Sing with Grisha!

Theme: Songs for Rest and Slowing Down, as an antidote to hyper-productivity culture.

It's hard to go against society's messages of rush-rush-rush, and meet our essential human need for rest and quiet. Grisha's pocket songs are easy to sing and remember and fun to sing. She crafts her songs to amplify the sometimes too-quiet voice of wisdom.

Recorded November 2024.

  • Learn new songs to remind you to slow down, rest, and live in the present moment!

  • Songs that will help you remember to ease up on FOMO (fear of missing out), anxiety, and pressure. You'll also get a brief version of the stories behind the songs.

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FAQ

  • Is this a live event?

    No, this is a recording of an event that happened in November 2024. [View our upcoming live events]

  • What happens in hybrid song circles?

    In hybrid song circles, some folks are in person with the songleader and the rest are in Zoom. We'll have a camera set up in the space and the songleader can see your face. In Zoom, you'll be able to see the songleader and many of the participants.

    In our community song circles we sing "teaching songs", which are songs full of wisdom that are meant to be easily shared and learned.

    Many songs are a capella (without instruments or with light instrumentation in service of the song). The songleader introduces each song and then teaches it at the pace we need, with built in pauses for you to be able to repeat the song. In Zoom, the attendee mics are mostly off, so you'll be able to sing along with the songleader and the local attendees from wherever you are.

  • How long is the session?

    1.5 hours.

    Our song circles are usually about 1 hour long, with a bonus chance for some connection with each other at the end in break-out groups in guided discussion (about 20 minutes). Breakout rooms are not recorded, for privacy, bringing to your home or community.

  • Can my friends join me or do we all need to sign up?

    Online: You're welcome to create your own song circle wherever you are by inviting your friends to sing along with you.

    If you are in different places, you'll each need your own account, unless one of you has a Family Pass.

    In Eugene, Oregon: For this event, Grisha is just asking for a donation to help cover the rental of the space, if you can afford to.

  • What if I don't think of myself as a singer?

    Singers of all levels welcome! If you don't sing professionally or believe you don't sing "well" we especially invite your curiosity! All voices are good voices.

  • What do you have for accessibility?

    Virtual song circles are an accessible option already, great for parents of young children, folks with limited mobility.

    The content player for this recording includes an automated session transcript and English captions. You also get a document with the words to the songs.

  • How do I access the material online?

    You just need to be logged in and then click on "Start" or "Resume" at the top of the page.

    If you don't have access yet you can just scroll down to sign up.

Songleader: Grisha Stewart

Host: Sheniqua Trotman

Grisha Stewart

Certified Dog Trainer, Author, Singer-Songwriter, Stellar Village Co-Owner

I'm a collaborative dog trainer, author, international presenter, singer-songwriter, and keynote speaker of European ancestry (best guess based on DNA and some genealogy is Scotland, "England & Northwestern Europe," Wales, "Germanic Europe," Ireland, and Norway). I've been helping people and dogs professionally since 2003. My passion projects are community weaving, grief tending, community singing, and woodturning.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior (including humans), somatic awareness, spirituality, psychology. My work is directed at wholehearted living for all beings, including dogs with a history of aggression, frustration, or fear as well as empowerment and trauma prevention inpuppies and my other favorite species: humans.

My Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT 2.0 book and BAT 3.0) is used worldwide to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. Well over 200,000 people have learned about BAT so far.

As an outgoing introvert, I refresh my batteries by singing, expressing grief in community, and savoring life with my husband (Tom), Labrador (Joey), cat (Garbanzo aka "Adventure Kitty" and "Baby Panther"), and Little Brown Dog (Zuki). I identify as a queer (pansexual), neurodiverse, middle age, white, raised in poverty and now of middle class, and US citizen, spiritual non-Christian leaning toward neo-Druid (but raised in Christian culture). My pronouns are she/her. I am working to live in reciprocity on the stolen river watershed of the Siuslaw people, who are part of the CTCLUSI.

Sheniqua Trotman

Vocal Empowerment Coach, Stellar Village Co-Owner

Sheniqua is an activist, singer-songwriter, community leader, mother, and vocal empowerment coach based in Brooklyn, New York. She's also the host of online community singing with songleaders at Stellar Village.

Sheniqua’s sessions go beyond simply singing together; she creates a holistic journey of self-discovery and connection. Through intentional breath work, gentle stretching, and guided meditation, she helps participants release tension, center their minds, and open themselves up to the full potential of their voices.

Sheniqua creates sessions that culminate in the joyous expression of collective harmony, where seasoned vocalists and complete beginners alike come together in a non-judgmental space to share their voices and connect with others.

Whether you're seeking vocal empowerment, community connection, or simply the joy of singing, Sheniqua welcomes you to join the transformative experience at ElevatedExpression.net.

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    $19.00The Magic of Rest & Slowing Down: Hybrid In-Person/Online Song Circle with Grisha Stewart

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    $14.00The Magic of Rest & Slowing Down: Hybrid In-Person/Online Song Circle with Grisha Stewart

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