Choir Testimonials

“I expected the this workshop to reinforce a beloved perspective: that it is possible to allow deep inspiration to guide our performance in any situation.  What surprised me was the experience of freedom and expansion beyond the reach of criticism.  There is a goldmine of possibility here that is available to all performers.” Theresa Koon, Portland Vocalist, Teacher, Composer

“David’s four-part process not only opened my heart as a singer, it opened my eyes. Once I allowed the process to lift my energy and open my heart, it was incredibly easy and richly fulfilling to blend with others to create something bigger than ourselves—something that truly lifts the listener and creates a healing.” Lori Ritchie, Portland vocalist

“It touched me on levels I had forgotten—how to apply the best of my meditative experiences to other parts of my daily life, work, and performance.” Wayne Palmer, choir director, Ananda Church of Self-Realization, Palo Alto

“David eloquently walked us through the natural progression of a performer’s relationship with inspiration, and showed us how we can stay in the state of fresh inspiration whenever we want.” Jacob McLeod co-founder of the mensA Capella sextet, Creative Destruction.”

“We were invited into a process whereby inspiration becomes available at will. It works!”
Rev. Nirmoha Vargas-Gladen, M.Div., Chaplaincy Resident at Stanford Hospital

“David takes you into realms not commonly touched in music workshops. You’ll return to your music having grown with new tools to inspiration.” Shirley Dickard

“David’s techniques are so simple and essential that I’m left wondering how I forgot how to use them in the first place—I am very grateful that this program exists to remind me.” Avery Jepsen-Minyard, Portland cellist and composer

“Heartfelt, well presented useful techniques to explore the mystery of a more present application of Spirit. A very fine gift to us all.” Patricia Rehm, Portland vocalist

Wow! What an amazingly practical, hands-on way to access what for many is the occasional joy of inspiration…to make it an every day joy. An excellent presentation.” Karen Gamow, Choir Director for Ananda Church of Self-Realization, Palo Alto

“This workshop is an answer to the soul’s long journey towards inspiration. Diving deep into the depths of inspiration, David takes us to greater states of awareness by teaching how to resonate with that which we already are: pure Joy.” Vinny Jones

“An inspirational, uplifting time that you wish would go on longer. David is a master at conveying ideas so you understand them in yourself rather than imposing them on you. I felt blessed and uplifted.” Adam Trowbridge

“It was an eye-opening experience that tied together both abstract and practical ideas on how to open ourselves to inspiration and function in that flow.” Saiganesh, technology consultant

“Refreshing. Down to earth, real feelings and experiences. Teaching us how to transform our own negativity into blissful and divine experiences.” Kristy Norfleet, recording artist