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Greetings friends,

There's lots of good stuff to share with you in this edition:

Last week, I was featured on three interesting websites. First, a funny video piece in Rake Magazine Online:
www.rakemag.com/today/owen/ Look for "Owen Goes to see a Tuvan Throat-singer."

Next up was a feature in the Minnesota Daily, with video of Johnna and me giving Didgeridoo Brain Massages: www.mnstories.com/archives/..._brai.html What fun! Sorry, no, we don't know wha... read more
Wed, October 3, 2007 - 7:01 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Greetings friends,

Here are a bunch of summer goodies!

Sound Healing Gathering:
We're going to begin hosting a Sound Healing Gathering at my home in Minneapolis, on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, from 7-9 pm. The first session will be this Tues., May 22nd. This will be a loose, informal time in which we can share, learn, teach, and experience the vibrations. Donations will be cheerfully accepted but not required! Please RSVP and contact me for more info if you wi... read more
Thu, May 24, 2007 - 11:52 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
Here's an excerpt from an improvised duet that John Pascuzzi and I performed in LA last month:
khoomei.com/mp3s/sklarscuzzi.mp3

John's playing igil, with me singing.

Enjoy!
Fri, April 27, 2007 - 10:07 AM permalink - 2 comments
 
Please Note Changed Location:

LightSound Labs Recording Studio
Van Nuys CA 91401
Please call for address and directions: 818-988-1715
Mon, March 19, 2007 - 11:00 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
I'll be teaching a Sound Healing workshop on April 21-22 at the home of my friend Lois in Mpls. It's a beautiful, spacious condo full of wonderful healing vibes (Lois is a fine energy healer) and a really great space in which to work, play, and learn. We'll be learning techniques for helping yourself and others, using the voice/harmonics, didgeridoos (provided) and Tibetan singing bowls. I hope you'll join us!

Online registration for the Sound Healing workshop is at khoomei.com/work... read more
Sat, March 3, 2007 - 9:26 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
LOS ANGELES SOUND-JOURNEY CONCERT
with
STEVE SKLAR and DR. RICHARD GROSSMAN

I invite you to join us for this very special concert!

When:
Friday, March 23rd 2007

Where:
The Regenesis Center
1645 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404

What: Throat-singer/musician Steve Sklar teams up with multi-instrumentalist Dr. Richard Grossman for a fantastic evening of a variety of Throat Singing styles, Didgeridoos, Igil, Waterphone, Tibetan Bowls, Gongs, Jaw Harps, and more. Join us in this... read more
Mon, February 26, 2007 - 10:23 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
I invite you to join me at a very special Tuvan Throat-Singing Workshop in Los Angeles. Here are the details:

Los Angeles Throat-Singing Workshop
Sat-Sun, March 24-25
10am-5pm

Location:
LightSound Labs Recording Studio
Van Nuys CA 91401
Please call for address and directions: 818-988-1715

Please contact me or our local organizer:
Dr. Richard Grossman
soundjourney.com
(310) 293-9475

This is a great opportunity for vocalists, Tuvaphiles, musicians, and sound healers. You can... read more
Mon, February 19, 2007 - 7:56 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
In November, my friend Bernard Dubreuil will visit Minneapolis to join me in a very special concert and workshop. Here's the scoop:

Skysong Productions, Inc. Presents

A Weekend Exploration of Voice, Harmonics, and Energy Healing
WORKSHOP:
Learn Healing Techniques combining Energy, Voice, and Didgeridoo with Bernard Dubreuil & Steve Sklar

Bernard Dubreuil (Montreal): Overtone Singer-Musician-Therapist - Creator of "Chantsu" combining Shaitsu and Vocal Harmonics

Steve Sklar (Minne... read more
Mon, October 23, 2006 - 3:50 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Workshops and Concert Info
khoomei.com/workshop.htm

Minneapolis, MN Throat-Singing Workshop
Sat-Sun, July 15-16
10am-5pm
at my home:
3427 Colfax Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-521-4308

Portland, OR Concert: Throat-Singing/Didgeridoo/Tibetan Bowls and More
Friday, August 4, 2006 7 pm at Awakenings Wellness Center
1016 SE 12th Avenue Portland, OR
503.544-3838

At this concert, I'll team up with multi-instrumentalists Tom Lange and Matt Kearns for a spectacular evenin... read more
Sun, June 25, 2006 - 7:55 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
I've got some summer workshops to announce: Minneapolis (July 15-16) and Portland, OR (August 5-6). You can register online at khoomei.com/workshop.htm

There will also be a concert in Portland on Friday, August 4. The following weekend I'll be at In-Didj-In-Us: www.bhumsiva.com/indidj-index.html

I'll also be back again teaching and jamming at the Jammin' Tree Didg Festival (formerly Joshua Tree, the big one), August 17-20: www.jtdidgefest.com/

Also working on LA, Boston, etc. More so... read more
Mon, May 15, 2006 - 5:47 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
There are still a few openings for the San Diego workshop and concert.
If you're interested, call me at 612-518-9886 before registering if
it's after today!

Here's a write-up from the San Diego Union Tribune:
www.signonsandiego.com/news/n...xt.html

Best to all,

Steve Sklar
khoomei.com
www.bigskyrocks.com
Tue, March 14, 2006 - 7:44 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
Throat-Singing/Didgeridoo/Tibetan Bowls Concert!
Friday, March 17, 2006 7 pm at The Well Within, 555 2nd St, Encinitas, CA

I'll team up with Tibetan bowl and percussion artist Diane Mandle for a spectacular evening of a variety of Throat Singing styles, didgeridoo, Tibetan bowls, Planetary Gong and a phantasmagorical dancing light show. Don't miss it! Email Diane or call 760-944-3441 for details. $25 GP. $18 for workshop participants. Bring something to sit or lie on. Visit Diane, a tale... read more
Tue, February 28, 2006 - 3:38 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
My acoustic group, The Overtone Orchestra recently opened for Huun-Huur-Tu. Big Fun! Here are a couple video samples from that concert:

www.khoomei.com/overtone/videos/eimprov.mov
www.khoomei.com/overtone/vid...hangbowls.mov

Personel L-R: Steve Lazarski; John Pascuzzi; Moi; Thupten Dadak; Johnna Morrow

If you download 'em you can watch them expanded, rather than in-browser-tiny.

Enjoy!

Steve Sklar
khoomei.com
www.bigskyrocks.com
Fri, February 24, 2006 - 8:01 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Ekii,

I've added online workshop registrations for Minneapolis (Feb. 18-19), Chicago (Feb. 25-26), and San Diego (March 18-19, with a concert on Fri, March 17) at khoomei.com/workshop.htm

Several others are in the works. After taking a workshop break in 2005, it's good to get going again! Additional cities that we're working on are NYC, Tucson, LA, and more...


Steve Sklar
khoomei.com
www.bigskyrocks.com
Wed, December 21, 2005 - 9:22 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
I'm in the process of planning out my 2006 workshop schedule. If you are interested in hosting/organizing something in your area, please let me know asap.

Some times and locations that I'm looking at now include February: Minneapolis and Chicago; mid-March: San Diego; late March/April: Europe; August: Oregon/Washington...

Thanks,

Steve Sklar
khoomei.com
www.bigskyrocks.com
Fri, December 9, 2005 - 9:15 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Greetings Friends,

I'm happy to announce that my new online Sygyt Lesson is now available. It's 115 MB of the best sygyt info and videos available! You can get it at khoomei.com/lessons.htm

Sygyt is the high, flute-like style most popular with western listeners.

Cost is US$ 25.00; Khoomei and Kargyraa lessons are on sale through Dec. 25 for $20.00 each. You can order via PayPal or check.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the lesson!

All the best,

Steve Sklar
khoomei.co... read more
Wed, December 7, 2005 - 2:18 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Many of my friends and Big Sky fans have no idea we also play improvs like this one, recorded live at a recent jam:

khoomei.com/bigsky/mp3/jam.mp3

Have fun!
Thu, November 10, 2005 - 11:02 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Ekii Friends,

I'd like to begin with a BIG welcome to many new list members!

I'll be in San Diego from Sept. 15-20 and have one or two openings left for private lessons. Sorry, but no workshop this time. I can be reached via my cell phone: 612-518-9886

Khoomei.com Renovation: Design and content changes are continuing at khoomei.com, both design-wise and in terms of content. The long-awaited Sygyt Lesson is part of that, along with more features, lessons, pics, videos, and more. Every... read more
Tue, September 13, 2005 - 5:51 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
In response to popular demand, the new Throat/Overtone Singing Forum is now available via email. You can receive postings and submit postings by simply choosing categories to subscribe to. The Forum is already up to 36 members, with several categories and over 100 postings. Categories include Events, General Chat, Khoomei, Overtone Singing, Culture / Language / Lyrics, Sound Healing, and more. Don't miss the fun and learning at khoomei.com/forum/

BIG THANKS to Dave Ward and Michael Medina... read more
Fri, August 26, 2005 - 2:04 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
Ekii,

I'll be in San Diego from Sept. 15-20. Nearly booked up, but I should have time for a few throat-singing lessons. If yer interested, this is the probably your only chance this year, so lemme know asap.

Steve Sklar
khoomei.com
www.bigskyrocks.com
Tue, August 23, 2005 - 10:53 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
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