Throughout this day, a group of song leaders will have the chance to explore together different forms and models of collaborative vocal improvisation, including circlesinging.

Participants will have a chance to acquire some fundamental tools to develop their own improvisational language and musicianship, and ideas for group-leading improvisational skills.

The purpose of the workshop is to encourage incorporating vocal improvisation and circlesinging into their singing communities.

Another aim is to kickstart their personal practice as vocal improvisers and cultivate the skills for leading spontaneous singing activities which foster connection and wellbeing, as well as deep listening and vocal skills.

We will explore the use of circlesinging and other Collaborative Vocal Improvisation techniques for warmups, as well as the interweaving between improvisational moments and existing arranged pieces.

The invitation:

To remember our innate musical intelligence and capacity to share music and meaning with other humans. To encourage playfulness, adventurousness and expand the possibilities to make spontaneous music, starting from where we are, here and now.  Guillermo is interested in the dance between improvisational music-making, listening, collaboration, sound and silence.

Some testimonials from the latest course:

• ‘I feel nourished and re-inspired, and I’ve come away with what I was hoping for – a renewed sense of confidence and some great ways to play/ practice.’
• ‘I have been singing singing singing. I feel something has changed in me and something new is arising. It’s very exciting.’
• ‘Thank you for the rich and transformative course and creative time together. I am convinced of the great worth of being together in this way. Connecting, singing, moving, laughing…I have decided to deepen this path and implement it in my life and work.’