Do you often feel ungrounded, nervous, or hesitant to be present? Do you feel you come on too strong? Do you go unnoticed? Does this get heightened when speaking? Do you feel you live fully in your Voice? Are you able to share your full meaning in communication with ease? Or do you sense that something has gotten cut off?

Sometimes a difficult time in life triggers the retreat from presence. More often, it is a learned survival technique that begins to not serve well. That is when we know we must begin to change. It is our birthright to be seen and to be heard. It is what we all want most and it is, ultimately, what we all fear.

In this age of technology, we are increasingly losing our ability to be present. This has been compounded for many of us as our usual daily routines were disrupted from the pandemic. We are reintegrating. This class will help us to interact with the world from a place that is authentic and easeful. The body, breath, mind, and voice all hold keys for us to find our way back to a state of presence. The key is inside us. All we have to do is know where to look and how to use what we find.

We will meet for 6 weeks out doors at Eastwood Park. Each class builds on the last with readings and simple assignments to do in between. Each week you will gain tools to use in your everyday life to begin to feel your connection with the world again. The work is accessible, challenging, grounded, and complete. It is appropriate for all skill levels and for all professions.

Class size is kept very small. Register early to guarantee a spot.

Investment –

Early Rate – $180  By May 1st

Regular Rate – $210 After May 1st

Student/Low Income 20% off with code STUDENT20

Melissa Grogan is a Vocal Expert with 20 years teaching experience. She is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, has studied Knight-Thompson Speechwork, Presence with Patsy Rodenburg, and Body-Mind Centering at the Body-Mind Centering Institute and with Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen. She is currently pursuing a certificate as a Somatic Movement Educator, and has certifications as a yoga teacher and pranic healing practitioner. She has worked in film and TV, most notably as the Dialect Coach for the AMC series The Son, starring Pierce Brosnan. Clients have included yogis, Somatic Therapists, actors such as Kyle Chandler (Wolf of Wallstreet, Super 8), Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco (MSNBC), Craig Nigh (Breaking Bad), Yoga and Voice teachers, and people looking to express their True Self.

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