Embodied Voice, Circular SingingSunday, November 8
3-7pm
Gallery Extrana
2912 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
$45 advance registration / $55 after Nov 5
Embodied Voice, Circular Singing
In this experiential workshop Alejandra will guide you through breathing, movement and imagery techniques to unlock the authentic sound of your voice. In this intimate group setting you will learn to trust your body’s natural ability to express and respond musically. We will explore the mechanics of voice production, as well as the relationship between body alignment and singing.
Photo: Aimee Friberg 2009
* Experience ways to connect to the vital creative source and express yourself more freely, feeling confident and receptive.
* Discover simple and fun tools to develop mind/body awareness, and become more resonant and present.
* Unlock the resonance, color, and flexibility of your individual voice, and engage in a non-judgmental singing practice.
No previous singing experience is needed -- all levels are welcome.
About Alejandra Ortiz
Alejandra is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and teacher from Bogotá, Colombia. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and the Sound, Voice and Music Healing program at CIIS in San Francisco, CA.
She teaches groups and individuals of all ages how to connect to their own body and voice, with a series of techniques that combine breath work, movement, imagery and singing. She guides students on freeing their authentic voice for pleasure, inner knowing and transformation.
Alejandra has toured many countries performing her original music, which is inspired in ancient traditions of the Americas, songwriting, sound art and electronic music. Alejandra is one-half of the South American Electronic Folk duo Lulacruza, and also performs her original material with the Italian composer Laura Inserra.
"Alejandra offers a beautiful and deep approach to singing. She taught me the importance of connecting to one's own source in order to be able to sing with confidence and to express oneself through the voice. Her art and inspiring voice motivates her students to want to sing, as she offers great wisdom to improve one's singing practice. She taught me and still teaches me the art of singing effortlessly." Maria Fernanda Pulido
"Alejandra is AMAZING! I was a new person at the end of her healing sound workshop; she gave me real tools to help my stagnated emotions to come out and circulate with beautiful sounds, she has the knowledge to convert your pain in beautiful flowing music! Thanks for all your love and your music." Ana Maria M
www.lulacruza.com
Email galleryextrana (at) gmail (dot) com to register
or call 415-238-7385 for more info
