Piano & Song

Do you ever break out into song, or feel that music
is inside of you just waiting for audible
expression? Well if so, I've found a place that you
will probably like. I certainly like it, so join me
there! It's called Piano & Song, and was created
by our local pianist Steve Lawless and a friend
Jeanine Just. The idea is to gather around a piano
and... well... sing. Only, this singing defies an
exact description. It's not karaoke. The pieces are
predominantly Broadway, folk, love songs, and
standards. An above average ability to sing on key
is required, along with some scattered recall of
lyrics. But there the easy part of the description
ends. Something slightly magical happens, and
voices turn into joy, yours among them. Whatever
it is that takes place, I go home happier than when
I arrived. The music in me feels that it belongs
there. It still is not bursting out audibly at
unguarded moments, but it's closer!

Sing-along

BYOV – Bring Your Own Voice. The sing-alongs last about 4 hours, and are scheduled
monthly in the Lake Arrowhead area. Dates are: March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 13.
The cost is $20 per person for early reservation, and $25 for reservation within the last
week. Make reservations either by email at Jeanine@jeaninejust.com, or by phone at
(909) 338-9542 or cell phone at (949) 486-9240. If you haven't attended before, then
please call Jeanine.

The March 21 sing-along will be held in a home near the golf course in Lake Arrowhead.
Ask Jeanine for the address at the time when you make reservations.

Eight reasons to attend, according to Jeanine:

1. Want a safe place to musically express yourself
2. Like to sing, dance, laugh and "play" with musical friends
3. Have you sung in the past but for whatever reasons stopped singing
4. Sing in your shower or car, but not in public
5. Were told by teachers, family or friends it would be better if you did not sing
6. Tired of "being contained," or de-pressed and want to "set yourself free"
7. Want to trance-form your fears into courage that will impact all areas of your life
8. Would you like to uplift your spirit AND experience great JOY