Workshops
"This is the best experience I have ever had with vocal training."
- Tatiana Lyoxe Koelsnick, Centennial College MIAP graduate
SOMATIC VOICE: POWERFUL VOCAL TECHNIQUES FOR MIND BODY CONNECTION
We are not necessarily taught how to speak or sing powerfully. In fact, we often do many things to suppress our vocal power. The voice and how we use it can connect us with some of the most vulnerable aspects of self-expression, and with each other. This workshop is all about 'vocal empowerment’; uncovering the physiological, technical, emotional and spiritual aspects of our voice, in order to reach a fuller expression. Gain comprehensive experience of the body, sound production and practical techniques to help you best utilize your voice as an instrument of both physical and emotional power.
"Piper is a very special human being, but what is more important - she’s an extraordinary teacher with a unique, personalized approach to every student. She is everything that your standard vocal coach is not. She brings a brand new perspective to the structure of the voice and the principles of singing. Her method is fundamental and comprehensive. She plants and nurtures hope in her students and I cannot put into words how grateful I am for that I have my artistic path crossed with Piper’s!"
- Tatiana Lyoxe Koelsnick, Centennial College MIAP graduate
"At my school, I have been hosting music clinics for my students for ten years. Piper was certainly a big hit. It was great to see and hear such wonderful talent and knowledge from one person. Her personality and charisma kept everyone's attention and involvement. Totally awesome!"
- Paul Fournier, Sam Cherratt PS, Milton ON
TELLING STORIES: THE BRIDGE BETWEEN HEALING AND OUR ART
This is a contact education based workshop on music and mental health. Sharing personal stories connected to mental illness can be the best place to start; Piper delves into recovery stories from her 10 year battle with bulimia and her partner Carson about depression in his family. They use the songs they've written to help illustrate ways of transforming a story of pain into art and healing. In the sharing of our stories we can create a unique opportunity to heal together. Holding safer space and creating inclusivity is the main focus of this workshop.
SONGWRITING: FINDING YOUR VOICE
Piper has given numerous workshops on songwriting and works privately with students to help them find their true expression. She has a very unique and unattached way of creating art that helps others get out of their heads and into their hearts.
