Rise & Resonate

Description of Class

This course runs for 5 weeks. The last class will be 27 March Singing and working with the voice engages the breath, connects to the heart, calms the nervous system and helps us step out of our busy minds. We use our voices every day — to express, to connect, to be heard — but many of us carry tension, inhibition or judgment around our voice. This course offers a gentle, therapeutic approach to begin (or deepen) a positive and empowering relationship with your voice. Through guided Therapeutic Voicework, you’ll explore vocal tools that help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, release emotional and mental blocks, and support a deeper connection with your own inner wisdom. We’ll also sing together — weaving improvised soundscapes, learning vocal techniques, and playing with the building blocks of melody, rhythm and harmony in a supportive, no-pressure space. Circle Singing is a joyful and freeing way to build confidence. No experience required. These sessions are for anyone interested in singing and the voice, including those who don’t think they can sing. Your Tutor: Bex Fidler has an MA in the applied arts, a diploma with distinction in holistic voice therapy, is trained in collaborative vocal improvisation techniques and is initiated and trained in shamanic practices from the Q’ero tradition. Read Bex's full bio on our tutor page. Testimonials: "As someone who is not a musician and is not even sure if I can even sing in tune (!) the singing groups have been an amazing and liberating experience for me. Starting out with very grounding and meditative singing practices, connects you with a deeper sense of yourself. When the group comes together for improvisation, instead of feeling completely terrified, it feels like a place of safety where you can experiment with being seen or unseen. I start off with very much following others but before I know it I am free flowing and stepping out in a playful and experimental way. It feels amazing to suddenly be part of a singing group where I am not afraid to be seen and heard ! It sounds incredibly beautiful and is a profoundly connecting experience." "I enjoyed connecting with others through sound, exploring my abilities, playing with my voice, pushing my fears and inhibitions away."