Discover the Sound of YOU with Carrie Love

Paula

carrie — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:52:01 +0000

After a ten year hiatus, I signed up for Carrie’s 6 week beginner guitar class. I decided it was time to revisit and pick up my lovely, but very dusty guitar. During my third trimester of pregnancy, I felt determined to literally bring the music to my family. And I am so glad that I did. It was such a rich and enlivening group guitar class!
Carrie created such a relaxing, supportive, and fun atmosphere that felt very natural and safe. I received a great deal of attention despite being in a room with seven other people. Carrie gave us such a thorough foundation yet also individualized our class based on our specific musical interests. This made the class so much fun! I also felt a camaraderie with my classmates that was definitely inspired and held by Carrie. Thank you Carrie for providing such a solid and fun foundation. I also felt happy to practice, and I look forward to playing for my newborn!

-Paula
Participant in the “Beginning Guitar-Level 1″ Workshop

Kat

carrie — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:46:29 +0000

Carrie Love is undeniably inspiring as a teacher and musician. She is so skilled and patient that even I, a clumsy tone-deaf noob, can learn acoustic guitar in less than three weeks. The was incredibly welcoming and supportive. It provided a superb blend of one-on-one attention with the collective learning efforts of a classroom setting. I never felt forced or pressured or rushed at all, and yet the way Carrie teaches made me want to practice practically every day. Her class was more than just learning the basics, it was an introduction to music as a lifestyle that brings indescribable benefits to learners like me who started the guitar a little later in life. Thanks for everything Carrie!

-Kat
Participant in the “Beginning Guitar-Level 1″ Workshop

Nusi

carrie — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:03:26 +0000

With a background in science, a forced retirement in my late 50’s enabled me to explore new paths. I had always admired the creativity of my singer-songwriter friends, and love the music they make, so I enrolled in Carrie Love’s “Introduction to Songwriting.” The experience was amazing and transforming for me. Carrie provided all the tools I needed to be able to write a song, and coaxed out creativity from me that I didn’t even know I had. By the end of the six-week course I had written words and music for two songs and performed them for the class. I am now rehearsing them for public performance and recording, something that I had not thought possible in my wildest dreams!

-Nusi
Participant in the “Introduction to Songwriting” Workshop

Denzil

carrie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:42:04 +0000

Carrie’s class was the perfect balance of support without pressure, and a lovely group with whom to learn. She makes every effort to understand how each of us was developing, and matched our progress to make sure everyone could succeed. Thanks, great fun!

-Denzil
Participant in the “Beginning Guitar-Level 1″ Workshop

Mel

carrie — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:28:51 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful and supportive atmosphere of your class and classroom, and especially appreciated the personal attention you gave to ensuring that we all had what we individually needed to progress. The materials were a thorough, yet simple introduction to guitar basics, and when I had mastered one thing, there was always just a little more to keep me going. My playing has improved dramatically, and I’ve been enjoying it so much. Thanks for the encouragement!

-Mel
Participant in the “Beginning Guitar-Level 1″ Workshop

Jennifer

heaveninteractive — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:48:52 +0000

“When someone you love passes on, it’s not easy. Very few people truly understand the journey that lies ahead of you as you try to find joy during this difficult time. This class helped me discover how to express what I am going through – through the expression of music.

Before this class, I always wanted to write music but felt that I did not have enough experience on a specific instrument to do this. But that’s not true! You just have to have thoughts, a pen, a piece of a paper and a comfortable environment where people support you.

Carrie creates and provides this safe, inspiring, loving space for you to work through the pain to create something beautiful. For the very first time, I wrote my own music, a song to honor the passing of my mother. And now that I have started to write, I don’t intend to stop.”

- Jennifer
Participant in the “Exploring Grief through Music & Songwriting” Workshop

Brianna

carrie — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:32:47 +0000

Carrie is so awesome! Her introduction to songwriting class has really changed my life. I have wanted to write songs for many years, but have not had much “formal” music training, so it always felt like something that was unattainable. Carrie’s approach to music and the creative process helped me to believe in myself and my inspirations, and to learn to work with my specific creative process, in order to find how creativity flows through me. She helped me to believe that really anyone can write songs! I am so excited to continue with what has opened up in me through this process! And so grateful to finally feel like the channel of music that wants to come through me is finding a place to go!

-Brianna
Participant in the “Introduction to Songwriting” Workshop

Claudia

heaveninteractive — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:49:48 +0000

“My experience was deep and extremely important to recognize my grief and use it in honor to those I lost. The experience of creating the song was certainly the most touching discovery about the possibilities of transformation that music could drive me. I am full of gratitude to you. I am back to write and play my guitar and it is priceless. You are very skillful, sensitive and amazing Sound Therapist. I am glad that I could participate in the workshop and feel completely safe to sing, and write and play with the group! Thank You.”

- Claudia
Participant in the “Exploring Grief through Music & Songwriting” Workshop

Kim

heaveninteractive — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:50:57 +0000

“I wanted to extend a big and deep thank you for the workshop. It was absolutely wonderful! Each week, I really feel as though I got something new out of it and dug a little deeper into myself. I’m not sure I could have asked for anything more.”

- Kim
Participant in the “Exploring Grief through Music & Songwriting” Workshop

Beginning Guitar – Level 1

heaveninteractive — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:08:12 +0000

A fun & informative 6-week workshop