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Vocal Improv in Olympia
Liz Kohlenberg has been practicing group vocal improvisation for sixteen years, with friends, and at workshops with Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, David Hatfield, Christian Swenson, Joey Blake, David Worm and Debby Boland Watt.
Join us as we create beautiful melodies and harmonies that let you connect with your voice and with others. Rhythmic and tonal play-filled exercises are wonderful ways for singers of every level to create together. Each session will include improvisational Circle Singing and will promote a sense of community, joy and satisfaction. "This is why I love improvisation and why I think it's important to teach [people] all ages to improvise...it's simply motion. It proceeds musical knowledge or understanding of anything. It's simply the courageous act of opening your mouth and singing something, and following it. " Bobby McFerrin Our NEW Oly-Sings! series will be hosted by both Debby and Liz. Please contribute what is affordable and generous for you to help support the space and teachings. COME AND SING! |
Bobby McFerrin
Circle Singing
Berkeley, CA
Circle Newsletter Sept. 2022
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Voice Lessons
A proficient vocalist & exceptional teacher with over 40 years of experience,
I passionately guide my students towards their musical self, realizing dreams and goals along the way.
I passionately guide my students towards their musical self, realizing dreams and goals along the way.
R.E.C.I.T.A.L.= RADICALLY ENGAGED COMMUNITY IMPROV:
The Art of * Listening
"I am who I study, practice, engage with and see myself as being."
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R.E.C.I.T.A.L.:The Art of Listening
Experienced Vocal Improvisators open your mind and heart to what Spontaneous Improvisation can be. In the Moment and completely available to each other with an agreement to collaborate... through intense conjoining of Spirit and Intent. This work has been influenced by: Deep Listening (Pauline Oliveros), Practiced Voice and Collaborative Sound Art Techniques (Debby Boland Watt), Applications through Improvisational Vocal Exercises (Rhiannon), Availability to (Free) Play (Steven Nachmanovitch), Being in the Moment with "Flow" (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) and (Meredith Monk)-like extended vocal techniques. |
Debby is the area's best-known Circle Singing teacher & Circle facilitator according to the Seattle Times. She leads participants into the most beautiful music of their lives!
The Seattle Times Entertainment section featured Debby and her song circles in September 2014. Reporter Katherine Schwab wrote: "It’s a model of making music that defies traditional judgments like 'good' or 'bad.' Instead, every voice is considered a natural extension of the self." |
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