Peia :: Vocal Workshop Song of the Ancients
Each one of us is gifted with a uniquely beautiful voice and lineage of song. Discover your true voice through an embodied practice, engaging natural breath and resonance techniques guided by Peia. Learn to harness the power of your breath, deepen and expand your breath capacity and sing from your core. Unlock the natural resonance of your voice and learn to direct sound, and move it through the body as well as the room.
Tickets are available, here.
Working with tools from the ancient Indian alchemy of Raga we will enter a deeply meditative practice known as ‘The Yoga of Sound.’ We also gain deeper understanding of the physical workings of the voice from Vocal Pedagogy (the science of the voice) and learn to sing with grace, power, flexibility and ease.
During our time together we will explore:
• Somatic & Embodiment tools to unblock both the singing and speaking voice & liberate our inherent expression of beauty and vitality.
• Breath meditations and techniques to return to our natural breath cycle, which regulates the nervous system and helps to release trauma stored in the body.
• Practices to cultivate both resonance and volume without taxing or overworking the voice
• Vocal Warm Ups and tools to stretch the vocal range gently
• Vocal Care
• One Song from the Celtic Tradition that will connect us to the rituals and way of life of these ancient people.
It is said that at it’s height the Celtic culture stretched from as far South as Turkey to the North of Scotland & Ireland. If you have European blood running through your veins, there is a good chance that you share an ancestral connection to the Celtic Clans. This is an opportunity to dive into both the songs and the language of this ancient culture.
About Peia
Peia Luzzi is an American born song collector, writer and multi-instrumentalist based in the mountains of Appalachia. Like water from a deep well, she draws inspiration from her ancestral roots of Irish and Old World European folk music. Peia’s voice dances nimbly from Child Ballads and 17th C. Gaelic laments, to Waulking Songs, and Bulgarian mountain calls. She has traveled & studied extensively over the past 10 years to reconnect with her own ancestral song tradition. Uncovering melodies wrinkled & wise with time, while taking care to honor their language and stories, Peia brings a piece of herself to each song she carries.
With live performance often described as timeless and transcendent, the ensemble transports audiences through hypnotic rhythms & soaring ethereal vocals. Accompanied by double bass & percussion
The trio comes together from The United States, Canada & Israel with Liron Meyuhas on Percussion and Peter Klaassen on Double bass. Together they create a lush organic soundscape for mesmerizing performances & authentic re-imaginings of traditional folk treasures, as well as a collection of Peia’s original songs.
A powerful voice in the growing global community of people who are committed to restoring a balanced relationship with the Earth, Peia expresses her holistic vision and passion through her music, educational workshops and advocacy for social and environmental rights groups.
Trained in Opera at the New England Conservatory in Boston, Peia spent time in India, South America & European continent in 2010 to deepen her exploration and study of traditional folk songs.
In 2012 she released her first solo album The Dance of Devotion – a collection of poetic love songs and chants. Peia found her voice in her second release, Four Great Winds, Self released in May 2013 and picked up by Sounds True for global release in 2015. Following the initial release of ‘Four Great Winds’ Peia gained international notoriety and requests for performances in Europe, Australia, Bali, Brazil and Canada. Her music has taken her around the world, gained over 20 million views on YouTube, and sparked collaborations with many world-class artists including: legendary poet and Rumi scholar Coleman Barks, author, mythologist & storyteller Michael Meade, Folk-Roots group Rising Appalachia, Iranian tar master Ali Ghamsari, Guitarist Estas Tonne, Grammy Award Winner Peter Kater and Irish singer Eílish Kennedy.
Peia currently splits her time between touring and the hills of Appalachia where she wildcrafts herbal remedies, and teaches Song of the Ancients – voice cultivation and ancestral songline tracing. Fusing her knowledge of Vocal Pedagogy (The Science of the Voice) with the ancient meditative practice of Nada Yoga, she imparts upon her students the tools to harness the natural beauty and resonance of the voice.
Practical Information
Peia – Workshop Song Of The Ancients – June 27, 2025 @Yogaschool Noord NDSM (Amsterdam Noord)
On 26 June Peia & Robot Koch will also host an Immersive Ambient Folk Sound Journey in De Duif Amsterdam. Click here for more information on that event. CombiTickets available!
Date
June 27, 2025
Venue
Yogaschool Noord NDSM, Plotterstraat 24 1033 RX Amsterdam Noord
Time
19.00 (doors open at 18.30)
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How To Get There
Yogaschool Noord NDSM is located near the NDSM terrain in Amsterdam Noord. It can be reached witin 30 minutes by public transport (ferry and a small walking distance) from Amsterdam Central Station. Nearby parking is possible but not easy (check the website of Yogaschool Noord for a parking tip). We advise you to come by public transport or use your bicycle. Use Park & Ride facilities if you come by car to Amsterdam. Check the use of public transport here to plan your journey.
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