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Whether we are in hope or in despair, singing can transform the energy in our bodies, rippling outward to shift the energy in the collective.

 

Private Sessions 

SINGING AND MUSIC ARE INHERENT IN ALL OF US. TAP INTO THE MAGIC!

I have been teaching private music lessons for 20 years. My style is warm, student-centered, trauma-informed, and custom-tailored to meet your needs, goals and dreams. I serve as guide and teacher, with an intention to move at the speed of trust, exploring the instrument that is your voice and body. Our work can include:

  • Using voice as a tool for nervous system support
  • Healthy singing technique
  • Finding a sound that is authentically YOU!
  • Repertoire and artistry development
  • Healing wounds of not-enoughness
  • Improvising to liberate the voice and body
  • Songwriting as a tool for expression and affirmation
  • Musicians/keyboard/composition skills

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What People Are Saying

“elias creates a safe space to unpack all the vulnerabilities and sensitivities that come with singing for me. They are absolutely present and so very knowledgeable. I feel safely held and guided.”

– Jenn

“elias is an incredible teacher. They were able to connect with me and meet me where I was at – even over zoom and across the Pacific Ocean. elias’ humour, warmth and technical knowledge helped me gain confidence in my ability to sing. They also helped me recognize, and be comfortable with, the areas where I can improve. I highly recommend elias as a singing teacher!”

– Eric

“elias is caring, patient, creative, and enthusiastic – all the qualities you want in an instructor! They have been an absolute delight to work with, always personalizing her teaching approach to make me feel comfortable and successful. I especially love their focus on bodywork and mindfulness to optimize relaxing the vocal muscles. Such a pleasure to work with elias!”

– Rory

Queer Choir Collective

Voice, body, interdependence + queer joy as resistance to tyranny.

Queer Choir Collective is an intergenerational and re-humanizing singing community for queer, trans and gender-expansive humans, singing into the necessary movement for collective liberation. We are making space for queers of all backgrounds to reclaim and rejoice in their body as instrument while leaning into the magic of harmony-singing as interdependence.

Our programming includes HomoPhonic – contemporary a cappella for experienced singers; Emergent Song – improvised harmony singing for all levels and Queer Choir, our big gay non-audition choir.

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Connect on Patreon

Becoming a patreon subscriber is a meaningful way to engage with my creative work. I am increasingly removing myself from social media as a way to divest from platforms sponsored by greedy billionaires, that ultimately feel like they foster more of a sense of disconnection and loneliness in me. When you become a patreon subscriber, you get early access to new songs and videos, as well as exclusive content including improvised songs, love letters, photos, behind-the-scenes stories and pieces of creative expression too sacred to share more widely. It is a sweet way to connect. In reciprocity, you can get tapped into cool rewards! For as little as $3/month you can join the community, and you get 10% off if you subscribe for a year up front.

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WeSing

WeSing is coming back in the form of virtual singing spaces via Patreon. Join us from anywhere and access the power of song!

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What People Are Saying

“elias’ beautiful facilitation of singing circles is nothing short of musical alchemy – elias creates spaces that are warm, safe, welcoming, and courageous, melding music and message in deep, meaningful ways.”

– Angela

“Being in Queer Choir reminded me that my voice (and by extension me) has its special strengths and deserves to be heard along with others in harmony, or dissonance as it may be. Thank you for that!” 

– Dan

“elias creates space that allows me to be my freest self. They remind me through music that I can be playful, bold, and connected. In this space I get to witness how we heal each other, and we need examples of that to see the world we want.”

– Nani

“I feel a sense of freedom and hopefulness in these sessions. elias’ authentic style allows everyone to be their true selves and the sharing and connecting is powerful and heartfelt. I leave each session satisfied from the bountiful meal of song and kindness that has been served!” 

– Jessica

Coaching

I would be honored to support you in the alignment of your mission on this earth! Coaching sessions can include:

  • Living into your most authentic, abundantly-creative self
  • Crafting a personal or group manifesto
  • Using music for personal and collective transformation
  • Choosing repertoire that aligns with your mission, tuning into that message and communicating with your audience
  • Relationship and community-building
  • Cultivating connection, trust and interdependence within groups

I have experience coaching individuals and groups, from adolescence into adulthood. My clients have included music teachers, budding singer-songwriters, and folx tapping into their creative spirit after many years in disconnection. I also work with white-bodied folx who are ready to heal from toxic whiteness and want to get curious about how to divest from systems of oppression.

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What People Are Saying

“Through the beauty of their heart, the power of their gifts, and their deep love for music, voice, Spirit, and community, elias shines their bright, bright light into the darkness of the world, bringing connection, healing, and JOY!!!”

– Loren

“elias’ magic is sensing the creative potential in others and using their skill and masterful teaching to give it form and sound. Everyone is an instrument, in elias’ eyes, as they guide both the musically gifted and sonically challenged to bring their gifts together in music. Elias knows how to create a welcoming, level playing field where each one’s contribution is valued, showing how community is built through their artistry of building music that heals our hearts and bonds our souls.”

– Nancy

“I am so grateful to elias for working with me and my group. elias’ artistic perspective and skill set, combined with their kindness and empathy instantly set me at ease and our session left me with invaluable tools to carry into my rehearsals.”

– Jason

​​”No words are adequate to express our thanks for the workshop with elias. I am so very grateful for their sensitivity and responsiveness to the students; the students left the school this evening with a spirit of joy that I haven’t seen in their faces for many, many months. Thank you for reminding us of the power of love.”

– Elizabeth