Courses

 

Sound and Performance

Before moving to Cornwall in 1979 I had a strong urge to play a musical instrument but none I tried ‘felt right.’ I spotted a ‘zither for sale with interesting peacock design’ ad in a local paper and this 50 stringed wonder was the instrument I had been searching for! I experimented and taught myself to play the zither and started to write instrumental compositions and songs. Later, the nature of the voice itself became my focus exploring the Indian vocal scales as part of an intensive voice course with Chloe Goodchild in 1995 and also studying various ancient traditions using vocal sound vibrations for healing.

Ancient Voices

‘Ancient Voices’ is a powerful and evocative journey to a deep ancestral place within us all. The songs and chants are original compositions rooted in the heartbeat pulse of the drone, flowing and shifting from devotional simplicity to the compelling vibration of shamanic rhythms. Cascading and soaring vocal harmonies are interwoven with a rich tapestry of instruments featuring the zither, harmonium, cello, bells, didgeridoo and percussion.

Cassette format £8 plus £1 post and packing. [Order Form - PDF]

 


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