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BMVS JUNE WORKSHOP
Vocally Bridging the East and the West with Folk artist, Phoebe Hunt June 26th at 6pm EST on Zoom Merging the Eastern and Western philosophies of vocal care, technique and emotional expression, in this workshop we will dive into the nuances between the two worlds. Phoebe's teaching is inspired by her intensive musical study of Eastern Vocal techniques with Kala Ramnath and South Indian Classical Music at the Chinai Nada Bindu Ashram outside of Pune, India. Participants will walk away with: - A greater understanding of Eastern vocal warm ups including breath-work, mantra, and nomenclature. - Practical techniques to bring into regular practice for merging the head and chest voice with ease and grace. - The potential of a feeling of “blissful lightness” from experiencing these practices. Please bring: - an open mind - a journal for note taking - warm water or herbal tea |
A bit more about Phoebe
In her 2017 release, Shanti’s Shadow, Phoebe Hunt intimately revealed her inner journey through meditation and musical exploration and “reignited her solo career” according to Rolling Stone, hinting at “otherworldly music within.”
Hunt’s music speaks to the deepening polarity of the times we live in. Hunt’s songs are a tour de force of folk and alt-country, beautifully employing fast-paced fiddles and backing vocals. Her music has been called
“a transformative experience, guided by her spiritual foundation.”
In addition to being a musician, she is also a teacher, entrepreneur, and public speaker. When she realized the pandemic would be the end of live performances in 2020, Hunt got to work creating Plant Seeds of Music – with help from Noelle Pannepento and Meredith Watson who are both promotional partners in the initiative. Esteemed artists in the bluegrass, Americana and singer-songwriter worlds came together, resulting in over 60 practice videos donated by the likes of Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Sierra Hull, Tim O’Brien, Kala Ramnath and many more, creating a shared space for those who want to make the most of this time of uncertainty to grow their musicianship.
The project culminated in 200 students enrolling in both the Fall and Spring and gave substantial teaching gigs to over 30 musicians who were without income during their break from touring. Master classes were offered from Rachael Price (Lake Street Dive), Bela Fleck, Alex Hargreaves, Dominick Leslie, Wes Corbet, Chris “Critter” Eldridge, Courtney Hartman, Mike Robinson, Hunt herself and many more. This collaboration with other musicians also led to her podcast, Listen First, which features a new song demo every Sunday. It is a deconstruction of the collaboration process of co-writing songs featuring notable artists like Molly Tuttle, Rachel Baiman, Lindsey Lou and many more.
“With a twang in her voice and her trademark energetic fiddling, Texas singer-songwriter Phoebe Hunt tells the story of a woman who is determined to make her own way in the world.”
— NPR
Check out Phoebe's newest release here!
Find out more: www.phoebehuntmusic.com
In her 2017 release, Shanti’s Shadow, Phoebe Hunt intimately revealed her inner journey through meditation and musical exploration and “reignited her solo career” according to Rolling Stone, hinting at “otherworldly music within.”
Hunt’s music speaks to the deepening polarity of the times we live in. Hunt’s songs are a tour de force of folk and alt-country, beautifully employing fast-paced fiddles and backing vocals. Her music has been called
“a transformative experience, guided by her spiritual foundation.”
In addition to being a musician, she is also a teacher, entrepreneur, and public speaker. When she realized the pandemic would be the end of live performances in 2020, Hunt got to work creating Plant Seeds of Music – with help from Noelle Pannepento and Meredith Watson who are both promotional partners in the initiative. Esteemed artists in the bluegrass, Americana and singer-songwriter worlds came together, resulting in over 60 practice videos donated by the likes of Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Sierra Hull, Tim O’Brien, Kala Ramnath and many more, creating a shared space for those who want to make the most of this time of uncertainty to grow their musicianship.
The project culminated in 200 students enrolling in both the Fall and Spring and gave substantial teaching gigs to over 30 musicians who were without income during their break from touring. Master classes were offered from Rachael Price (Lake Street Dive), Bela Fleck, Alex Hargreaves, Dominick Leslie, Wes Corbet, Chris “Critter” Eldridge, Courtney Hartman, Mike Robinson, Hunt herself and many more. This collaboration with other musicians also led to her podcast, Listen First, which features a new song demo every Sunday. It is a deconstruction of the collaboration process of co-writing songs featuring notable artists like Molly Tuttle, Rachel Baiman, Lindsey Lou and many more.
“With a twang in her voice and her trademark energetic fiddling, Texas singer-songwriter Phoebe Hunt tells the story of a woman who is determined to make her own way in the world.”
— NPR
Check out Phoebe's newest release here!
Find out more: www.phoebehuntmusic.com
A bit more about Michael
Michael is an ICF certified professional coach and mindfulness guide on a mission to create a calmer, kinder, and more connected world. With a background in corporate leadership, education, and the creative arts, he brings a unique blend of calm and focus to his work that helps guide clients to a calmer and more centered space and aligns them with their unique and authentic vision. Michael currently works with clients through his signature 12 week course and group coaching hybrid, the Aligned Vision Program, 1:1 coaching in the private and corporate space, and group and private mediations in New York City. Above all, Michael is a coach, a guide, a champion, a cheerleader, a confidant, and someone who firmly believes in you.
For out more:
www.michaelgalyon.com
Tiktok: @coachmichael1
IG: @michael.galyon
Michael is an ICF certified professional coach and mindfulness guide on a mission to create a calmer, kinder, and more connected world. With a background in corporate leadership, education, and the creative arts, he brings a unique blend of calm and focus to his work that helps guide clients to a calmer and more centered space and aligns them with their unique and authentic vision. Michael currently works with clients through his signature 12 week course and group coaching hybrid, the Aligned Vision Program, 1:1 coaching in the private and corporate space, and group and private mediations in New York City. Above all, Michael is a coach, a guide, a champion, a cheerleader, a confidant, and someone who firmly believes in you.
For out more:
www.michaelgalyon.com
Tiktok: @coachmichael1
IG: @michael.galyon
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BMVS AUGUST WORKSHOP
Expression: Giving Voice to Breath with Ginger Morris & Marita Stryker August 21st at 6pm EST on Zoom We hold and experience our emotions in our bodies, so why do we tend to disconnect when we go to sing? Singing is Respiration, Phonation, and Resonation, but this workshop explores the prologue to that cycle: Inspiration. We will look at the physical sensations within emotion, the affect it has on the breath, and how we can use this more complete cycle for vocal expression. |
Previous Workshops (archival video available for BMVS members)
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SELF-CARE FOR SINGERS
with Christine Schneider from The Visceral Voice February 20th at 6pm EST on Zoom Join us for a virtual zoom session that will include self-massage techniques to provide release around the face, neck, shoulders, jaw, tongue, and torso. All of these self-care tools are designed to help you explore your instrument and craft, no matter what style of music you are singing. |
A bit more about Christine
Licensed Massage Therapist, Manual Voice Specialist, Certified Movement Specialist and Personal Trainer
Christine Schneider has been a pioneer for manual laryngeal therapy in the US for over a decade. Her private practice in NYC, LifeLight Massage Therapy PLLC, specializes in laryngeal and TMJ treatments for professional voice users. Working alongside New York’s top Laryngologists, Speech Pathologists and Voice teachers, she provides the manual component for vocal rehabilitation and vocal health maintenance. In addition to her practice, she created The Visceral Voice, a program and podcast which brings her passion and knowledge for vocal health, anatomy, self-massage, and movement to the wide variety of vocal athletes throughout the world.
With the Barral Institute, Christine also has extensive training in Visceral Components of the Neck and Thorax, Visceral Manipulation, and Neuromeningeal Manipulation. Her other specializations include Myofascial Assessment and Release, Treatment of Whiplash and Related Disorders, and CranioSacral Therapy. She is also a certified Movement Specialist with training from The Brookbush Institute, Gray Institute, Immaculate Dissection, and the Institute for Integrative Health and Fitness Education.
Graduating from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s in Music in both Vocal Performance and French Horn Performance, Christine’s first expression of love for the voice was as a professional performer all around the world. She is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA, AEA, AGVA, and is a Voting Member for PAVA (Pan American Vocology Association). She is also The head of Research and on the Advisory Board for The Academy of Noise.
Licensed Massage Therapist, Manual Voice Specialist, Certified Movement Specialist and Personal Trainer
Christine Schneider has been a pioneer for manual laryngeal therapy in the US for over a decade. Her private practice in NYC, LifeLight Massage Therapy PLLC, specializes in laryngeal and TMJ treatments for professional voice users. Working alongside New York’s top Laryngologists, Speech Pathologists and Voice teachers, she provides the manual component for vocal rehabilitation and vocal health maintenance. In addition to her practice, she created The Visceral Voice, a program and podcast which brings her passion and knowledge for vocal health, anatomy, self-massage, and movement to the wide variety of vocal athletes throughout the world.
With the Barral Institute, Christine also has extensive training in Visceral Components of the Neck and Thorax, Visceral Manipulation, and Neuromeningeal Manipulation. Her other specializations include Myofascial Assessment and Release, Treatment of Whiplash and Related Disorders, and CranioSacral Therapy. She is also a certified Movement Specialist with training from The Brookbush Institute, Gray Institute, Immaculate Dissection, and the Institute for Integrative Health and Fitness Education.
Graduating from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s in Music in both Vocal Performance and French Horn Performance, Christine’s first expression of love for the voice was as a professional performer all around the world. She is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA, AEA, AGVA, and is a Voting Member for PAVA (Pan American Vocology Association). She is also The head of Research and on the Advisory Board for The Academy of Noise.