Sound Nourishment
About
My greatest joy is helping people learn how to improvise with their voices! I also teach Djembe traditional rhtyhms, technique, and other percussion.
I love to support people in finding their true voice from a place of play and non-judgement. I enjoy knowing when people feel that freedom and are able to take part in musical activities with friends or in professional settings.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I would want to do a short intake to see what they are wanting to learn and what elvel of expereince they have. I have group classes as well as individual classes.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.A. in Music with a specialization in Vocal Performance from Mills College, Oakland.
Certificate in Sound, Voice, and Music Healing from CIIS, San Francisco.
Over 20 years studying and performing in percussion groups.
Trained in Arthur Hull's Village Music Circles Drum Circle Facilitation Training.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
At this time I am only offering group classes online or in person. One time classses are $20 per class, and ongoing series classes are $17 per class for a 6 week series.
I do not currently have set dates for a series but with enough interest I can create a class with a minimum of 6 students.
How did you get started teaching?
I was an early childhood music facilitator for East Bay Music Together from 2001 to 2014. This was the beginning of me learning to teach. I have done hundreds of private children's parties since then. I started facilitating drum circles in 2003, and I started teaching vocal improvisation in 2011.
I have been facilitating varieties of musical expereinces for people since 2001. Please read more on my website.
What types of students have you worked with?
Mostly adults, and some teens. people interested in freeing up their improviosation skills and folks looking for vocal technique as well as drumming technique.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Facilitating at Google Austin for a conference of tech executives, and getting them to sing :-)
Sweet moments that have taken place in online classes, where people have an "a-ha!" moment.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Practice every day, even if its just a short time. Your body remembers and your spirit knows your commitment based on what you do, not what you say. Practice :-)
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are they wanting to accomplish with lessons? Do they want to do this professionally or for fun?