The participants original songs will be curated with uplifting messages of hope, healing, and stories of personal transformation. Recordings of these songs will take place during this class series and will comprise a full length album for release to the public.

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

16 week program, 2 hours per class

• Block 1 (Classes 1-4): Getting Started
• Block 2 (Classes 5-8): Songwriting
• Block 3 (Classes 9-14): Recording
• Block 4 (Classes 15-16): Rehearsal & Performance

Please join us for a 6 week dive into your own creativity using voice, guitar/ukulele,  lyric and songwriting as a platform to tell your story.

Whether you are a seasoned songwriter looking to take your music to the next level or if you have never written a song before in your life but have always wanted to, this is a great opportunity to jumpstart your creative process and generate new original content in a supportive and inspiring group setting. All ages and all levels are welcome. 

You will learn to:

• Navigate and grow your vocal range, accessing and seamlessly transitioning through chest, mix, and head voices with a variety of healthy vocal techniques
• Improve pitch, tone, placement, and develop your unique identity and authentic expression
• Learn techniques to anchor and support our breath
• Set clear intentions and create structure to attain your goals moving forward
• Silence the inner critic
• Listen to carefully chosen literary selections written by great authors and celebrated songwriters – read aloud – and use them as prompts to jumpstart free writing exercises generating kernels that spark new original creative works
• Learn to write more engaging lyrics with an emphasis on imagery, metaphor, story telling and honesty
• Break into pairs for a guided collaborative songwriting experience that will yield a completed new song
• Perform your new composition for the group
• Build confidence as performers
• Become better communicators by giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Develop and build connections with other creatives

The goal is to create an inspiring and safe space for participants to have fruitful, nourishing creative experiences.

You will learn to:

• Navigate and grow your vocal range, accessing and seamlessly transitioning through chest, mix, and head voices with a variety of healthy vocal techniques
• Improve pitch, tone, placement, and develop your unique identity and authentic expression
• Learn techniques to anchor and support our breath
• Set clear intentions and create structure to attain your goals moving forward
• Silence the inner critic
• Listen to carefully chosen literary selections written by great authors and celebrated songwriters – read aloud – and use them as prompts to jumpstart free writing exercises generating kernels that spark new original creative works
• Learn to write more engaging lyrics with an emphasis on imagery, metaphor, story telling and honesty
• Break into pairs for a guided collaborative songwriting experience that will yield a completed new song
• Perform your new composition for the group
• Build confidence as performers
• Become better communicators by giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Develop and build connections with other creatives

The goal is to create an inspiring and safe space for participants to have fruitful, nourishing creative experiences.

FINDING YOUR VOICE MUSIC SUMMER CAMP 2023 is HERE!

My talented and dear friends Danny Uzilevsky, Rachel Hoiem and I are offering 3 separate week long sessions of voice, guitar, songwriting and recording instruction and FUN!

This music camp will create a platform for creativity, self expression, and social connection. Whether you are a complete beginner who’s always wanted to sing, write songs, or play guitar/ukulele, or have previous experience and want to take your skills to the next level, this music camp is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, improve technique, and discover your own voice as a singer, guitarist, and songwriter!

This camp will take place in person at Allegiant Records in San Anselmo. Virtual participation on Zoom is also welcome! Allegiant Records is a full service, world class recording studio.

Learn More Here