How to Lead Circle Singing: Lesson 1
Summary:
This opening video is an invitation to the course and to the practice. Davin introduces himself, shares the range of people he hopes this course can serve, and tells the story of how he found his way to circle singing, from classical training at Oberlin to a life-changing week at Bobby McFerrin's workshop at the Omega Institute. It sets the tone: playful, honest, non-linear, and deeply rooted in community.
Key Takeaways
This course is designed to meet you wherever you are, whether you've never led before or you've been doing it for years
Circle singing is a community-based improvisational singing practice for anyone and everyone who loves to sing. It is a magical art form that quickly allows diverse audiences to sing together quickly and easily
The goal of leadership isn't perfection; it's creating conditions for the group to come together in a way that feels connecting and musical
Davin's path into this work came through somatic voicework, a search for authenticity, and the discovery that improvisation could answer the question: what do I sing?
Nothing in this course is original to Davin; it's a lineage passed forward from teachers like Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon
When voices unite in a circle, individual skill level becomes secondary to collective sound
