Group singing classes
Group classes include a combination of Alexander Technique, Vocal Technique, and Embodied Anatomy.
FREE YOUR BODY AND FIND YOUR VOICE :
Join our upcoming Group Voice Classes
Designed to Awaken Awareness and Empower ALL Singers to make choices that work for their body!
(For Teens and Beyond!)
Does this sound like you?
You studied music in college, maybe even performed professionally - but your body is changing and you’re not confident with your sound anymore.
You’re a teen singer, just getting started, and you want to see if singing lessons are for you.
You long to sing with your whole heart. But as you've gotten older, singing seems harder. You've always wanted to do it with more ease and understanding.
You always wanted to sing, but you stopped after someone told you didn't have a good voice (family member, teacher, friend).
You're singing in your school or community choir, and you're worried that you're not good enough - or that you're singing out of tune.
You’re not sure why your voice is breathy sometimes, and you wonder if you’re doing something wrong.
You find yourself pushing in order to extend your range and project your voice, but by the end of the day you’re losing your voice.
If you resonated with one (or all) of these - then these classes are for YOU!
Group voice classes are a great way to improve your sound, discover how the voice works, learn fun new music, and meet singers who want to feel more confident - just like you!!
Come discover what makes Your Instrumental Body unique, strengthen your voice, sharpen your technical skills, and #Sing4Joy!!
The Whole Singer: Singing Through Anatomy and Awareness
You are whole. Your body does not function in pieces and parts. It is not separate from your mind. Everything is connected. Each movement causes a chain reaction throughout the rest of you. Your thoughts create a change in your system. Your HORMONES cause changes, too!
In this set of classes, we will explore the anatomy (head to feet and everything in between) and how a change in one part of the structure impacts ALL of you. This is the course to (RE)awaken your awareness to your whole system and to see how your voice responds when your mind and body are functioning together.
These classes are inspired by the Alexander Technique and will include several physical explorations to gain more awareness of where we hold tension and how it impacts our voice.
Ideal for beginners who have no idea what’s happening in their body while singing AND for experienced singers who may have lots of ideas about the “correct” way one SHOULD sing - yet is still frustrated with the results!
In Person Group Classes:
FOR: Anyone 12+ who wants to discover more about how your body is designed to support your singing technique. Ensemble singers and soloists both welcome!
WHEN: 90-minute Group Classes Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 PM - Feb 26; Mar. 11 & 18; April 8 & 22; May 6, 2024. Each participant will also receive ONE Private 40-minute lesson per month (3 total). These will be scheduled independently with the teacher in March, April, and May 2024.
WHERE: All classes are held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church (near Woodmen and I-25)
COST: Pay In Full: $699 OR Pay in 3 Monthly Installments: $239/Month
SIGN UP: Register below or Schedule a 20 minute Discovery Chat to find out if this is the right fit for you!
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024
Minimum of 4 required to hold the class; Maximum of 12 participants.
In these classes, singers will…
- Explore as a group to discover more about what patterns YOU have.
- Volunteers will have an opportunity to explore a song you are working on individually
- Have old myths around the lists of “should” debunked or reframed
- Have an opportunity to discover what thoughts make them stuck in old patterns
- Explore Breathing, Resonance, and Registration in a new way
- Develop new strategies around performance anxiety
- Learn in a group and share new discoveries and curiosities with each other - often sparking new possibility for everyone!
What People Are Saying
“I have RA and this class helped me with relaxing my joints. I want to continue using these techniques to help my RA!”
“There are so many options to try out and see what feels best to me personally!”
“All the postures I was trained to use while singing feel very counter-intuitive after today. I feel like my singing is more open and free.”
“I want to continue exploring softening my body so that it is free and without tension when producing sound.”
“Practicing different movement/posture options while singing was very helpful - especially to feel the effects. I was surprised at my body’s automatic resistance to change”
“I want to continue exploring Mobility vs. Locking vs. stability in relation to my voice.”
This is a space to celebrate humanity and growth - YAY!
No matter your age or skill level, singing is something you’ve always had fun doing. It’s a skill you want to explore and develop. And you want someone to guide you through the learning process in a safe, supportive learning environment - allowing for messy learning and growth.
Singing is a process. It is a journey.
As you change continuously (due to hormones, aging, and other physical challenges), your singing is impacted, and this is where people of all ages intersect.
At Your Instrumental Body, group singing classes are focused on more than the voice - they focus on the whole instrument.
(Ahem… YOUR BODY AND MIND as one entity!)
And when we focus on the whole system, we can find new ways to create healthy sounds that are appropriate for many styles.
More class topics are added throughout the year!
Sign up for every module, or just attend the ones that best meet your needs!
Classes are offered in Quarterly (3 month) modules with a focus on specific topics and genres. Each student will receive TWO 90-minute Group Classes, PLUS ONE 40-minute Private Lesson each month. This way, you have time to practice new concepts, learn new music, and develop new habits.
Additional Module Topics offered throughout the year may include:
The Whole Singer: Singing Through Anatomy and Awareness
Alignment for Life - a balanced body is free to move and sing
Dynamic Breathing: Efficiency is key
Instrumental Design - Anatomy of the Voice
Grounded Singing - Performance Anxiety Strategies
These group classes are for you if you want to:
Sing better!
Release physical tensions and habits (especially in your throat, shoulders, and neck) - that may make notes hard to sing or cause you to be out of tune.
Empower and connect with other female singers.
Discover the wonders of how your body creates sound!
Breathe efficiently
Have FUN singing in a group setting.
Change the mindset that you aren’t “good enough”!
Are you curious and have more questions?
Sign up for a FREE 20-minute Discovery Call!
YOU ARE WOMAN - I WANT TO HEAR YOU ROAR!
It took me a long time to find my voice - my speaking voice, my written voice, and my singing voice. It seemed easy when I was little, but somewhere along the way I hesitated, grew shy and insecure, and my voice was silenced.
This was especially true when I started going through hormone changes - both in my teens and in my later years. And, to be honest, my voice is STILL fluctuating as I continue to sing through these changing years.
You know what has helped me - having a supportive group of women to navigate the changes with and realizing that I have SO MANY CHOICES to support my singing!
And you know what?
YOU DO TOO!!
