"It was a revelation to me, to experience a voice workshop where the space was so skilfully held - with such kindness, strength and sensitivity. This made it possible to truly embrace the process of 'letting go' of those walls of fear I have built around myself, feeling safe and secure, able to explore the 'real voice' that is yearning to be heard. A profound and life-changing experience which will ripple out into the rest of my life for a long time to come.

Many teachers talk about creating the 'safe space' - but few actually have the skill to achieve it. Many thanks to you Anthony." Julie Darling - day workshop participant

"The Living Voice course was truly special. A beautiful, precious and what felt like a timeless space in the middle of the week. To some extent my life seemed to drop away when we all came together on the evenings in our candlelit circle, so that all that existed for me was our small community of fellow human beings, communicating deeply with one another without words, in a more authentic and primal way than we often manage with language, with the permission and opportunity to simply be - with one another, with our weird and wonderful sounds, and with our hearts. A true gift. Anthony weaved together exercises and ideas from his many years of experience of exploring and encouraging others to connect with their deepest voice in a seamless way, creating and holding this magical space with the lightest of touches".

Sarah Thorne - evening sessions participant

"Just to say a big thank you for the course. Even though it had its difficult moments for me, it was a fantastic experience and I feel it is the start of something more.

What an amazing bunch of people they were, but I suspect it also had something to do with what you brought out in us. I have never before experienced that level of support from a group of people that I had only just met - truly memorable and remarkable."  -  Anne Hawkins - Weekend participant

Course Content

Awakening the Voice is an opportunity to explore the voice as an instrument of creativity, spontaneity and empowerment. Using a dynamic combination of sound, song, improvisation, breath work and movement, we move beyond the taboos we place on our ability to give voice to who we really are.

In a spacious and supportive group, participants are invited to go beyond habitual patterns and self-limiting beliefs. This is a holistic approach to voicework that acknowledges and affirms body, emotion and spirit. The process is both liberating and therapeutic, with benefits that permeate into many areas of one's life.

Some of the benefits

• A voice that is free, flexible and powerful.
   
• A freedom from fear, self-consciousness and the 'inner critic'.
   
• A presence that is natural, confident and engaging.
   
• An ability to improvise and to be spontaneous.
   
• An ability to breathe in a relaxed, easy and energising manner.

From this place may other journeys can begin...

Who, what, when and where

No previous experience, musical or otherwise is required, just an openness to take risks, explore and grow. These courses are highly beneficial to both singers and non-singers alike.

• Evening classes take place twice a year in Bristol. Each series lasts for ten weeks and each session lasts for two hours. People can try out the first two sessions, after which the group closes.
   
• Day and weekend workshops are held throughout the country and are normally non-residential.

For forthcoming workshops please see Calendar of Events.

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