Spirit Jam: A Loving Space for Singing and Growth

Spirit Jam is a space where anyone can explore singing, create songs, and connect with their voice in meaningful ways. Led by Leah Shoshanah, the workshop blends vocal technique, circle songs from diverse cultures and spiritual traditions, and playful musical games to spark creativity. It all comes together in free vocal improvisation—a ceremonial space to dive into the moment and experience the magic of spontaneous music-making.

Leah’s journey with voice began at age 10 and has included jazz, classical, operatic, and energetic techniques. She’s learned from renowned teachers like Metropolitan Opera stars Julia Faulkner and Winnifred Brown, jazz vocalist Typhanie Monique, and her current teacher, Vince Lonergan, who explores the energetics of voice. Along the way, she also studied conscious body movement with Nana Shineflug and theatrical improvisation with Mike Abdelsayed, tying it all back to the power of presence and connection through voice.

Having worked through challenges like asthma and back pain using movement and singing, Leah understands how deeply voice connects to the body. She’s developed an ability to hear where tension lives in others’ voices and helps participants release it, opening up not just their singing but their whole body’s alignment.

Spirit Jam weaves all these experiences into an inviting and creative space where participants can explore, grow, and feel the joy of singing together.