About this Event
New Date: Day Course with VAST UK- 'Voice and Somatic Training for All' - LIVE AND LIVE ONLINE
This day course (for ages 16 plus) is suitable for all levels of confidence and ability. Expect a fun, lively and easy-going day, with some serious learning. We will support you all the way!
Embark upon an expansion of mind, body and voice.
Explore and develop your speaking and singing voice.
Understand and experience the importance of posture and releasing physical tension to improve confidence and voice projection.
Learn how to work effectively with your breathing.
We will be using a powerful combination of Qigong, Sound Daoyin and contemporary singing technique. At the end of the day we will be singing some great songs from a variety of genres (playlist shared with you upon booking), to enjoy the positive effects/results of the day’s exercise.
SOUND DAOYIN
Sound Daoyin is a Chinese system of vocal sounds and breathing techniques to improve health and vocal power. More than 2000 years ago, Daoyin specialists in China were teaching breathing techniques in order to prevent and also to treat illness. Another technique was to use sound. The producing of each sound is linked to one of the five organs. Exercises using the five sounds use sound waves to open the body’s channels and meridians. The sound waves also cause vibration in the organs and tissues, which is beneficial in the treatment of problems in the relevant areas. Different sounds can be used to precisely target specific areas and the organs, wherever there is a malfunction. Good results can often be achieved in a short time. Whilst the Sound Daoyin contains many references to singing, it also applies to all who need to make good use of their voice and can help with many issues regarding loss of voice and problems with voice projection.
Who are 'VAST UK'?
Sarah Bartlett is a highly experienced Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor and Buqi Therapist. She has 32 years of Tai Chi training and was a dedicated student of the late lineage holder and internationally renowned Tai Chi Grandmaster Dr Shen Hongxun. Over the past 23 years, Sarah has run her own successful private teaching practice offering courses, retreats and 1:1 therapy. She has also worked for a wide variety of organisations including many years with Bristol Parkinson’s. As a musician, Sarah has sung with Pee Wee Ellis (James Brown’s band), members of Black Roots, Talisman and Jungle Red and with some of the top Jazz and Soul session musicians in Bristol.
Jo Levine is a qualified and experienced Music Therapist and is registered with the Health Professions Council. She has worked with people with a very wide range of complex needs, in the NHS, schools and community settings. Jo has also taught Piano and Piano Accordion for over 25 years, as a freelance tutor in her own studio, in schools, and at Bath University. As a performer, Jo has played Piano Accordion with bands at many festivals and events including Glastonbury and WOMAD, and in music and dance shows supported by Arts Council England.
We will also be joined by guest musician Sophie Barford. Sophie is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, specializing in the piano and cello. She has performed and recorded with a range of artists around the world, mostly notably with Sam Scott, Ant Noel and the Peabody Drakes, Grant Tilly, Matt Mays and many others. In the classical sphere, she's had solo performances at St. John Smith's Square and played for many years with the Bristol Symphony Orchestra, on top of work as a session musician and accompanist throughout the South West. Sophie has more than ten years' of teaching experience and currently sits on the ABRSM examining panel, having worked across much of Asia as an ambassador for the Board. She's now studying towards a Master's in Music Therapy and working towards broadening her musical scope - even attempting to learn the jazz saxophone!
We look forward to meeting you!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8PD, UK, 300 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, United Kingdom
GBP 70.00