January 17, 2012
It is the eve of my annual vocal gathering, Mele a Hakuwale (To Sing and Improvise) on the Kona side of Hawaii Island. I haven’t taught or performed for 3 months. Quite remarkable for me. I have been a farmer. Now I gather my music books, cards, ideas and renewed inspiration to take to the 14 singers from around the world who join me there where the whales are singing/birthing. 2012 is beginning with power and requiring concentration to keep up. Much seems possible in the months ahead. Meanwhile it is a starry night here on the farm. All the animals are asleep and the night is alive with possibility. Here we go.

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All the Way in
I. March 11-19, 2012 -  Kona Coast, Hawai'i Island
II. June 15-23, 2012 - Marin Coast, California
III. October 6-14, 2012 - Montreal, QC, Canada

Vocal River is a collection of my vocal improvisation exercises, stories from my life and work, and musings on the philosophy and power of improvisation both inside and outside the music realm. It will be sold with a dvd showing the exercises in action and a set of cards explaining a short hand version of the exercises for use by teachers and singers of improvisation. In these times, with so much in transition and moving quickly, the skills of improvisation are insightful everywhere. I want to name improvisation as one of the great life skills and put it in the hands of everyone who wants to learn more about their options in every day situations and get people singing!

Click here for links to teachers of vocal improvisation who are trained in my method, as well as some of my advanced students who are available for collaborations, lessons and networking; inviting you into this circle of improvisation.