www.tamsenfynn.com

Strum & Sing is for anyone who wants to strum an instrument while singing a song. All you need is a well-tuned strumming instrument, the ability to play an A, D, E and G chord, and a sense of humor! We will break it down and build it up, with an emphasis on fun and musicality.

When I started leading the Freight & Salvage Women’s Singing Circle in 2011, I wanted a group that sang together for joy, levity, and comfort. In Strum & Sing, we begin the process of integrating the instrument into our vocal practice. I find an instrument helps me perform songs,  lead songs in a group, and learn songs consistently. Over the years I have tried various guitar instruction methods, but I often find they are heavy in theory and soloing. We will focus specifically on strumming and the richness it brings to singing a song. I will also tuck in some vocal tricks and warm-ups and aim to increase both confidence and motivation, leading to more playing and more music!

Tamsen Fynn
A musician and educator, Tamsen Fynn has a strong background in singing anything from rock, folk, and children's music to classical, jazz, and gospel. A performer in the Bay Area since 1995, she currently writes music and sings in a 3-piece band and leads the women’s singing circle at the Freight & Salvage. Tamsen has an MA in education and has written, recorded, produced, and released material for seven CDs. She also co-owns Morell’s Bread with her husband, Eduardo Morell, making traditional sourdough breads for the Thursday and Saturday Berkeley Farmers’ Market.