Workshop in Listening, Vocal Technique and Improvisation

This workshop consists of a combination of:
-listening activities and exercises
-technical information about the voice
-improvisation tools and ideas

To varying degrees, the workshop can be adapted to either of two points of emphasis, those of listening and of making vocal sounds. We will explore aural awareness various activities, including exercises and pieces based on the Deep Listening work of composer Pauline Oliveros.
A simple and logical understanding of the voice's physiology is also given.

The voice is an extremely personal mode of expression, and to be able to use it advantageously one must learn to hear it accurately. Throughout, these themes of vocalizing and listening are tied together by a series of guided vocal improvisations that are fun.

Suitable for singers of all levels and also for complete beginners. Has also proven to be successful with dancers, actors, musicians and visual artists.

"The body literally vibrates with sound. (sic) This gives humans a striking advantage in relating to the environment. The act of singing permits us to open a dialogue with space so that we become flooded by its vibrations and merge with it acoustically speaking. As soon as you sing you get feedback from your surroundings."

The Ear and the Voice - Dr. A. A. Tomatis

The HMMM is an ongoing workshop in vocal exploration for beginners as well as advanced vocalists.
Kathy Kennedy and founding members have devised and tested a body of exercises to improve the individual's listening abilities, and expand their vocal possibilities. The workshop also uses imitation and mirroring in order to get a clearer “sonic” image of one's own voice, as well as exercise to sharpen one's improvisation abilities.


Sessions in vocal improvisation and sonic meditation.

Workshops are available on request. For more info send an email to: kathykennedy@sympatico.ca .


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