www.tamsenfynn.com

A vocal technique class.

Experience the magic of singing with an engaged core, open throat, expansive breath, and a smile.

We will sing everything from First Aid Kit to the Wailin’ Jennys, Gillian Welch to Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Each song will be a chance to focus on an expansive breath, an engaged core, and an open throat, through warm-ups and guidance. First and foremost, we enjoy singing, but we also develop some chops, some courage, some skills.

“Tamsen's Singing Circle is the best night of my week, I always leave happy and energized, with music in my head. The glow lasts.”

"Before I took Tamsen's class, I worried I would never be able to sing tunefully or with any sort of range. My high school choir experiences (as an alto, many years ago) had been dispiriting and discouraging. After learning a few basic techniques from Tamsen, I was relieved at how easy and natural singing could be. With her techniques, it is no longer a strain to sing on-pitch or higher than I previously thought I could. I'm no longer embarrassed about my singing voice! Measured in terms of improvement, this is one of the most effective short classes I've ever taken."

“As someone who hadn’t sung since early childhood, I felt instantly welcomed and warmly accepted by Tamsen and our group. We all have different levels of musical expertise and ability but it matters not….we make beautiful music together! I have become so much more confident and joyful in my singing through our weekly get-togethers. If you have often thought to yourself, “I’d really like to do more singing,” then this is truly the best place to do just that!”

"A welcoming singing group for all levels, even the most beginning of beginners! Tamsen is a highly-skilled vocalist and musician but also the friendliest. She sets the tone for a no-pressure atmosphere which somehow enables us to become better singers! Great class!”

"Not only were the in-person classes well-organized, instructive, and enjoyable; Tamsen herself is a multi-talented musician with a lovely voice, an informative background founded in both musical theory and teaching techniques, and she has a kick ass solid sense of humor that keeps the classes fun.”

A musician, songwriter, and educator, Tamsen Fynn has a strong background in many styles of singing: from rock and folk to classical and jazz. She completed her Master’s in Education in 2015 and is dedicated to facilitating musical growth with positive practices and community support.

In 2019 Tamsen co-founded PRSS, Press Record Songwriters Society.

She also co-owns Morell’s Bread with her husband, Eduardo Morell, baking traditional sourdough breads for the Berkeley Farmers’ Market.

Please note: There will be no class on February 14th. The final class will take place on February 21st.