For the JOY of singing!
“The first time I sang with Fehlya felt like an ancient homecoming. People have always been singing and I could feel that in my bones.”
- Carrie Schmitt, Artist & Author
We warmly welcome new singers!
Olympia Sisters in Harmony
In our women’s community singing group we focus on uplifting each other through harmony and listening. We reconnect with ourselves and to the living earth through peaceful and seasonal wisdom songs.
Songs are taught by ear. They are so accessible that many singers have taught them to friends and family, and sing them to trees, waters, and skies. No experience is needed and singing is always optional. If you have done other choir or community singing, you will notice that this is less guided but still held. Singing parts are taught but usually not directed and the songs themselves become the structure. When we align, individuals are free to choose what to sing but still carried within the group murmuration. It’s a magical experience!
Self care and movement are welcome throughout. See song examples in the video and feel free to reach out with questions.
Email or text (360) 485-2439 to get details. We sing year round at my home in south Olympia. Your first class is FREE. After that, drop ins are $30 or you can become a member.
When you join, you also have access to a playlist of our songs to listen to between sessions, a community chat group, and other resources. The membership structure makes it possible to support the role of song leader in our society and lends itself to a deeper experience of the music. Everyone who identifies with this offering and who would feel supported by it is welcome. Come try it out at no cost!
Community Sing Along
Everyone is welcome to our free solstice and equinox gatherings.
Sign up below for updates and send me an email if you have any questions. We look forward to singing with you!
‘Pool of Peace’ by Elizabeth Crow, harmonies by Heather Houston at our Peace in the Park event.
Healing Song at the ONE Center, Aboriginal chant ‘Lingmarra’
“Fehlya is an incredible singer and song leader. Connecting with this group has been so supportive.”
-Beth Kim, Parenting Coach & Educator
“Fehlya helped me find and appreciate my own unique singing voice. Now I enjoy singing all the time, especially the beautiful songs she chose for us to learn. I also enjoyed getting to know each of the other women. We became a tight knit group of friends that I can hardly wait to see again each week.”
— Anne, Handywoman
“I love Olympia Sisters in Harmony because I love to learn songs. It’s a pleasure to sing with other like-minded, community-minded individuals.”
— Madeline, Educator & Songwriter
Essence - $50
In person harmonizing twice a month, community connection, and special events.
Harmony - $80
In person harmonizing every week, community connection, and special events.
“Fehlya is such a gifted song leader. She creates a lovely, safe and welcoming atmosphere at the weekly singing circle. I carry it on with me for many days after. Thank you for offering this gift to our community!”
- Manuela Egolf
“Fehlya is an amazing voice coach and community song leader. Her classes fill me up and feed my soul. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.”
- Katherine Bush
Why Memberships?
Membership models bring more consistency to song leadership as a renewing occupation in society, hopefully as familiar as yoga teachers soon. Your support allows me to contribute to family expenses while remaining home with my young children. I give back by donating private lessons, maintaining places for low income singers, and creating seasonal events open to our wider community.
Renewing memberships also make paying easier. Use your PayPal account to change or cancel your membership at anytime.
Thank you for your support!
Everyone has a magical voice because every voice can vibrate the body and the air, shifting the inner landscape and dancing into the otherworld of harmony. - Fehlya
Sisters in Harmony
Olympia Sisters in Harmony is a welcoming community circle devoted to women uplifting each other through singing and sharing. Our focus is on feeling the joy and transformational power of singing. We use song to connect more mindfully to ourselves, to one another, and to the natural world.
You CAN Sing Previous singing experience is not needed. You are invited to let go of stories about having a ‘bad voice’. Singing offers many benefits including lowered stress, happiness hormones from heart aligned group energy, and improved lung health. These benefits are available to everyone despite ability level. In my circles, it is always welcome for you to listen until you feel ready to add your voice to the song. We are pursuing joy, not perfection.
Sound Nourishing? Send me an email. Our community is warm and welcoming. I’d love to hear from you.
Sisters in Harmony is a larger movement of women’s singing groups gathering to uplift the feminine spirit.
I poetically describe my vocal coaching as vocal midwifery. When the voice expands, life follows.
The Power of Group Song
Barbara McAfee delivers an inspiring talk on the value of singing together.
Thanks to my recent teachers…
and to Anne B., Kirsten, Harris & Scarth, Maxwell, and G.B.
Marion van Namen
Heather Houston
Full Voice - Barbara McAfee