by Marion | Dec 21, 2020 | All about singing, Benefits of Singing, Creative Expression, Good Enough, pandemic, True to you
Since the pandemic Sing Portland has shifted from singing with 50 or more people in a room, to singing in groups no bigger than 20 on zoom. We have been surprised how deeply we can still connect with each other on-line. This fall we offered a new class: Vocal Freedom...
by Marion | Mar 14, 2020 | All about singing, Benefits of Singing, Creative Expression, Singing Tips
Choral singing is on hold for weeks. Maybe even months. But don’t let anybody keep you from singing! Have fun with these suggestions: Sing by yourself Download a karaoke app like Smule or Yokee and sing your heart out. Make a play list of “Corona” songs. I’m thinking...
by Marion | Mar 1, 2020 | All about singing, Benefits of Singing, Community, Creative Expression, Good Enough, healing music, Inner Work
If there’s a better feeling in the world than belting out a tune at the top of your voice, I don’t know what it is! Whether you’ve had a bad day and want to release some pent up stress or whether you’ve had an amazing day and you’re feeling like you could take on the...
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by Marion | Nov 1, 2019 | All about singing, Benefits of Singing, Community, Creative Expression, True to you
Music has always been a huge part of my life. I was born in Nashville, the home of country music. I grew up singing in choirs, musicals, and a capella groups, and even now, I can’t walk out the door without my headphones and a playlist. I have a constant soundtrack...
by Marion | Aug 27, 2018 | All about singing, Community, Good Enough, healing music
It’s no secret that one of the things I love most about music is its inherent power to change how we feel. It brings us joy when the world is dark, it brings us connection when we feel alone, it brings us confidence when we feel doubt. We’ve all felt the changes a...
by Marion | Jul 1, 2018 | All about singing, Benefits of Singing, Creative Expression
I always love to talk about the bigger picture benefits of belonging to a choir —the spiritual, soul-level benefits of singing: the confidence it can bring you, and the way it connects you to your community and to your inner being. And that stuff is hugely important!...
