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Lessons

One way of singing. Four ways in.

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The First Breath

Breathe first, on long open sounds. The singing follows.

Who it is for
You have only ever sung alone, or you sing for pleasure and it still feels like effort. Nearly everyone begins here, because this is where the breath is found.
In the first lessons
Five lessons. Meditation first, then two long sounds, OM and SA, then two mantra songs, because sustained sound teaches the breath faster than words do. There is nothing to get right, only something to notice.
What changes
The breath drops lower and arrives before you reach for it, and each one feels wider than the last. The voice loosens with it.
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The Open Voice

For the joy of it: the notes you were afraid of, and then the songs you love.

Who it is for
You want to sing in Mandarin, or English, or both, and to find out what your voice can do. Many come here after The First Breath; if you could start here instead, Jaya will say so.
In the first lessons
It begins with posture, so the breath has a clear road, and with a softer throat. Then the resonance of the chest and head, felt rather than explained, and range and phrasing worked out on the music you actually sing.
What changes
The high note becomes just another note. The sound gets bigger without getting louder. You listen back and recognise yourself.
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The Unforced Voice

For trained and professional singers. Power without pushing, and a voice that lasts the night.

Who it is for
You are trained, or you sing for a living. Two hours in you are working harder than you would like, and no amount of technique has changed that.
In the first lessons
One to one, at the pace your work allows. Jaya listens to how you sing now and eases the holding, phrase by phrase.
What changes
The power stays and the effort goes. Your top notes hold, and the last song sounds like the first.
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Song and Stillness

Mantra, bhajan and kirtan, sung as meditation. Jaya's own practice.

Who it is for
You already sit with mantra or kirtan, or would like to, and you want a kind of singing that faces inward.
In the first lessons
Unhurried. One mantra at a time, each given all the time it asks for, with the breath settling under it.
What changes
The singing gets simpler, and the stillness it comes from starts to last.

How it works

  • Online, one to one, wherever you are in the world.
  • Small online groups when numbers allow.
  • In person by arrangement when Jaya is travelling.
  • Lessons are taught in English and Mandarin.
  • Fees are discussed when you speak to Jaya.
  • For singers who want more than technique, there is an optional add-on: Voice Energy. About Voice Energy

Your songs, from pop to mantra

Pop, jazz standards, ballads and mantra. Jaya performs and teaches all of them, starting from the singer in front of her.

Questions

Can I learn if I cannot sing at all?

Yes. Jaya welcomes the students who were told not to bother. Once the breath moves freely, pitch and rhythm settle on top of it.

Do I need to read music?

No. Nothing in Jaya's teaching depends on reading music.

How do online lessons work?

A video call at an hour that suits where you are. Jaya sees and hears you, and you sing as you would face to face.

How soon will I feel a difference?

Usually within the first few lessons, and first of all in how you breathe.

Is this spiritual?

It can be, and it does not have to be. The OM and SA of the first lessons work as plain sound if you prefer. Jaya sings mantra and kirtan herself and teaches them to anyone who asks.

What do I need for a lesson?

A quiet room, a phone or laptop with a camera, headphones, and a glass of water. A mirror helps.

Is there an age limit?

Lessons are for adults only.

Not sure which door?

Tell Jaya what you want from singing. Choosing a door is her job, not yours.

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