(1957-2008) Was the first professional cellist to study improvisation with David Darling. She was among the pioneer group of musicians whose collaborative experiences shaped Music for People’s training programs in the 1980s. She is remembered as a powerful and sensitive …
Elizabeth Byrd Webster
Concert and recording artist, teacher, and concert producer, cellist Liz Byrd leads Free-Improvisation workshops, “Improvising Chamber Music”, for classically trained and novice musicians. Founder and member of the performing improvisation group Beyond the Wood, Liz …
Elaine Lemieux
What a great feeling of freedom and creativity one has when hearing one’s own singing voice in a vibrant room! For as long as she can remember, Elaine Lemieux has always been fascinated by the …
Dorothy Sikora
(1960-2016) Dorothy Sikora was a singer/songwriter, professional pianist, vocalist, recording artist, teacher, drum circle facilitator and mother. She performed at special events and composed for television and her Latin Jazz Band. She studied composition, piano …
Denise Beaudry
Denise supports individuals in the process of exploring new musical territory using their own personal rich and unique language. Her focus is on engaging people into creative expression using breathing, relaxation, silence and deep listening. …
Deborah Mia Shelton
In Deborah’s Classes, participants bring forth their authentic voice and experience the joy of spontaneous expression and a creative community, integrating vocal improvisation with movement and gestures, body rhythm and hand percussion, drawing, poetry and …
David Rudge
Dr. David Rudge teaches Free Improvisation at the State University of New York at Fredonia where he leads the Improv. Collective, a performing ensemble dedicated to free improvisation for self-expression. (www.fredonia.edu/som/improv). As an improvising violinist, he …
Clint Goss
Clint Goss melds a wide array of world instruments to create organic, improvisational, “Ethnic Fusion” music. His particular blend of world instruments is a result of his early experience on the clarinet, his encounter with …
Connie Barrett
(1961-2013) Constance E. Barrett had performed with an eclectic variety of musicians in all kinds of genres from her performances on national network TV with Prairie Home Companion’s resident violinist Andy Stein to her work …
Christy Clavio
“I believe in the power of music to heal and provide support in our lives through personal growth and creative expression.” Christy Clavio is a professional teaching artist and musician living in Asheville, North Carolina. She …