FRIDAY MORNING ZOOM CHANTS
ZOOM CHANT
“Zoom Chant” is a special opportunity to explore the power of chant and mantra to unlock the true resonance of the voice. Chanting has the potential to relax the mind, bring inner peace and release blocked emotions, connecting us to something much bigger than ourselves and empowering us to express who we truly are as well as connecting us more deeply with our hearts, bringing great inner peace, freedom, and balance.No vocal experience required. We will meet via ZOOM. Once booked I will send details of how to connect. You will need to download Zoom on your phone or computer. If you are unable to make the session(s) you can watch on catchup available for one week.
Venue: Online Via Zoom. Dates: Nov 29th, Dec 6th, 13th, 20th 2024. Cost: £10 per session (per person). Time: 11am-12pm.
ZOOM EVENT SAT DEC 21ST
WINTER SOLSTICE SONG
"Winter Solstice Song” is an online workshop via Zoom. The Winter Solstice is the peak of winter and the longest night of the year. This is a special opportunity to celebrate the return of the light and to set our intentions for the year ahead. We will dive wholeheartedly into ourselves through the power of chant and mantra, bodywork, the Indian scale, improvisation and ritual, raising our voices together at this auspicious time in our calendar. No vocal experience required.
Venue: Zoom. Date: Saturday December 21st
2024. Cost: £20 or £15 (per person) if pre-booked by Dec 14th. Time: 11am-12.30pm.
Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
DEVON WORKSHOP NOV 23RD
SING FOR YOUR LIFE
“Sing For Your Life” introduces us to the resonant power of our own authentic voice. This is available to anyone whether they class themselves as a singer or not. We will explore ancient vocal maps interwoven with body movement, chant, mantra, breath, silence, song and improvisation as a way of unlocking the deepest sound of our being. No vocal experience needed. Gavin has more than 24 years experience of working with sound supporting individuals to find their true voice. Limited places available so early booking recommended..
Venue: Birdwood House,44 High Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5SG. Date: Sat Nov 23rd 2024. Cost: £65. Times: 10am-4pm.
Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
YULE RETREAT DEC 29TH-JAN 1ST
PASSAGE-RETREAT IN FRANCE
“PASSAGE” is a deep dive into the practices of dance, meditation, chant, voice, movement, ritual and much more to support and nourish the transition from one year to the next! Come and spend 3 days in a magical cottage, on a beautiful peninsula between land and sea, close to the ocean and megalithic sites in Morbihan, near Auray Brittany. You will be guided by Marie Motais, (dancer choreographer), Gavin Frank, (musician-singer, vocal coach),accompanied by Cyril Canado (musician, percussionist).
Places are limited.
Price: €400 (€350 by Nov 25th) Couple £650.
(Subject to change)-Food will be prepared by Virginie Dehausse. The meals are organic, vegetarian and gluten-free.
Venue: Lieu-dit Nestadio, 56680 Plouhinec, France. Dates: Dec 29th 2023-Jan 1st 2024. Book at https://www.billetweb.fr/stage-passage-20241
Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
SAT EVENING CHANTS DEC 7TH
CHANT OUT OXFORD
“Chant Out Oxford” is a special opportunity to explore the power of chant and mantra to unlock the true resonance of the voice. Chanting has the potential to relax the mind, bring inner peace and release blocked emotions, connecting us to something much bigger than ourselves and empowering us to express who we truly are and realise our true nature. No vocal experience required There is parking at the venue. Go to the end of Manzil Way past the mosque on your right and the entrance is on the corner. We are upstairs in the activities room.
Venue: The Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1GH. Dates: Dec 7th 2024.
Cost: £14 or £12 per session if pre-booked.
Time: 7.30-9pm.
Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.
VOICE WEEKEND MAR 22ND/23RD
SPRING INTO SOUND
“Spring Into Sound” is a transformational voice weekend in Berwick Upon Tweed. Spring is a time for new beginnings, new growth and an abundance of possibility. What in your life is wanting to be transformed? How can you unleash your inner wisdom and express your true voice without judgement and fear? This weekend will be a profound journey utilising ancient vocal maps interwoven with body movement, chant, mantra, breath, silence, song and improvisation as a springboard into the deepest sound of your being. This is available to anyone whether they class themselves as a singer or not. No vocal experience needed. Gavin has more than 24 years experience of working with sound supporting individuals to find their true voice.
Venue: Hutton Village Hall, Hutton nr Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15
1TS. Dates: Mar 22nd/23rd 2025.
Cost: £100 or £90 if pre-booked by Jan 10th 2025. Times: 10am-4pm both days.
Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.