Workshops are the perfect way for you to get away from the stress of everyday life,  meet new people who love singing and create beautiful music together. Participants come from varying backgrounds with different singing abilities from beginners to highly experienced which makes it a fulfilling experience for all involved and nurtures community spirit and support. And if you love singing in a choir but cannot commit to weekly rehearsals, then attending a workshop  is a great alternative. I am looking forward to singing with you !!!
No singing experience necessary.

I also act as a guest conductor/tutor in person and online for choirs and singing groups, and have worked with many choirs and singing groups and Singing Organizations both in NZ and overseas including the Glamaphones, Hutt Valley community Choir, Kapiti Community Choir, Singing Mamas in the UK,  Village Harmony in the US, Natural Voice Network UK, Chicago Children's Choir, Augsburg University choir, Wisconsin all-state Treble Choir to name a few. In these workshops, I teach mainly but not exclusively songs from my homeland including my own compositions. These sessions are unique as they give you and your choir/singing group a taste of Madagascar, its rich diversity in music, culture and traditions and brings you that much closer to its people and an understanding of what it means to be a Malagasy. 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
June 18: 2 pm-5 pm
Vocal Clinic for members of the Wellington Community Choir only. It will address tuning , pitch, breathing and holding your voice part in a community choir singing setting.

 New Zealand Women in Medicine conference (NZWIM)
A singing workshop with conference attendees only.

July 2nd: 10 am- 5pm, Home of Compassion Island Bay
Songs of peace, healing and light with Jonathan Berkahn and Lala Simpson
There is so much uncertainty in the world at the moment and most of us are tired mentally and physically. Some of us feel helpless and scared.
Join other singers for an inspiring day of singing and connecting with each other, beat the winter blues, and ban isolation in this beautiful and special place. No singing experience required. 
​Register here forms.gle/43sY4h3YY6CJSM566

January 28-29th  2023
Summer singing retreat at the Home of Compassion in Island Bay, Wellington. Best way to spend summer and get rejuvenated for the year ahead. Inspiring songs, ocean swim, delicious food including an authentic Malagasy dinner, great company, fun and laughter in spades!!! More details to come soon. 
Email oohlalamusic1@gmail.com for more info.

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