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3 x Online Women's Voice Medicine SessionsThe Journey to Vocal Freedom "Our Voices are like seeds, they can sit dormant until the right conditions present themselves, and when this occurs they come bursting out full bloom!"These sessions are designed as a ritual. We have a consultation at first to determine what to energetically work on and to set intentions. I then guide you through your own Voice Empowerment Journey, we use meditation, affirmations, embodied movement, breathwork and playful sounding to support your journey to a fuller, confident and expressive voice.  Things I can support you with: Learning how to trust your Voice How to feel more confident in your own self expression Finding creativity in your flow Understanding how to use your voice for healing How to work with both the Shakti and Shiva energies in sound Finding love for your own authentic Voice and Sound The 3 week online 1-1 Voice Medicine sessions will support you to go deeper into your journey with embodying your voice as a healing tool. This will involve dropping into a new exploration each week: Week 1: Voice Play - Activating the Inner Child Week 2: Voice Power - Learning how to expand your sound Week 3: Voice and Emotion - Explore how to transmute your emotion into embodied sound If you are a practising sound healer, we can also work on how you can open your voice as a healing tool to support your sound healing journeys.This 3 week 1-1 Voice Medicine Journey costs £250.  "The journey to vocal freedom is a beautiful one, and is becoming more important for us women as the Feminine energies continue to rise."If you are feeling ready to unleash your inner Goddess through sacred sound, then I would be honoured to support you.

MAGIC BALKAN MUSIC ACADEMY Balkan Melody Mastery Learn great Balkan tunes and how to play them amazingly. When? Wednesday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30h GMT Where? Online on ZOOM, limited spaces in-person in Kenton, London HA3 This course will explore authentic Balkan tunes, emphasizing essential techniques for playing with precision and expression. The curriculum is taught via a mixture of by-ear learning and sheet music, allowing participants to delve into dynamic phrasing, articulation, ornamentation, tone, and speed. The course also offers exercises to enhance overall technique and flexibility. Details Wednesday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30h GMT Start on the 17th January 2024. The course will run weekly throughout the year, expect school holidays. Booking either annually on a 6-weekly direct debit or by booking 5-lesson units (more info below) Location: Online on zoom – limited in-person spaces in London HA3 Participants: players of melodic instruments from intermediate to advanced. Fee: £60/£45 concessions for 1 Unit of 5 weeks (half a term). Discounts when signing up until the end of the academic year   Booking Page: Click here to read details of payment and sign up for the course. Read below for extra events, extra discounts and all-inclusive fees. Watch Information Videos and including small demonstrations. Detailed Information The Balkan region is known for its rich and diverse musical heritage, which has been influenced by various cultures and traditions over the centuries. I am launching this new course to share the finer things about Balkan music. The correct notes can be played by any musician, but how often do I find myself in tears when listening to a great musician who gets it so wrong, simply because they did not have the opportunity to travel, listen, and learn from native masters? Instead, they might have learned it third-hand or from a piece of sheet music. Western classical music notation cannot fully capture the essence of other types of music, and a metronome can stifle the authentic phrasing of asymmetric Balkan rhythms. I am not a native Balkan music master either, but I feel very privileged that I had the opportunity to learn from several of them, and engage in endless, wild jam sessions. In this course, I aim to convey not only the right musical feel but also the fervour and passion for this music. The weekly course primarily targets melodic instruments. Tunes will be taught by ear, initially using the voice (sheet music will be sent out beforehand), and then practiced on the instrument. Special attention will be devoted to phrasing, articulation, and, of course, the typical charisma of Balkan music to give it that truly magical sound. Whilst I am a violinist and will demonstrate and lead with the violin and voice, the course is suitable for any melodic instrument. The level is aimed at intermediate to advanced players, although ambitious and diligent lower-intermediate players will also do well. We will briefly cover accompaniment aspects, including chord progressions, rhythm patterns, and techniques. Dedicated workshops for chordal instruments and percussion will be offered as we progress. The course will run weekly and continuously, with no regular sessions during usual UK school holidays. Booking will be in advance in 5-session units. Each unit can be booked individually, or you can sign up for an annual booking and pay in 6 instalments distributed over the whole year, receiving a 20% discount on the total course fee. For precise dates and a detailed payment plan please visit the BOOKING page. Information Videos about the general aims and philosophy of the course how to achieve expressive ornamentation how the accompaniments relate to the tunes Additional Events Balkan Academy Jam Session: A music making session, 3 times a year (towards the end of each term), online and in person, where course participants and their friends can play the studied material with a full-on group, including rhythm section and vocals.  Fee: £9 for course participants, £12 for others - sheet music downloads included Dates to be announced.   Chord Progressions and Accompaniment Special: A special workshop three times a year for guitars, accordions, pianos, bass players, and similar instruments, both online and in person. This workshop delves into the details of chord progressions and accompaniment patterns, including riffs and breaks. It will be co-hosted by an experienced guitarist. Fee: £9 for course participants, £12 for others. Dates to be announced. Balkan Percussion Special: A workshop designed for percussionists to study the rhythm patterns and techniques related to the course material. This workshop will be co-hosted by an experienced Balkan percussionist. It is tailored to friends and bandmates of the Balkan Melody Mastery course participants, allowing the pieces to be performed together in your own groups and jam sessions.  Fee: £9 for course participants, £12 for others. Dates to be announced.

Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. Course Curriculum Introduction Introduction 00:04:00 Overview of the Course 00:05:00 Resources 00:01:00 Up & Running With Chords & Melodies The Grid 00:04:00 The Chromatic Scale 00:04:00 Creating a Major Key 00:05:00 Creating Chords Inside of a Key 00:08:00 Naming Notes on the Piano 00:06:00 ASSIGNMENT: Simple Ambient Track 00:02:00 EXAMPLE: Simple Ambient Track 00:05:00 Gravity: Harmonic Centers Establishing Gravity with Keys 00:04:00 The Circle of Fifths: Major Key Gravity 00:07:00 Creating a Minor Scale & Key 00:05:00 Circle of Fifths: Minor Key Gravity 00:05:00 Learning All Keys 00:04:00 Assignment: Transposing Chords & Melodies 00:04:00 Get Composing 00:10:00 Piano Technique: The key to Fluency Technique & Fluency at the Piano 00:06:00 Hand Positions & Fingerings 00:07:00 Wandering Hands Backing Tracks 00:01:00 Assignment: Wandering Hands Track 00:02:00 EXAMPLE: Wandering Hands Track 00:12:00 Diotonic Harmony: Chords & Progressions Inside Keys Introduction to Chords in a Key (Diatonic Harmony) 00:09:00 Analysing 1000+ Tunes 00:04:00 Common Chord Progressions & Conventions 00:10:00 30% Different - Changing Standard Chord Progressions 00:03:00 Chord 5 in a Minor Key 00:04:00 Harmony Cheat Sheet: Stage 1 00:02:00 Melody Over Harmony Tension & Resolution 00:03:00 Chord Tones 00:03:00 Non Chord Tones 00:03:00 The Feelings of Different Intervals 00:09:00 Layering & Overlapping 00:06:00 Non-diatonic Tones 00:03:00 The Pentatonic Scale 00:04:00 Patterns: The Way to Think About Your Music 00:04:00 ASSIGNMENT: Melody Writing 00:02:00 EXAMPLE: Melody Writing 00:04:00 Structuring Harmony: Extending & Creating New Harmonic Sections Roman Numerals in Analysis 00:03:00 Harmonic Structure 00:03:00 Repeating Harmony 00:05:00 Repeating Harmony Example Track 00:05:00 Small Changes in Harmony 00:03:00 Varying Your Bass Lines 00:04:00 Modulation: New Centres of Gravity 00:07:00 Composing 3 Different Sections 00:02:00 3 Different Sections Example 00:02:00 Chord Voicing & Arrangement Introduction to Voicing 00:03:00 Arpeggiation 00:02:00 Examples of Arpeggiation in Context 00:08:00 Closed & Open Position Chords 00:02:00 Inversions 00:04:00 Doubling 00:09:00 Dropping 00:02:00 Voice Leading 00:08:00 Grace Notes 00:02:00 Accompanying Singers Assignment 00:05:00 Accompanying Singers Example 00:02:00 Orchestral String Writing Assignment 00:03:00 Orchestral String Writing Example 00:02:00 Another Example of Voice Leading 00:03:00 Harmony Cheat Sheet: Level 2 00:01:00 Bess Line Bass Lines Introduction 00:04:00 Voice Leading & Passing Notes 00:05:00 Bass Line Riffs 00:03:00 Chromatic Harmony: Chords From Scratch Introduction to Chords from Scratch 00:02:00 In Depth: Chords from Scratch 00:02:00 How to Create Triads from Scratch 00:06:00 Suspension chords 00:03:00 Working out the key of a song 00:04:00 Modulation & Secondary Dominants 00:05:00 Pushing Out the Key Example Track 00:01:00 Upper Structures Introduction 00:03:00 How to Create 7th Chords 00:08:00 Diminished & Augmented 7th Chords 00:03:00 How to Create 9th Chords 00:04:00 Adding 11th & 13ths to Your Chords 00:03:00 Upper Structure Composing Example 00:02:00 Upper Structure Re-harmonizing Example 00:02:00 Reading Chord Symbols How to Read Chords and Chord Symbols 00:08:00 Harmony Cheat Sheet: Level 3 00:01:00 Problem Solving Where Do I Start: Generating Material with Rules 00:09:00 Patterns, Patterns, Patterns… 00:09:00 Problem Solving 00:10:00 Harmonic Rhythm Introduction to Harmonic Rhythm 00:05:00 Passing Chords & Reharmonisation 00:07:00 Reharmonisation Assignment 00:01:00 Melodic Rhythm Melodic Rhythm 00:04:00 Phrasing & Melodic Rhythm Assignment 00:02:00 Accompaniment & Arrangement Rhythms Standard Accompaniment Patterns (with commentary) 00:06:00 Standard Accompaniment Patterns (no commentary) 00:06:00 Musical Layers & Alignment 00:04:00 Adding Very Subtle Misalignment in Tracks 00:07:00 The Chord Progression Manual 00:04:00 Advanced Melodic Colors What Scales Go with What Chords 00:04:00 The Blues Scale 00:02:00 Harmonic & Melodic Minor Scales 00:03:00 The Scale Omnibus 00:04:00 Paired Pentatonics 00:07:00 Modes 00:08:00 Chord Relationship & Thematic Writing Introduction to Chord Relationships 00:06:00 Chord Relationship & Arpeggiation Assignment 00:02:00 Chord Relationship & Arpeggiation Example Breakdown 00:04:00 Writing Themes 00:03:00 Supplementary Resources Supplementary Resources - Music Composition with the Piano: Ultimate Keyboard Theory 00:00:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

Singing retreat, meditation, body work, sound bath, vegan feast, community, singing, choir, walking, breathing, wellness, retreat.

Hello future dance stars! Get ready to leap into action with our exciting Junior Jazz Dance Class. This course is exclusively curated for our spirited dancers aged between 8 and 11, who are ready to jazz up their dance skills and truly come alive on the dance floor. Welcome to the world of jazz dance - a world filled with high energy, fun and freedom! Jazz dance is more than just dancing; it's expressing yourself, making new friends, and gaining invaluable skills for life. And we can't wait to embark on this exciting journey with you! Our Junior Jazz Dance Class will take you deeper into the vibrant world of jazz dance. You'll master intricate jazz steps and techniques that form the backbone of this versatile dance style. From the rhythmic "jazz walk" to the mesmerising "pas de bourrée", every week brings a new move to conquer, and our team of dedicated instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Now, who's ready for some dramatic leaps and spins? We've designed specific segments of the class to focus on these exciting elements of jazz dance. By mastering these leaps and turns, you'll not only be enhancing your dance repertoire, but also boosting your flexibility, coordination and plasticity. And we promise, there's nothing quite as thrilling as nailing that perfect pirouette or executing a flawless leap across the dance floor! But our Junior Jazz Dance Class offers so much more than just dance skills. At the heart of every class, we focus on developing the person as much as the dancer. We believe that dance is a powerful tool for building self-esteem and fostering life skills. Through dance, our juniors learn how to express themselves confidently, collaborate with others, and even overcome challenges with grace. Finding new friends is a delightful side effect of joining our dance family. In our class, every child gets the opportunity to make connections that go beyond the dance floor. We are more than just a class, we are a community of young, enthusiastic dancers supporting each other every leap and turn of the way. And yes, we are committed to making each class an unforgettable experience! We encourage individual creativity and improvisation. This gives our Junior Jazz Dancers the chance to dance their heart out in their unique style and truly shine! So, put on your jazz shoes, young stars! Let's embark on a journey of rhythm, movement, and self-expression in the Junior Jazz Dance Class. We can't wait to see how you'll shine, grow, and, most importantly, enjoy the world of jazz dance. See you on the dance floor! Remember, dance is about self-expression and joy. So, bring your energy, enthusiasm, and let's jazz it up in the Junior Jazz Dance Class!

Learn the basics of listening, mixing and hosting techniques. Get creative behind the decks and benefit from the skills and experience of almost 3 decades with professional DJ Supa.

Course Overview Impress your audience and take your technical abilities to the next level with this essential training focused on Audacity Editing for Podcasts. If you regularly produce podcasts for any kind of audience, it can definitely be improved in sound, content, and tone by making good use of Audacity, the benchmark in audio editing that has been consistently acclaimed and updated for 20 years. You can soon be mastering and mixing interludes and background music to recording studio standards with the proper guidance. This Audacity orientation course is designed to let any podcaster work seamlessly with the software and bring a truly professional sheen to their recordings. The expert tuition you receive will take you from the vital basic abilities of the platform to producing mixed soundtracks and elaborate links during the session. Any serious podcaster should not pass this opportunity up. Enrol now and join the leading recording celebrities that are transforming the world of informative communication and entertainment as we know it. This best selling Audacity Editing for Podcasts has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Audacity Editing for Podcasts is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Audacity Editing for Podcasts is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Audacity Editing for Podcasts is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Audacity Editing for Podcasts, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Audacity Editing for Podcasts will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Audacity Editing for Podcasts to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

Experience the Rhythm of Reggaeton! Get ready to heat up your week with our dynamic Reggaeton classes, part of our exciting weekly dance program. Whether you're joining online or in-person, we've got the perfect vibe for you.

Hello to all our fabulous dancers out there! Welcome to our Glamorous Strides Heels Dance Class, a class designed to sprinkle a dash of confidence and a whole lot of sass onto your dance journey. Lacing up your heels for this class is completely optional - but bringing your vibrant energy and giving it your all is non-negotiable! As we explore a dazzling array of poses and dance techniques, you'll also be learning some irresistibly fun and seductive choreography that's guaranteed to turn heads. If you love our energy and are ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of discovery and exploration, we can't wait to see your radiant smiles and determined spirits in our upcoming Heels Course. Here's a glimpse of what you'll begin to master in our Glamorous Strides class: Dance Technique & Flexibility: We'll sharpen your dance techniques and improve your flexibility, making every move look effortlessly graceful. Walking & Balancing in Heels: If you choose to wear heels, we'll teach you how to glide across the dance floor with poise and balance. Posing Techniques: Strike a pose! Learn how to accentuate your movements and exude confidence with our expert posing techniques. Stretching: Proper stretching is crucial in dance, and we'll ensure you learn how to do it right, promoting flexibility and preventing injury. Choreography and Performance: Last but not least, you'll learn captivating choreography and the art of performance, imbuing every dance with your unique style and charisma. So, ready to strut, spin, and unleash your inner diva in our Glamorous Strides Heels Dance Class? We can't wait to welcome you to the studio, ready to sparkle and shine on this exciting dance journey. Remember, heels dance is all about confidence, expression, and most importantly, having a fantastic time on the dance floor. Let's strut, spin, and let our spirits shine together in Glamorous Strides! See you in the studio!

Welcome to scottish country dancing at Chiswick Scottish Country Dance Club. We are looking forward to dancing with you! £7 cash at the door. Any questions to Iris at secretary@chiswickscottish.org.uk  The dates are published here and communicated via email (please subscribe by clicking the "e-mail" tab) Social dancing every Sunday 7-9pm. Our last Club night to live music is on Sunday, 23rd of July, 7-10pm to the music of Chris Oxtoby (accordion). £10 and shared refreshments. MC Jim Cook.  Our summer break will begin from 27th July and our first dance in the autumn will be on Sunday 3rd of September 2023, 7-9pm.  If you want to try something new, that will keep you fit and is great fun too, contact us at secretary@chiswickscottish.org.uk to ask any questions and register your interest for the future. It may well change your life!  Kay Senior President Founder   Our focus is on Scottish Country Dancing and on our core values of fun, friendship and fitness. Here is your committee: Pat Dunn - Chair Sarah Hughes - Vice Chair Iris Ronayne - Secretary Matthew Goulden - Treasurer Tracy Jerham Caroline Banszky