SongShine Classes:
Get Ready for the Extraordinary
When people come to us barely able to speak – having lost their vocal identity and the ability to communicate with friends, family, and caregivers – it is traumatic. Yet, after just a few classes, the improvement can be astonishing. Integrating everything from vocalises (singing exercises) to physical awareness and relaxation, conscious breathing, diction and articulation exercises, singing with others, and the use of imagination and role playing, our multidisciplinary approach is not only extraordinary and restorative, but also flat-out fun.
Current and Upcoming
Class Schedule
Flagship Class
Palm Desert / Coachella Valley, CA
Classes are ongoing except for August and September
when classes do not meet.
Check schedule for holiday breaks or exceptions during the rest of the year.
SongShine Basics: Strengthening Your Voice
Voice and speech strengthening through physical and breath awareness,
vocalises, group singing, creative expression, playing a role, imagination, improvisation. Excellent for Parkinson's, stroke,
other neurological disorders or aging voices.
Instructors:
Peter Harris
Time:
Meets Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30pm (one hour)
Dates:
Winter 2018-2019 Session: December 10, 2018 - February 25, 2019 (No Class December 24 & 31)
Spring 2019 Session: March 4 - May 27, 2019 (No Class April 15, 22, and 29)
Summer 2019 Session: June 3 - July 29, 2019
Tuition:
Each 10-week Session is $130 each
payable online using the PayPal button below or on the first day of class. Caregivers attend at no cost.
Materials:
Resource Kit (includes textbook, CDs, Carry Bag, and Stand),
$45 payable on the first day of class
Location:
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
47-231 Highway 74 (Miller Hall)
Contact:
For more information on the Palm Desert / Coachella Valley class,
call Peter Harris at 562-234-2860 or email him at peter@songshineforparkinsons.org
Registration:
Click Here to register on-line now
Financial Aid:
Call Terry Huff (309-530-8225) to discuss financial aid
SongShine Solo Class
Open to all levels of singers -- experienced performers and those wanting to explore solo singing. With Peter's skilled teaching, a song come to life and becomes your own.
Instructors:
Peter Harris
Dates: Next Solo Class will be Summer 2019
Prerequisite:
Participants must have completed 10 weeks of SongShine Basics or be concurrently enrolled.
Location:
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
47-231 Highway 74 (Miller Hall)
Contact:
For more information on the Palm Desert / Coachella Valley class,
call Peter Harris at 562-234-2860 or email him at peter@songshineforparkinsons.org Financial Aid:
Call Terry Huff (309-530-8225) to discuss financial aid
SongShine Singers & Players: Preparing for our Spring Celebration Concert
For beginners and seasoned singers.
Build Confidence -- Mitigate Nerves -- Explore Intention -- Make an Emotional Connection to the Text -- Bring Life to the Lyrics -- Find the Joy of Making a Song Your Own -- Strengthen Vocal Technique (takes the focus away from you)
Instructors:
Peter Harris
Time:
Meets Mondays, 2:00 - 3:30pm (90 minutes)
Dates:
Winter Session: November 5, 2018 - January 21, 2019
(no class December 24 & 31)
Spring Session: January 28 - April 1, 2019
Tuition:
Each 10-week Session is $200 each
payable online using the PayPal button below or on the first day of class. Caregivers attend at no cost.
Prerequisite:
Participants must have completed 10 weeks of SongShine Basics or be concurrently enrolled.
Location:
Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church
47-231 Highway 74 (Miller Hall)
Contact:
For more information on the Palm Desert / Coachella Valley class,
call Peter Harris at 562-234-2860 or email him at peter@songshineforparkinsons.org
Registration:
Click Here to register on-line now
Financial Aid:
Call Terry Huff (309-530-8225) to discuss financial aid
Convenient and Safe Online Payment Option:
To pay online for your Palm Desert / Coachella Valley courses, select from the following drop-down menu:
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