Julie Dean
The Fruits of Flexibility

Here in the darkest of days, I’m seeing better than ever. I see the rewards of my curiosity; my endurance of some hard times and finding more ease with life. Creating a flexible mind is a matter of practice and muscle building; perhaps a different variety, but just as important as flexibility for our bodies.

The Fruits of Flexibility
Julie Dean
Creating Your Own Beliefs

Can we believe our way into our best life?

We are wired to believe…something. Often we hold onto beliefs that don’t serve us any longer. Beliefs are not necessarily truth or facts, and they are so powerful, they can limit us and keep us stuck and/or imbue us with unwavering confidence. You can choose.

Creating Your Own Beliefs
Julie Dean
The Rewards of Imperfection

I would have denied being a perfectionist at one time. I never thought that was a good thing. Turns out, I was right; it’s not a good thing, but I sure was one! Working on releasing and letting go of those controlling tendencies have proved to be better for my mental and physical health than I could have ever imagined.

The Rewards of Imperfection
Julie Dean
Singing is more than an Art form; it is Vital ...

Our human need to be seen and heard can be fulfilled through singing; it can also be why we are afraid to sing. Approaching it as a form of expression; a stillness with a little vibration can be a nice entry. And, knowing that all sounds are welcome! You have permission to express and vocalize that expression!

Singing is more than an Art form; it is Vital to Life
Julie Dean
Where Anger and Gratitude Share Space

I’m angry. I’m angry that I’m angry. Does that happen to you? I wrote out some heavy feelings I was having the other day, and as often happens, I could see a connection to expressive singing. Or, more specifically, a certain mindset can be a challenge to expressive singing...

Where Anger and Gratitude Share Space

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Vibrating Together!

Singing in Harmony can be magical! Folks in my Harmony Class (meets 2nd/4th Wed of ea month) get chills, shout, tear up, "ooh-ah" when we get the frequencies just right. It is thrilling. To sing a pleasing harmony to someone's melody, you need to be familiar with the melody so you know what tones would fit and fill in a nice harmonic sound. This takes some ear-training: how to hear some complimentary pitches. 

I've got some friends coming to town Oct 22 and 23 to teach us harmonies of old country tunes. Val Mindel and Joe Newberry have been giving Harmony workshops all over the world for years and I am so excited to be having them here in Charlotte teaching us songs and how to find/hear harmonies.

Details:
When: Oct 22 - 10am-4pm; Oct 23 - 12-4pm
Where: workshop will be held in South Charlotte (address given after registered)
Cost: $100 for both days (includes evening house concert at 7pm)
one-day only $65
How to register: Call or email Julie Dean 704 819-2018 or juliedeansings@gmail.com

Saturday evening house concert hosted by Teagarden House Concerts is open to public; $15 for tickets for folks not attending workshop. 

Click here to read more about lessons learned through the two day event.

Joe Newberry and Val Mindel

Joe Newberry and Val Mindel