Finding Our Voice - Holistic Vocal Workshop @ Water Sines Studio
Wed, 10 Sep 2025
8:00 - 10:00 PM (PDT)
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Refund Policy: No refunds
"If you can talk you can sing, if you can walk you can dance." - Zimbabwean proverb
Experience
Morgan Sorne guides fellow singers through a series of basic vocal exercises with the intention of opening the heart and mind, breaking through inhibitions and mental barriers, allowing for the exploration of the voice.
Attendees should bring water bottle, personal journal and pen or pencil
Attendees are arranged in a circle on floor pillows or chairs around SORNE, seated center
No supplemental equipment needed
First Hour
-Begins with breathing techniques, conditioning body for vocalizing effectively
-Warm up exercises to open the vocal cords, extend range and prevent damage to larynx
-Melodic scales are used to familiarize vocalists with personal range of voice
-Learning of intervals between notes, improving awareness of pitch and melodic relationships
Optional Break for Integration, Questions & Reflections - 15mins
Second Hour
-Harmonization between sections of the group where each section is given a part
-Cultivation of emotional symbolism, triggers and resources within the emotional landscape to promote authentic singing
-Group harmonization where each attendee can sing out what they hear and feel with the vocal support of the group singing a harmonic motif together.
"By reclaiming the power of one's voice, I believe that we can become stronger. more confident, fully realized people, and in turn, inspire and empower others." - Morgan Sorne
QUOTES
I'm trying to find the words to describe my group workshop experience at the highway sanctuary with Morgan Sorne. I walked in with a "I can't/don't sing" mentality. Then left transported & floating on air As we collectively found our voices. It felt like a flock of birds, harmonizing at first light, just for the sheer joy of it. "I am here, you are here, we are together" His vocal coaching resonated,with both novices and trained,we all gained new confidence. Singing Along with him should be experienced in person,if possible .I felt like I was in a sound bath with singing bowls.... but it was just us, our voices ...moving in ways that lightened our hearts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend
Stephanie Brockway, Joshua Tree, CA - 07/09/23
Morgan’s vocal workshop was a great insight into how anyone can find their voice. In a group setting we were all able connect on a deeper level. Morgan was comforting, kind and left room for questions. The advice to imagine the texture of the sound and feel the voice within has stuck with me and I feel after just a couple hours of the workshop I have grown as a singer.
Melissa Monroe, Joshua Tree, CA - 07/09/23
I took a vocal workshop with Morgan Sorne yesterday evening and it was a very positive experience! I was especially struck by Morgan's sweet sincerity, humbleness, and very friendly accessibility - impressive in someone who could easily fly in the other direction as a "rock star" of some repute, and as someone leading energetic work [surely we have all been in circle with those who make a point to separate and glorify themselves in their method of leadership]. if he does this in PDX again, or in your town for outta-towners, I highly recommend it for those who are learning to step into your voice, and for those who enjoy singing with others and using the collective voice to transform and heal. we did some playful stuff with harmony that I enjoyed as well as holding space for each others unique soul expression. the only constructive critique that I would have is that at upwards of 40 people, it was a very crowded space for sure, and this also eclipsed potential for a lot more subtlety in vocal exploration [which was something I would have loved to have been able to *hear* and work with in this setting, given Morgan's special talent for a wide array of unique, dynamic vocalization styles]. I'd personally be happy to pay more for a smaller workshop size capped at closer to 20 people, though I respected the intent for accessibility. all in all a sweet experience; thank you Morgan for sharing your gifts and encouraging the self-expression of others.
Katherine Rose, Portland, OR - 4/24/16
Breaking, breaking open. For the thousandth time, gratefully. For the thousandth time, more gracefully. This weekend: dancing, crying, speaking, listening, protesting, dancing, standing, stepping, uncoiling, cutting, dancing. Ended the weekend singing. My first vocal workshop. Morgan Sorne, a most gentle and powerful creator of container. To dance Butoh for his performance two weeks ago and then to learn from him as a teacher, surrounded by courageous community...thank you, witnesses and holders of space. Mhm.
Leah Baker, Portland, OR - 4/24/16
Experience
Morgan Sorne guides fellow singers through a series of basic vocal exercises with the intention of opening the heart and mind, breaking through inhibitions and mental barriers, allowing for the exploration of the voice.
Attendees should bring water bottle, personal journal and pen or pencil
Attendees are arranged in a circle on floor pillows or chairs around SORNE, seated center
No supplemental equipment needed
First Hour
-Begins with breathing techniques, conditioning body for vocalizing effectively
-Warm up exercises to open the vocal cords, extend range and prevent damage to larynx
-Melodic scales are used to familiarize vocalists with personal range of voice
-Learning of intervals between notes, improving awareness of pitch and melodic relationships
Optional Break for Integration, Questions & Reflections - 15mins
Second Hour
-Harmonization between sections of the group where each section is given a part
-Cultivation of emotional symbolism, triggers and resources within the emotional landscape to promote authentic singing
-Group harmonization where each attendee can sing out what they hear and feel with the vocal support of the group singing a harmonic motif together.
"By reclaiming the power of one's voice, I believe that we can become stronger. more confident, fully realized people, and in turn, inspire and empower others." - Morgan Sorne
QUOTES
I'm trying to find the words to describe my group workshop experience at the highway sanctuary with Morgan Sorne. I walked in with a "I can't/don't sing" mentality. Then left transported & floating on air As we collectively found our voices. It felt like a flock of birds, harmonizing at first light, just for the sheer joy of it. "I am here, you are here, we are together" His vocal coaching resonated,with both novices and trained,we all gained new confidence. Singing Along with him should be experienced in person,if possible .I felt like I was in a sound bath with singing bowls.... but it was just us, our voices ...moving in ways that lightened our hearts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ highly recommend
Stephanie Brockway, Joshua Tree, CA - 07/09/23
Morgan’s vocal workshop was a great insight into how anyone can find their voice. In a group setting we were all able connect on a deeper level. Morgan was comforting, kind and left room for questions. The advice to imagine the texture of the sound and feel the voice within has stuck with me and I feel after just a couple hours of the workshop I have grown as a singer.
Melissa Monroe, Joshua Tree, CA - 07/09/23
I took a vocal workshop with Morgan Sorne yesterday evening and it was a very positive experience! I was especially struck by Morgan's sweet sincerity, humbleness, and very friendly accessibility - impressive in someone who could easily fly in the other direction as a "rock star" of some repute, and as someone leading energetic work [surely we have all been in circle with those who make a point to separate and glorify themselves in their method of leadership]. if he does this in PDX again, or in your town for outta-towners, I highly recommend it for those who are learning to step into your voice, and for those who enjoy singing with others and using the collective voice to transform and heal. we did some playful stuff with harmony that I enjoyed as well as holding space for each others unique soul expression. the only constructive critique that I would have is that at upwards of 40 people, it was a very crowded space for sure, and this also eclipsed potential for a lot more subtlety in vocal exploration [which was something I would have loved to have been able to *hear* and work with in this setting, given Morgan's special talent for a wide array of unique, dynamic vocalization styles]. I'd personally be happy to pay more for a smaller workshop size capped at closer to 20 people, though I respected the intent for accessibility. all in all a sweet experience; thank you Morgan for sharing your gifts and encouraging the self-expression of others.
Katherine Rose, Portland, OR - 4/24/16
Breaking, breaking open. For the thousandth time, gratefully. For the thousandth time, more gracefully. This weekend: dancing, crying, speaking, listening, protesting, dancing, standing, stepping, uncoiling, cutting, dancing. Ended the weekend singing. My first vocal workshop. Morgan Sorne, a most gentle and powerful creator of container. To dance Butoh for his performance two weeks ago and then to learn from him as a teacher, surrounded by courageous community...thank you, witnesses and holders of space. Mhm.
Leah Baker, Portland, OR - 4/24/16