Workshops and Author Readings

Healing Workshops

Vocal Healing

A workshop to help release STRESS through the power of music.                     

Learn about the Healing Powers of the Voice and its ability to melt away physical and mental tension.

Learn to Meditate, balance and clear the mind with Vocal Chanting and songs.

Warning: This workshop will have you singing in the hallways.

Taught by Michelle Oram who has been teaching Voice, Theatre &Yoga and the Voice for over 35 years.

Speak Up!

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A Vocal Strength Training Class – Learn to pump up your speaking Voice.

This class will teach:

  • Eastern and Western Vocal Health strengthening exercises
  • Diction & Articulation exercises
  • Speaking and Presentation skills
  • The Art of Public Speaking
  • Acting Exercises

Taught by Michelle Oram who has been training Singers and Actors for the past 35 years.

Vocal Breath Energy Clinic

A healthy approach to FREE YOUR VOICE

Learn:

  • Yogi Complete Breath
  • Alternate Nostril Breathing
  • Vocal Breath
  • Breath and Meditation
  • Breath and Vibration
  • Rhythmic Breathing
  • Learn to integrate Eastern & Western approaches to singing.
  • Learn vocal exercises to help you improve your range.
  • Learn how to actively listen.
  • Learn how to “center yourself” and be in the NOW.
  • Learn how to be comfortable with Vocal Improvisation.
  • Most importantly –learn to sing for your health.

Taught by Michelle Oram who has been training singers for the past 35 years.

Yoga and the Voice Workshops

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Learn about the Healing Powers of the Voice and its ability to melt away physical and mental tension.

Learn:

  • Yogi Complete Breath
  • Alternate Nostril Breathing
  • Cleansing Breath
  • Nerve Vitalizing Breath
  • Breath and Meditation
  • Breath and Healing
  • Breath and Vibration
  • Rhythmic Breathing

Learn to set the Voice free and end each class with a song in your heart.

This class is taught by Michelle Oram, who has been teaching Voice and Yoga and the Voice, for over 35 years. Michelle uses Alexander, Tai-Chi, Yoga and the Voice and Bel Canto techniques to enable the voice to be free and fly on bird’s wings. All classes end in a sing a-long.

This class can be done fully in a chair.

Private and Group Vocal Training

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Using Bel Canto, yoga and the voice, Tai-Chi and Alexander Techniques, I have developed vocal techniques for all with no  breaks in registers and a two and a half octave range. I have had success in training students who are tone-deaf using a speech placement therapy I have developed with exercises for the lips, teeth and tip of the tongue. I have a 100% success rate.

Vocal coaches:

  • Grace Hunter
  • John Moriarty
  • Jean McCellan-Alexander Techniques
  • Nancy Morano-Jazz Workshops
  • Brian Coffey -Tai-Chi

Yoga and Meditation Various studios for over 30 years

Author Readings

Healing Through Poetry
Song of Me Author Reading

Song of Me by Michelle Oram

Through poetry the unspoken can be spoken. Healing through Poetry will explore how poetry can be chicken soup for the soul. Its powerful combination of words, metaphor and meter connect our souls and help us make sense of the world and our place in it.

Whether you are a lover of poetry or have yet to discover its power, come see how poetry can heal and transform.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SONG OF ME

“More than a book, a symphony of emotions and art.”

Song of Me blends beautiful poetry with heartfelt and inspiring narrative.”

“A gem to be treasured, Song of Me generously illuminates a path where nature, music and love overshadow darkness.”

“A beautiful memoir written in an original form.”

“Michelle Oram is one of the most creative and brilliant poets of our time.”

“This lovely little book will inspire you to find your voice as a singer or a speaker of your own truth.”

“Michelle is a gifted wordsmith and her poems are like paintings that evoke all the senses.”

Songs of the Woods
Author Reading

Songs of the Woods

“Songs of the Woods” encourages children of all ages to begin and end each day with a song from the heart.

My reading of the book includes an interactive puppet show with the accompanying music and drama games for children 3-7 years of age. All of my songs are on all music streaming sites. You can listen also for free on YouTube.

Songs of the Woods Puppet Show
Songs of the Woods Puppets

Zen and Now

Zen and Now by Michelle Oram

Looking for a fun and calming event for kids ages 3-8?

Written by Michelle Oram and beautifully illustrated by Marianne Orlundo, Zen & Now introduces young readers to the basics of meditation and the surprising wisdom of possums.

  • A joyful reading of Zen & Now
  • A gentle introduction to vibrational sound bathing
  • Movement and mindfulness activities
  • A hands-on Zen craft project inspired by the book.
  • It’s a peaceful, playful way to introduce mindfulness and creativity—perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.