Jeannie Gagné

Workshops in Voice and Expression

Singing is a powerful form of communication that can energize from within and without. Improvisation is a gateway to self-confidence and self-empowerment. These workshops reveal how to find your inner source of voice and self-expression, uncovering and releasing both individual expression and personal resonance.

Jeannie also offers workshops with choirs, building upon her extensive experience both leading and singing in choirs.* Designed to maximize vocal quality, blend, style and presentation, this work will nurture your choir members to sing with open, joyful expression, stylistic authenticity, and the combination of relaxation and group connection that makes a choir compelling.

Workshop topics include:

Discovering the voice as the gateway to confidence and self-empowerment.
Demystifying improv in jazz and pop.
Deep and healthy breathing.
Techniques for optimum vocal sound and tone; vocal health, including techniques to avoid vocal strain, whether singing or speaking
Understanding the communication power of your own voice or instrument.
Rhythm, especially as it is "embodied" in American contemporary music

Your organization or group may have a specific need that Jeannie can contour her workshop model to meet. The best way to plan a workshop is to send an email describing your organization, what kind of details would best suit your needs, and your organization's location. Jeannie will customize her process with you.

Workshops typically last two hours on a weekend afternoon, though depending on where you are located and the needs of your group, this may be modified. Rates are available upon request and are sometimes combined in a package with a concert or worship service.

Email address: contactme@jeanniegagne.com.

*Jeannie Gagné is Associate Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music, Boston; Music Director, First Unitarian Universalist Society, Middleboro MA; Director, Music for Worship at General Assembly 2005, with Pres. William Sinkford; Co-Director, GA Choir with Jason Shelton, 2005; workshop leader nationally, eg 2/2007 "Contemporary Music for Worship," San Diego hosted by UUA. She has directed, written for, and sung in choirs since 1978.