Patricia Shanks Voice Studio is all about training voices to be expressive, powerful, healthy, artistic and the best they can be. The purpose of this group is to get the word out to more people about what voice training is, what it should be, and how to approach voice training to maximize the return on your investments of time and money. People who want to know more about singing, learning to sing, voice training for children, adults and older adults, and those who feel like something has been l …

For people who love to play blues of any kind!!!  This is an affordable, on-going,  jam style workshop for people who want to learn how to become more confident and comfortable playing in live blues based groups, trios, duos and solo.  Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, harmonica or whatever, you can build your gigging skills while enjoying the support and friendship of other blues lovers.   As a workshop, we will learn how to play together through the art of "focused listeni …

About Singers SHINE: Breakthrough to Your Natural Voice: The SHINE experience is about breaking free of old ideas, limitations and expectations of lack when it comes to singing and sharing your voice. First and foremost, there's an atmosphere of absolute safety and honoring of where you are: Nobody ever gets pushed around, shamed or bullied in a SHINE studio meet-up or day-long workshop. All feelings are welcomed in this singing space and you won't be 'made wrong' for any of them. Bec …

Meet other Southern CA enthusiasts for all things Spanish, Flamenco, Rumba, Gitano/Gitana, Modern/Nuevo Flamenco, and traditional Flamenco! Come socialize and enjoy a variety of things to do, such as: Enjoying great Spanish Food (Tapas), Drinks (Sangrias), Guitarists, Dancers, Performances, Museums, Movies, and most importantly enjoying ANY and ALL things Spanish and Flamenco! If you know of any events or have any ideas or suggestions for a Flamenco Meetup event, let us know! For those who have …

… She later honed her skills under dancer Mizuho Sato and maestro guitarist Jose Tanaka, two of the greatest flamenco performers in Southern California.  She has studied several times in Sevilla and Jerez de la Frontera Spain,  with prestigious artists such as Juana Amaya, El Trombo, Angel Atienza, Manolete and Manuel Betanzos.  She started teaching Flamenco in 2008 and has performed as a soloist at the Gypsy Den in Santa Ana, Sacred Grounds in San Pedro, and Sangria Restaurant in Hermosa Beach, a …

A group dedicated to ensemble performance of great classical guitar music. Anyone with a desire to perform in a duet, trio, quartet or more with other classical guitarists. Looking for proficient musicians; you don't need to be great but please no beginners and reading is a must!