"Before the process started I had my doubts as to how effective the choral consultancy would be. I soon changed my mind! Tim put a lot of effort into finding out what the choir and its members were about - he understands our ethos. The workshops turned out to be highly informative, encouraging, and above all - fun! I came out of each workshop exhausted and buzzing - they increased the pleasure of singing. The choir is now implementing lots of Tim's suggestions and hopefully our future performances will show the results of the process. Thanks, Tim, for a wonderful experience." - Ingrid Green

"(Timothy) provided an independent, neutral but challenging critique... will give the choir food for thought... (Timothy's) ability to stimulate discussion and debate was particularly helpful... would be great to have (him) back again." - Peter Saunders

"I was very impressed with the amount of work that (Timothy) put into getting to know the choir before the workshops even started... excellent value for money... very dynamic and made it all great fun but at the same time worked us hard... I'm really glad we did it." - Singer, Clarion Choir, Nottingham

"The process worked well, giving Tim an overview of the way the choir works before the workshops took place. The ethos of the choir was fully taken into account. The overall tone was very positive and enjoyable." - Maggie Jones

"I was greatly encouraged (by Timothy's) positive attitude which enabled trust to flow in both directions. The workshops were structured and yet seemed flexible enough to allow for our anarchic nature. I will sing your praises (pun intended)!" - Andrew Martin

As a Vocal Coach

"Thank you for your great help during the rehearsal period. As always you are an inspiration to those you work with, both professional and non-professional alike..." – Hugh Wooldridge, Director / producer, The Night of 1000 Voices©

"I have been singing in choirs for around forty years. Never in all this time have I been privileged to work with a better vocal coach and arranger than Tim Allen. His extensive musical knowledge, experience and enthusiasm have been outstanding." – Brian Whelan, amateur singer, Sheffield

"Thank you for all your help getting us to sing again; your advice is always welcome and given in such an understated way." – Deborah and Peter Greenhalgh, amateur singers, Nottingham

As a Musical Director

"Tim is a superb colleague, an outstanding musician and a terrific musical director. Professional without being arrogant; focussed without being intense and relaxed without being laid back, he has an admirable ability to earn respect, trust and affection from the people he works with and to always put the work first." – Benet Catty, director, Enchanted

"I've worked with Tim on many projects and have three things to say about him: 1) he's a great musician, 2) he's an exciting and motivational teacher, and 3) he's an excellent communicator. These three things make him a pleasure to work with and hopefully I shall continue to do so." – Dylan Charles, co-writer, Enchanted

As a producer of Rehearsal CDs

"Really good CDs - I think the quality is BRILL! Congratulations to all involved." - Barry Todd, Director, Midland Voices

"You are one brilliant man! Sounds suberb - the kids will be delighted. Many, many thanks." - Melvyn White, Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Sheffield