I use writing and my bands to examine my own visceral and ephemeral experiences of the voice - how it resonates in my body and connects me to myself and the world - as both a spiritual and political act. Drawing on Pauline Oliveros’s concept of Deep Listening as well as other Somatic practices and musical traditions which center creating a collective trance state for healing, I aim through these concerts to bring audiences closer to themselves and our shared humanity.
@mreliasmeister guitar
@alliboomboom drums
@ammawhatt vocals
@mrs.esper bass
#livingmusic #newporchmusic #vocalist #composer #storyteller #artmaker #musichealing #soundhealing #musicliberates #pyengthreadgill #Blackamericanmusic #mothersinmusic #Soulmusic #porchmusic #deeplistening #spokenword #improvisationalmusic #Jazz #Afrogroove #Blues #alternativemusic #independentartist #independentmusician #originalmusic #indieartist #alternativesoul
Happy Belated Mother’s Day! I may be a few days late but shoot I got my own alGo-rhythm😂I hope everyone had a Mother’s Day that they needed. A good hug from someone who loves you fully can be some of the best medicine. And Mama energy can be felt in all kinds of ways and all kinds of times.
#backintheday #mamahug #mothersarms #farafinamousso
School is out y’all! Thank you to all my wonderful, inspired students @clivedavisinst and to the supportive staff 🙌🏾and faculty, especially @jd_samson 🙌🏾🎉
#teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #schoolisout #voiceteacher #clivedavisinstitute #somaticvoicework #authenticsinging #freesinging #freeyourvoice #findyourvoice #findyourpower #singersongwriters #creativeliving
People and music make everything better.
Join @mreliasmeister and myself tonight at @couleurcafenyc for a musical rest stop. Music starts at 7p.
#theporchsessions #newporchmusic #musicalreststop #coleurcafe #vocalist #composer #themusicisthemagic #wintersongs #selftransformation #creativeliving #creativelife #vocalpower #freeyourvoice #freeyourmind #performancepower #performingartist #performer #livingmusic #powerofmusic #mothersinmusic #singingwhileBlack #soulmusic #livingmusic #mothersinmusic #author #storyteller #spokenword #performanceartist
Let’s sing all the parts of life, the good, the bad, the ugly, the hilarious, the things that are eternal like love, a smile, those things that are ancient like the mountains, the ocean, the trees, music and dance, and the things that are actually fleeting like loved ones, political systems, and even music itself. Live music is living music. Make more music.
#theporchsessions #newporchmusic #livingmusic #musicmatters #soulmusic #musicalreststop #musicwithfriends #voicejourney #freeyourvoice #voicelessons #voiceteacher #authenticsinging #somaticvoicework #embodiedsinging #freesinging #performancepower #vocalist #author #embodiedartistmethod #composer #soundartist #performanceartist #expandyourvoice #expandyourself #freeyourmind
It’s been a minute y’all. We missed you! We’re looking forward to seeing you this coming Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm at @couleurcafenyc for another Porch Session. Come for a few drinks, to let off some steam, and to refill with living music and good people. The wonderful @mreliasmeister will be joining me on guitar. It’s a vibe y’all🙌🏾
#theporchsessions #newporchmusic #livingmusic #soulmusic #musicalreststop #musicwithfriends #voicejourney #freeyourvoice #voicelessons #voiceteacher #authenticsinging #somaticvoicework #embodiedsinging #freesinging #performancepower #vocalist #author #embodiedartistmethod #composer #soundartist #performanceartist #expandyourvoice #expandyourself #freeyourmind
How this week has felt!
Also, yearssss ago I sang this song with my middle school/high school band. A current student of mine played it for me and it brought me back:)
Happy New Moon in Aries All!!
#newmoon #fire #newmooninaries #jimidenrixforever 🙌🏾#letmestandnexttoyourfire #burningdesires #goodmemories #musicwithfriends #vocalist #voiceteacher #lava #soulmusic #burningdesires #author #composer
I love seeing my students have fun singing! Our culture places a lot of emphasis on perfection, especially in the arts, but what about joy? It’s not that feeling great about integrating a challenging skill isn’t worth celebrating, it is. And you can build technical skills in music while having fun. But please don’t forget the fun.
Just watch a kid make up a song and see how easily they go about it and how much joy they allow themselves. We can all have that kind of fun.
#themusicisthemagic #secretworld #imagination #yoursoulmusic #progressnotperfection #singingfreely #joyinmusic #soulsinging #vocaltechnique #artmaker #vocalist #author #composer #voiceteacher #performanceconfidence #performancecoaching #stagefright #musicmentor #mindfulmovement #breathwork #alexandertechnique #somaticvoiceworkthelovetrimethod #embodiedartistmethod
How do you get used to your true voice? Developing and training your voice requires more than vocal warmups (as important as the are!). There’s also a mindset and feeling that you need to discover to allow yourself to feel comfortable with being vulnerable and taking up space at the same time. Many people fear they’re tone deaf but that’s a relatively easy fix. What’s scarier is REALLY being heard…Why? Because you don’t sound like Summer Walker, Aretha Franklin, Sara Bareilles, Beyoncé, Raye, Kate Bush…you sound like YOU.
When you take away the lead track or the autotune/vocal effects, then you have to deal with the real you. It can be a sobering experience to love your authentic voice at times. What tools are you going to use to confront the real you in your music?
The Embodied Artist Method is about integrating and owning all of you, so singing can truly be a joyful experience. Reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested to learn more.
#performancemindset #performancecoaching #somaticsinging #soulsinging #performanceconfidence #stagefright #vocaltechnique #performanceanxiety #embodiedartistmethod #voiceteacher #mindsetcoach #vocaltechnique #soundexplorers #singerstoolkit #soundexplorers #healingmusic #yoursoulmusic #authenticsinging #somaticvoicework #embodiedsinging #freesinging #performancepower #freeyoursoul
Pleasure Practice Number 2:
There are so many little ways to bring yourself joy in a day. What color you choose to wear or decorate your face or hair with is such a fun and easy way to bring yourself pleasure. Whether you’re working or resting at home or have to be dressed formally or even if you’re going to the gym. Give it a try!
As an aside I love that both these scarves I’m wearing I got from my daughter L-Boogie @1unastarr 😉
#simplepleasures #colorplay #adornment #soundexplorer #movementresearcher #thatartistlife #bloomingthroughchaos #artmaker #storyteller #vocalist #composer #author #musicmentor
#colortherapy
