Voice is a wild animal
OBJECTIVE
Tension inhibits sound. Our voice is in our whole body. Many of the muscles we use in sound-making are directly connected to our nervous system.
How do we locate and create safety, comfort, and ease both for and through vocal practice and play? How do we permit ourselves to explore the edges of our range through sound, movement, and improvisation in both singing and speech?
In this workshop, we will explore the interconnections between our voice, body, nervous system, and kinesthetic relationship to language. We will study how both individual and shared vocal practices may lead us to discover more of our multifaceted selves and deepen our appreciation of others.
CONTENT
We will weave together embodied vocal practices towards both singing and speech. We’ll emphasize self-reflection while also incorporating group activities to gain insight into our individual vocal habits and patterns. Our goal is to explore new possibilities for experimentation, regardless of where we currently are in our journey.
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in using their voice for performance, singing, public speaking, or even in everyday situations. No previous training or experience is required.
UPCOMING
March 17 to 21, 2025
Hosted by Studio 303, Montreal
9:30 am to 12:30 pm (Mon-Fri)
Full week: $95 (taxes included)
Drop-in: $28 (available one month prior)
Language of instruction: English
Questions can be asked in English (also happy to use collective translation efforts of the group so that questions may be asked in French)
OBJECTIVE
This workshop provides a general overview of vocal function and aims to demystify how gender is perceived in voice. Through listening, reflection, and play, we bring into awareness our body's inherent intelligence to manipulate sound and to discover pathways to new forms of vocal expression. Because our voice is intimately connected to our nervous system, we consider how to build an exploratory vocal practice that is grounded in a sense of safety. No prior experience is necessary.
Attendees are invited to listen and/or to participate as much as they are comfortable. I offer live examples, as well as time and space for those wishing to experiment with and receive feedback on any vocal exercises.
DATES + LOCATION
No dates currently scheduled.
This workshop is available to be hosted in partnership with organizations. To inquire about hosting, please visit the contact link in the menu bar above.
Past iterations have been presented by:
- Impulse Theatre, Victoria, British Columbia
- P.E.E.R.S. Alliance, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Project 10, Montreal, Quebec
- Centre for Women and Trans People, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario