Sing and Move Yourself Fit and Free
Imagine you are catching your breath and feeling your life is opening up again. You know which practical and creative exercises and songs can help you deal with the stress. Does this appeal to you? Take charge again now: Sing and move yourself fit and free.
More control over your issues
Do you feel dizzy regularly? Does one of the following issues trouble you: a hoarse or husky voice after work or choir rehearsal, pain on the chest without a clear cause, back or neck complaints, or increased difficulty to concentrate?
Do you wish to no longer be overcome by these issues? Would you rather learn to handle them better or even be freed from them?
Do you wish not only to work mentally, but also physically and in a creative way? Would you like to do exercises in a playful way and discover how your singing voice can literally help you catch your breath? Do you want to discover how your body is also your healer so you might even need less or no medication?
Do you want to discover how your body is also your healer so you might even need less or no medication?
Martje de Voogd
Voice and body movement coach
“Sing and move as free as a bird!”
Sing and Move Yourself Fit and Free
Imagine you are catching your breath and feeling your life is opening up again. You know which practical and creative exercises and songs can help you deal with the stress. Does this appeal to you? Take charge again now: Sing and move yourself fit and free.
Be your own source of energy
I can help you become more aware of the signals your body gives you when stress is building up. Thus you will recognize stress more quickly before it gets out of hand. I will give you practical and creative tools and use singing and rhythmic or expressive movement so that you can handle stress and deal with any pain you might experience. Above all, I will help you find your own source of joy and strength.
Allow yourself to feel joy and relaxation today.
Be your own source of energy
I can help you become more aware of the signals your body gives you when stress is building up. Thus you will recognize stress more quickly before it gets out of hand. I will give you practical and creative tools and use singing and rhythmic or expressive movement so that you can handle stress and deal with any pain you might experience. Above all, I will help you find your own source of joy and strength.
Allow yourself to feel joy and relaxation today.
Find what works for you
In my approach, we pay attention to your entire body, as your voice is part of it. Everyone has a voice, and everyone can sing – you can do more with your voice than you might think! In the past, without radio or TV, we used to sing our own song. That’s what kept our ancestors going, it gave them energy during hard labor. And that can still work today!
Working in a group, we are creating sounds or improvising a song, which is called Vocal Painting, or Circle Singing. Listen to an example here.
Do you want to join?
Where?
Group lessons take place in Amsterdam (Cultural Center Meneer de Wit, Baarsjesweg 202, Amsterdam), in Haarlem (depening on attendance), or on location (if applicable). Individual lessons are scheduled by appoinment and take place in Haarlem, or in Cultural Center Meneer De Wit .
Try It Out
Do you want to try and see if my approach works for you? Join my monthly workshop on the 1st Saturday of every month in Amsterdam.
What we’ll do
In the late morning session of 90 minutes we’ll jointly move and sing. We’ll pay attention to make and keep our bodies flexible and moving with different intentions. We won’t study any music, maybe an occasional sing-a-long, but make our Own Song with each other, in the moment. Participants experience this as becoming more “zen” in an active, fun way.
Practical
- Every 1st Saturday of the month
- 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Cost: €15 per session
- Location: Center Meneer De Wit, Baarsjesweg 202 in Amsterdam
Catch Your Breath
Do you want to work on your balance and joy on a weekly basis, and playfully learn more about healthy singing and movement?
What we’ll do
Every week we’ll sing and move together. We’ll pay attention to make and keep our bodies flexible and moving with different intentions. We won’t study any music, maybe an occasional sing-a-long, but make our Own Song with each other, in the moment. Participants experience this as becoming more “zen” in an active, fun way. The weekly rhythm provides opportunity to deepen our exercises. We can also sing an existing song together, or a canon, but without the pressure of having to study at home.
Practical
- Every Thursday 8:30 – 10 pm
- Cost: €175,00 for 12 sessions
- Possibility to continue after 12 sessions
- Location: Center Meneer de Wit, Baarsjesweg 202 in Amsterdam
Sing Your Own Song
Would you prefer to work 1 on 1, so you can make your own mix of vocal coaching and learning to sing freely? Then choose for a personal 1-hour session.
What we’ll do
It entirely depends on your needs. You can set your goals just the way you like. Do you want to focus on learning to breathe relaxed, how to release your stress, work on your professional voice usage as a speaker or singer? It’s all up to you! We’ll use songs or chants that work for you.
Practical
- By appointment only, this could be in:
- Amsterdam – Center Meneer De Wit: Weekly on Thursday nights 7-8 pm, or 1st Saturday of the month at 9:30 am, or in the afternoon between 2 en 4 pm
- Haarlem: Willem Klooslaan, by appointment only.
- Cost: € 54,00 per session
Martje de Voogd – Vocal, Breath and Movement Coach
About Me
Education
Though I started off as Mensendieck exercise therapist, I couldn’t resist music and dance. As a vocal coach with classical training, I’ve taught for 25 years in my home practice and offered workshops to various choirs, in addition to performances with my ensemble or as a solo singer. While teaching / coaching I have often used music and movement to help people through a difficult phase in their lives, or where affected by certain conditions.
I’ve always remained broadly interested and curious, and I have continued to educate myself with various trainings.
Background
I can wholeheartedly say that song and dance have helped me through a difficult childhood. I couldn’t join a regular singing or dance class, but I just did it. It gave me the power and joy, or comfort, depending on the moment. That’s why I always say: Dance and sing life in all its ways!
After a major crisis in my life with multiple storms I am highly motivated to share this with you: The infinite power of song and expressive movement. A source we always have with and WITHIN us!
Do you wish for that source of life energy?
What others are saying
Martje taught me how to deal with stress in a practical way, always searching for what works best. This has made me sing with pleasure again, which brings me most joy in my life.
Martje is 3-in-1: Vocal coach, movement therapist, and coach. Her lessons supported me through a very difficult period in my life.
Martje masters many disciplines. Seemingly easy and fun to do, it had a deep impact on me, by touching my inner core and waking my soul, without having spiritual pretences.
Get In Touch
Are you ready to let space and energy come back into your life, and to get a firm grip on any issues?
Then fill out the form to reach me. I’ll respond within 2 days.