Anthony Johnston

Anthony has been working with the singing voice for over seventeen years, with people from all walks of life. He has worked with various organisations - universities, corporations, government bodies and as a voice coach for rock bands.

He is musical director and founder of the Bristol Georgian Choir, co-director of Singing Mountain Choir, and is co-founder and of the Bristol based youth choir WorldRoots Voice. With a passion for the vocal music of Georgia, the Balkans and Corsican Polyphony - he has worked with some of the finest teachers and ethnomusicologists working in their field today. He has visited the Republic of Georgia and Corsica to study and experience these living polyphonic singing traditions first hand.

As a qualified Music teacher, Anthony draws upon traditional approaches to music, combining these with other disciplines in the area of creative expression and communication.

Modern day communication techniques have greatly influenced his work and in particular Enlightenment Intensives and Clearing, two methods of personal growth that he has also trained in. Over the last 17 years Anthony has developed an approach to voice work that is direct, respectful and liberating.

Paloma Suarez

Co-founder and co-director of Singing Mountain Choir is Paloma, who has been working with Anthony on all residential courses since the inception of Realvoice. Her extensive experience of groupwork, her warmth, and vibrant passion for life, her deep commitment to ceremony and the village heart all go to inform the smooth running of all Realvoice groups.