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 07966 536180
E-mail: philip@lifemusic.org.uk

Welcome...
Life Music holistic playshops have evolved over many years of study and experimentation...by taking part you will be helping a new, fun and informal approach to music teaching to evolve.

As one participant said, “I felt part of a growing form of expression...” Group exercises are specifically designed to give people of all levels of musical ability and experience the  opportunity for creative self expression. You can develop personally and musically while having a good time with like-minded people ! And there is a great deal of spontaneity - we will often wander off down unplanned musical paths together in response to the energy flow of the group...

Playing and creating music, singing and exploring your voice are not just for those with a special gift; not just for those who study at college for years on end; nor is music just for listening to on CD’s....

MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE, NOW !
The aims of Life Music are based on the principles of Community Music:  
• creativity • self-expression • participation • 
• communication • social inclusion • lifelong learning • personal development and fun !

Although workshops focus primarily on practical voicework and music-making, engaging with your creative process can naturally bring up personal and emotional issues. Hence, there is a supportive undercurrent of attention to personal and spiritual  growth which creates a safe environment for you to become aware of, then gradually loosen up and let go of  blocks to your creativity. You can gently open up in your own time, in your own way, expanding your level of self-expression, enjoying new musical experiences and uniting with others who are also following their natural desire for self-expression.

Many people also experience a strong spiritual connection, as group work using sound, voice, rhythm and music can provide a powerful link to our inner world. The spiritual element and healing benefits of this work can be very powerful and this aspect is developing and deepening all the time...

Step onto the musical path - dive in and discover yourself in a whole new musical world which you may never have experienced before !

Prepare to begin to let go of everything that stands between you and your creative self-expression. 

Musicing – a natural process, integral to life itself. Life Music.

TESTIMONIALS

THE VOICE EXPERIENCE
“Quite an exhilarating experience. A lot of fun.”

“Thanks for doing what you do – it has added a dimension to my everyday life that I don’t think 1 could do without now.”

“Today I discovered the gift of voice in song; although timid in enjoyment, the enjoyment was enough to fill my spirit. I felt blessed with the song of Love – my voice being the way of Being.”  

THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE
“Lovely, feel fantastic, open, stretched, in touch, connected. Really nice group, relaxing, happy day... Fab, thank you.”

“...thankyou for such an inspiring and beautifully balanced workshop – I loved the way you enabled everyone to find their voice and rhythm and to feel the potential that we all have within us.... roll on more of this. Thankyou again.”

“I experienced my body on many levels;  a deep rhythm within me. Peace, fun, excitement, laughs, communication, sensuality... I loved the whole day. Thank you for being you.”  

WEEKLY SONGWRITING &
IMPROVISATION GROUP
“The atmosphere you produce is a brilliant space for care-free expression.”

“I took the plunge, played the drums and other instruments with confidence and really felt I made a breakthrough, as this was the first time I had played in a group situation, so I thank you for that. I also, throughout all the sessions, have really appreciated singing my songs and have  got a lot out of this, have increased my confidence, got good feedback & feel inspired to write more.”

“Whatever comes out individually has been accepted as valid and then used as a basis to work on and mould. You start to feel that you can achieve whatever you want musically... atmosphere makes you feel at ease and makes you lose your inhibitions.”

“It was wonderful being able to express myself, thoughts and emotions through music – using the voice and instruments sensitively, passionately, madly, with fun... I left the workshop feeling very present, very in the moment. I felt a real sense of connection with all the other people as we were part of each other’s musical journey and expressiveness. Thank you Philip for making it so special.”

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SING THE WORLD
“Singing is healing... physical, mental, spiritual”

 “It’s a wonderful, liberating, joyous experience...it’s a place where I can really be myself and forget everything else.”

“The workshop is excellent for people who have forgotten what it is like to be children -  for people who REALLY want to LET GO again and need to re-learn what has always been within themselves. It’s a very liberating experience and a free one. Well done Philip for making this happen and help people to be happy again ... at least for a while.”

SOUND  MUSIC  MAGIC
“Absolutely loved it – great therapy after the working week ! A place to dispense with inhibitions... energising and perfectly cathartic. I look forward to attending again in the future. Totally recommended.”

“I felt wonderful !!! The experience was a holistic and true one, which allowed me        to feel a real sense of connection. I learnt more about myself and about the intimate connection I have with everybody else.”

“It centres you, puts you back into your body, puts you in touch with yourself, therefore helps self esteem, communication, creativity, group work. Thankyou !"

WEEKLY MUSIC WORKSHOPS
“Congratulations on a very enjoyable and ever-inspiring series of music workshops.”

 “I really love coming here. It is the highlight of my week... the opportunity to use voice and sing is so moving and exciting for me, because my musical, and particularly, vocal confidence was destroyed when I was forced to study music in a traditional, daunting and humiliating way at school. After a few sessions of coming to these workshops, I have already sung solo, and my confidence in singing with others – and my belief that I can do so – is growing week by week. I so look forward to coming here. The people who come are remarkable, and gel in an atmosphere of sensitivity, friendliness and respect... Your leading of the group is remarkable, showing both technical talent, a range of innovative ideas, a clear and radical vision and the ability to put it into practise, and a wonderful, subtle way of guiding the group.”  

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
“You’re an excellent teacher; inspiring, alive, intuitive and well skilled. You give an open space in which people can fully express themselves.”

“Thanks for the chance for doing what is in our heart and making such wonderful musical happiness.”

“The music of life made its presence felt as through our mind fear of failing melted. In our collective Spirit we rejoiced at the sound of our voice, and instruments. To my surprise the day was condensed into a moment, a series of letting go opportunities amongst a spontaneous combustion of thought, feeling and creativity...”