what people are saying
"I took a 1 hour workshop with you at Easalen in Dec. Thank you, I wanted to honor you for helping me realize my voice. As a child I sang all the time. During that 1 hour my soul rejoiced in finding that long lost place once again. Gracias."
~ Alana
"Just wanted to say how I loved your singing hour at esalen a few weeks ago. You have so much to offer. I'm glad you're doing what you do and will remember you if the occasion ever presents, to bring you to Colorado!"
~ Beth
"I love your singing classes! I'm not a very strong singer and sometimes off key but I love to sing! You make it seem so easy and in a group I feel like I don't stand out so much! Thanks for doing them."
~ Sue
"Rise Up Singing was delightful and fun - really facilitated beautifully."
~ Teri
"Rise Up Singing was joyous. I loved it."
~ anonymous
"Just to know that I have singing class to look forward to each week, keeps me happy and moving forward. Lisa has a way of evoking the song inside of us all, even if we thought we couldn't sing or had a non-singing voice. Singing class with Lisa is like an avenue to our souls thus allowing us to do things we thought we didn't have the courage to do... sing solo and perform with the whole singing group in our community. We have so much fun and feel great!"
~ LaVerne
"Love the Wednesday night singing! It's fun and I always feel rejuvenated afterwards."
~ Lynda
"Lisa's Rise Up Singing (was) great! Real support for healthy singing and very enjoyable group experience."
~ Ann
"Loved your workshop at Esalen last week. Love your joyous spirit."
~ Dan
"Thank you so very much. Please, Please, Please come back soon."
~ Julianne
"I have a confession: I used to sing alone, often. Turn on the music in
my car and belt out Patsy Cline tunes, Hindu chants, Cuban ballads and
sometimes, even, Burt Bacharach. It was an embarrassing but essential
part of my self that I had to explore, and for many years I did.
Then, along came Lisa Goettel and Rise Up Singing! Now I sing Gospel,
international protest songs, lullabies and be-bop old time tunes in
new arrangements. I'm learning how to use my breath, harmonize, and
put my heart in my voice. Lisa's repertoire seems endless, her ear
perfect, and her coaching gentle and fun.
I still sing alone sometimes, but it's different now. Instead of
feeling shy, I feel empowered by my voice, this strange vocal energy I
can produce in a new way, thanks to Lisa's work."
~ Linda
Read a student's blog post about her experience singing with Lisa.
in the news
"Big Sur Web Designer Helps Others Overcome Their Fear of Singing"
Carmel Pine Cone, Oct 16, 2009
