Song Leading
My super-power is getting people to sing … even those who think they can’t. As co-leaders of SongSquad Indianapolis, my brother and I led over 700 people in 20 minutes of spontaneous singing (in 3 part harmony!) for the Mayor’s Luncheon for Indy Parks and the conference of Healthy Equity Fellows presented by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Contact me to see how we can create fabulous memories for your group or event.
I offer workshops and retreats for choirs, congregations, community groups, and the general public for all skill levels. Topics include chant from various religious and cultural traditions, body percussion, music improvisation (great for team-building), song-leading, and more. I often partner with other professionals in movement/dance, ethnomusicology, visual art, and more. See upcoming events or contact me to discuss a session for your business, organization, or congregation.
I work largely with simple, repetitive song structures that build singing confidence, allow for musical flexibility, and build both energy and community. Because these forms have tremendous power to entrain groups, transform consciousness, and effect cathartic release, each score offers suggestions for performance and engaging audiences deeply. Most pieces work for both sacred and secular purposes. See my portfolio for a current list of works, all available for free. Contact me, let me know who you are, what organization you are with, how you plan to use the music, and anything else you want to share. I also happily accept commissions.
