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Singing Journey Meditation

“Masterfully created and brilliantly performed. The flow of energy was indeed a deep, exotic, and inspiring journey. Roy's vocal creations include ethnic sounding languages channeled from his own imagination, and live looping of organic and world music inspired sounds. Not to be missed.” - James M

Relax, Release, Connect

In these journeys, we'll use the voice as a tool for relaxation, healing, and deep connection with our creative, intuitive mind. You'll be guided through practices like toning, non-religious chanting, and improvisational soul singing over an improvised sound bed.

Everything is improvised, so every Journey is different.

Singing Meditation Journey ONLINE:

Though participants are muted, you're encouraged to use your voice along with the guide. Because you're singing from the privacy of your own home, you can use your voice without fear of judgement. This is a powerful way to release stress, reduce anxiety and achieve a more peaceful state of being. Even if you choose not to sing, just listening along is a great way to relax. 

What: Singing Journey Meditation
When: Tuesdays, 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. MT
Where: Your own home, via Zoom
Price: Suggested donation $10 - $20 (no one turned away) 

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Pre-registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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“Thank you so much for last night's musical experience. I got off the call feeling absolutely transported, relaxed....It was incredible medicine for my soul.” - Laurie E.

Circle Singing

Spontaneous Song!

In-Person and Online!

What is Circle Singing? Circle Singing is a community singing and sounding practice, spontaneous and evolving — like a drum circle for voices.

Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is a supportive, judgment-free space to play with your voice. Leaders create songs in the moment — patterns, percussive sounds, rhythms, harmonies, melodies, recognizable words, or invented language — and teach the parts orally to the rest of the group. The parts layer together into completely original compositions, each song a unique creation, never sung before, never to be sung again.

It's a very organic, playful, community singing experience. All voices are welcome! 

Upcoming CIrcles: 

LAKEWOOD (*Outdoors, weather permitting)

When: Saturday, October 23rd
Time: 3:00 — 4:15 p.m. 
Where: Lakewood Heritage Center Amphitheatre (MAP)
Price: FREE

*Vaccinated singers only please

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BOULDER (Indoors)
Pre-registration required. Details

When: Monday, October 25th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Northeast Boulder
Price: $15 (Pre-registration required)

NOTE: Covid protocols will be in place. Pre-registration is required. Please click here for more information and registration

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ONLINE

When: Saturday, September 25th
Where: Via Zoom
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 MDT
Price: By Donation
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“I felt like we were singing in the same room during our online Circle Singing session. Our connection was rich and so nourishing” - Lori D

Singing for Everyone — Voice Circle Chorus

Voice Circle Chorus

Harmony, Fun & Community

At this weekly singalong we learn and sing simple, beautiful songs from around the world. All songs are taught orally, call and response style, with no sheet music. No experience necessary, and all voices are welcome!

Next four-week session begins October 19th

When: Tuesdays Starting October 19th
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. MT
Where: Online via Zoom

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Classes & Workshops

NEW! Vocal Inventions

Vocal Collaboration & Recording with GarageBand

In this six-week long, intermediate level class, we will collaborate to create vocal compositions using GarageBand recording software.

You'll learn the building blocks for creating spontaneous a cappella compositions together with your classmates, using repeating patterns, rhythms, harmonies, invented language, and more. Then we'll use GarageBand software (free on most Macs) to create finished a cappella arrangements.

This type of vocal play is a great way for singers and songwriters to sharpen their skills with improvisation, composition, and vocal recording

Offered via Swallow Hill Music School
Please register at least 48 hours in advance

When: Wednesdays, October 27th - December 8th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MT
Where: Online via Zoom

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New section

Improv Unmuted

This four-week class will explore musical practices to open the voice and re-program the brain. We'll use vocal improvisation to help us learn to let go of self-judgment, open our intuitive mind, and allow our creative, playful selves to emerge. Along with Zoom, e'll be using a free online audio platform that allows us to better sing together unmuted

Price: *65 — $85 Sliding Scale

 

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Workshops and Classes

Vocal Meditation Practices

Introductory online workshop

Thursday, October 21st; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. MT

Our most powerful tool for wellbeing is one we carry with us all the time — our own voice.

During this online workshop, we'll use our voices to promote mindfulness, release stress, reduce anxiety, and enhance creative intuition.

We'll learn and practice techniques such as toning, non-religious chanting, mantra, singing meditation, and improvisational singing for tension release. We'll explore self-soothing and self-healing practices using sound and vibration. No singing or meditation experience is necessary. All voices are welcome.

Offered via Swallow Hill Music School
Please register at least 48 hours in advance

When: Thursday, October 21
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 MT
Where: Online via Zoom

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Singing & Dancing Your Authentic Self

Improvisational Voice and Movement Workshop 
with Amy Biondo and Roy Willey

Saturday, October 30; 4:00 — 6:00 p.m. MT

Learn the practice of Contemplative Voice and Movement, an improvisational singing and moving meditation, and discover and celebrate your own authentic voice and movement as you practice over a “sound bed” of layered vocals created in the moment by Roy and Amy.

The practice of sustained, improvisational singing and moving not only calms the nervous system, it grounds us in the present moment and connects us to our creative, intuitive selves. 

In this workshop, you'll explore all of these practices from the comfort and privacy of your own home. All voices welcome, no prior experience necessary. 

When: October 30th 
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. MT
Where: Online via Zoom

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Loopers & Looping

Boss RC-505 Loop Station

Basic & Advanced Workshops

The Boss RC-505 is the industry standard loop station for Vocalists and Beatboxers. Two online workshops will help you get up to speed or dive deep into Live Looping technique. 

 

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Loopy HD App

workshop & classes

This powerful App for iPhone and iPad is a great way to practice improvisation, build your looping skills, and even perform or lead songs live. Check out these two offerings to Loopy: 

 

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