Sing for Peace & Other Offerings

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

— Maya Angelou

WomenSing for Peace

Singing is a way to connect with our hearts, and the hearts of others. It is a satisfying form of emotional release, and a magnificent tool for empowerment. It consists of breathing and vibrations… The voice itself is an absolutely incredible force!

Women are invited to join together to sing for peace deep within themselves so that we may weave that peace into our communities and send it throughout the world.

What to Expect

  • No prior singing experience needed—beginners are warmly welcomed

  • Focus on healthy vocal technique, including breathwork and warm-ups

  • Songs from a variety of cultures, sung in multiple languages

  • Insight into the history and meaning of each song

  • Emphasis on honoring the origin and spirit of the music

Additional Singing Options

  • Drum & Sing for Peace

    In this series we will collect to drum and sing for PEACE deep within ourselves and weave that peace into our communities and send it throughout the world. The songs and rhythms explored will be around the themes of peace and gratefulness.  We will have the option to record our songs at our final class, to be shared with family and friends as participants wish.

    Drummers can look forward to strengthening their technique while learning new skills and songs, and making new "drumily" friends!

  • Strum & Sing for Peace

    In this series we will collect to strum ukuleles and sing for PEACE deep within ourselves and weave that peace into our communities and send it throughout the world. The songs and rhythms explored will be around the themes of peace and gratefulness.  We will have the option to record our songs at our final class, to be shared with family and friends as participants wish.

    Ukulele players can look forward to strengthening their ukulele strumming and fingerpicking technique while learning new skills and songs, and making new "strumily" friends!

  • West African Musical Arts Masterclasses

    WITH VISITING MASTER MUSICIANS & DANCERS

    We celebrate and honor the culture-bearers of West African music and dance through workshops and performances organized by EarthBeat Music.  Dive into the technique, history, culture, traditions and songs of the Djembe, Dunduns, Krin, Balafon, Kora and Dance!

  • Drum-Dance-Sing School & Community Programming

    EarthBeat Music presents Drum-Dance-Sing Presentations, Workshops and Residencies! Our programs enhance mental health and well-being, foster personal development and encourage creative expressiveness through the powerful, transformative practices of drumming, movement, and singing. We share West African traditional music, which includes diving into the rich history, culture and language, to create more resilient and empathetic communities. We strive to connect students to the Master Musicians - our mentors - from West Africa, as well as other regional visual and dance artists to create a WHOLE experience.

Upcoming Singing Options

SISTERHOOD

“I had a strong desire to sing with women again, and so joined Chelsie’s WomenSing for Peace series.  I found instant sisterhood with new friendships forged in a time of societal discordance.  I especially appreciated the open door policy to women of various choral and singing experiences and the simplicity with which we made beautiful music together.”

— Sue Van Hook