A Guided Approach to Singing
Learn the unique psychotherapy-based method for a personalized singing experience.
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Beth's Approach
With a background in psychotherapy, Beth's approach focuses on a safe and intentional method tailored for each individual singer. The process is methodical and considerate, grounding the singer and prioritizing their comfort at every step.
Beth's Methodology
Beth’s teaching philosophy is centered around a trauma-informed holistic approach. Combining her psychotherapy training with an in-depth understanding of anatomy, Beth guides her students through exercises that improve muscular-skeletal alignment and nervous system regulation.
Beginning with grounding techniques and body awareness, Beth’s methods take learners on a journey towards higher musicianship and vocal freedom. You will practice advanced musical skills including ear-training, counter-melody, body percussion, vocal tone, group improvisation, harmony and listening.
All of this leads to improved interaction with other singers, greater spontaneity when creating music, and a fuller artistic presence.
Meet Beth
Beth is a highly accomplished teacher and facilitator. She has more than two decades of education in facilitation, teacher training, and Integrative Body Psychotherapy, a degree in Classical Piano & Voice, and a diploma in Jazz Piano. Beth has additional specialized training in group vocal improv with several leading facilitators, including Rhiannon of the world famous Bobby McFerrin group Gimme5.
As part of the global music community Beth has taught at Grant MacEwan University, Alberta Music Academy and Community Music Initiatives. She has been a regular guest clinician at Concordia University and co-led musical workshops for several townships in South Africa. Through her work as a music teacher at the Edmonton Institution for Women (in partnership with the Sing for Life Society of Alberta) Beth has been empowering women for over a decade.
Beth has also brought her passion for music to workshop sessions with local choirs, including Joyful Noise and Da Camera Singers.
Personalized
A unique singing journey tailored to you.
Safe & Intentional
A process that emphasizes your comfort.
Science-based
A method rooted in psychotherapy and physiology.
Lori Stewart
"Beth provides a fun and safe space to explore my voice in a small group. She is an engaging teacher/facilitator - thoughtful, sensitive, and encouraging. I've learned so much about my potential and, as a shy singer, I'm delighted to have made so much progress sharing my voice with other people."
Kim Goodliffe, Vocal Improv Facilitator (SoundBody Studio, Victoria)
I enjoy Beth’s somatic approach to voice facilitation. She creates a space where I can practice both my vocal improv skills and my ability to be present with my own emotions. I participated in Beth’s online vocal improv classes for over a year during the pandemic and came to rely on the group connections and the chance to connect with myself as much as the opportunity to sing. I was amazed at how satisfying I found the experiences of exploring and learning using Zoom. Just like attending an in-person Vocal Improv class or workshop, I have made great friends and musical connections. I highly recommend her classes to everyone!
Unleash the power of your voice
Whether you're a beginner or advanced, discover the connection between your physical self and vocal expression.