she has delivered early years music sessions to baby groups, nurseries, key stage one primary, and taught acoustic and electric guitar through Musicaliti, with more early years content also on You Tube.
Frances has represented the early years music community at the House of Commons, advocating for recognition for early years music educators, and writes articles for Parenta early years charity on early years music education. Her table of progressive music skills for under 7’s is featured in each of her curriculum books, with her songs on Spotify and You Tube. Frances is the author of “Learning with Music: Games and activities for the early years“, which was published by Routledge in August 2017.
Frances 2024 publication is “Unleash the Healing Power of Singing: A Bold Path to Stress Relief and Inner Strength”, with practical, everyday tips on how to incorporate singing into everyday life, along with common conditions that can be improved by singing.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Learning with Music: Games and activities for the early years
Magical Musical Kingdom - song book
Principles of Early Years Music
"Your voice is more than sound - it is your soul breathing, your strength rising, and your spirit healing."
Frances Turnbull
Questions or Suggestions?
Any change comes with its questions and challenges, and I’d love to know more about your experience. Please get in touch as there are more detailed books planned for this series.