Before moving to the West Country in 1979 I had a strong urge to play a musical instrument but none I tried 'felt right.' I spotted a ‘zither for sale with interesting peacock design’ ad in a local paper and this 49 stringed wonder was the instrument I had been searching for! I experimented and taught myself to play the zither and started to write instrumental compositions and songs.
Later, the nature of the voice itself became my focus exploring the Indian vocal scales as part of an intensive voice course with Chloe Goodchild in 1995 combined with the study of various ancient traditions using chant and vocal sound vibrations for healing and experimental sound landscapes. For much of this work, the harmonium is the supportive sea of drone holding the changing waves of the voice.
Further personal and professional training journeys with sound now include incorporating Solgeggio Chimes and Qi Tuning Fork Therapy into this ever-reverberating mix of healing offerings.
Ancient Voices Album
'Ancient Voices' is a powerful and evocative journey to a deep ancestral place within us all. The songs and chants are original compositions rooted in the heartbeat pulse of the drone, flowing and shifting from devotional simplicity to the compelling vibration of shamanic rhythms. Cascading and soaring vocal harmonies are interwoven with a rich tapestry of instruments featuring the zither, harmonium, cello, bells, didgeridoo and percussion.
Various. ‘Rhythms and Pathways’ includes music, special guests and projected images of journeys through the human body and Nature.
Courses and Classes
'Sacred Journeys' season-themed day or weekend courses offering Healing Sound, breathwork and meditation with Taoist/Chi-Kung movement practices in inspiring natural landscape and sacred sites.
'Resonant Soundscape Experience' in various venues. Background sounds combined with the live sound of singing bowls, tingshas, harmonium and voice provide a deep healing resonance in the body. Deeply relaxing, unique and pleasurable.
ONE to ONE and GROUP SESSIONS, TASTERS & ONE DAY EVENTS
Jeanne shares a variety of sessions in Devon:
Qi blessings and love for 2024 being a year of inspiration, the capacity to maintain resilience with ease amidst turbulent collective change and the increased ability to know our soul's purpose and vibrant energy to express the highest version of ourselves. Please get in touch if you are interested in ONE to ONE sessions in person or online. These are individually tailored to your specific requirements and needs. Taoist Inner Alchemy with meditation, Inner Smile, Healing Sound & Qigong; Qi Tuning Fork Therapy; Taoist Stone Medicine; Astrology readings; Mentoring. All sessions are individually tailored to your specific requirements and needs.
Event 'BLOSSOMING IN MAY RETREAT DAY with Tree Blessing Ceremony' is on Saturday 18 May 2024 at COLLATON ST MARY PARISH ROOMS, Blagdon Road, Collaton St Mary, Devon TQ3 3YA (5 miles from Totnes on A385) from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Nourish your inner landscape and precious life energy with breath, Taoist meditation, Qi healing sounds and gentle Qigong movement... Introductory astrological overview of the day's planetary configurations to get the best from our practices... Create a collage artwork to support your Qi energy... Closing relaxation soundscape with voice and live instruments to integrate the healing energies of the day...
Tickets: Sliding scale - Standard, Supporters and Concessions
COMING UP at COLLATON ST MARY PARISH ROOMS:
'SUMMER HEAT and HEART with Fire Ceremony' on 22 June
2024 ONE to ONE SESSIONS include ‘TAOIST TREATS’ in person or online with Taoist 5 element breathwork, Inner Smile and Healing Sounds meditation & Qigong movement for rejuvenation, nourishment and returning to body wisdom. These practices harmonise the internal pathways of the body and the organs; the Qigong movements expand the deeply healing experience.
The practices clear internal space to release emotional, mental and physical tightness or blockage so that Qi (or universal life energy) flows more easily around the organ systems and body to bring more vitality, harmonise the emotions, transform stress and raise the spirits. We slow right down to nourish the inner landscape and our core...
Each session focuses on a different Taoist element, organ and emotional theme; 6 sessions give a 'big picture' of the family of sounds which give consistency and benefits. However, one session stands powerfully in it's own right and can be followed with ease. Contact me for further details and appointments.
PRIOR TICKET BOOKING and PAYMENT ESSENTIAL for ALL SESSIONS and EVENTS:
