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Voice Embodiment
Holistic Vocal Training Infused with Somatic Practices
"It feels like love pouring through."
My Voice Embodiment methodology integrates somatic stress release techniques, vocal training, and holistic voice opening to evoke deeper presence and higher expression through a full-bodied singing experience.
Throughout my life, I have experienced a profound presence when I sing. It feels like love pouring through me. However, the feeling of love, light, and ease that I experienced when singing in creative contexts contrasted starkly with my experience in formal training settings, in which singing felt uninspiring and exhausting. What was the difference?
This feeling of being so embodied, present, and connected ultimately inspired me to become a singer. The contrast in these experiences piqued my curiosity about how singing can transform our nervous system and emotional states, and what might block it from doing so.
In the process of obtaining certification as a Somatic Stress Release practitioner, I began to uncover the science and theories behind my singing experiences. I am thrilled to be integrating somatic stress release and vocal coaching to support others in opening up these powerful pathways, to experience singing in its absolute essence and at the same time, promote well-being and nervous system balance.
Benefits for all
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Promote nervous system regulation
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Mood boost
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Cultivate inner resources for ease and presence
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Learn vocal techniques and practices
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Rewrite deterring narratives around voice and singing
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Replace judgment and fear with curiosity and appreciation
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Enhance vocal quality
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Deepen connection with self
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Benefits for professional singers
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Enhance vocal quality
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Enhanced comfort and confidence on stage
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Enhanced connection with collaborators
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Get out of your head and into your body to allow for full expression and improvisational brilliance
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Refine and magnify stage presence
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Heighten emotional impact
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Expanded resonance with self and audience
In Person in Boulder, CO
Join me in my home recording studio in the heart of Boulder, CO.
In-person 1:1 sessions are customized to your goals and follow a core one-hour arc:
Welcome, settle in, connect
Somatic techniques and stretching to prepare the voice
Vocal warmups and practices
Select practices based on client goals
Play, exploration, & applied practice
(In some cases) Recording
Closing integration
For clients who are open to recordings, I will bounce down the file and share it with you before you leave so you can listen back any time.
1:1 offerings become available October 2024. Please fill out the form below to schedule a 15-minute phone call.
Physical Benefits of Singing
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Endorphin Release:
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Singing stimulates the release of endorphins, the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals, which can enhance mood and create a sense of happiness.
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Oxytocin Release
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Through emotional expression, including facial expression, singing can stimulate the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with love, trust, and connection.​
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Oxygenation:
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Singing involves deep breathing, which increases oxygen flow to the brain and body, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
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Vagal Nerve Stimulation:
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Singing activates the vagus nerve, which plays a role in calming the nervous system, reducing anxiety, and promoting a sense of well-being.
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Improved Posture:
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Singing encourages good posture, which can lead to a sense of physical well-being and increased energy levels.
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Psychological Benefits of Singing
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Stress Reduction:
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Singing lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone), helping to alleviate stress and create a sense of calm.
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Mindfulness:
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Singing requires focus and concentration, similar to mindfulness practices, which can help quiet the mind and reduce anxiety.
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Emotional Expression:
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Singing provides a powerful outlet for expressing emotions, allowing individuals to process and release feelings.
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Cognitive Function:
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Engaging in singing can enhance cognitive function, improving memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
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"Luminous" vs. "Dark" Singing
The core of Voice Embodiment is "Luminous" singing. This is my way of describing a quality of singing that brings you vitality and palpable sense of ease and well-being. It comes from a somatic nervous system state unobstructed by conditioning around good, bad, right, or wrong.
While we will incorporate vocal technique and training in every session to ensure safety of the vocal organs and high quality sound, our primary focus is on accessing the nervous system state that permits a truly embodied, creative, liberated singing experience.
Luminous
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