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Testimonials for Vocal Tai Chi

“As composition turns towards experience, the body, and improvisation, disciplines as rigorous and playful as Vocal Tai Chi become ever more essential.” Dr. Ed McKeon, Chair, Hinrichsen Foundation
Director, Third Ear Music

“…Jenni managed to find a very good balance between following a well-thought-out course structure, whilst being very open to how the energy of the group might take things in a different direction… It felt like the path we took was very ‘alive’ and was increasingly shaped by us all along the way, whilst still working to a necessary framework to cover the important elements.” Damien Mahoney, Vocal Tai Chi Apprenticeship 2023.

“I had a sense of Jenni being at the live edge of her process, the vulnerability necessary in a new venture, being met and resourced by the depth and range of her skills, life practice and experience.” Heather Graham, Vocal Tai Chi Apprenticeship 2023.

“I have really appreciated the honesty, transparency, and responsiveness that Jenni brought to the course. I also appreciate her matter-of-fact manner, which meant that everyone was valued and treated equally, with space and care given to each individual’s needs at any time. The course could probably be twice as long and still have more to offer!” Eleanor Gibson, Vocal Tai Chi Apprenticeship 2023.

“The balance of theory, knowledge and experience was perfect! All of the knowledge and theory fed in and out of, and around our vocal journeys and therefore amassed very real and significant meaning for all of us. I feel that this represents the core of the course’s success.” Alistair Smith, Vocal Tai Chi Apprenticeship 2023.

“Finally, it was the spirit of the apprenticeship, the quality of the learning environment, and the extraordinary leadership from JR that have made my experience a transformative one.” Tuula Voutilainen, Vocal Tai Chi Apprenticeship 2023.

TIC! The Improvisers’ Choir, Audience Feedback

“healing and mesmerising,” a stupendous soundscape… a captivating evening of polyphonic music with much heart and soul from all the singers,” “a terrific evening, full of unexpected delights!” “a wonderful mind-expanding experience,“ “a sort of primal, familiar and simultaneously strange evening!“