"That voice! You'll recognize it everywhere. Eli Conley possesses the rare gift of a distinctive vocal timbre that separates him from scores of singer-songwriters in the modern folk ilk.... This is the stuff that long, successful careers are made of."
Tom Semioli, Minor 7th
Tom Semioli, Minor 7th
News
May 24, 2021
Summer is coming, and it's a great time to have some fun and make music in queer community!
Below you'll find info on all of my upcoming classes for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. These classes often fill up, so I recommend registering today.
When and where will classes be in person again?
Unfortunately, singing remains a very high risk activity for Covid transmission. For this reason, I am keeping all of my classes online over the summer.
In the fall I'm hoping to start teaching in person singing classes in Sacramento. I plan to keep offering some songwriting classes online. I may also offer some in person classes in the Bay Area -- join my e-mail list to stay in the loop as I figure it out!
Summer is coming, and it's a great time to have some fun and make music in queer community!
Below you'll find info on all of my upcoming classes for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. These classes often fill up, so I recommend registering today.
When and where will classes be in person again?
Unfortunately, singing remains a very high risk activity for Covid transmission. For this reason, I am keeping all of my classes online over the summer.
In the fall I'm hoping to start teaching in person singing classes in Sacramento. I plan to keep offering some songwriting classes online. I may also offer some in person classes in the Bay Area -- join my e-mail list to stay in the loop as I figure it out!
Upcoming Online Offerings
New Youth Class: Sing Out! For Queer, Trans & Ally Teens
Tuesdays June 29th - July 27th
4:30 pm - 6 pm Pacific / 7:30 - 9 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
This is a supportive online singing class for queer, transgender, and ally teens ages 13 - 18. You'll learn the ins and out of your voice using fun games, group sing-a-longs, and solo songs of your own choosing. Along the way you’ll get familiar with the different parts of your voice, and build your confidence singing in front of others. Beginners are very welcome! No musical experience needed. On the last day we’ll have an online performance to celebrate. Glitter will be optional but highly encouraged!
More Info
Register Now
Tuesdays June 29th - July 27th
4:30 pm - 6 pm Pacific / 7:30 - 9 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
This is a supportive online singing class for queer, transgender, and ally teens ages 13 - 18. You'll learn the ins and out of your voice using fun games, group sing-a-longs, and solo songs of your own choosing. Along the way you’ll get familiar with the different parts of your voice, and build your confidence singing in front of others. Beginners are very welcome! No musical experience needed. On the last day we’ll have an online performance to celebrate. Glitter will be optional but highly encouraged!
More Info
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Unlock the Song Inside: Beginning Songwriting
Wednesdays, June 30th - September 1st
No class the week of August 4th
6 pm - 8 pm Pacific / 8 - 11 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
Everyone has songs inside of them. What do yours sound like? Join us to unlock your creativity and let your songs out!
This is a supportive online community class for queer and transgender people and allies. Whether you've been writing for years or you have never written a song, this class will get your creative juices flowing! We'll explore the way that chords, melody, and lyrics come together, and you'll learn strategies to strengthen each of these elements of your songwriting.
Over the course of nine weeks participants will share works in progress and receive constructive feedback to help them grow as songwriters. We'll analyze songs to understand how music takes listeners on an emotional journey. Along the way we'll cover rhyme, song form, melody, metaphor, writing from the senses, and basic chord theory to help take the guesswork out of choosing the right chords for each song.
Participants should be able to sing a simple song and play an instrument at the same time or create their own beats/musical backing tracks, but no other musical experience is necessary. You do not need to read music or know any music theory. Beginning songwriters are very welcome!
More Info
Register Now
Wednesdays, June 30th - September 1st
No class the week of August 4th
6 pm - 8 pm Pacific / 8 - 11 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
Everyone has songs inside of them. What do yours sound like? Join us to unlock your creativity and let your songs out!
This is a supportive online community class for queer and transgender people and allies. Whether you've been writing for years or you have never written a song, this class will get your creative juices flowing! We'll explore the way that chords, melody, and lyrics come together, and you'll learn strategies to strengthen each of these elements of your songwriting.
Over the course of nine weeks participants will share works in progress and receive constructive feedback to help them grow as songwriters. We'll analyze songs to understand how music takes listeners on an emotional journey. Along the way we'll cover rhyme, song form, melody, metaphor, writing from the senses, and basic chord theory to help take the guesswork out of choosing the right chords for each song.
Participants should be able to sing a simple song and play an instrument at the same time or create their own beats/musical backing tracks, but no other musical experience is necessary. You do not need to read music or know any music theory. Beginning songwriters are very welcome!
More Info
Register Now
The Fundamentals of Singing
Thursdays July 1st - September 2nd, 2021
No class the week of August 5th
6 pm - 8 pm Pacific / 8 - 11 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
This is a supportive online community singing class for queer and trans people and allies who want to develop their voice in a fun group setting. Beginners are very welcome! This class teaches you to sing using games, group sing-a-longs, and solo songs of your own choosing. You will strengthen your natural singing voice and expand your vocal range by developing your chest (low) and head (high) registers. You'll learn how to listen to singers with a knowledgeable ear and get more comfortable singing in front of others. The class culminates with an informal online recital on the last day. Glitter will be optional but highly encouraged!
More Info
Register Now
Thursdays July 1st - September 2nd, 2021
No class the week of August 5th
6 pm - 8 pm Pacific / 8 - 11 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
This is a supportive online community singing class for queer and trans people and allies who want to develop their voice in a fun group setting. Beginners are very welcome! This class teaches you to sing using games, group sing-a-longs, and solo songs of your own choosing. You will strengthen your natural singing voice and expand your vocal range by developing your chest (low) and head (high) registers. You'll learn how to listen to singers with a knowledgeable ear and get more comfortable singing in front of others. The class culminates with an informal online recital on the last day. Glitter will be optional but highly encouraged!
More Info
Register Now
Queer Songwriter Circle
Sundays 2:30 - 5 pm Pacific / 5:30 - 8 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
Summer Session: July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th
In this participatory online workshop group you’re invited to bring songs you're working on and give and receive constructive critique in a supportive queer setting. Through taking part in this circle you will build community with other songwriters and sharpen your ability to edit your own songs. Each session you'll also get a prompt to get your writing started for next time.
This group is limited to six participants. Each person will have a chance to share one song at every session.
More Info
Register Now
Sundays 2:30 - 5 pm Pacific / 5:30 - 8 pm Eastern - Time Zone Converter
Summer Session: July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th
In this participatory online workshop group you’re invited to bring songs you're working on and give and receive constructive critique in a supportive queer setting. Through taking part in this circle you will build community with other songwriters and sharpen your ability to edit your own songs. Each session you'll also get a prompt to get your writing started for next time.
This group is limited to six participants. Each person will have a chance to share one song at every session.
More Info
Register Now
