Discover practical and healthy ways to use your voice in singing with children. Develop your confidence through understanding breathing, developing tone, singing in simple harmony, and having FUN in this experiential workshop!

What does this professional development workshop cover?

• Engage with your personal singing/voice history - for adults who do not consider themselves singers
• Develop a holistic, positive view of singing as an intrinsically human activity
• Develop a stronger, warmer vocal tone
• Understand the essentials of breathing and harmony
• Enhance your vocal resonance for leading groups without vocal fatigue
• Simple structures, games and activities to support children to grow up valuing their voice
• Gain playful tools for using song with children

What’s unique about this workshop?

• Designed for ECE/primary/home educators, children's therapists, and parents
• Support for people who find their voice fatigued at the end of the day, or who consider themselves 'not a singer'
• Focussed on supporting wellbeing and a positive relationship with your voice
• Delivered by Registered Music Therapist, vocalist, and singing teacher Katie Pureti

How is this workshop delivered?

• Monday 16th May 2022, 7:00pm - 8:30pm NZT
• 1.5 hour evening workshop (NZT)
• Delivered live over Zoom - join from anywhere
• Includes virtual handouts

About the presenter

This online workshop is delivered by Katie Pureti, Mauri Tui Tuia Executive Director and Registered Music Therapist (NZRMTh, MMusTher (first class honours), BMus, ATCL). Katie has more than a decade of experience as a singing teacher. After teaching music with a focus on singing/vocal education at tertiary, secondary and primary levels, Katie completed her Master of Music Therapy (first class honours) at Victoria University. She worked as the Northland Regional Centre Manager for Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, providing therapy for children and adults with trauma, disabilities, and mental health needs. Katie presents at conferences, schools, and organisations across New Zealand, serves as Co-Chair for Parkinson’s New Zealand (Northland AG), and is a Council Member for Music Therapy New Zealand.‍