Group Classes in Body-Led Singing

Body-Led Singing classes are group singing classes that use breath-connected movement as a vehicle for learning the basic techniques of singing. Think "yoga for the voice" meets "creative movement". We use guided improvisation to enter into the meditative state. In doing so, we move away from the fear-based critical brain and toward more expansive and creative parts of our awareness. If you are curious, a kinesthetic learner, willing to be playful and have a desire to learn to sing freely, then come and join us!

A unique group singing technique approach to learn the basic techniques of singing through breath-connected movement

Throughout my years of teaching I have discovered hand movements, eye focuses, and ways of stretching the fascial system through movement that support the dome-shaped muscles - the diaphragm, pelvic floor, pharynx and soft palate, that balance our breath and therefore our voices. This way of moving becomes its own language that, when combined with sound often introduces us to a new freedom. Beyond that, in my group movement workshops, I have found that emotions naturally arise as students tap more fully into their vocal power. For this reason, I emphasize a supportive and safe community. I help students integrate their experience through journaling, witnessing, improvisation, community and play.

We use guided improvisation to enter into the meditative state.

In the Body-Led Singing approach, we use guided improvisation to enter into the meditative state. In doing so, we move away from the fear-based critical brain and toward more expansive and creative parts of our awareness. We disorganized our usual ways of thinking and moving to create a fertile ground for new connections in the brain. This allows us to shift habitual patterns of tension in the voice into patterns of more ease.

Testimonials for Group Classes

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“Anita creatively combined multiple talents in a session of body-led dance and voice unlike any I have experienced. As a dance challenged guy, I was apprehensive at first, but found myself easily and freely caught up in an integrated flow of breath and movement.”

–Michael B

“The weekend workshop helped me to clearly see the contrast between my contracted fearful voice and my open free voice. This awareness will transform the way I use my voice, heart and body.”

–Julie Lucas

“Body Led Singing opened up new ways for me to relate to singing, and created the possibility of being relaxed and full throated at the same time.”

–Eugene Lewins

“Anita is both an inspiring and empathetic teacher, who truly understands the vulnerability of freeing our authentic voices, yet challenges us to have fun and enjoy every step of the process. I highly recommend her as a teacher and a healer.”

–Amanda Sloane

“Go get yourself signed up for this class! You will be glad you did!”

–Suzy Quinn

“She attunes to the needs of her students and is able to tailor lessons and group classes to the people in attendance. I’d highly recommend Anita to anyone looking to enhance their singing abilities, confidence, and overall body and breath awareness.”

–Sophie L

“Each moment, through silence or sound, was an improvisation of what was present and alive in ourselves and in the room.”

–Alyssa Grant

“Her insights are truly Amazing… Highly Recommend!!!”

–George R

“I received the benefit of opening my voice with greater clarity and confidence. I’d encourage you to take this class if you want to find more freedom in expression.”

–Robin Bodhi

“[Anita] has a wonderful mastery of the theory and science of teaching voice, and she is also enthusiastically embodied, intuitive, and playful in her approach.”

–Kate Soule

Why Take a Body-Led Singing Class?

  • Fun! What else really matters?

  • Sing with more freedom

  • Speak with more confidence and resonance

  • Practice moving through space with breath, so that you are better able to do so in everyday life.

  • Enjoy the process

  • Learn the basic techniques of singing through breath-connected movement

  • Embody a speaking voice that feels more expressive and connected to your body

  • Reboot your creativity

  • Laugh and be playful

  •  Align your body and voice with physics

  • Break through limiting repetitive patterns of the mind and body

  • Dance with a renewed sense of joy, authenticity and confidence

  • Move through your fear of performance

  • Be part of a community

 
 

When?

Friday, August 5th: 4 pm -6:30 pm ONLINE

Saturday August 6th: 10am-5:30pm ONLINE

Sunday August 7th: 5:30-8:30 pm. IN-PERSON includes 1 hour of workshop plus a social distance concert in my backyard (limited to 10 participants).


Price?

August 5th and 6th: $150, with $25 discount if you sign up before June

August 7th: $75

*note. Registration for the in-person concert is not yet open and will only be available to people registered for the online event. Participation is limited to 10 people. Please email me at anita@anitastryker.com if you are interested.