Singing is a powerful form of communication that can energize from within and without. Improvisation is a gateway to self-confidence and self-empowerment. These workshops reveal how to find your inner source of voice and self-expression, uncovering and releasing both individual expression and personal resonance.

Jeannie also offers workshops with choirs, building upon her extensive experience both leading and singing in choirs.* Designed to maximize vocal quality, blend, style and presentation, this work will nurture your choir members to sing with open, joyful expression, to embody rhythm, and to improve their stylistic authenticity. The combination of relaxation and group connection makes a choir compelling.

Workshops are custom-tailored to fit your organization. Topics can include:
• Discovering the voice as the gateway to confidence and self-empowerment.
• Demystifying improv in jazz and pop styles.
• Deep and healthy breathing.
• Techniques for optimum vocal sound and tone; vocal health, including techniques to avoid vocal strain, whether singing or speaking
• Learning contemporary tones and techniques, specifically use of vibrato, diction, tone modification and phrasing.
• Understanding the communication power of your own voice or instrument.
• Rhythm, especially as it is "embodied" in American contemporary music

Your organization or group may have a specific need that Jeannie can contour her workshop model to meet. The best way to plan a workshop is to send an email describing your organization, what kind of details would best suit your needs, and your organization's location. Jeannie will customize her process with you.
Workshops typically last two hours on a weekend afternoon, though depending on where you are located and the needs of your group, this may be modified. Rates are available upon request and are sometimes combined in a package with a concert or worship service.
For my UU friends: Now that I am a UU Musician-at-Large, I can travel to your congregation. A typical visit may include a weekend concert, a workshop, and Sunday Worship. If I travel a distance it often makes sense to combine visits to neighboring congregations.