Written Testimonials for SoundPower Workshops
"The privilege of discovering and learning continues. I exhort any performers, musicians, singers, trainers to experience the SoundPower workshop. A journey that explores the physics, mathematics, musical, physical, historical, anthropological, philosophical, metaphysical and shamanic in sound and allows you to experience it practically, guided by the hugely knowledgeable but very humble Derek Barnes." - S.J.
“I have always been very aware of how people use language and their voice but had never before consciously connected this with ‘intent’. As a therapist I have done many different courses and often heard the words ‘speak your own truth’ and similar phrases but your workshop showed us why and how this happens –a combination of the emotional and physiological coming together.
I would strongly recommend this to anyone wanting to enhance their personal power and effect in any situation.” - C.P.
“Your fascinating SoundPower Workshop presented a unique array of incredible scientific facts and phenomena skilfully explained and combined with incredible technically challenging and extremely powerful voice demonstrations. It was thrilling and profoundly moving to experience the power of sound produced by or perhaps channelled through your voice. Apart from the many useful new aspects introduced and explored through your workshop, taking part in group vocal exercises was hugely enjoyable! Invaluable to any performer, actor, singer or director the SoundPower workshops are a must for every individual. Unlocking the power of our voice, realising the effect it has on ourselves and the people around is of the greatest importance! I will do my best to spread the word of your inspiring workshop amongst my friends and colleagues. My deepest gratitude to you for your knowledge and the generosity with which you share it.” - B.M.
“Yesterday I experienced Derek Barnes's amazing one day workshop exploring the vibrational power of the voice and the breath. Part science, part staggering demonstration of acquired wisdom from across the world, and part gathering of our voices to bathe in unconscious harmony. I recommend Sun 18th January to you in London, and check out his site for other opportunities. Kath Burlinson, and other Authentic Artists shared the experience people working in care and therapy. Fascinating day. Thank you Derek.” - Chris Grady
“Thank you so much for such a wonderful day of sound and consciousness! – You are an inspiration. I thoroughly enjoyed both your teachings and the workshop, and left feeling creatively realigned and very relaxed!!” - J.E.
“Great to hear someone talking so intelligently about communication as a core activity. I always think that, for musicians anyway, we are primarily storytellers and there are ways to do that effectively, especially through the voice." - B.M.
“I found today an incredibly inspiring, fascinating and informative journey about sound, the power and science of it and why and how it affects us. It taps deep into the creative and communicative potential within us all and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants to explore their voice and their being consciously and subconsciously on a much deeper level. The power of the group and Derek’s excellent facilitation was transformative and I left the day fully energised and dying to do more. What a journey!” - S.M.
“I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was lovely to meet so many great people with a common interest in sound and voice, all utilising your teaching to help them discover new ways to bring 'SoundPower' into their chosen careers.” - R.H.
“I got a lot of inspiration from the course. Suddenly I could connect two worlds; the spiritual and the more obvious one, in a very “down to earth” way. Overtones…….” - A E-T.
"Derek is a wonderful teacher. I have found his approach and expertise invaluable for my work as a performing artist. And also for my work as an evolving human being! . . . . I am looking forward to learning more in his workshop on Saturday.” - H.P.
"SoundPower Workshop - this is where I spent my yesterday. "Derek Barnes shared his lifelong experience" might sound a bit cheeky but that's what it was. This man who brought me back my voice two days before our "Unprescribed" premiere in 2013 has nothing less than many years of explorations and teaching experience to share. Creative elements of sound, voice release, mathematics and physics behind seemingly abracadabra aspects of overtones affecting consciousness. Among us participants, there were performance professionals, barbershop singers and sprouting theatre makers, like me and K.V. Someone just came from curiosity. I saw people discover not only their voices but the power that is waiting to get out galloping on the breath." - J.K.
“I think it’s terribly important to spread the light energy that you have and I thank you for doing that.” - M.D.
"Derek Barnes gave an amazing workshop at my Yoga centre which I also attended. We sold out! He is very special and extremely knowledgeable. I'm looking forward to attending future work with him." - S.J.
“Great to hear my inspiring former music and singing teacher Derek Barnes talk so brilliantly about intent, the voice and effective communication. I'd recommend any singer - and anyone who needs to communicate effectively using their voice - to follow Derek's work and get to one of his intensive workshops” - B.M.
"I must say I was impressed by the way you manage to pace your energy, and meet everyone at their own level, with great love and respect during those long days. The way you work makes things very clear, which makes it very interesting to watch and listen." - M.R.
“I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to experience the vibrational healing. . . . It's really powerful. I also enjoyed the improvisation. It gave me a new perspective on what we can achieve with our voice.” - L.A.
"Overwhelming, releasing, inspiring, opening . . " - S.W.
“Thank you, it was a great and eye opening experience, so satisfying and stimulating from the very beginning to the very end. It felt like new impulses (like drops of ink in water) were continually falling down my mind and making ‘a-long-time-longing-to-be-discovered’ connections in regards to my own intuition. Both the scientific and practical parts of the workshop were integral to each other and so eye-opening. It seemed that the amount of knowledge and energy you shared with us activated it all: the intellectual, the physical and spiritual aspects of existence, which gave me more freedom and confidence not only in my voice but, more important, to my thoughts and impulses, which I would take further with my studies and projects. I feel totally inspired and refreshed.” - B.B.
“Thank you so much for today. I learned and lived and loved and laughed and was so happy to be present.” - K.B.
" I am now more inspired than ever to sing, and to use my entire instrument without fear. I have learned since then to trust my intuition even more. You are a true Magician!" S.M.
“It was a profound day – something changed for me. It is like a physical block was removed from my lungs. Outstanding.” - C.R.
“You made me connect to a voice that I wasn't aware of! It was wonderful to hear it and it was both scary and fun. My whole body was vibrating with sound and it was wonderful!” - I.G.
“It was an exceptional day that produced some insightful moments.” - S.C.
“One of my favourite books is "The Elegant Universe" by physicist Brian Greene. It's an excellent guide for anyone wishing to familiarise themselves with concepts of modern physics and of String Theory in particular. A lot of ideas in String Theory resonate strongly with what you shared with us regarding sound being a basic, fundamental element of creation. In other words the theory suggests that ‘tiny vibrating strings’, harmony and music are intrinsic to the origins of life and the physical universe. It is extremely satisfying for me personally to see and experience a vivid connection between our voices that should generate in the core of our bodies and the very core of our existence.” - B.M.
“Amazing day yesterday taking part in Derek Barnes Sound and Consciousness Workshop. Mind opening and wonderful.” - J.E.
“Hugely inspirational, not to mention liberating! " - S.B.
“I hope you continue to find ways to bring the majesty of pure sound to practitioners and audiences in their transformation, healing and wellbeing.” - A.G.
“A thought-provoking day full of spirit and love; thanks to Derek and all the group.” - B.W.
“I heard about the Course through Yrkesträningen, but informed myself by talking to my colleagues about who you are, and what you teach, and how. I got the answer: “He is simply the best. He is just fantastic!” - A.E-T.