I believe that singing is everyone's birthright.
Through non-auditioned Community Choir, Circle Singing,
Creative Workshops and Retreats and the
life-altering Lifesong program,
I help everyday people discover, reclaim and improve their voice.
It's all about expressing yourself confidently and courageously;
and, in the case of Lifesong, creating art from the content of your life.
testimonials
"I have learned to have confidence, not by pushing myself, but by allowing myself to be invited into the joy of using my voice."
Anne S – Song Kitchen Choir member
"I feel part of a community. I have been exposed to a wide variety of songs and music which make me feel more of a global citizen and the power of music to unite people. I am able to grow at my own pace without judgement but with you inspiring me to want to sing ‘better’ and learn more…."
Glynis P – Zoom Song Kitchen Choir member
"I really appreciated your approach to music, that it is a creative process that everyone is free to experience, and not just available to those who are considered 'talented' or 'musicians'. I love this way of looking at music and I will keep exploring, discovering and experiencing it, because I truly enjoy it..."
Hazel Y – Lifesong graduate
singer-songwriter
As a performing Singer–Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Chris's career spans 30+ years of composing and performing Contemporary Folk/Roots; World; and, more recently, Vocal Improvisation; and has taken her across the globe. She has 3 recordings of original compositions, and is featured on several others, including 2 releases with Indo-Canadian fusion ensemble, Galitcha and the acoustic trio, Frida's Brow.
Chris currently performs solo, and in a Contemporary Roots duo with Don Bray, and as one third of the acoustic trio, The Paugan Dames based in Wakefield, QC.
NEWS / Upcoming
I'm off to lead the FALL Singing Retreat in Mexico, Nov 11 - 18.
On Dec 9, registration will open for the Winter 2024 season of The Song Kitchen Choir. (in Wakefield QC and Ottawa ON)