about
I am a voice leader, holistic vocal coach and musician based in Totnes, Devon. I lead two Balkan & Eastern European polyphonic vocal groups, teach one-to-one sessions, and offer residential singing retreats.
My workshops, retreats and one-to-one sessions explore how harmony singing and vocal play can support us to come into deeper relationship with ourselves, each other and the world.
For me, singing in harmony together is one of the greatest joys of being human. As a Natural Voice practitioner, I believe that we all have a voice that is melodic, versatile and strong. My role as facilitator is to create the conditions to enable this natural voice to be released and flourish.
My work explores the poetics of voice and breath in the body, the embodied voice, consciously working with resonance in the body, and the ways that we might work and play with the voice to nurture a sense of belonging in this world.
What people have said…
“Joanna creates a beautiful and safe container for people to explore and open their voices. She shares her passion for singing and sound making in an infectious and playful way. As well as being joyful and fun, her space holding allows for deep emotions to rise up, be felt and released. I would highly recommend any sound and song lovers to join one of Jo's retreats.”
— Katie W"Jo holds such a healing and tranquil space. I was never a "singer" but since doing her retreat I realised there is a deeper truth within me which is, I CAN sing and that I have a deep and powerful voice. Also I felt under no obligation to do anything that I didn't want to... just freedom and autonomy."
— Hannah“I had a brilliant time at the Dartmoor singing weekend! The group was beautifully held by Joanna, who brought her wonderful energy and enthusiasm to each song. It felt like a very safe space to explore our voices together. Joanna is a relaxed, welcoming, vibrant and supportive teacher, who kept things to time without being militant and gave us permission to follow our individual needs during the weekend. The schedule had plenty of time built in for us to explore the beautiful land surrounding the venue. I have come away feeling refreshed, reconnected to myself, nourished by lots of wonderful company and beautiful songs, and having made new friends. It was everything I hoped for and more, and I would completely recommend Joanna as a singing coach and facilitator.”
— Alice