Swim and Sing

Welcome to Swim and Sing!

What is it exactly? The inspiration to create “Swim and Sing” developed from my desire to integrate my skills as a lifelong swimmer, choral singer, and collaborative pianist. I learned to swim early in life from coaches who were former Olympians. I was also fortunate to develop excellent choral singing and piano skills early on from fantastic mentors and musicians which continue in my professional work. How do I know this works? Since swimming and singing are both aerobic activities, when I swim or sing consistently, I feel more ease and power with my breath. I can sustain my air longer without tiring as easily. You can also have this same experience. Do you enjoy singing, but feel like you run out of breath when you sing? Are there songs you’d like to sing or opportunities you’d like to have, but you’re frustrated that you can’t sustain your breath longer ? Then this is for you. This unique and specialized class will highlight exercises that develop core abdominal muscles, and build your foundation of breath support with exercises in a pool designed specifically for you.

Since being in the water creates more resistance, a 40 minute group swim class will be plenty of time to give you a satisfying workout. Participants should be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills. In order for everyone to have some personalized attention, a maximum class size is 6 people who live in the greater Philadelphia area. The group swim classes will meet for 4 weeks in a row, once a week, for 40 minutes each class. These classes will be offered as a package of 4. Ideally, on the same day & time at the same pool location each week. This way, you’ll have a consistent workout, giving you enough time to see improvement. The result? A stronger core, improved overall wellness, being able to sustain your breath longer and with more ease while swimming or singing!

What happens next?

If you’re interested, please click on the link “Hire Elizabeth”.

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Provide your contact information and preferred days and times for this event.

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Once a convenient day and time has been established, I’ll reply to everyone by email to confirm.

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Register for the swim package on this website by clicking the blue “Swim and Sing” icon at the top of Home page, select ‘Swim class(es)”.

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Fill out registration form below. Then you’ll be directed to a separate page to make payment through PayPal.

I’ll rent a pool in a Philadelphia suburb from Swimply.com, where hosts offer their private pools for swim rental. We’ll meet at the pool location at the designated dates and times, I’ll lead everyone through exercises that focus on breath support and strengthening core muscles specifically. The pool rental will be for an hour. 40 minutes will be devoted to swim exercises, then you’ll have a few minutes to swim on your own. Access to bathrooms and parking nearby will be included. The Swim and Sing package is offered at a special introductory rate of $199 per person, for 4 swim classes, 4 weeks in a row. The deadline to sign up for this package is at least 5 days in advance of the start date so I can plan accordingly.

Cancellation Policy: If you decide not to participate after you’ve paid and registered for the swim package, please provide written notice via email at least 24 hours before the start date to receive a refund. If you participate and the weather isn’t great on the day of a swim class, I’ll go ahead and cancel that class and get it rescheduled just as soon as I can!

Core Offerings

Tailored packages to transform your breath and voice.

Swim and Sing Package

$199

Optional Voice Class

$80

To provide a safe, enjoyable experience at the pool, Swimply.com protects all bookings with liability insurance. Hosts who offer their private pools are strongly encouraged to have pool rental with their homeowners insurance. Individually, I have CPR/First aid training from Shoen Safety to ensure a positive experience. Should any singers under the age of 18 wish to participate, I also have current PA Child Abuse clearance.

Please fill out the information requested to register for “Swim and Sing”

If you're interested in voice classes, please select your preferred day and time from the dropdown menu.

Optional Voice Class

The “singing” portion of this experience will be offered as a separate, optional event on Saturday mornings at 11 am. This will be a one hour group voice class in my home, where I have a good piano and a cat. Singers will be encouraged to sing a song they’re comfortable singing for the group. I’ll offer helpful guidance and support. Each person will be given some individual coaching and gain insights from others in the group. If you participated in the swim class, you can share how these exercises help improve breath control and fitness while singing.

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To participate in the voice class, click the link, “Swim and Sing”, then select “voice class” You’ll see a drop down menu with three possible class dates.

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Select your preferred date and fill in the information requested. Singers interested in the voice class will receive an email confirmation at least 24 hours ahead of the class date to confirm its taking place.

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Click the “Pay now” icon on my website, indicate “voice class” service and make payment through PayPal. The fee for each voice class is $80/per person.

Cancellation Policy: if you’re unable to come to the voice class, please provide written notice via email at least 24 hours prior to the class date to receive a refund.