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 | Jun 1, 2020 | Benefits of Singing, Creative Expression, Good Enough, Inner Work, pandemic, Singing Tips, True to you
Guest blog post by Noe Venable from San Francisco. A QUESTION ABOUT SINGING Recently, someone asked me a question. Her question was this: I am a songleader leading groups of people in chant as spiritual practice. I love singing, and I sing quite freely when alone....
by Marion | May 15, 2020 | Benefits of Singing, Community, Creative Expression, healing music, Inner Work, pandemic, society
Have you come across the term “corona-coaster” yet? I spotted it the other day and, boy, does it ever sum up the emotional highs and lows of living through a global pandemic! Two months or so into this whole thing and I think we’re all still trying to figure out what...
by Marion | Apr 16, 2020 | Benefits of Singing, Community, Inner Work, True to you
Finding the positives in the pandemic. The world has been turned upside down — for all of us. It’s almost as if we’re moving through the stages of grief; anger, yes, there’s plenty of that. Depression is certainly doing the rounds too. Denial I’m familiar with. I...
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...
