Content: Mission Statement ~ The Chanara Voice Method ~ “Free Your Voice” Video ~ “Before & After” Results Video ~ Student Creations ~ Student Testimonials
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“My mission is to empower people to experience vocal freedom.”
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“When everyone can access their genuineness . . . when everyone can express themselves freely . . . when everyone knows how to speak from their heart . . . we can all get on with the task of manifesting heaven on earth.” ~ Chanara
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OUR VOICE IS OUR IDENTITY. IT DIRECTLY AFFECTS EVERY RELATIONSHIP IN OUR LIFE.
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THE CHANARA VOICE METHOD:
The Chanara Voice Method is a holistic, mind/body approach to Speaking, Singing and Performing that not only produces a natural, beautiful voice, it often results in visible personality change. It’s about learning how to “sing your body,” rather than “make your body sing.”
Sessions are tailored according to the individual needs of each student, but overall, this training involves FOUR STEPS.
- THE ESSENCE (breath ~ sound production ~ full-body vibration)
- TOUCHING OTHERS (performance skills ~ chi expansion ~ intactness ~ adrenaline)
- VOICE BUILDING (personal exercises)
- INTEGRATION (daily practice ~ transformation process ~ for permanent results, allow at least 1-yr of study)
Group classes are available for Steps 1, 2 & 3. Go to “Events” page for details.
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SKYPE/FACETIME options available (Hawaii): chanaraSings@gmail.com
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THEORIES & RESULTS:
NEW STUDENTS are asked to watch these two videos before their first lesson. They explain the theories behind The Chanara Method, and show the “Before & After” transformation in both the voice and the personality.
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“EVERY HEALTHY BODY CAN MAKE BEAUTIFUL SOUND.”
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STUDENT CREATIONS:
A “results-oriented” teacher, Chanara encourages everyone to “put it out there” in a tangible way. Here are some CDs that have been released by her students.
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TESTIMONIALS:
“Anyone who can walk can run; anyone who can speak can sing. This is what Chanara teaches so clearly and so well – – the use of voice, energy and emotion. Whether you want to sing like an angel or speak like an orator, Chanara can show the way.” ~ Dan Millman, Author, “The Peaceful Warrior”
“Chanara has helped me immensely as a professional singer. She has increased my range and tonal quality with her unique and natural technique. Before, singing was strained and sometimes painful. Now, it is easy and enjoyable.” ~ Clancy Bounds, Singer/Songwriter
“Chanara is an inspirational teacher who considers the entire vocal instrument. The physical, emotional, mental and spiritual elements of the whole person are addressed, nurtured and respected. Her students sing from their hearts with joy through a discipline created for individual expression. Her teaching is less like a training and more like a rite of passage to our finest vocal expression.” ~ Carlin Diamond, Author, “Love It, Don’t Label It”
“Chanara’s method of teaching allows for an appreciation of my true voice in a way that is very non-threatening.” ~ Leah Dunatchik, Student
“Chanara’s gift is her ability to hear the pure sound of my true voice and teach me to feel and hear it, making singing a great joy!” ~ Ruth Schweitzer-Mordecai, M.F.C.C., Author, “Healing Same-Based Spirituality”
“I am glad I met you when I did. You were instrumental in saving my life and turning it around. I have wonderful stage presence and energy today with your help. Thank you.” ~ Carol Madding, Actress
“As I watched your video, it brought me back to the soothing journey of working with you from the inside-out. Without your words, guidance and methodology, I wouldn’t be able to feel like I can even sing. The outside-in approach always left me feeling even more disconnected to my being and less able! I love your whole methodology and you as a teacher!” ~ Kee Kyle, Singer/Songwriter
“I’ve always loved music and liked singing, but never felt good about my singing ability or my voice. I would cringe whenever I heard my recorded voice. Chanara’s “Free Your Voice” class began a life changing journey for me and has completely changed how I feel. The class was a safe place for me to use my voice and really examine it without fear of embarrassment or negative criticism. My negative feelings about my voice slowly gave way to seeing that it was my instrument to use to communicate with others, that it wasn’t defective, and that it could be made more effective. Chanara creates a very safe, life-affirming and loving environment which was always a joy to attend, and this really helped me be open to learning the technical aspects of using the voice. She also challenged us when we were ready, but always with a gentle compassion and a belief in us that we sometimes lacked ourselves. That support and belief, that she nurtured my journey with, continues to guide and sustain my efforts today, to be the best person I can be, and to use my voice as effectively as possible in singing and in speech. More than the technical aspects of singing, which the class supplies in abundance, Chanara’s teaching and support convinced me that I had the ability to use my voice more effectively, and she gave me tools to help accomplish this. Judging from the positive responses I’ve received from others so far, what I’ve gained from Chanara, far exceeds anything I expected, and I can’t be more grateful for her class and her mentorship. She teaches by example. I’m now 72. So, you can teach an old dog new tricks.” ~ Charles Yara, Student