This is an individual or small group workshop where you have the opportunity to explore my different sound tools, string instruments, electronic equipment such as loop and reverb pedal and synthesizer.

I can teach blind people because I play most of my instruments BLINDFOLDED to enhance my experience playing music.

This is perfect for people who want get an idea how each instrument is played, how it feels and what the cost of it would be. The session is crafted to your own need and should be discussed before start so we can set some goals for the session.

String instruments are fun to play for all ages. Not sure whether you want to start to play the Ukulele, Dulcimer or the Guitar? Try them all out and learn a little bit about my musical approach which doesn't require any music therapy or previous experience of any kind.

Exotic instruments such as the Shrudi box, Kalimba or Hang can be great for beginners or people who already have an string instrument and would like to try something new to their ears. No previous musical experience or theory required.

Pan instruments such as the Hang, Halo, Hapi or Space drum are my main instruments. The musical approach for each of these is the same. I will teach you how to play with muscle memory and find new patterns which can be beneficial for any pan instrument if you plan on getting one of them.

Try all my instruments!

Here is what is available to you:

• Guitar

• 2 Ukuleles

• Dulcimer

• Shrudi box

• Hang

• 3 Tibetan bowls

• 2 different Kalimbas

• Juno Ds Synthesizer

• Rc505 loop pedal

• Strymon Big Sky reverb machine

Outcomes

• Getting a feeling for each instruments

• Learning how to approach each instrument

• Understanding of sound waves

• Boundaries

• Expression

• Collaboration

• Respect

Cost

• 2 hours group session $250 Sliding scale

• $40 One on one - Sliding scale

Therapeutic benefits of singing are release of stress, anxiety, cognition, shyness, boosts self-esteem and immune system, overall health and well being. This works well for all ages, since it promotes team building, social bonding, releasing build up stress between people in the group. The exploration of sound and your voice is overall rewarding and just fun. It promotes laughter and personal growth.

You can do all kinds of sounds with your mouth you won’t believe exist, but also use percussive or other instruments you have available. Or simply try try to mimic instruments and percussive sounds such as drums, trumpet, guitar, shaker, synth etc.

Overall this workshop will bring people together through laughter and promotes social bonding and release of stress and anxiety. This workshop is great for people with all kinds of diverse abilities, no music skills required.

Outcome:

• Release of stress & anxiety

• Connecting the group

• Overcome Shyness

• Boost of self-esteem

• Boost of immune system, overall health

• A sense for rythm

• Creating interest in starting to play music

Cost:

• $200 group workshop sliding scale

• $40 One on one - Sliding scale

The Pocket Sketchbook Workshop is fun and easy to do with quick result, you only require paper and elastics for the binding. If possible cardboard would be required for people who want to do a hard cover version.

Outcome

• Sketchbook

• Journal

Cost

• $150 Sliding scale

My drawing workshop is for all ages who are interested in learning how to create fun characters, caricatures and comics. In this workshop we focus on simple stick figures. Approx 60 min.

Outcome

• Participants learn how to do their personal stick figure super hero

• Learn a few basics about character design and expression

• Learn how to express emotions through drawing

• Will be able to express through stick figures

• For older participants, childhood memories may come up

Cost

• $200 Sliding scale

• $40 One on One - Sliding scale

Please watch the Youtube instructions video for the Pop Up and Flip Note video tutorial. This is a simple and easy workshop that can be used for any upcoming birthday, Christmas , Mothers and Fathers day. In this workshop we will utilize pen, sizer and scrap paper. Approx time 60 min

Outcome

• Greeting card for any upcoming event

• Pop up card for any upcoming event

• Fine motor skills

• Creative expression for friends and family

• Making someone else happy

• FUN FUN FUN FUN

Cost

• $150 (Sliding scale available)

• $40 One on one - Sliding scale

Regardless which string instrument you have, Guitar, Ukulele or Dulcimer, my approach is the same - Improvised without music theory.

This workshop is for all ages and best suited for people who want to learn more about my approach. Interested in this workshop, click here! Approx time 60 min

Outcome

• Learn how to play the string instrument of your choice

• Improvise and explore through play

• Find your voice through any string instrument

• Find a new passion and way to express your self

• A great for self care

• Creating music will boost your immune system

Cost

• $150 - Sliding scale

• $40 One on one - Sliding scale
  

When you are too critical with your self in any art subject you may lose interest and passion for it. Competitive schooling often kills the interest to explore, play, and express through the arts.

I will spark your fire again and help you to find your Medicine Art through eliciting your bodily senses by approaching any art through an intuitive experience of what feels right to you.

Ask an adult or a children if they draw, paint, play music, sing etc. you often get: "YES but I am not so good at it!" It is part of my motivation as a teacher and therapist to reintroduce art making and play into your life.

I dare you to have fun painting, scribbling or singing without the pressure to perfect your pursuit. Taking art lessons from me isn't just about the subject being taught but also learning about yourself and what beliefs you hold about the world around you.

Let's put down our phones and grab the pencil, paint brush, mic, instrument, and clay to find your Medicine Art. Express yourself in any given way you want to express yourself in this life. Imagine you're a child again, imagine everything is possible.