Resonant Body provides one-on-one lessons in somatic singing & music composition for adults, especially queer & trans students. My teaching centers sensory experience, innate strengths, breath & body awareness, movement, & creative growth. I create a judgement-free, non-competitive environment for us to learn, heal, and make noise!
With regular lessons, you can expect to experience music with increased ease, embodiment, & self-trust. These changes can result in stronger connections to self & community, reduced physical tension & emotional dissonance, even gender euphoria.
Together we will dismantle negative narratives & misconceptions you may have received about making music. Free from these blocks, you get to reshape your relationship to your physical & creative voice from a place of pleasure, curiosity, & joy. Lessons are tailored to each individual’s learning styles, goals, tastes, & journeys with HRT. All levels welcome, no prior musical experience necessary.
In-person, hour-long lessons are held in my studio or backyard in Silverlake, Los Angeles & non-local lessons are available online via Zoom. Contact me below to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
“The past 2 years of lessons have been as varied as they have been personally healing & because of this it is always a highlight of my week. I don’t always know what I need from a given session but Leslie, in their boundless empathy &wisdom, is always able to find the best that I have available to me on a given day. Leslie (gently) pushes me further & joins me in discovering how I interact with music & what it means to me. I have never had a more thoughtful teacher in all my days. :)”
“When I started working with Leslie I wanted to maintain my voice through the first year on Testosterone & I stuck with them for three years because I was having such a good time singing! Leslie is empathetic, knowledgeable, responsive, & fun to work with; I learned more about my voice working with them than 8+ years of choir. They also encouraged me to work on my own songwriting, something I hadn’t truly believed was serious, & I’ve now gained new confidence in.”
“Our sessions have become a life highlight for me - Leslie’s given sooo much in terms of inner confidence, A VOICE, laughs, tears, so much healing through singing.”
“I’m so grateful we were able to work together - Leslie’s teaching has had a lasting positive impact on my life & work.”