Students
who have worked with Michael in
"CircleSinging:
The Next Generation"

Michael Greenfield (bassist)
"Before this class,I didn't know what CircleSinging was.  
Now I feel as though I could arrange a simple choral piece!
What's more, me and my two friends sang, drummed,
and played until midnight after the class.  
Talk about energy..."

Carlyn Nary
(vocalist/pianist/songwriter)  
"Doing CircleSinging with Michael was one of the greatest
and most ecstatic experiences that I have had
doing improvisational music making!  
Really a wonderful way to connect with rhythm, singing,
and learning to listen to each other..."

Ann Blake, Phd. (vocalist/composer)
"The 'CircleSinging: The Next Generation' workshop
at The Freight & Salvage was an absolute delight!  
Michael Smolens’ long teaching experience
really showed in his ability to instantly gauge
where each participant was in their improvisational
experience and give them in-the-moment feedback
to expand their skills.  Michael created such a fun,
safe place to “play” that the time just flew by,
and I wanted more, as did the two friends I brought along
who were completely new to CircleSinging."

Eric Rodriguez (keyboardist/composer)
"I have always enjoyed singing in a private setting,
but after this workshop I feel that many of my inhibitions
towards performing publicly have disappeared.  
As soon as Michael showed me a vocal technique concept,
I got to apply it for an extended period of time
that kept my voice from stressing out.
  For the first time I sang rhythmically challenging ideas
and improvisations, and that felt awesome!"

Jovani (vocalist/songwriter)
"Attending Michael's workshop opened me up to
ever new possibilities for vocal exploration
.  The challenges were fun and kept me wanting
to come back for more..."  

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