Shruti Box Basics with Heather Houston

Heather Houston is a Santa Cruz-based song leader, choral director, recording artist, and vocal empowerment coach with over 30 years of experience in uplifting hearts and building community through the power of song. Founder of the Yala Lati Women’s Choir and creator of the Sisters in Harmony Retreats, Heather leads transformative singing experiences both in person and online, including at venues like Esalen, Sivananda Bahamas, and 1440 Multiversity. Her music, rooted in themes of healing, unity, and connection with nature, is sung by communities worldwide and can be found in her online song library and on all major streaming platforms.

Heather Houston

Discover the power of the drone and feel more confident singing with your Shruti Box

<h3>You'll learn:</h3><ul><li>the fundamentals on how the shruti works and is played</li><li>proper ergonomics</li><li>history and cultural context of the instrument</li><li>basic theory</li><li>how to find your key</li><li>Sargam (the Indian equivalent to Solfegio)</li><li>vocal and ear training exercises to practice with your Shruti</li><li>a few simply exquisite chants</li></ul><h3>If you do not already have a Shruti Box, you can purchase the Monoj Bros. brand at <a href="https://beautifulsounds.co/products/shruti-box?variant=32732120514614" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beautiful Sounds.</a> Use the code 'heatherhouston' for a $10.00 discount. Get the C 440. </h3><p>Monoj Bros. is the absolute best Shruti box on the market. The tone is deep and mellow. The playability is smooth. It holds it's tune. I have played many different brands of Shruti Boxes, and this is the best, I promise. It's worth the investment. You will end up playing it more because you'll like the sound and feel. </p><h3>The workshop will be recorded and sent out to all registered participants. You will have eternal access. </h3><p>Please set a sacred space for our time together - somewhere where you will be uninterupted. Bring your shruti box, a candle, a journal and pen, your phone (on airplane mode) for recording your personal mantra, and an open and curious heart. </p><h3>Please let me know if you have any questions.</h3>

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